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  Craigvar
     Strathpeffer, Ross-shire, IV14 9DL

44 (0)1997 421622         craigvar@talk21.com

 

 

“Near here is a valley; birch woods, heather and a stream; I have lain down and died; no country, no place, was ever for a moment so delightful to my soul”

Robert Louis Stevenson 1880

 

              

Craigvar is a distinctive Grade B listed house and offers luxury accommodation and wonderful food. It was built in 1839 and has been offering hospitality more or less continuously ever since. Our aim is to give all of our guests a comfortable, enjoyable and memorable stay.

The house occupies a prominent site overlooking the picturesque Square in the unique and charming former Victorian Spa village of Strathpeffer.  

                                                               

All of our bedrooms are exceptionally well appointed and there are many personal touches to make you feel at home: a welcoming decanter of sherry, fresh fruit, bathrobes and a refreshment tray. There is free wireless internet access and you may borrow a  laptop if required or a TomTom satnav for your daily excursions.  We have a large amount of genealogical and research material relating to Strathpeffer and the parish of Fodderty.

Resident proprietor Margaret Scott offers a relaxed and friendly service to all of her guests.

Accommodation

The Blue Room has a double-aspect view overlooking the Square and the entrance to the Pavilion Gardens. It is a wonderful romantic room with a King-size divan, en-suite bathroom with Victorian bath, separate shower, washbasin, toilet and bidet.

                     

                     

The Peach Room has a double-aspect view, overlooking the Square and the adjoining property. It is a beautiful, relaxing first floor room with twin beds and an en-suite shower and toilet, as well as a dressing room.

                             

                       

The Beige Room is a delightful ground-floor single bedroom, with an en-suite shower and toilet, looking on to the rear garden.

                                                     

All bedrooms are well equipped with: private en-suite facilities, hairdryer, toiletries, satellite television and iPod speakers, welcome tray, bathrobes and tea and coffee making facilities.

 

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Bed and Breakfast [ per person per night]


Blue Room (King Double with bath and shower en suite)
£40.00 - £42.00
Peach Room (Twin with shower and dressing room en suite)
£40.00 - £42.00
Beige Room (Single with shower en suite)
£45.00 - £50.00
Meals and Dining out

Breakfast is served each morning at 8.30 in the dining room,

 though of course an earlier or later breakfast can be

 arranged. You may select from an extensive menu and, with

 advance notice,  special diets can be catered for. Only the

 best of local produce is used, where possible.

 

Next door is the Red Poppy Restaurant with its glazed

 veranda and views of the Gardens and there are other

 restaurants  in nearby Dingwall and in Inverness. Some of

 the hotels in the village serve meals.

 

When you are in Inverness you mustn't miss a visit to Maya. Maya has relocated to Strothers Lane in Inverness and continues to sell a mouth-watering selection of Belgian chocolates,  

hand-made by Maître Chocolatier Fabienne de Mulder.

 

What's on in 2012

 

Saturday 4th February 2012

Dingwall Choral Society Winter Concert - Strathpeffer Pavilion

 

Wednesday 14th March 2012

International Guitar Night - Strathpeffer Pavilion

 

Sunday 25th March 2012

Spring Wedding Fair - Strathpeffer Pavilion

 

Thursday 29th March 2012

Opera Bohemia - Strathpeffer Pavilion

 

Saturday 31st March 2012

An evening of Burlesque - Strathpeffer Pavilion

 

Friday 20th April 2012

Blazin' Fiddles- Strathpeffer Pavilion

 

Saturday 26th May 2012

Showaddywaddy - Strathpeffer Pavilion


Location Location Location

Craigvar is an exceptionally good touring base from which to explore the Highlands and Islands. We are 20 minutes from Inverness, 45 minutes from Ullapool on the West Coast, 30 minutes from Loch Ness with cruises and tours sailing throughout the year with  www.jacobite.co.uk and less than 3 hours from John o’ Groats. There are also distilleries within easy reach and a close up view of oil rigs can be had at Invergordon on the Cromarty Firth.

Directions to us

Getting here by Rail - There are direct trains from Inverness to Dingwall. Frequent buses run from the Royal Hotel (two minutes away on foot) but we will be pleased to pick you up from the station if you let us know in advance.

