Beautiful 2 bed cottage, peaceful location in Scottish Highlands; pet friendly
Lovely comfortable two bedroom cottage, situated in the Osprey village of Boat of Garten in the heart of Cairngorm National Park. As soon as you walk through the door you'll feel at home. The cottage has recently been extensively refurbished and sits in a lovely tranquil setting. Open plan living areas with fully equipped new kitchen and breakfast bar adjacent to dining area and leading onto comfortable living area and bright spacious conservatory. Separate snug area with wall mounted Smart TV leads off hallway. Bathroom recently upgraded comprising large wet room with spacious walk-in shower area and is wholly suitable for less able guests. Bedrooms are bright, spacious and double sized, with one having option as twin. Rear sun-room opens onto level decking and leads to large enclosed garden area with rear gate access to surrounding pine forest with numerous walking and cycling trails amongst the natural wildlife. Croftwood is all on one level and is facilitated for this who are less able with ramp access to the front, level access to rear decking, hardwood flooring in living areas and grab rails situated in porch, main bedroom and bathroom. Boat of Garten is a perfect location for holidays whether as a couple or with family and friends and has excellent local facilities all within walking distance of Croftwood. Best known for its excellent golf course "The Boat", Strathspey Steam Railway and the Ospreys at nearby Loch Garten, it offers a great base from which to explore the Cairngorms National Park and the many attractions of Spey Valley and beyond. Cyclists and walkers can set off from the cottage and follow numerous tracks to Loch Garten, Nethybridge, Aviemore and beyond. We have some fabulous local businesses in our village to cater for shopping and eating out including well stocked Village Shop, Gashouse Cafe and bike shop, 1896 Gallery, JB's restaurant at Boat Golf Course, Anderson's Restaurant and Boat Country Inn & Bistro. Cairngorm Mountain Range and Loch Morlich are 20 mins away by car and the surrounding area has a wide variety of attractions such as Malt Whisky Trail, galleries, golf courses, outdoor and water activity centres and you can reach the beautiful Moray Firth beaches like Nairn and Findhorn within an hour.
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Property Registration Number HI-70047-F
About the area
Boat of Garten
Located in Boat of Garten, this cottage is in a rural area and near theme parks. Boat of Garten Golf Club and Carrbridge Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cairngorms National Park and Loch Garten Osprey Centre. Travelling with kids? Consider Landmark Forest Adventure Park and The Lost Labyrinth. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and ice skating.
Cairngorm Reindeer Centre - 24 min drive - 23.7 km
CairnGorm Mountain - 29 min drive - 27.9 km
Inverness Castle - 39 min drive - 55.6 km
Getting around
Carrbridge Station - 11 min drive
Inverness (INV) - 47 min drive
Restaurants
Route 7 Café - 8 min drive
The Boat Country Inn & Restaurant - 5 min walk
The Balavoulin - 8 min drive
High Range - 10 min drive
Old Bridge Inn - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Beautiful 2 bed cottage, peaceful location in Scottish Highlands; pet friendly pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).
How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful 2 bed cottage, peaceful location in Scottish Highlands; pet friendly?
As of 13 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful 2 bed cottage, peaceful location in Scottish Highlands; pet friendly on 20 May 2026 start from NZ$369, 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 Beautiful 2 bed cottage, peaceful location in Scottish Highlands; pet friendly?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Beautiful 2 bed cottage, peaceful location in Scottish Highlands; pet friendly?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Beautiful 2 bed cottage, peaceful location in Scottish Highlands; pet friendly?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Beautiful 2 bed cottage, peaceful location in Scottish Highlands; pet friendly located?
This family-friendly Boat of Garten cottage is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Boat of Garten Golf Club, Loch Vaa and Lochan Dhu. Avie Lochan is 3.1 mi (5 km) away.
Reviews
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Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This was our third trip to Scotland, our first to this area and we loved it. We will be back.The property itself is excellent, even better than the photos. It’s large, comfortable, well laid out and equipped, spotlessly clean and in an amazing location. I would highly recommend this property and the owner, whose communication was timely and clear. Thank you!
Dominic N.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 March 2026
Many thanks for your comments which we greatly appreciate. Glad you were comfortable in the cottage, enjoyed your stay and hope we can welcome you back some other time.
Best wishes, Andy
Such a cozy cottage, spotlessly clean, comfy beds and has a really homely feel, it felt like every little detail had been thought of. The kitchen also had all the equipment we needed to enjoy some home cooked food. Great location for exploring the National Park and within walking distance of places to eat out
Great communication from the host too.
Claire J.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 October 2023
Thanks so much for your great feedback Claire, much appreciated. Glad you enjoyed your stay and hope we can welcome you back to Croftwood some other time.
Best wishes, Andy
The cottage was so cosy and warm. It was equipped with everything you could possibly need. Very well presented throughout. In a very good location and very peaceful. Excellent outside lighting so very safe. Lovely big wet room and very comfy bed. Decorated for Christmas which was lovely. Great parking too. Would definitely recommend.
Fantastic stay in in a well appointed and positioned bungalow right on the Deshar Woods. The garden was well enclosed and we regularly seen red squirrels and deer in and around. Andy was friendly and approachable and everything we could need was available in the house. We would love to come back soon and would definitely recommend this to anyone who loves walking, cycling and relaxing in a beautiful part of the world.
ian H.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2025
Many thanks for your kind comments Ian and Liz..much appreciated.
Great that you were comfortable in the cottage and enjoyed your stay and hope we can welcome you back some other time.
Best wishes, Andy
The house is very comfortable. The owners have been very thoughtful in what they have provided. There's a particularly well equipped kitchen if you want to cook, but also an excellent restaurant a few doors down, and a coffee shop across the road. No need for a Tesco order - the local PO had everything we needed - especially impressed by their fresh fruit and veg. It was lovely having direct access to the woods from the garden. We filled the bird feeders and they were a source of entertainment all day long. If you have a family member with mobility problems, this house is ideal - ramp, wet room etc etc. Highly recommended.
Mary M.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 August 2025
Many thanks for your review comments Mary which we greatly appreciate. We're pleased you enjoyed your stay, were comfortable in the cottage and hope we can welcome you back some other time.
Best wishes, Andy
The cottage was well laid out and furnished, with comfortable beds and two sitting areas. The sun lounge was a lovely warm area to sit and enjoy the garden and woods at the rear of the cottage. We were very impressed with the exceptional quality of the fixtures, fittings and kitchen equipment. There’s a nice spacious new bathroom, great for anyone with mobility issues. Andy was very easy to communicate with and made us feel welcome. We loved the Boat of Garten village. There’s great walks through the woods directly behind the cottage. There’s a couple of nice restaurants a short walk away and a lovely cafe just opposite. The post office is well stocked with groceries. Overall this was the best self catering accommodation I’ve stayed in.
Susan E.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2025
Hi Sue,
Many thanks for your review comments which are appreciated.
Glad you were comfortable and enjoyed your stay and hope we can welcome you or your friends back another time!
Best wishes, Andy
About the host
Hosted by Andy Sim
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