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Mallard - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms

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A cozy room with a wood-burning stove, a cushioned bench, and a table with glasses. - Mallard - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms (Boat of Garten)
A small, single-story cabin with a chimney, surrounded by dense forest. - Mallard - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms (Boat of Garten)
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A cozy living room with a fireplace, a television on a wooden stand, and a large window with curtains. - Mallard - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms (Boat of Garten)
A neatly made bed with a striped blanket, a wooden headboard, and a nightstand with a lamp. - Mallard - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms (Boat of Garten)
You can look forward to a firepit, a garden and an arcade/games room at Mallard - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Mallard - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms

  • Tucked away down a private drive in the charming village of Boat of Garten, Mallard is a beautifully updated 3-bedroom cottage offering a peaceful escape in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park. Surrounded by spectacular scenery and just a short walk from the village shop, café, hotel, and restaurant, it's the ideal base for exploring the Highlands.

    Sleeping up to six guests, Mallard features two bright king-size bedrooms (one en suite), a twin room, and a modern family bathroom. The spacious open-plan kitchen/diner includes cosy banquette seating and the inviting sitting room has comfy L-shaped seating and a log-burning stove, ideal for unwinding after a day outdoors.
    The extensive enclosed garden includes a large lawn, picnic area, trampoline, and a playhouse with slide. A path winds through mature trees to a newly renovated summerhouse with a wood-burning stove that doubles as a pizza oven, a welcoming retreat in all seasons. There is also a garage with table football and secure storage for bikes.

    A gate from the garden opens directly onto woodland trails leading towards Loch Vaa, offering wonderful opportunities for walking, cycling, birdwatching, fishing, and even winter sports when the snow falls.

    Included:
    Linen & towels
    Wi-Fi
    Logs
    Christmas decorations included for festive weeks
    Highchair & Cot
    Charcoal BBQ

    Rooms:

    Lounge with log burning stove
    Large open plan well-equipped kitchen/diner
    King-size bedroom with en-suite
    King-size bedroom
    Twin bedroom
    Family Bathroom with bath and shower

    Pet friendly - up to 2 pets welcome
    EV Charger

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About the area

Located in Boat of Garten, this cottage is in a rural area. Strathspey Steam Railway and Lochindorb Castle are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cairngorms National Park and Loch Garten Osprey Centre. Travelling with kids? Consider Landmark Forest Adventure Park and The Lost Labyrinth. Visit our Boat of Garten travel guide
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Boat of Garten, Highland

What's nearby

  • A snowy mountain landscape with two skiers descending a slope.
    Cairngorms National Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • A historic castle on a grassy hill overlooking a large body of water.
    Loch Ness
    55 min drive - 68.1 km
  • A historic castle on a hill with a river in the foreground.
    Inverness Castle
    55 min drive - 57.8 km
  • River Spey
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Boat of Garten Golf Club
    18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Aviemore Station
    16 min drive
  • Inverness (INV)
    58 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Winking Owl
    12 min drive
  • The Boat Country Inn & Restaurant
    14 min walk
  • The Inverdruie Restaurant
    13 min drive
  • Route 7 Café
    11 min drive
  • Pine Marten Bar
    18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mallard - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Mallard - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Mallard - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mallard - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mallard - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms located?

This family-friendly Boat of Garten cottage is located in a rural location, within 1 mi (2 km) of River Spey and Boat of Garten Golf Club. Loch Vaa and Lochan Dhu are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Reviews

Mallard - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms Reviews

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From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Our stay at Mallard

Everything about our stay was top quality and comfort. The garden was an absolute delight helped by the fact that food for the birds was in plentiful supply. There were a good number of birds most of the time, 2 red squirrels, a bank vole and 2 visits that we know of from a pine martin. We hope to return one day.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Spring stay in Boat of Garten.

Absolutely loved the weeks break. Or 2 kids, 3 & 5 had a fantastic time. We all loved the house and gardens. Its location for going out walks and exploring was perfect. Definitely will be coming back. Thanks for having us :)
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great cottage..great location

We had a lovely stay at Mallard, there is plenty to do in the area and the countryside is just awesome. The grandchildren loved the garden and exploring the woods. The wildlife in the garden was a delight, especially the woodpecker and pine martin. (Also saw a capercaillie on one of my cycle rides) We enjoyed to cycling and trips to Loc Garten for walks and to see the Osprey. Would definitely book again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A very comfortable place to stay in this beautiful area.

This holiday home was just perfect for us.It was very comfortable and extremely well equipped. The garden was enjoyed by our 2 year old grandson. The location is ideal . We had great weather which was a bonus. Would love to return.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Highly recommended

Excellent location, with a fantastic garden. We saw deer, red Squirrels and many small birds from the garden. The cottage is very comfortable and light, well equipped with particular attention to detail. Beautiful plates, mugs and bowls, a good variety of utensils.