Getting here by Plane - From the airport take the A96 to Inverness and swing right across the Kessock Bridge via the A9. At Tore Roundabout take the A835 Ullapool road then at the Maryburgh roundabout take the third exit to Dingwall. At the second set of lights turn left taking the A834 to Strathpeffer. From here you are five minutes to us. As you come into the village look for the red phone box on your left. Turn first left and immediately first left again.

Getting here by Ferry - We are 45 minutes from Ullapool by car or one hour by coach. Take the A835 to Contin and swing left at the War Memorial onto the A834 to Strathpeffer. Pass the Church and the Pavilion on your right and we are first right and first left immediately. From Scrabster we are 2 hours 30 minutes by car. Take the A9 south and at the Ardullie roundabout follow the sign for Dingwall. At the third set of lights turn right onto the A834 for Strathpeffer. From here you are five minutes to us. As you come into the village look for the red phone box on your left. Turn first left and first left again  immediately.

Getting here by Car or Motorbike - From the west we are 45 minutes from Ullapool. Take the A835 to Contin and swing left at the War Memorial onto the A834 to Strathpeffer. Pass the Church and the Pavilion on your right and we are first right and immediately first left. From Thurso in the north we are 2 hours 30 minutes. Take the A9 south and at the Ardullie roundabout follow the sign for Dingwall. At the third set of lights turn right onto the A834 for Strathpeffer. From here you are five minutes to us. As you come into the village look for the red phone box on your left. Turn first left and first left again  immediately. From the south  on the A9 cross the Kessock Bridge . At Tore Roundabout take the A835 Ullapool road then at the Maryburgh roundabout take the third exit to Dingwall. At the second set of lights turn left taking the A834 to Strathpeffer. From here you are five minutes to us. As you come into the village look for the red phone box on your left. Turn first left and first left again  immediately.


Things to do

Craigvar is perfectly located for hill-walking, Munro climbing, fishing, pony trekking and bird watching. There is a host of nearby amenities which includes: bowling, golf, a sports centre and swimming pool.  There is easy access to both north,  south and west roads, making this a convenient base for touring the Northern Highlands and our superb position is perfect for taking advantage of the nearby East Coast, with easy access to Inverness, Culloden Moor, Nairn, Cawdor Castle and Fort George and the majestic scenery of Wester Ross, including Skye, Plockton, Eilan Donan Castle, Ullapool, Inverewe Gardens and Gairloch.

For walkers and cyclists, there is a number of routes of varying difficulty, and cycle hire is available from the Square Wheels cycle shop opposite the house.

There is regular entertainment locally during the season and a Pipe Band plays in the Square every Saturday evening at 8.30, along with Highland Dancers from a local dancing school. The Strathpeffer Games are in early August.

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Read the latest reviews from Trip Advisor

What they say about us

I had the privilege to spend a few days at Craigvar with my Wife and two children. Margaret was a superb host. A warm welcome, magnificent breakfasts and extremely helpful. The rooms were spacious, well appointed and very comfortable. The en suites were also quite spacious (a rarity in the UK!). Strathpeffer was stunning and centrally located. So much to see, so much to do with such little time. We are planning our return.

 

I would highly recommend this bed and breakfast - if you are looking for a comfortable stay with a great breakfast. We stayed in the Blue Room bright and spacious- bed super comfortable and the bathroom had a lovely long bath - great if you're tall. The quality of ingredients at breakfast is top notch - never seen scrambled eggs look so yellow!

This was an absolutely gorgeous stay. Should be upgraded from 4 to 5-star. In fact the best accommodation we had during our 2 weeks round trip in Scotland.

 

Other Information

  • Prices are per person per night.

  • In order to confirm your reservation, we require Visa card details. Please note that no money will be debited from your account at this stage.

  • In the event of cancellation, deposits are non refundable except for exceptional circumstances. Cancellation within 7 days makes you liable for full payment but every effort will be made to reallocate your accommodation.

  • Registration on the day of arrival is normally from 4.00 p.m. onwards. We will of course be pleased to welcome you at any time if you let us know in advance.

  • There is plenty of parking for residents.

  • Ironing and shoe cleaning facilities are available.

Reservations
Margaret Scott, Craigvar, The Square, Strathpeffer, Ross-shire IV14 9DL
Tel: 44 (0) 1997 421622

email: craigvar@talk21.com 

efax: 44 (0) 1997 486295

website: www.craigvar.com

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