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Cairn Toul is a comfortable well equipped chalet ideal for a Highland break

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A forested area with a dirt path.
Living area
Twin bedroom
Well equipped kitchen area
Dining area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Cairngorms National Park
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchenette
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Boat of Garten, Scotland
  • Place, Cairngorms National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Boat of Garten Golf Club
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, CairnGorm Mountain
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Airport, Inverness (INV)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchenette

About this property

Cairn Toul is a comfortable well equipped chalet ideal for a Highland break

Situated in Boat of Garten near the River Spey in the Cairngorm National Park. A perfect base for exploring the Highlands 6 miles away from the well known resort of Aviemore. The area offers many activities walking, cycling, fishing, golfing , skiing, bird and nature watching. There are water sports nearby at Loch Insh and Loch Morlich wth it’s sandy beaches. The village fondly known as the Osprey Village is 1.5 miles from the Osprey hide at Loch Garten.
The local hotel The Boat Hotel has a bar and restaurant, a fine dining restaurant Anderson’s can also be booked for a special occasion. A well stocked general store is situated at the entrance to the holiday park and the local post office is a short walk away. The Moray coast an hours drive away has miles of sandy beaches. The city of Inverness has a large shopping centre, a cinema, Eden Court theatre and many and varied eating places. Children will really enjoy a trip to the Highland wildlife park

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Check out before 10:00 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)
Medium size, well behaved dogs welcome.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Dogs must not be left alone in the chalet. No dogs on furniture or beds, Dogs must be walked kept on a lead whilst walking through the holiday park
Any damage must be paid for
No parking on the grass, please use parking space allocated further parking on site

Important information

You need to know

Property # 7820322
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Boat of Garten

Located in Boat of Garten, this chalet is 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. Landmark Forest Adventure Park and The Lost Labyrinth are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and cycling.
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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 - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Loch an Eilein - 16 min drive - 18.2 km
  • Cairngorm Reindeer Centre - 25 min drive - 25.0 km
  • CairnGorm Mountain - 32 min drive - 31.5 km

Getting around

  • Carrbridge Station - 9 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Inverdruie Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Boat Country Inn & Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Winking Owl - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Glennmore Forest Café - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Old Bridge Inn - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cairn Toul is a comfortable well equipped chalet ideal for a Highland break pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Cairn Toul is a comfortable well equipped chalet ideal for a Highland break?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cairn Toul is a comfortable well equipped chalet ideal for a Highland break?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Cairn Toul is a comfortable well equipped chalet ideal for a Highland break?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cairn Toul is a comfortable well equipped chalet ideal for a Highland break located?

Situated in Boat of Garten, this chalet is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Boat of Garten Golf Club and within 3 miles (5 km) of Loch Vaa and Lochan Dhu. Avie Lochan and Loch Garten are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angelika W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One week in the Cairngorm Nationalpark, great. Absolutely amazing. Our Chalet was easy to find, clean and everything you need. Shop is down the road for daily needs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2026
Thank you for your great review, liking the picture! Welcome back anytime 😊
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marina E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious, clean and a good location for outdoor activities.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2026
Glad you enjoyed your stay! Thank you for your great review, welcome back anytime 😊
Verified

8/10 Good

jeanne k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property fit our needs well and was ideally located. It needed a bit of airing when we arrived, but that was taken care of quickly. Spacious sitting area and master bedroom. 2nd bedroom was tiny with two kid sized, closely situated beds. Not kid friendly was the scalding hot water tap and heated towel rack, which was hot enough to burn, and had no way to adjust the temperature or turn it off, that we could see. This took up precious space in a small bathroom, and made using said bathroom some what treacherous. Overall a nice property & a great stay. Would come again if the water heater were turned down and the towel rack removed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 June 2026
Thank you for your kind review. I will look into the points you have mentioned and endeavour to get these looked at. 😊
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stuart M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable stay. Well equipped and comfortable. The area is perfect for families with loads to explore. Forest walks and fantastic restaurant nearby. Recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 October 2025
Great guests would recommend to future hosts
Verified

8/10 Good

lee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Comfortable and well located
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was a lovely retreat so vlose
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Pat S.

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

Our stay in Boat of Garten

Property was really nice .Well equipped with everything we needed for our few days Lovely area and the weather was lovely which was a bonus
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 September 2024
Thank you for your great review, glad that you had a good break and that the weather was kind to you
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anja K.

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

Perfect location and clean caravan

We had a perfect time although the caravanpark was not very active No shops or bar where there For us, it was perfect Andersons pizza was very good and very close by Even the Osprey Coffee shop was a nice place with cosy atmosphere
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Extremely well presented, as in the photos. Check in was extremely easy, through messages with the host, who always replied quickly. Very clean and tidy, with all facilities in good condition. House manual comprehensive and clear to understand.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

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

Little bit of heaven

Property is just perfect warm and inviting
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

David P.

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

North Scotland

Very clean and spacious holiday home. The boat hotel in the village has lovely food and is dog friendly. Not far from Aviemore and a good central base for visiting Balmoral castle, loch ness and Inverness.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 June 2024
Thank you David for your great review. Glad you had a good stay exploring the Highlands. Thank you for looking after the chalet.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ivan C.

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

Wonderful time at Boat of Garten!

The property was exactly as described with all amenities that one needs for such a stay. It was a pleasant one week stay at the holiday home. Very clean, organised and quiet environment. Had an issues with the heating of the holiday home as this was not working properly but at least it could be switched on manually. Other than that....a perfect stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sarah B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Good basecamp

This is a good “roof over your head” if you’d like to explore the area (we went driving all over Scotland). It’s very small so better suited for a couple or maybe with a small child. Host was super friendly! For US visitors, this is like a small mobile home in a mobile home park dedicated to short term vacation rentals.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ailsa B.

