We are Dianne & Rod Frazer. We're the owners of Where Stags Roar, a small selection of 4-star holiday homes in Newtonmore, the heart of the Cairngorms National Park, in the Scottish Highlands. We built WSR up over the last twenty years and are proud recent winners of the prestigious 'Best Self Catered Accommodation Highlands and Islands Tourism' awards, and were national finalists in the Scottish Thistle accommodation awards. We're also ski instructors, who worked mostly in the French Alps and now enjoy skiing closer to home, and we're passionate about Scotland and the outdoors :) Please note that our check-in time is 4pm and check out is by 10am - thank you for your understanding and for not arriving earlier at the property - there are lovely local cafes and plenty of things to do if you arrive in the area ahead of these timings (such as a walk up Glen Banchor, visiting Ruthven Barracks, Dalwhinnie distillery, Highland Folk Museum, Loch Insh and lots more). Thank you for your understanding and your co-operation. We look forward to welcoming you to the Highlands, or as they say in Scottish Gaelic "Céad Míle Fáilte" - A Hundred Thousand Welcomes! We respect diversity and inclusion.

Baltinna West oozes warmth and character, with a cosy wood-burning stove in the living room and sheepskin rugs on oak floors. The Baltinnas (each sleeping 2) are a pair of adjoining but completely separate lodge style properties. With the Monadhliath mountains behind the village as a backdrop, and an enclosed partially decked front garden where red squirrels are regular visitors, this is a truly tranquil retreat for two. Downstairs is open plan, with a well-equipped, modern fitted kitchen with dishwasher, washing machine, full oven, microwave, hob and fridge-freezer. In the living/dining area you can put your feet up whilst relaxing with a dram on the chesterfield settee facing the wood burner. Everything you need has been thought of - Freesat TV, portable JBL bluetooth speaker, DVD player and library, excellent wifi, and a selection of local guide books. Upstairs there is a romantic roll-top bath in the master bedroom to soak those muscles after walking the local Wildcat trail or bagging a nearby munro or two! Baltinna West has a kingsize bed with individual flexible reading lights and USB sockets. There's also a separate shower room with shower, wc and wash hand basin upstairs (and an additional separate wc downstairs). The location is fabulous; the village shops and great pubs serving very good food within just two minutes walk. Parking on site (free). This cosy lodge style property is 4 star Visit Scotland quality assurance rated. Electric central heating throughout and logs provided for the stove.1 well-behaved dog welcome. Fabulous dog-walking straight from the door including the 10km orbital Wildcat Trail.Newtonmore has a well-stocked Co-op supermarket. There is also a post office, pharmacy, barbers, Tweed shop, gift shop, 3 pubs that serve good food, 3 cafes, a Grill, a petrol station (with convenience store) a takeaway and a restaurant.

Baltinna West is situated in the beautiful highland village of Newtonmore. Not only do you have all the benefits of village amenities on your doorstep, we are also at the heart of the Cairngorm National Park! Enjoy a wealth of local visitor attractions in a stunning environment or bike/hike, climb, canoe, swim, fish, golf, ski, ride... to your hearts content in Scotland's premier outdoor playground.Located at the geographical centre of Scotland, Newtonmore is an ideal base to take day trips all over the Highlands. Relax as hard as you want!