Ardconnel is a late 19th century Victorian granite highland home, offering original features alongside modern facilities, and the space and quietness for a truly peaceful stay – or alternatively, the perfect setting for a get-together of families and friends.
Lovingly nurtured over six years, this beautiful home is now offered by its owners – who are based elsewhere leading a Christian ministry – in the hope that like-minded folk and families can enjoy it just as much as they have.
There’s just over half an acre of garden, with a fire pit at the back, space for games at the front, and land all around for a spacious feel and quiet places to sit and read. The woodlands opposite – owned and operated by a local trust – have been the source of red squirrels and deer in the garden, and the bird life is particularly joyful when a siskin flashes in and out.
Five en-suite rooms are available, including a stunning four-poster room, a super king master with a gloriously large bath, a ground floor twin with its own entrance, a 3/4 room, and a second floor double. With two living rooms, there are ways to embrace both quiet and busyness at the same time. Extra mattresses and bedding are available – just email to discuss.
With serious amounts of beauty and grandeur on the doorstep – whether explored on foot, by bicycle, in a canoe, or by car – there’s a richness of ways to get out and about. Don’t forget the Moray coast: wonderful for rock pools and beautiful sandy beaches.
Rooms
Ground Floor: Twin room, en-suite, with its own entrance door
First Floor: Four-poster, en-suite
First Floor: Super king master, en-suite (huge bath and shower)
First Floor: 3/4 room, en-suite
Second Floor: Double, en-suite
Various extra mattresses and bedding available – email to discuss.
Location
Ardconnel House, Woodlands Terrace, Grantown-on-Spey, PH26 3JU
How to get here:
A car is recommended. If traveling by train, Aviemore station is a beautiful arrival point with frequent services. Buses from Aviemore are less frequent, so your own transport is advisable for exploring the area.
By road – 1 hour 50 minutes from Perth via the A9; 45 minutes from Inverness Airport.
Nearest Town:
Grantown-on-Spey (on the doorstep); Aviemore (short drive)
Local Area
Set on the outskirts of the market town of Grantown-on-Spey, Ardconnel sits on the edge of the Cairngorms National Park – quieter than Aviemore, but only a short distance away. It’s a wonderful jumping-off point for a week in the highlands, with significant sections of Scotland accessible within an hour or two.
Here are just a few of the things to enjoy nearby:
Swim in the lochs
Canoe the rivers
Spot ospreys, red squirrels, pine martens and deer
Explore a wealth of castles and rich Scottish history
Visit the stunning Moray coast – rock pools and beautiful sandy beaches
Enjoy the many wonderful coffee shops and local cafés
Walk or cycle in the Cairngorms National Park
Local Church:
Hope Church Aviemore is a faithful and incredibly welcoming local independent fellowship. Virtually any Sunday of the year you’ll find the church family hosting almost the equivalent numbers of visitors – the 4pm service fits wonderfully into the rhythms of those visiting and enjoying the outdoors.
Host Presence
Rachel and Mike are not based nearby, but have wonderful, faithful local friends who will be on hand to help if anything is needed. Full details will be left for you on the kitchen noticeboard.
Facilities
SLEEPS 10+;
5 EN-SUITE ROOMS
FOUR-POSTER ROOM
SUPER KING MASTER ROOM
GROUND FLOOR TWIN WITH PRIVATE ENTRANCE
TWO LIVING ROOMS
WOOD-BURNER / OPEN FIRE; FIRE PIT
SUMMER HOUSE
HALF ACRE GARDEN
SPACE FOR OUTDOOR GAMES
OFF-ROAD PARKING
BIKE STORAGE
FREE WI-FI
DISHWASHER
WASHING MACHINE
LINEN & TOWELS INCLUDED
DOGS WELCOME
EXTRA MATTRESSES AVAILABLE
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Costs
£900 per week (high season)
£800 per week (low / off-peak season)
Clergy Discount: Yes – please mention when enquiring.
Availability
Available 5th June to 5th September 2026. Email for winter availability.
Arrival and Departure times: Please contact owner to discuss
Booking arrangements: Please contact owner directly to book
Pets: Dogs welcome
Contact the Owner
Name:
Rachel and Mike Causey
Address:
Ardconnel House
Woodlands Terrace
Grantown-on-Spey
PH26 3JU
Telephone Number: 07732 471943
Email Address: [email protected]