Balsporran Bed And Breakfast

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2025

Peter

The friendliness of the owners, the general chat with the other guests, the food, the stunning location and weather. What a wonderful experience. Thank you

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 Mar 2025

Houlin

English isn't my native language, but I think the world is \"quaint\". The whole place oozes culture and history.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2023

Amrik

Comfortable night stay

Very comfortable night stay whilst on a mountain biking weekend. Excellent breakfast & lovely bed! What more could you ask for! I think prices are a little lower than expected.

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2023

Arnaud

Ran by lovely and friendly hosts, Susan and Gary, the property is tastefully decorated and situated in an iconic surrounding. We enjoyed the focus on sustainability and ethical sourcing which was apparent throughout our stay. The breakfast was delicious and it felt very special to stay there considering that this place was built to facilitate the installation of the railway track and later on during the operation process. We also appreciated the seamless communication process upfront. We hope to come back soon.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2022

Robert

Great place to stay

Very friendly. Interesting meals. Pleasant change from national multi venue hotel.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Apr 2022

Verified traveler

Very good but not exceptional

This is a lovely property with friendly and attentive hosts. A great stay which was let down by a lot of dust in the bedroom and black body hair in the shower, otherwise we would have scored a 10

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Sep 2021

Nina

A welcoming and most amazing B&B

Garry and Susan are amazing hosts and the location of the Balsporran is simply beautiful and unique. We arrived by bike and their was a dedicated shed for them to be securely stored. Tea, coffee and biscuits on arrival made us feel really welcome. Despite being a B&B Garry and Susan also offer a simple hearty menu in the evening which is really convenient if you don't have a car to get to the next villages. Also great to have a lounge with plenty of reading matter for the evening. And the rooms, of course, cosy, clean and comfortable. A good chat with the hosts over the home-made and generous breakfast made it all the more a memorable stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Oct 2020

Andrew

Great stay

Amazing! The rooms were lovely, clean and comfortable and the Breakfast was delicious. We were welcomed with tea, coffee and shortbread and millionaires shortbread which was amazing! Would recommend and hope to stay again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Oct 2019

Christopher

Wonderful setting and hosts!

We had a wonderful stay here! A great highland hideaway in a beautiful setting. We will definitely try be back soon!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Aug 2019

Rich

Fiona was a lovely host. The home is warm and inviting. The location is stunning. Oakley the dog was awesome too!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Aug 2019

Henrik

Great hospitality, Fionia & Geoff are super hosts, great snacks at very reasonable prices and a very comprehensive breakfast. Very GOOD value for the money.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

The hosts were very welcoming and friendly and there are too many nice ‘extra touches’ to list. The location and the ambience of the property made for a very enjoyable stay with ready access to trails for walking and cycling.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

Wonderful hospitality, beautifully appointed B&B. Nothing too much trouble and a real sense of a home from home. Highly recommended whether exploring the area for a few days or just passing through.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

Lovely place! Wonderful breakfast! We really enjoyed our stay.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

Fiona and Geoff are friendly, helpful and just great to chat to. I felt welcome straight away and loved sitting in the guest lounge meeting other guests. The rooms were overstocked for tea & coffee choices and the bed was super comfortable. Don’t be put off by its location, it’s only a short drive to Dalwhinnie and the trains don’t run at night. Another bonus is fantastic breakfast, you won’t leave hungry. I can’t wait to come back and stay again.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 May 2019

Verified traveler

We wish we had ben able to stay longer at Balsporran B and B. Geoff and Fiona are wonderful hosts. Our stay started with a welcoming pot of tea in the cozy study . We elected to have dinner there. The venison sausage was delicious! The rooms are very comfortable . Breakfast was one of the best we have every had a B and B. Adding to the homey feel is their dog Oakley. Would highly recommend a stay at Balsporran B and B.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2019

Rob

Probably the perfect B&B. An amazing location, a brilliant room and very friendly hosts. Top-class, highly recommended!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

Lovely hosts, well appointed accommodations and delish breaky. All things needed for a great stay were We have another trip planned and already we're planning how we'll be inserting Balsporran in our itinerary.

10/10

Exceptional

14 Sep 2018

Gillian

Would definitely recommend this B&B

Great hosts, room, breakfast, all in all a very good experience, definitely would recommend it.

