This is a very nice hotel to stay in to explore the Highlands etc. It is not a riot of fun but a comfortable place. I was placed in front of the window for breakfast sothat I could enjoy seeing the red squirrels outside enjoying their breakfast! Rooms are well equipped and the food is above average.Tables are close together as the dining room is small. The cooked food at breakfast was less good. The location of the hotel is disappointing; more or less on a main road near an industrial estate but there is no noise in the hotel from traffic etc.However, there is no view of note from the hotel and the parking is a bit of a squeeze. The hosts are very friendly.

My wife and I travelled to Granton on Spey for a two night stay as I had an appointment with a friend in the locale.
On arrival we were greeted by William who showed us to our room and who diligently showed us the various workings of the bath and handbasin!
The room was very clean and the bed comfortable. We were told that dinner orders were taken between 6.45 and 7.45 p.m. This is somewhat earlier than we would expect given the fact that the evenings are longer at this time of the year.
William was a genial and helpful host. However I was very surprised that when I arrived back at the Hotel the first evening and requested a bottle of wine to be taken to our room so we could unwind after our 9 hour drive I was told this was not permitted in case of spillage. Apart from the fact that sales of two bottles of champagne over the two nights went a begging, I felt a little that perhaps that as a couple who have stayed in some of the most exclusive hotels in the world, that this was most odd! ( We didn't order the champagne in the lounge before dinner as it would have been a little OTT.)
My main criticism of the Hotel I'm afraid has to be Sonia. IMHO she was abrupt almost to the point of being rude. We felt that we were merely being tolerated. My wife was asked to remove her walking boots before entering the hotel. Again a lack of appreciation for the guest, who in our case would have removed our boots had they been in any way dirty or muddy without prompting!!
'Some guests bring joy when the arrive, others when they leave' was above the room key holder, and quote, 'your free to leave' was Sonias parting shot after paying the bill.
Guests like to pampered and spoilt a little not treated as a necessary nuisance, we shall not be returning.

What can I say about this wonderful hotel. From the moment we stepped out of the snow and into the house we were greeted warmly and given everything we needed. The house is beautiful and both living room and dining room have roaring fires. The hosts Sonia and William were very friendly and welcoming. Sonia is very knowledgeable about the local area and where we might like to go. We were upgraded to a luxury room which was a real treat. The bathroom had both a large bath and shower. Perfect for unwinding after a day in the cold. We dined every night in the hotel and were so impressed with the ever changing nightly menu. All the food was imaginative and well presented using locally sourced foods. I believe Sonia also bakes the bread rolls herself. The hotel boasts a vast wine list which was hard to resist and also each bottle had interesting notes as to why the hosts had chosen them. I should also mention the even more impressive Whiskey menu, again with interesting tasting notes and information. The hotel also prides itself on its green credentials and has information in its room guide on how it supports the environment. All in all a wonderful place to stay and I would recommend it to anyone.

In October 2008 we enjoyed a wonderful one-night stay at Culdearn House. The house was both gracious and very comfortable and the dinner served was spectacular. We found a very scenic route to drive from Aberdeen to Granton-on-Spey and the countryside along the way was gorgeous. Granton-on-Spey, with all its stone architecture, was very picturesque. The owners of Culdearn House were very helpful in assisting us with our travel plans from Granton-on-Spey to Edinburough, and we were delighted with their suggestion that House of Bruar would be an interesting place to stop and shop en route. Culdearn House was definitely a destination we would recommend to others.