The Viewmount
Highlands Inverness-shire Kingussie
- From £265 a night
- 4 Guest Rooms
- Contemporary Boutique B&B
Five-star boutique B&B in the Cairngorms National Park with dramatic mountain views
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If you've come to the Scottish Highlands for the mountains and the views then The Viewmount is very definitely for you – a luxurious, five-star boutique B&B that's a passion project for its South African host, Esther – living (and sharing) the dream in her beautiful Victorian home.
The Viewmount is in the small Highlands town of Kingussie, surrounded by dramatic landscapes and located right in the Cairngorms National Park. Careful restoration has retained much of the Victorian feel, and the four ensuite rooms have decorative fireplaces, furniture in keeping with the period and a real sense of genteel comfort. There's a 'no children', 'no pets' policy, which helps maintain the peace and quiet, and the views are simply stunning, especially from 'The Bell' and 'The Leslie' rooms, where panoramic, triple-sash windows look out onto the Grampian Mountains. 'The Reid' is hardly less enticing, with mountain and garden views, while 'The Sharon' is a ground-floor, wheelchair-accessible room that looks out over the landscaped garden. All rooms have king-size beds with the Sharon offering the option of a twin configuration.
The ensuites are magnificent – gorgeous spaces with underfloor heating, walk-in showers and slipper baths (The Sharon also has a wheelchair-accessible shower and wide basin) – and there are lovely touches throughout, from monogrammed bathrobes and hospitality trays with Dalwhinnie whisky to bespoke lighting. There's nothing vintage about the facilities, though, as you'll find USB ports next to the beds and 55-inch smart TVs in the rooms, plus free Wi-Fi throughout the property.
Breakfast is fabulous, served in the Grampian View library at a time to suit and encompassing freshly-brewed coffee, homemade bread and an impressive pick-and-mix selection of specialities like venison sausages and devilled kidney beans. The property is licensed, too – Esther offers an honesty bar, where guests can purchase drinks by the bottle from her extensive wine list and settle on departure (there are card facilities). Afternoon tea is also an option, served to guests and visitors every Friday and Sunday, spanning finger sandwiches, freshly baked family recipe mini scones and gourmet sweets. In addition, Esther hosts events, including Valentine’s, Mother’s and Father’s Day, wine, gin and whisky tastings, and six-course tasting menus for lunch and dinner.
You'll need a car to get the best out of the location, which is perfectly sited for trips to some of the most famous Scottish Highland destinations – around 40 miles to either Inverness or Blair Atholl, for example, and around 50 miles to Fort William for Ben Nevis. There are local folk museums, clan sites and distilleries much closer at hand, as well as the charms of Kingussie itself, with its art and craft shops, wildlife park and monthly farmers' market. And – always – those extraordinary views that brought you here in the first place.
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We offer 4 Super king double rooms in the grand Victorian tradition with luxurious up to date modern ensuites bathrooms complete with walk in rain showers, luxury toiletries and quality robes.Suitable For
We invite adults to indulge in our opulent magnificence.Nearby
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Stay somewhere special
5 Star Splendour & Opulent luxury at one of "Scotland's Best Luxury Boutique B&Bs", topped by Esther’s generous South African hospitality, its hard to beat.
All the conveniences that you deserve to expect from a Luxury Boutique B&B from a great welcome, magnificent rooms with Super king size beds, to breath-taking vistas before enjoying the culinary delights of our specially prepared breakfasts.
You might feel inclined to stay home at The Viewmount and simply relax in one of our reception rooms in a comfy armchair or we can help you plan a fun-filled day of activities - be it a round of golf, a visit to a local distillery or exploring the world-renowned Cairngorms in the Scottish Highlands.
We invite you to share in the magnificence of our hospitality at THE VIEWMOUNT.
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Location
Contact Website 07890 518 836 The Viewmount, East Terrace, Kingussie, Inverness-shire PH21 1JSGetting There
If you prefer a more scenic route, why not travel by train?
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LNER - daily direct | NO change | London Kings Cross - Kingussie | 7.5 hours.
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AVANTI - daily with connections | London Euston - Kingussie.
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THE CALEDONIAN sleeper | London Euston - Kingussie | departs at 21:15 and arrives in Kingussie 10 hours later at 07:15.
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Add Your ReviewRated ★★★★★ over 8 reviews
A very special place!
Best experience we had in Scotland
A Gem in the Cairngorms
The most relaxing stay
Fantastic in every respect
Outstanding Bed and Breakfast in Kingussie
5 stars all round
Beautiful property with 5 star attention to detail
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