Highland Spirit Bed & Breakfast

Beautiful place to stay. Karen and Alistair are fantastic hosts. The rooms were spacious and very comfortable with everything you need for a romantic getaway. Breakfast is delicious, recommend everything but do try the Scottish Breakfast with Black Pudding, and definitely try the porridge with a dram of whiskey!!! Karen has a beautiful garden, and they can both give you all the advice you need to plan your distillery tours. Town was very quiet and has definitely suffered during covid, but there is a lovely restaurant across the street, and the distilleries are so close.
Jul 31st, 2022

(Translated by Google) Really great B&B, full recommendation. We have stayed at a few B&Bs in Dufftown but Highland Spirit is by far the best and well worth the slightly higher price tag. Our room (The Bankmanager) was huge, almost like a small apartment, and very lovingly furnished, taking into account the history of the building. Very comfortable and big bed. The building is set back from the street and is therefore absolutely quiet. Karen and Alistair are perfect hosts and made the stay very comfortable. Starting with the insanely delicious breakfast, freshly prepared according to individual wishes, pleasant conversations and tips for things to do, to a very attentive room service (fresh mineral water and chocolate/biscuits every day). We can only recommend Alistair's Mortlach Whiskey Walk. In addition to the selection of special whiskeys, you can also learn a lot about the history of Dufftown and Mortlach. We will be happy to come back. (Original) Ganz tolles B&B, volle Empfehlung. Wir haben schon ein paar B&Bs in Dufftown besucht, aber Highland Spirit ist mit Abstand das Beste und den etwas gehobenen Preis in jedem Fall wert. Unser Zimmer (The Bankmanager) war riesig, fast wie eine kleine Wohnung, und sehr liebevoll und unter Bercksichtigung der Historie des Gebudes eingerichtet. Sehr bequemes und groes Bett. Das Gebude liegt etwas zurckgesetzt von der Strae und damit absolut ruhig. Karen und Alistair sind perfekte Gastgeber und haben den Aufenthalt sehr angenehm gemacht. Angefangen vom wahnsinnig leckeren und nach individuellem Wunsch frisch zubereitetem Frhstck ber angenehme Unterhaltungen und Tipps fr Unternehmungen bis hin zu einem sehr aufmerksamen Zimmerservice (tglich frisches Mineralwasser und Schokolade/Kekse). Den Mortlach Whisky Walk von Alistair knnen wir nur empfehlen. Neben der Auswahl besonderer Whiskys erfhrt man auch einiges ber die Geschichte von Dufftown und Mortlach. Wir werden gerne wiederkommen.
Jan 10th, 2022

Stayed here end of June 2021. Its a fantastic place to stay. Everything from the welcome, quality of the rooms, bathrooms, cleanliness, gardens, breakfast and information was first class. Even the WiFi was good! As hosts Karen and Alistair were wonderful. Engaging, helpful and very generous. The Mortlach History and Whisky walking tour was one of the highlights of our trip. A fantastic way to spend an afternoon.
Dec 3rd, 2021

Staying with Karen at the Highland Spirit Bed and Breakfast was the perfect way to see the Whisky capital of the world. Located right in the center of Duffton and in within a few minutes walk to the town a 15 minute walk to Glenfiddich, and a quick drive to many other distilleries, this was the perfect place to stay for a few days in the Highlands. Karen was an excellent host that provided many recommendations for things to do, to give us a great experience in our few days in Scotland. Breakfast each day was fantastic, with locally sourced ingredients that made up a tasty Full Scottish breakfast, as well as a dram of Monkey Shoulder whisky that was a great contribution to the morning's porridge. I'd highly recommend staying at the Highland Spirit to anyone looking to explore the highlands with a comfortable base point and excellent hosts! The rooms were cozy and had a selection of slippers, toiletries, and other amenities to make sure you were all set for your trip. As a side note, for those taking the UK day 2 COVID test, the testing kits were delivered right to the B&B, and the drop off box was within walking distance as well. I will definitely be returning to the Highland Spirit B&B next time I travel to Scotland.
Nov 17th, 2021

Absolutely fantastic home away from home base to explore the Highlands and Malt Whisky Trail. Karen is so nice, welcoming, accommodating and gives some wonderful recommendations even amidst the uncertainty of COVID. The house is squeaky clean and homey, and COVID policies adhered to. Breakfast is an event here and it is spectacular. It's also so conveniently located yet tucked away at the same time, secluded getaway, not far from all the main things to do in the Highlands. 11/10 would recommend and certainly cannot wait to return!
Jul 28th, 2021