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Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Fenced yard

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, CairnGorm Mountain
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Airport, Inverness (INV)
    ‪58 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

About this property

Boat of Garten - welcoming & cosy family friendly house

A stylish, bright and comfortable recently refurbished 2 bedroom semi-detached house located in the heart of the Highlands. "Cairncraig" is found in Boat of Garten, one of the most popular villages in the Cairngorm National Park.

The property is on one level and comprised of two bedrooms, one double and one twin, sleeping a total of up to four guests. There is a family sized shower-room, a fully-equipped dining kitchen and a lounge. For younger guests there is a travel cot and high chair, available on request. PLEASE NOTE - MAX OCCUPANCY IS 4, INCLUDING INFANTS.

There is off-road parking for two cars and a secure garden with patio, furniture and BBQ for guest use. There is secure storage for bikes or golf clubs etc.

Access to the property is by keyless entry, there is modern electric heating, electric oven with ceramic hob, dishwasher, fridge, washing machine, microwave, Smart TVs in lounge and master bedroom (no connection to aerial in bedroom so only for streaming services) and Wi-Fi.

Each bedroom is equipped with a hairdryer and there are hot water bottles for the chillier winter nights. Power, bed linen and towels are included in the rent.

Inside the house is “no shoes” and a strict no smoking/naked flame policy is in operation. Parties and events are not permitted and, please, no anti-social behaviour as this is a peaceful area where the neighbours do not wish to be disturbed.

Well behaved dogs are welcome. They must sleep in their own beds, stay off the furniture/beds and you do the usual clean up after them, inside and out. Please do not leave them unattended unless crated or restricted to the kitchen.

Boat of Garten is a picturesque and popular village inhabited by friendly locals and visitors alike. The local shop & post office, Andersons Restaurant and The Boat Country Inn & Hotel are all within a 5 minute walk from the house. Carrbridge, Nethy Bridge, Aviemore and Grantown on Spey are all a short drive away where you will find plenty of choice of restaurants, bars and shops.

The list of things to do in the area is endless - Landmark Forest Adventure Park, water sports at Loch Morlich or Loch Insch, cycling, golf, walking, skiing, zip wire venues, bird watching plus a never ending supply of walks where you can enjoy the breath taking scenery to name but a few.

This welcoming and cosy house is the perfect base for families and friends to holiday while exploring the area with its dramatic and varied scenery together with a multitude of activities to suit all ages and interests.

EV charging available at ChargePlace Scotland Charging Station, Reidhaven Park, 1 Craigie Ave

Check in - 4pm
Check out - 11am
(please contact owner if you would like to discuss access outwith these times)

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No parties/anti-social behaviour. This house is located in a quiet area close to the neighbours who don't expect to be disturbed by any noise
Before you leave please ensure dishes are clean, rubbish is taken out, beds are stripped, the house is tidy and lights are off
On departure, please check patio door is properly closed and external light is off

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

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
  • Cairngorm Reindeer Centre - 25 min drive - 23.4 km
  • CairnGorm Mountain - 32 min drive - 29.9 km
  • Inverness Castle - 53 min drive - 57.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Route 7 Café - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Boat Country Inn & Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Balavoulin - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪High Range - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Old Bridge Inn - ‬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 does it cost to stay at Boat of Garten - welcoming & cosy family friendly house?

As of 4 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Boat of Garten - welcoming & cosy family friendly house on 1 Aug 2026 start from AU$375, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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 11:00 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 3 mi (5 km) of Boat of Garten Golf Club, Loch Vaa and Lochan Dhu. Loch Garten Osprey Centre is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

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. 31 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 36 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

lubova g.

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

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty L.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven G.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy F.

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

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

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

10/10 Excellent

Gillian H.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leigh J.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresa D.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey L.

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

10/10 Excellent

Jim R.

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

10/10 Excellent

Tristan J.

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

10/10 Excellent

Wendy K.

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

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Alasdair G.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Rochelle K.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy A.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicola G.

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

10/10 Excellent

Wendy A.

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Helen C.

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

Boat of Garten

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

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Janine H.

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

Delightful stay in Boat of Garten

We loved our stay in Boat of Garten and the home couldn’t have been better. It was meticulously clean when we arrived, the kitchen was extremely well stocked with everything you could need to comfortably cook in if you choose, and the travel cot and high hair were provided as requested. This home is clearly lovingly cared for and everything inside is in good condition. It really did feel like a home away from home. We wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

H. H.

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

Very nice and quiet cottage

We stayed at the cottage with three persons for ten days and really enjoyed the time. The cottage (especially the kitchen) is fully equipped with everything you need for a relaxing holiday. For us, the beds were very comfortable. As the house is at the end of dead end, it is a very quiet area. Garden furniture is available as well, so in the evening we loved to sit on the terrace and having dinner or some drinks outside. The communication with the owner was without any difficulty. Thanks again for allocating the cottage to us.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn K.

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

Comfortable, well run holiday let in a village near Aviemore

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this Boat of Garten Holiday Let. The listing was comprehensive and accurate and the owners both professional and responsive. Everything was well organised and timely - the owners sent us check in information well in advance because of the Christmas holiday period which was appreciated. The owners had obviously taken great care when renovating and furnishing this holiday let - everything worked, heating & electrics were done to a high standard, furniture obviously new / looked after, well equipped kitchen and everything was spotlessly clean. There was a welcome folder and the owners encouraged holiday makers to contact them should any questions remain unanswered. The check out information was clear too. This is one of the best holiday lets we have stayed in and we really appreciated the welcome treat on arrival and other touches that don't cost much but are thoughtful and make the stay more comfortable - especially for parents! We would 100% recommend this property for a small family or couple. It's such a bonus that it's dog friendly too. Thank you for having us.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

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

Fantastic holiday - well equipped and excellent location

The house it located in a quiet cul-de-sac with ample and easy parking. The house was immaculate inside. The kitchen had every utensil you could think off and loads of pots, pans, dishes etc. The garden was peaceful and the garden furniture was put to good use. The bike shed was brilliant and we fitted 2 adult (1 lof those with very large wheels) and 2 child bikes in there. The beds were comfortable and the twin bed layout worked well for our 2 kids. There were loads of dvds to choose from and games. The bonus for my son was the collection of storey tree house books in the cupboard as he could read the ones' he couldn't find in the library! We had a challenge with the door code on arrival but a quick call to Catriona and this was sorted within 5 mins despite them being in an area with limited phone signal. We would recommend this place to friends and family and would certainly consider a return visit. There was so much to do around the area including, climbing Cairngorm, tubing at Cairngorm, biking in the local forest, walking down to Milton Loch and lazing on the beach at Loch Morlich.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

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