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Muckrach Country House

4.0 star property

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Front of property – evening/night
Suite (Garden, Dog Friendly)
Executive Double Room | Living area
Banquet hall
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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DULNAIN BRIDGE,, GRANTOWN ON SPEY, INV, PH26 3LY
  • Place, Loch Morlich
  • Place, CairnGorm Mountain
  • Place, Lochindorb Castle
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Inverness (INV)
    ‪46 min drive‬

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About the area

Grantown-on-Spey

With a stay at Muckrach Country House in Grantown-on-Spey, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Cairngorms National Park and Grantown Museum. .This hotel is 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Abernethy Golf Club and 6.4 mi (10.2 km) from Carrbridge Golf Club.

What's nearby

  • Landmark Forest Adventure Park - 11 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Loch Garten Osprey Centre - 13 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Strathspey Steam Railway - 17 min drive - 23.1 km
  • Lochindorb Castle - 19 min drive - 27.8 km
  • Cairngorm Reindeer Centre - 29 min drive - 34.9 km

Getting around

  • Carrbridge Station - 16 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Boat Country Inn & Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Cairn Hotel - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Syhlet Brasserie - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Anderson's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Carrbridge Kitchen - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Muckrach Country House

Victorian hotel with a restaurant and a bar
Muckrach Country House offers 13 accommodations with outdoor private hot tubs and fireplaces. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with digital channels. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, and complimentary toiletries.

This Grantown-on-Spey hotel provides complimentary wired Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Hair dryers, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 13 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and outdoor private hot tubs. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wired internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this Victorian hotel include concierge services, wedding services, and gas grills.
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of Muckrach Country House, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held on select days. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, dry cleaning/laundry services, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary manager's reception is offered on select days.
Muckrach Country House has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available for a fee: GBP 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free manager's reception (select days)
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 10 accessible parking spaces
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1861
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 11 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Chef service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Fireplace
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you, key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A damage deposit of GBP 1500 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 15 per person
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee and varies based on length of stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Muckrach
Muckrach Grantown-on-Spey
Muckrach Lodge
Muckrach Lodge Grantown-on-Spey
Muckrach Hotel Grantown On Spey
Muckrach Hotel Grantown-on-Spey
Muckrach Hotel
Muckrach Hotel
Muckrach Lodge & Restaurant
Muckrach Lodge Hotel Restaurant
Muckrach Lodge Hotel & Restaurant Hotel
Muckrach Lodge Hotel & Restaurant GRANTOWN ON SPEY
Muckrach Lodge Hotel & Restaurant Hotel GRANTOWN ON SPEY

Muckrach Country House Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bernie, Somerset

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My partner and I have just come back from an absolutely wonderful weekend at the Muckrach Hotel. It was to celebrate my partner's 60th birthday, and what a fabulous time we had. The hotel is up there with one of the best. There's such a relaxing, peaceful ambience about the place, everything is of the highest quality and standard. Our room was totally spotless, comfortable, warm and luxurious, couldn't have asked for more. We had an early start on the Saturday, trip up the Cairngorms, the hotel were so accommodating, they set up and early breakfast for us. After a superb day out, how lovely it was to come back to our fabulously warm room to relax before heading out again for the evening. Another thing I would like to mention, arrangements had been made on the Friday night, for Spud the Piper to play for my partner, who was totally chuffed to bits, albeit a little bit embarrassed (he's not one to want to be the centre of attention). The food was so scrummy, choice of drinks, fantastic, I could go on forever. The staff so helpful and friendly. We will most definitely be back. Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart to everyone at the Muckrach for making our stay a most memorable one. Bernie
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Cosy and comfortable. great location and friendly, helpful staff. delicious food.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kyndel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place. Decorated for the holidays really nice. Great food
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a couple of issues but the manager sorted these out. Would use this hotel again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Birthday treat

Fantastic nights stay very freindly staff and great food
Breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Hotel

Great hotel, friendly staff, well appointed, clean, food excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous country hotel set in beautiful surroundings
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The manager and staff are top drawer. The surrounding area is very interesting. The facility is very warm and is a classic. The dining room and bar at also excellent. The manager and staff are very helpful and made the trip extra special.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A gorgeous hotel set in beautiful grounds. The service was incredibly high and the food was some of the best I’ve had. Would highly recommend and will definitely be returning soon!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Its a lovely looking hotel in a picturesque location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything you imagine when thinking of a high-quality lodge in the Scottish Cairngorms. Staff were welcoming, helpful and attentive. The rooms were kept immaculately clean and were spacious and comfortable. The food was excellent and varied. The location is perfectly situated for short local walks or with easy access to larger munroes and close to a number of distilleries along the Spey River. I’d love to see them add a spa to the site as you’d have no reason to ever leave! I loved my stay here and will look forward to the next time!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Florian, Birmingham

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very charming place. Home away from home! Super cosy rooms and drawing room is super cozy with the fireplace on.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved it! Amazing in every way. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel is in fantastic condition both inside and outside, complemented with a wonderful food & drink menu. Would love to return and will return hopefully in a couple of months.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent hotel in a beautiful area

Well first and foremost the hotel is beautiful. I was there in winter and it really is spectacular amongst the snow. The rooms were also lovely and had excellent bathrooms. The restaurant was good but not great - the food needs a bit more finesse. That said, the restaurant is almost certainly the best in the area and the wines were delicious. Overall though, it’s
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

Ann, Scotland

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely period property with charm and character. Room furnishings and decor of high standard. Our stay unfortunately marred by quality of dinner main course which was refunded courteously, in full and without question.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel in picturesque surroundings. Staff is very helpful and courteous. Beautiful bar to have a cocktail or two. Nice cafe for dining. This hotel feels more like a home than a hotel. It is very charming and beautifully decorated. Living room type spaces for relaxing, reading a book or just having a quiet time enjoying the postcard perfect scenery outside. Room is well appointed with thoughtful amenities to make one’s stay worry free. High end toiletries in the bathroom. We enjoyed our stay here. Parking spaces are plenty too
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Lovely comfy country-side hotel

Cosy hotel in the heart of the scottish wilderness. Would recommend it for all couples!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Iain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Our third stay at this excellent Highland hotel.

This is our third stay at the fantastic Muckrach Hotel. The building has great character and has been restored to a very high standard. The rooms are very comfortable, the service is great and the food is excellent. Book ahead if you can - it's a small and very popular hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rachel, Buellton, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely time!

We very much enjoyed our experience at the Muckrach Hotel. The managers, Mark and Sally, were very friendly and helpful. The staff in the dining room were very attentive and on-the-ball, and the food was delicious. A beautiful location, and we enjoyed many walks around the hotel. We met the highland cattle Dougal and Hamish, and new addition Harry, a yellow lab. Our room was clean and quiet. We would definitely return in the future! Be advised that if you use GPS to find the hotel, there is a farm just up the road to which it will want to lead you. Once you get close, look for the signs that say "Muckrach Country Hotel." They will lead you right there!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ian, Boston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is a gem. Both the common areas and bedrooms are beautiful and the staff went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable. It’s a great place to stay near the malt whiskey trail and fly fishing. I would highly recommend this place to anyone visiting this beautiful region of Scotland.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018