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

Stay so my husband could cycle the Inverness etape

The property was perfect. It was cosy and comfortable.Perfect for beautiful dog walks. The boat of Garten Hotel served lovely food and staff were very friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary K.

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

Holiday

Very good got a bit confused with how to find it but got there in the end,I would like to suggest a new key box had problem opening it AccommodationY comfortable and very clean well equipped like the 2 bathrooms as with my 2 granddaughters very handy Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gemma M.

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

Peaceful

The property is in a great location, 10mins drive from Aviemore. The chalet is well equipped with all you can need. Very clean aand comfortable. King size bed, smarth TV and wifi. The site is nice and quiet as well as easy to find. We will definitely be staying again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 June 2024
Thank you for your lovely review, it was so nice to meet you. Welcome back anytime 👍
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim D.

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

Highland jaunt with the Fam…

Loved Cairn Toul! Perfect base camp for all our Highland excursions. Day trips to Thuron, Stirling, Speyside distilleries, St Andrew’s, and Edinburgh. Cooked supper each night in the kitchen. Hostess (Fiona) was attentive and speedy in response to questions. What a treat!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 April 2023
Jim and family were great guests, excellent communication, very respectful, so glad that their time in Highlands was so enjoyable. Welcome back anytime.
Verified

6/10 Okay

samuel b.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Caravan

Dog friendly every seat had a different colour throw over looked like agypsie van smart tv that no one could work even her friends on site who she asked heating that switched on at 3 in the morning have been staying in caravans last 14 years this was the worst
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2022
Hi Sam, Thank you for your review. I apologise that the throws were not matching, I have recently employed new cleaners, I assume this was an oversight on their behalf, I am going to Cairn Toul this weekend and will ensure they are aware of this for future guests. I also apologise for the tv being difficult to operate, as you aware every effort was made to rectify this for you, the tenants that were in after you had no problem operating the tv, I will ensure that instructions are made clearer. Likewise the heating instructions are in the guest manual these I will also check at the weekend. Really so sorry that Cairn Toul did not live up to your expectations, it is my intention for guests to enjoy their stay. Again my apologies. Fiona
Verified

8/10 Good

Chris W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely place

We had a great little break, the caravan was very spacious very comfortable and every detail was catered for excellently the kids loved the selection of books, dvds and games and the selection of films for adults was great aswell. The caravan was equipped very well. We arrived slightly early and the cleaners hadn't been in yet so we popped down to the local restaurant for a quick bite to eat to allow the property to be given the once over. When we gained access at around 4.30pm we found that the standard of the clean up was particularly poor there were dog hairs everywhere on sofas and the carpet area when we sat on the sofa we got covered in little grey dog hairs this was disappointing. Then my daughter found a dirty t-shirt and a pair of boxer shorts that had a particularly unwelcome stain on them on the floor of the wardrobe as she put away her clothes. I gave the benefit of the doubt to the cleaners as we did arrive a bit sharp but really that should have been noticed. Other than those 2 issues the caravan was great and we would definitely stay in it again. We do love the area so much and have had a few great trips to boat of garten and aviemore area the holiday park is lovely and very quiet and makes for a great peaceful break away we will be returning again very soon !!
Response from VrboOwner on 21 March 2020
Dear Chris, Thank you for your honest review. I was saddened to hear that the chalet had not been cleaned to the standard that I expect and would want for you and all tenants. I will be passing the review onto my cleaner and sincerely hope this will never happen again. I do hope that it didn’t spoil your break? You are welcome at Cairn Toul anytime, there will be a bouquet of flowers awaiting you should you return as my way of an apology. Kind regards Fiona
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KEN L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
CLEAN WELL STOCKED BASIC ITEMSFIRST CLASS HOSTPET FRIENDLY
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Ivanne R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Le mobil home est bien conçu dans l'ensemble, l'espace de vie est généreux, la chambre double est confortable. Les lits simples de la 2e chambre sont vraiment petits : pour des ado, ça peut être juste. Les environs sont magnifiques.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eileen W.

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

Ideal small property for a break in the Cairngorm National Park

The property was clean, nicely equipped and comfortable. A quiet spot when we were there. We would have liked a casserole dish to cook casserole and dumplings! I bought one from Home Bargains and gave it to our son.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill J.

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

Really enjoyed the peace and quietness and plenty to see around there.

Good Just the cutters need cleaning so that when it rains the water will run down the pipes and not over, but if no one tells the owner this they won’t know to get someone to come clean them. So my stay was great otherwise, would definitely do it again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

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

Lovely caravan in great location

Straightforward to rent this caravan and the instructions for arrival and finding it were provided promptly and were also easy to follow. Boat of Garten is a lovely place to stay and the caravan park is easy to find and handy for amenities. The caravan itself was spacious enough to fit a travel cot in the main bedroom and the twin room was perfect for our older child. Everything was neat and tidy and the smart TV also good for watching apps (iPlayer, Amazon Prime). A great place to stay for a short break.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judith E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Comfortable and quiet

We had a lovely stay at Cairn Toul. The caravan was cosy and comfortable and a really good location. The site was quiet and easy walking distance to the pub and Strathspey Railway.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Fiona McLaren

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Hi my name is Fiona, I live in Edinburgh. My family and I have spent many happy holidays in Strathspey there is always lots to do and see. The country side is beautiful in all seasons. I would highly recommend for a wonderful break in the Highlands.

Why they chose this property

My property is clean and well looked after, a home from home!

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