The Balavoulin

Aviemore B&B with bar/lounge

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When visiting Aviemore, The Balavoulin is a great choice to consider. Guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails, mountain biking, and cross-country skiing, and free perks include WiFi, self parking, and full breakfast daily between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM. Other highlights include a bar/lounge and a garden.
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (6)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Ski passes
  • Bar/lounge
  • Garden
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free self parking

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About the neighborhood

Map
125 Grampian Rd, Aviemore, Scotland, PH22 1RL

What's nearby

  • Cairngorms National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Spey Valley Golf Course - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Strathspey Steam Railway - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Craigellachie National Nature Reserve - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Speyside Wildlife - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Inverness (INV) - 52 min drive
  • Aviemore Station - 8 min walk
  • Carrbridge Station - 16 min drive
  • Kingussie Station - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪High Range - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Cairngorm Hotel - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Winking Owl - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Inverdruie Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Route 7 Café - ‬19 min walk

About this property

The Balavoulin

When visiting Aviemore, The Balavoulin is a great choice to consider. Guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails, mountain biking, and cross-country skiing, and free perks include WiFi, self parking, and full breakfast daily between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM. Other highlights include a bar/lounge and a garden.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 5 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; your host will greet you
    • Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))

Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
    • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–9:00 AM
  • Bar/lounge

What to do

  • Ski passes
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Services

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television

Home comfort

  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))

Food and drink

  • Highchair

More

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Guidebooks/recommendations

Fees & policies

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at The Balavoulin?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Balavoulin?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Balavoulin?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

What is there to do at The Balavoulin and nearby?

During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation like cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and return when the snow melts for hiking and mountain biking. The Balavoulin also has a garden.

What's the area around The Balavoulin like?

The Balavoulin is a short 8-minute walk from Aviemore Station and 8 minutes' walk from Strathspey Steam Railway.

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