Boat of Garten - welcoming & cosy family friendly house

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A living room with a sofa, armchair, TV stand, and a view to the outside.
A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a wall-mounted picture, and a window with curtains.
A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a window with curtains, and a view of the outside.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a window with a bicycle outside, and a clock on the wall.
A two-story house with a front porch, a driveway, and a well-maintained lawn.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Cairngorms National Park

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Dryer
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Boat of Garten, Scotland
  • Place, Cairngorms National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Boat of Garten Golf Club
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, River Spey
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Inverness (INV)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Master

1 Double Bed

Twin

2 Single Beds

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Boat of Garten

Located in Boat of Garten, this cottage is next to a golf course and on a river. Strathspey Steam Railway and Lochindorb Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Boat of Garten Golf Club and Carrbridge Golf Club. Travelling with kids? Consider Landmark Forest Adventure Park and The Lost Labyrinth. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
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Boat of Garten, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Cairngorms National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Boat of Garten Golf Club - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • River Spey - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Abernethy Forest - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • CairnGorm Mountain - 32 min drive - 29.9 km

Getting around

  • Aviemore Station - 12 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Winking Owl - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Inverdruie Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Boat Country Inn & Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Route 7 Café - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Smiffy's Fish Bar - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Boat of Garten - welcoming & cosy family friendly house pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Boat of Garten - welcoming & cosy family friendly house?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Boat of Garten - welcoming & cosy family friendly house?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Boat of Garten - welcoming & cosy family friendly house?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Boat of Garten - welcoming & cosy family friendly house located?

This family-friendly Boat of Garten cottage is located on a river, within a 10-minute walk of Boat of Garten Golf Club and River Spey. Abernethy Forest and Loch Vaa are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a very well kept house in a small town. Boat of Garten is a great starting point for hikes, bike rides, and exploring. The property had everything we needed and was charming. We used it as our base for a couple of hikes in the Cairngorms National Forest. It was in a quiet neighborhood and just a short walk from the Inn at Boat of Garten where we had a marvelous dinner!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
A great location and comfortable home whilst visiting the Cairngorms. Homely house where everything had been considered. Communication was very good. The owner had thought of everything even down to games and dvds. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was outstanding!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Modern and Clean, enjoyed our stay

Modern and Clean, enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2021
Thanks for the review Steven, I'm glad you enjoyed your stay
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely bungalow in a beautiful location. Accommodation well equipped, clean and homely.

Really enjoyed staying here. Would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Apr 2023
Thanks for the review Leigh! We’d be delighted to welcome you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We arrived and the house was warm, clean and inviting.The bedrooms and living room were comfortable and nicely decorated. There was a great selection of family friendly dvds!The kitchen was well equipped and easy to navigate.We had a great time here and would definitely recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Oct 2025
Many thanks for your lovely review - I'm glad it worked out well for you and we'd be delighted to host you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, clean, well equipped.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

The house was lovely and had everything we needed. Only negatives were the bed in the double room was small and not very comfy, and the couch/chairs in the living room were also not the comfiest. Apart from that we could not fault the house. Great location, very cosy and kitchen was great, great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay! This house was a perfect base for exploring Aviemore and the surrounding area. It has everything you need for a comfortable stay, is close to lots of fun activities and amenities (restaurants, grocery stores, pharmacies, etc.). Would highly recommend to anyone, especially those traveling with kiddos!Thanks for sharing your lovely home with us, Catriona!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2025
Thank you for your lovely review. We try to think how to keep things home from home and glad it’s ticking some boxes!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful few days in this well-equipped, comfortable and very conveniently located house in Boat of Garten. Everything went to plan and everything was provided!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a wonderful stay we had! This home is well equipped, clean, spacious and the location can't be beat! Owners are easy to communicate with and responsive. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend in Boat of Garten

Lovely house, great central location in Boat of Garten
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend away

The property was immaculate and had everything you needed
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our short stay

When we arrived, I knew we were going to love it, kids were so content felt like home from home. Very clean and comfortable kitchen was well equipped.. we had the best time, short drive to Aviamore and landmark we also did the quads at Dalraddy. We will definitely be recommending this… thankyou
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2025
Thank you for your lovely review, we try hard to make the house feel like home from home and its good we succeeded for you. Landmark & the Dalraddy quads are both great fun so I’m glad you managed to enjoy them too.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to relax!

Very nice ! The house had everything we needed for a quick visit to the funicular and a hike. It was very family friendly and the host was very kind and helpful. —Would recommend !
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay on Speyside

Great base for exploring all this area has to offer - lots of cycling, golf, canoeing and hillwalking! Great places to eat too - the Boat, Anderson’s and the golf club all worth a visit! Accommodation well kitted out and owner quickly responded to a shower problem we had.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2023
Many thanks for your booking and review. I’m glad you enjoyed your stay and we’d be delighted to host you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything you need

We had a great stay, the property is well stocked with everything you should need, nice to have an enclosed garden for our kids and dog to play in. Location is great too with walks straight out of the door, plus well stocked village shop and fantastic restaurant just down the road.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house- great host - great stay

Spent 18 days in the property. 100% recommendation
Stayed 17 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2024
Thank you for your review and glad you had a good time - we'd be delighted to welcome you back again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer holidays

A very clear and well equipped cottage and in a good location for exploring the beautiful Cairngorms. It is a very peaceful area with a local shop and two nice places to eat.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2023
Thanks again for your booking & kind words about our cottage and the local area!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Catriona was a great host! She was responsive when we needed another towel. Very communicative.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great location to explore the beautiful CairngormsThe cottage had everything you need.

Very clear and comfortable cottage. The booking on line was easy and I was kept up-to-date with my reservation and check-in information. Nice peaceful location, a very nice pub in Boat of Gartin which served delicious food. The mobile fish and chips van was also very good food and highly recommend. Idea location for exploring the area.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2021
Many thanks for your comments, we're delighted you enjoyed your time in Boat of Garten and found the location to be so good for exploring.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little house!

Lovely clean house! Defo would stay again when back in area. Good and fast communication from Catriona when needed. Thanks for the wee pressie that you left as well that was a very nice touch :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highland Stay

It was super comfortable and in a great location for exploring around the Aviemore area! The house was very clean and comfortable with clear communication from the owners. Our two kids (4 and 3 years old) had an amazing time playing in the garden and used the DVD’s like their personal library. Would highly recommend this house for a stay!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Boat of Garten

Everything you need is supplies
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lots of room

Good location for us. Didn't spend alot of time in the house but was very comfortable when we did. Only confusing issue was the recycling plan, but we figured it out! Otherwise excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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