With spectacular views across the upper Spey Valley, Tigh Beag oozes charm and character. Benefitting from a cosy wood burning stove, this stunning historic rural location is the perfect getaway.. 2 steps to entrance.
All on the Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview Smart TV, Netflix, Woodburner
Kitchen/dining room: Breakfast Area, Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Fridge/Freezer, Washing Machine
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: Single (3ft) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Attachment, Toilet. Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels, high-speed Broadband and fuel for wood burning stove included. . Enclosed front gravelled garden with sitting-out area and garden furniture. Rear lawned garden. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. Tigh Beag is situated in the heart of the Highlands of Scotland in the Cairngorm National Park, the UK’s largest. In an elevated position it offers spectacular views across the Upper Spey Valley to the front, and to the rear it is framed by the stunning backdrop of the Monadhliath Mountains. The rural location in a small crofting township offers peace and tranquillity. Tigh Beag benefits from an enclosed garden with seating, large front lawn as well as a large, sheltered back garden. A historic property dating from c.1850, its kitchen and bathroom sits in a modern, architect-designed extension. The well-equipped kitchen includes a fan oven and electric hob, microwave, toaster, kettle and all the expected utensils to satisfy the keen chef or baker. The bathroom is clean and modern with a large bath and shower attachment. A washing machine completes the “home from home” experience. The living room is the heart of Tigh Beag with a cosy wood/solid fuel burning stove as the central feature offering the ultimate relaxing and intimate experience. Tigh Beag is the perfect Highland holiday for couples and small families wishing a truly relaxing and enjoyable, getaway-from-it-all holiday.
Balgowan is situated in the heart of the Highlands of Scotland within the Cairngorm National Park, the largest National Park in the UK. Located in a crofting township, the area has been featured in TV productions such as Monarch of the Glen and Outlander. It is excellently placed for a host of activities, including just relaxing and enjoying the scenery. A walker and wildlife watcher’s paradise, there is a wide range of opportunities for outdoor exploration, whether it be a ramble in the nearby woods or a full-blown mountain walking adventure. Keen cyclists will find the Wolftrax mountain biking centre just 10 minutes away as well as a host of other opportunities nearby. Wildlife enthusiasts and birdwatchers need go no further than the front door. A wide array of garden birds, Red Kites, Buzzards, Barn Owls and even the odd Eagle have been sighted in the garden and the skies above Tigh Beag.
Golfing and water sports activities are also nearby, and for those interested in local heritage there is the Highland Folk Museum in Newton more and the Highland Wildlife Park near Kincraig. For shopping and hospitality, the village of Laggan has a coffee shop with outdoor seating. Main communities such as Newtonmore (6 miles or 10 minutes’ drive) or Kingussie (8 miles or 15 minutes) offer further activities and places for shopping and dining. Aviemore, the centre for outdoor pursuits is only 30 minutes away (21 miles) and has a wide range of facilities and shopping as well as access to the some of the most spectacular mountain scenery in Scotland. Further afield, Fort William and Ben Nevis is just under an hour away (39 miles) and the mystical Isle of Skye is 2.5hours or 100 miles away.
