Boat of Garten holiday cottage rental with internet access, balcony/terrace, golf and walking

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  • Cottage
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • Min stay varies
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Key information

  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
  • Nearest beach 18 km
  • Ski
  • Child friendly
  • Car not necessary
  • No pets allowed
  • Private garden

From the owner

Glencoldon Cottage is in the Osprey Village of Boat of Garten, 6 miles from Aviemore, in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park. It is ideal for 4-6 people and has a Green Tourism Gold Award for its many eco-friendly features and large "wild" garden, which welcomes a huge diversity of local wildlife.

The village is on the River Spey between Aviemore and Grantown-on-Spey. It is ideally situated for easy access to the huge range of attractions and outdoor activities that the area is famous for; from walking and watersports, to mountain adventures and whisky-tasting.

A full upgrade to low-carbon and modern high-spec was completed in 2017, and, in 2022, enhanced with additional solar systems, EV charging and remaining fossil fuel system removal. So, you can perhaps even travel the National Park on sun power!

As the cottage garden opens onto the Speyside Way, we have also made sure all the facilities are available to make it fully cycle-friendly too, from providing a secure bike shelter and basic tools, to easy clothes washing and drying. There is a huge variety of tracks around Strathspey and the National Park, many accessible from Boat of Garten.

As a natural wildlife haven, the spacious balcony deck area, with views to the Cairngorms, allows you to fully immerse in your tranquil surroundings, and enjoy the visits of the local (+ resident!) red squirrels, deer, rabbits and bats, and a huge range of birds - all the wildlife of this stunning area!

The large child-friendly wild garden has direct gate access to the forest behind the cottage (with many local walks and scenic routes to the shops) and opens to the 65-mile Speyside Way to the front (running alongside the famous Strathspey Steam Railway – you can see this running past several times a day! [Feb-Oct]). The garden is partly an extension of the surrounding forest and partly an area where you can enjoy a barbeque, or a game of volleyball, badminton or mini-football on the small lawn.

There are no hidden extra costs, with all heat, power, EV charging and log usage for the wood burning stove, included in the hire.

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: King Bed
  • Bedroom 2: Double Bed
  • Bedroom 3: 2 Single Beds
  • 1 Family bathroom, 1 Shower room

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • No pets allowed
  • High chair available

Access

  • Parking
  • Secure parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Mountain Views
  • Private garden
  • BBQ
  • Patio
  • Balcony or terrace
  • Deck
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Fireplace
  • Safe
  • Cooker
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Iron
  • High chair available
  • TV
  • Stereo system
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided
  • Housekeeping Included

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Interaction with guest

What I love most when arriving at the cottage is the instant tranquillity! As this is one of the reasons many people visit the Cairngorms too, we decided we would not divert guests from starting to unwind with a big welcome - we thought we should just make sure they have all they need to quickly make themselves at home. However, we are more than happy to share our local knowledge. I was lucky enough to grow up at the cottage, so I have enjoyed all the local highlights for 50+ years; and know all the great places to go with children, having taken my own not so long ago. Many people come with their own adventure planned; for others, though, we provide info on local favourites and leave you many ways to get in touch if you need any help.
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Cancellation policy

Full refund

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

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50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

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No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.

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Things to know

Check in: 16:00 Check out: 10:00
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Payment

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Damage deposit: £100.00

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Smoking

No smoking at this property

House rules

Smoking is not allowed inside the house, but there are many covered outdoor areas where it is possible.

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About the owner

Derek P.
Tourist Licence
SHORTTERMLETLICENCENUMBER:HI-70366-F
Average reply time:
39 minutes

Calendar updated:
25 Mar 2024

Years listed:
6

Based in:
United Kingdom
Languages spoken: English, French, Spanish
This Cottage has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and sleeps 6. It has been listed on Holiday Lettings since 18 Sep 2017. Located in Aviemore, it has 46 reviews with an overall rating of 5. The average weekly rate is £1203.
The Owner has a response rate of 100% and the property’s calendar was last updated on 25 Mar 2024.
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c_marshall60
Avignon, France

Peaceful and enjoyable stay
Aug 2023

Very peaceful and relaxing stay in a beautiful location with comfortable accommodation; the kids enjoyed playing outside, we hired bikes from the nearby shop and especially appreciated the bike shed a… More 

Reviewed 27 Aug 2023

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Owner's reply:
What a privilege to have people to stay who appreciated the cottage, wild garden and local area so much! Boat of Garten is so lucky to have such a great bike shop, Ride Cairngorm, located here! Hope we might be able to welcome you back again! Thanks for your stay and the review!

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chrisfO8352BR
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Great place to stay
Aug 2023

Great cottage in a superb location. Beautiful views from the balcony and all without damaging the planet.

Reviewed 13 Aug 2023

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Owner's reply:
We do our best to minimise our impact, and, where possible, make the wild garden even more habitable for the local wildlife. Pleased you noticed and thanks very much for your review! All the best!

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Dreamer158168
County Londonderry, United Kingdom

Highlands
Jul 2023

Perfect peaceful home from home. Well equipped cottage clean and comfortable. Would go back again for sure

Reviewed 8 Aug 2023

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Owner's reply:
Thanks very much for your review! We'd be delighted to have you back again any time! All the best meantime!

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Nature-Walks

Magical Place
Jun 2023

We were looking for somewhere quiet for our autistic daughter and we could not have found a better place for her. She was so content and happy in the tranquil surroundings. I can't recommend the … More 

Reviewed 4 Jul 2023

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Owner's reply:
Thanks for such a heart-warming review and so pleased you all felt the "wellbeing" benefits of the cottage and garden. Really can't overstate how happy we are that your daughter found somewhere that provided some relief from the pace and noise of modern life, as this is something we try to achieve. Thanks too for the personal endorsement..... helping guests as much as possible to have a memorable stay is obviously something I strive to do with everyone that stays! All the best to you all!

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Fusspot_and_Gardener
Forest Row, United Kingdom

Great eco-cottage and garden on edge of wildlife-rich woods
May 2023

We loved the spacious cottage and garden on the edge of the Boat of Garten woods. Full of nature - a pine marten seen in the garden, red squirrels opposite, woodcocks overhead and Scottish crossbills … More 

Reviewed 16 Jun 2023

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Owner's reply:
Thanks very much for your very positive review. Brilliant that you came across so much wildlife, and very envious that you saw an elusive Pine Marten in the garden! Please send me any photos you managed to take of that! Thanks again for staying and for the kind review.

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