MACDONALD SPEY VALLEY RESORT, Aviemore

Macdonald Spey Valley Resort offers self-catering apartments, lodges, and villas. Accommodations include a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge-freezer, oven, and microwave. Larger properties also include a dishwasher. All living rooms feature a TV and a double sofa bed. Most accommodations have a private patio, balcony, or conservatory. Lodges come as Classic One Bedroom Apartment with one Twin bedroom, one bathroom, a living room with sofa bed and open plan kitchen and dining area; Classic Two Bedroom Chalet includes one double bedroom, one twin bedroom (two singles or a bunk) one bathroom, living room and open plan kitchen and dining area; Classic accommodation features one double bedroom, one twin bedroom and three bathrooms. The living area includes a glazed balcony with views of the golf course, a double sofa bed in the lounge and open plan kitchen and dining area; classic accommodation features one double bedroom, one twin bedroom, two bathrooms, living room with double sofa bed or wall bed and open plan kitchen and dining area. The classic property has one king-size bedroom, one double and one twin plus a sofa bed within the lounge area and two bathrooms. Spacious living area with lounge, kitchen and dining area plus two bathrooms. These apartments have a sauna & a log fire; The classic accommodation has two double / twin bedrooms and one twin bunk bedroom (adjoining the main bedroom). There's also a double sofa bed in the lounge area, two bathrooms, a living area and open plan kitchen and dining all split over two levels. The classic apartment has one double bedroom, one twin bedroom (two singles or a bunk) one bathroom, living room with double sofa bed and open plan kitchen and dining area. Free Wi-Fi is available.

The Scottish Steakhouse is one of Macdonald Hotel and Resorts signature restaurants. The restaurant menu is served from 5-8pm. Guests can expect steak cooked to order and burgers. The bar menu is served from 12-4pm and includes snacks, lunches and afternoon teas. The Clubhouse serves food, including hot breakfast rolls, cake, and lattes, with views of the mountains and greens. It opens Monday - Sunday.

Spey Valley Resort has a championship golf course. Leisure facilities include a swimming pool, hot tub, sauna, tennis court, onsite gym, squash court, snooker, indoor pool and outdoor children's play area. The family friendly pool offers special sessions for kids. Guests have complimentary access to the indoor pool with sauna and all onsite facilities.

Macdonald Spey Valley Resort sits on the banks of the River Spey. It is 20 minutes' stroll from Aviemore and 60 km from Inverness. It is 1 mile from Spey Valley Shopping at Macdonald Aviemore Resort. Nearby landmarks include Extreme Dream Climbing Centre (0.3 km), Rothiemurchus (2 km), Aviemore Centre (2 km), and Craigellachie National Nature Reserve (3 km). The train stops at Boat of Garten, 5 miles further along the line. National Cycle Route 7 runs from Glasgow to Inverness, passing through Aviemore.

The resort offers a 9-hole and an 18-hole golf course. Guests can take a trail amongst ancient pines to An Lochan Uaine. Aviemore Activity Zone provides bike rentals. Ski Norwest provides ski equipment and lessons. The Cairngorms National Park offers trails for cycling and mountain biking. The park is home to wildlife, including pine martens, wildcats, red squirrels, and golden eagles. Rothiemurchus Fishery is nearby. The Cairngorm Mountain, with 30km of ski runs, is a short drive away.