The Balavoulin - Pub with Rooms

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 8.8
Rated fabulous

Free WiFi

9.8

About this property

Historic Charm: The Balavoulin in Highland offers a unique stay within a historic building. Guests enjoy mountain views and an inner courtyard setting, complemented by parquet floors and a cosy atmosphere. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms, hypoallergenic bedding, and modern amenities such as free WiFi, TV, and electric kettles. Additional facilities include free on-site private parking, bicycle parking, and express check-in and check-out services. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves breakfast with full English or Irish options, including vegetarian and gluten-free choices. Lunch and dinner menus cater to vegetarian, vegan, and dairy-free diets, featuring warm dishes, juice, and fruits. Activities and Location: Located 57 km from Inverness Airport, the inn is near attractions like Boat of Garten Golf Club (10 km) and Highland Wildlife Park (14 km). Guests can enjoy skiing, hiking, and cycling, with activities available for all ages.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian

  • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Beth
Australia Australia
“Easy to find in Main Street. A nice old style hotel with atmosphere. Very comfortable bed and the reading light was great to read in bed. Staff were all very welcoming and helpful, and when I found the doona too heavy to sleep under, one kind man...”
Alison
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We enjoyed our stay here and would recommend. The breakfasts were excellent and the pub/service was also superb. The bed was also very comfortable, The location is very good near the centre of Aviemore. Shout out to James who gave very good...”
Bruce
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very convenient location in Aviemore, and our host Jim couldn't have been more helpful”
Peter
Australia Australia
“Friendly staff, comfy bed. Secure bike storage. We had dinner & breakfast, both good.”
Kate
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Wonderful, cosy pub rooms in an excellent location.”
Valerie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Comfortable and clean. Very good food especially liked the vegetarian options. Good breakfast too. Friendly. Good location.”
Anita
Germany Germany
“Great pub with delicious food and super friendly staff! For breakfast, they even offered a completely vegetarian version of the Scottish breakfast, which was delicious. The room was lovely and, although it was directly above the main entrance, it...”
Elizabeth
Canada Canada
“Staff is excellent! Friendly helpful. Breakfast was delicious. Room was clean with a comfortable bed.”
Pierre-olivier
France France
“We really enjoyed our stay here. The place is well signposted and easy to find. Parking is directly accessible and free. As for the rooms, they are very clean and equipped with everything you might need: tea, coffee, extra pillows. The beds are...”
John
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Staff and breakfast top notch also the bed was extremely comfortable. Food in the restaurant is great.”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

The Balavoulin - Pub with Rooms takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 11 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
£10 per child, per night
4+ years
Extra bed upon request
£15 per person, per night

Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.