1 / 24Ballinluig Croft
Grantown-on-Spey, Highlands
A five star croft conversion for eight outside Grantown on Spey, with a tartan snug, a hot tub and an enclosed garden on a working farm, two dogs welcome.
Ballinluig Croft has a snug behind folding doors, tartan on the seats and a wood burner in the corner, and if the big room is the show, the snug is where the evenings end. A five star stone and timber conversion on a working farm outside Grantown on Spey, it sleeps eight with two dogs welcome and an enclosed garden under big Cairngorm skies. Dog friendly, croft shaped, finished properly.
The main space soars: high ceilings, floor to ceiling glass, a kitchen built for feeding a full house and a corner sofa aimed at the view. Two bedrooms sit downstairs, a king with en suite among them, with two more above, one under the sloping roof. The hot tub waits outside, vintage pieces keep the polish from feeling showroom, and underfoot it is all warm wood, which dogs and socks agree on.
The farm setting comes with its own terms: dogs under proper control at all times, stock about, and the reward is croft ground to walk from the door with a garden that is safely enclosed when control goes off duty. Sofa beds can add three more sleepers by arrangement, which turns a family week into a reunion.
Grantown's high street is 2.5 miles for supplies and coffee, the Speyside distilleries scatter east along the river, and the Cairngorms' best short outings, Ryvoan, Loch Vaa, the Meall a' Bhuachaille circuit, lie inside the half hour. Two dogs will finish every day asleep before the snug door closes.
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from £1,320 for 7 nights
Ballinluig Croft takes 2 dogs and is booked through holidaycottages.co.uk.
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At a Glance
- Dogs Welcome
- 2 dogs
- Enclosed Garden
- Yes
- Enclosed garden with outdoor furniture | Hot tub available | Ample private parking on driveway | Pub and local shops 2
- Sleeps
- 8 guests
- Rooms
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Price
- from £1,320 / 7 nights
- Grading
- 5 star
- Arrival
- in from 16:00, out by 10:00
- Facilities
- Accessible, Hot tub, Open fire, Parking, Wifi
Ballinluig Croft from £1,320 for 7 nights
Book with holidaycottages.co.ukFrequently Asked Questions
Is Ballinluig Croft dog friendly?
Yes, Ballinluig Croft welcomes up to two dogs. The property has an enclosed garden where they can roam freely, plus croft ground to walk straight from the door — and inside, warm wood floors throughout make it a genuinely comfortable stay for muddy paws.
Are dogs allowed at Ballinluig Croft year round?
The listing doesn't specify any seasonal restrictions on dogs, so it's best to confirm directly with the owners when you book. What is clear is that the setup — enclosed garden, dog-friendly floors, a wood burner in the snug — suits a visit in any season.
What should I know before visiting Ballinluig Croft with my dog?
Ballinluig Croft sits on a working farm, so dogs must be kept under proper control at all times due to livestock in the area. The enclosed garden gives them a safe space to relax off lead, but out on the farm ground and beyond, close control is essential — it's a fair trade for the setting.
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Ballinluig Croft from £1,320 for 7 nights
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