10/10

Exceptional

16 Aug 2018

Mark

Short visit

Stayed for two nights on business and was very well looked after!

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2018

Verified traveler

Friendliness and comfort

The couple running this B & B make it a lovely place to stay. Rooms are clean and comfortable and breakfast is excellent with a superb choice offered. Certainly recommend it

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2018

Stephanie

Very remote. Beautiful scenery

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2018

Verified traveler

#excellent, Traditional British B&B All decoration, furniture is very detailed, proprietor service is very careful. Food also good

10/10

Exceptional

02 May 2018

Wai Leung

Excellent Cottage

Very nice Scotland Cottage with new, clean and tidy bedroom. Warm and classic Living room and dining room. Dinner and breakfast are very delicious! I enjoy the Scotland’s Haggis and Black Bugging breakfast. Fiona and Jerry are very nice guys. I will miss Oakley (owner”s dog) since he is very lovely.
Thank you Fiona and Jerry for their friendly hospitality .

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Feb 2018

Paul

Great B&B

Great B&B in a stunning location. Very nice, welcoming & helpful hosts, lovely dog & a great breakfast with lots of choices. WiFi is very good for such a remote area.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jan 2018

Anette

Your own mountain view

I enjoyed my stay at Balsporran Cottage. Fiona and Geoff are warm and welcoming, and full of stories about the area and places to visit. There was a fire awaiting me each evening, and my room was warm, clean and large with a view onto Munros. Balsporran Cottage is some distance from Dalwhinnie, the nearest village for food, so you need to factor in driving out to have dinner. There are wonderful things to do in easy distance of the cottage, lots of waterfalls, walks, highland attractions, or weather permitting, you could stay put and tackle one or all three of the Munros surrounding the cottage. Fiona cooks up a mean porridge. I had it each morning. The cottage is just off the A9 but the house is well-insulated and you do not hear the road at all.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Nov 2017

Mike

Braw B&B with friendly hosts

An excellent experience, lovely hosts and a very tasty breakfast ✅✅✅✅

10/10

Exceptional

10 Oct 2017

Gary

B & B near Dalwhinnie

Fiona and Jeff were excellent hosts. Very personable and helpful. The breakfast was excellent and the salmon dinner outstanding. We stayed two nights and Fiona offered a larger room for one night. No additional cost.

10/10

Exceptional

02 Oct 2017

Verified traveler

Best place in a Scotland

This place was fantastic in every way, down to the last detail. Cosy, homey, atmosphere and delicious food. Warm and friendly hosts. The rooms were filled with yummy snacks and beverages, and the beds had a rustic cabin feel about them. Handmade wooden furniture by the owner, and the bread was warm from the oven. Couldn't recommend this place enough!

10/10

Exceptional

11 Sep 2017

Alejandra

A great place to get away

Lovely and brand-new B&B with a very high taste level.

The location is picturesque and their attention to detail noticeable.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Aug 2017

Verified traveler

I've got one word to say:

PERFECT!

This is a beautiful B&B, the rooms are well laid out. The owners are exceptionally friendly.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Aug 2017

Ingo

Great hosts at unique location

While the bedroom is small, it is very comfortable. The common areas are spacious and welcoming. Wonderful hosts, great local food.

10/10

Exceptional

16 Aug 2017

Richard

Wonderful hosts who were so positive about life . Want to come back for Grouse hunting out the back door.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2017

David

Location, location, location and goulash!

Balsporran is the jewel of the Drumochter Pass. New proprietors have brought cosy modernity to meet hand-crafted, couthy home charm in this wonderful station at which to eat and from which to walk. Bring your own bottle for a complete evening.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 May 2017

campbell

Good stop on way north

Comfortable room,pleasant stay very good breakfast. Would stay there again

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2014

Bruce

Unique, isolated position.

very friendly and helpful owners who explained the region. We enjoyed a home cooked evening meal with other guests which further enhanced the stay.

