AUCHENDEAN LODGE
Dulnain Bridge, Inverness-shire. PH26 3LU
Highlands of Scotland UK
tel/fax #44 (0) 1479 851 347
email: eric@auchendean.com
Comfortable and Homely with
Log Fires and Antiques
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Views of Strathspey in comfort
The Lounge looking out
to the River Spey and Cromdale Hills

Edwardian Country House -
Built in early 1900's with Arts and Crafts features, two large stained glass Art Nouveau windows and the fireplace in the entrance hall are influenced by the style of Charles Rennie Mackintosh.
Furnished with Antiques -
Furniture from Georgian through Victorian  to Arts & Crafts, and Victorian Paintings to contemporary pictures. There are collections of China and many interesting Objects.
Relaxed and Friendly -
House-Party atmosphere. Meet other interesting people - guests have made many friendships and return again and again.
Be pampered in our friendly home.
  Smoking - is not permitted anywhere in the house
Room 3 "McLean" - Double
Room 4 "Grant" - Double
Room 3 "McLean"
Room 4 "Grant"
Room 8 "Farquaharson"

3 Bedrooms -
With period furniture; en-suite facilities and attention to detail. Rooms have spectacular views of Auchendean's garden; the River Spey; The Cromdale Hills and / or Cairngorms Mountains. The beds are made with old fashioned linen sheets and blankets, although duvets are available. Please notify when booking if these - or non-feather pillows are required - during your stay. Room facilities include hair dryer, a range of teas and herbal infusions, coffees, including fresh ground coffee in a cafetiere, fresh milk and Walkers shortbreads. Rooms have fresh seasonal flowers (or berries etc) from our garden, central heating, and secondary glazed windows - and views second to none in this area of Scotland. Rooms are available from 2pm but may occassionally be avaliable earlier. If you are arriving early and would like to leave luggage before going out to enjoy your day, that can be arranged, and your luggage will be taken to your room to await your return.
Auchendean's Large Garden with hundreds of interesting Hardy Plants, Trees, Shrubs, Bulbs and Alpines is a riot of colour and interest from the early flowering crocuses right through until the winter kicks in, which is usually late November. There are several strategically placed seats so that guest can enjoy the stunning views - and maybe a drink or two from our cellar! See Auchendean's Garden Page

Auchendean's own 9 Hole Pitch and Putt Course with spectacular views at each hole. This was created by the golfing owners throughout the garden, and guests are not only invited to play, but to take part in the Mid-Summer Competition with prizes! This starts at 9pm after dinner, taking full advantage of the late evening light.   See Golf page
Splendid Views from all garden seats
In the garden looking over the meandering Spey
Our doggies Welcome Yours
Jock and Bess at the front door in 1990.
Dogs are very welcome at Auchendean. Owners - bring your well behaved pets. There are extensive woods directly behind the hotel, or quiet roads nearby for exercising, but to help preserve local wildlife you will be expected to keep your dog under control at all times. Our own Border Collie, Bess - extends welcoming paws! Bess will enthusiastically welcome all guests too. If she is too exuberant, please tell her in no uncertain terms to stop! See Pets Page.
We ask that you do NOT leave them unattended in any room. Our animals do not come in at all, although Lizzie the cat is an expert at squeezing in at the slightest opportunity. She keeps down bunnies and mice in the garden, and is totally free-range, so please do not let your dogs chase her. We also have free range chickens which don't like being chased. Your breakfast depends on this! There is a small charge for pets being in the house as it involves us in extra cleaning.
We do ask owners to clean up after their pets in the garden too!