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game arcade and a huge, shiny shopping mall. The swimming pool and other leisure facil-
ities are open to nonresidents.
Sleeping
Old Minister's House££
(
01479-812181;
www.theoldministershouse.co.uk
;
Rothiemurchus; s/d £70/110;
B&B
)
This former manse dates from 1906 and has four rooms with a homely, country-farm-
house feel. It's in a lovely setting amid Scots pines on the banks of the River Druie, just
0.75 miles southeast of Aviemore.
Ardlogie Guest House££
(
01479-810747;
www.ardlogie.co.uk
; Dalfaber Rd; s/d from £40/60, bothy per 3 nights
£165; )
Handy for the train station, the five-room Ardlogie has great views over the
River Spey towards the Cairngorms. There's also self-catering accommodation in the
Bothy, a cosy, two-person timber cabin. Facilities include a boules pitch in the garden, and
guests can get free use of the local country club's pool, spa and sauna.
B&B
Aviemore Bunkhouse£
(
01479-811181;
www.aviemore-bunkhouse.com
; Dalfaber Rd; dm/tw/f £17/55/65;
)
This independent hostel provides accommodation in bright, modern six- or eight-
bed dorms, each with private bathroom, and one twin/family room. There's a drying room,
secure bike storage and wheelchair-accessible dorms. From the train station, cross the
pedestrian bridge over the tracks, turn right and walk south on Dalfaber Rd.
HOSTEL
Ravenscraig Guest House££
(
01479-810278;
www.aviemoreonline.com
;
Grampian Rd; r per person £35-42;
B&B
)
Ravenscraig is a large, flower-bedecked Victorian villa with six spacious en suite rooms,
plus another six in a modern chalet at the back (one wheelchair accessible). It serves tradi-
tional and veggie breakfasts in an attractive conservatory dining room.
Cairngorm Hotel££
(
01479-810233;
www.cairngorm.com
;
Grampian Rd; s/d from £59/98; )
Better
known as 'the Cairn', this long-established hotel is set in the fine old granite building with
the pointy turret opposite the train station. It's a welcoming place with comfortable rooms
HOTEL