6/10

Pleasant

25 Jun 2014

Verified traveler

Good service

The owners provide a good service, the location provided spectacular views, shame about the railway line beside the property and the power lines in the view. Would stay here again for the good service and value for money as well as the opportunity to take in some great walks.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2014

Dave & Sue

Overnight stop on our trip to Scotland

Great room, small but did the job perfectly. We were a bit late arriving, but this was not a problem. Excellent breakfast, a perfectly run b&b. Don't worry about the train line running along side. Last train was about 10:30pm and the first was at about 06:30. To be honest they were so quick it hardly noticed. My wife is a very light sleeper and yet she had an excellent nights sleep. Me, I'd sleep through an earthquake. Also, there is no noise from the A9 what so ever.
My advice is stay here as soon as you can as the owners are planning to sell up and retire, which will be a great shame and will be a great loss to the b&b world. New owners may not keep it as a b&b, I would, it's a lovely b&b in a beautifull setting.
No fault at all.

8/10

Excellent

09 Apr 2014

Verified traveler

Went the extra mile

Beautiful location a definite 'get away from it all' I was impressed with the vegi breakfast, the sausages seemed to be home made and were delicious :0)

Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jan 2014

Nick

Best place to stay

If you plan on going to Dalwhinnie, this is the place to stay. 5 minute drive to the distillery. Ann and her husband are very accomidating for pickups to and from the distillery and the train station. Cottage is surrounded by beautiful scottish hills. Rooms are very comfortable and Ann is a great cook!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Oct 2013

Verified traveler

very comfy bed, fantastic remote location

We had a great stay, the room was lovely with a really comfy mattress. The owners were lovely hosts too, really good place to stay, would definitely visit again!

10/10

Exceptional

07 Aug 2013

A well-seasoned traveller

A great B&B!

Lovely comfy stay! Just the ticket! Great location!

8/10

Excellent

05 Aug 2013

Carolyn

Great little stop + walk

Excellent stoppover - room a little small, comfy beds and pillows, excellent breakfast menu choices and cooking. Evening meal and packed lunch options available - good range to choose from although we didn't take advantage of these. Friendly, accommodating proprietors. Although next to the railway, trains are infrequent and surprisingly unobtrusive as they pass. Also unaware of close proximity of A9 inside the building. Very pleasant riverside seating where a breeze is welcome to keep midges at bay or you could light one of the little stoves if feeling that way inclined.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2013

walker

great hosts

5 star

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2013

Verified traveler

Only a brief stay - but loved the place. Very relaxed vibes, pleasant owners, good food in lovely old railway workers cottage. The location is quite remote but gives good access to hill walking and scrambling from the doorstep. Would definitely stay here again.

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2013

Sue & Nick

Wonderful refuge in a storm

Ann & Phil were the perfect hosts. We arrived frozen & exhausted after crossing the Dromochter Pass on our bikes in a snow & hailstorm! They hung up our wet gear and carried our bags in for us! The room cosy with a stunning mountain view & everything you might need, including towelling dressing gowns! The food was all homemade. Being vegetarians we were delighted to see they had veg Haggis on the menu. It was delicious as was the rice pudding, just like grandma made! Definitely recommend a stop here....

10/10

Exceptional

22 Oct 2022

Terese Toft

Would definitely recommend

In the middle of nowhere but beautiful nature is this small B&B. Really nice interior, lovely citrus smells and calming yoga music. Felt like a small retreat. We were unaware of it being vegan, but all food was so delicious and homemade, and if we weren’t told, we probably wouldn’t have noticed. I would definitely recommend it to others.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2019

Tiina

7/5

This was simply amazing experience. Such a warm, cosy and pleasant atmosphere. It was really nice to just sit on the lounge and chat with other visitors and the great hosts. Also the service definitely exceeded our expectations.

It was very nice to walk to the hills nearby.

If we are ever coming back to this area, we will definitely come to this B&B again. Big thanks and greetings from Finland to the nice hosts and the lovely dog!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2019

kari

A paradise in the mountains

I did not know that B&B:s like this exists. This is the best B&B ever and the customer care is overwhelming. You made our stay unforgettable, thank you Fiona & Jeff.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2017

Verified traveler

Lovely place!

I enjoyed my stay in Balsporran Bed and Breakfast and I can highly recommend the place to anyone travelling in Scotland. Go for a walk in the hills and visit the Dalwhinnie distillery! We got some great tips from the lovely couple who own the place. I will definitely go there again!

Family