Title: Beautiful 2 bed cottage, peaceful location in Scottish Highlands; pet friendly Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=99341388&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Beautiful 2 bed cottage, peaceful location in Scottish Highlands; pet friendly Family-friendly cottage in Boat of Garten ## Photo gallery for Beautiful 2 bed cottage, peaceful location in Scottish Highlands; pet friendly ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Beautiful 2 bed cottage, peaceful location in Scottish Highlands; pet friendly (Boat of Garten)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99350000/99341400/99341388/0b0ca922.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books - Beautiful 2 bed cottage, peaceful location in Scottish Highlands; pet friendly (Boat of Garten)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99350000/99341400/99341388/964692d6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi - Beautiful 2 bed cottage, peaceful location in Scottish Highlands; pet friendly (Boat of Garten)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99350000/99341400/99341388/515339d4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Beautiful 2 bed cottage, peaceful location in Scottish Highlands; pet friendly (Boat of Garten)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99350000/99341400/99341388/6fb26f51.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Beautiful 2 bed cottage, peaceful location in Scottish Highlands; pet friendly (Boat of Garten)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99350000/99341400/99341388/0a462b54.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in the heart of Cairngorm National Park, Croftwood offers a tranquil retreat. This comfortable two-bedroom cottage boasts an open-plan living area, fully equipped kitchen and breakfast bar, separate snug area with Smart TV and bright conservatory. The spacious garden features level decking and access to surrounding pine forest trails. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4980 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### 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. ## Property amenities ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby - Snowboarding nearby ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bidet - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 2 accessible parking spaces - In-room accessibility - No lift (single-level property) - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Wheelchair-accessible van parking - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping centre ### Things to do - Bicycle parking - Bicycle storage - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Ice skating nearby - Kayaking nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Sledding nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water skiing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bed sheets changed on request - Bicycle parking - Bicycle storage - Comprehensive recycling policy - Double-glazed windows - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Garden - Locally-owned and organised tours and activities - No plastic coffee stirrers - No plastic soft drink bottles - No plastic water bottles - Reusable cups - Reusable tableware - Towels (changed on request) - Unit size: 980 square feet - Water-efficient showers - Water-efficient toilets ## Similar properties ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116050000/116041400/116041303/77815dba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Wonderful private villa for 4 guests with WIFI, TV, patio, pets allowed and panoramic view Boat Of Garten - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-26&endDate=2026-01-27&selected=116041303&PinnedHotelID=116041303&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112230000/112222100/112222017/be8e4ff1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Romantic Bothy by Interhome Invermoriston - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Parking available - Fireplace 6.0 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-26&endDate=2026-01-27&selected=112222017&PinnedHotelID=112222017&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96110000/96100600/96100556/2784f7d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful holiday cottage located in the Cairngorms National Park. 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number HI-70047-F If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C57.24859%2C-3.76032&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=VRu8rliqeFxxDzxen_-8VQQGYwA=) Boat of Garten, Scotland #### What's nearby - Cairngorms National Park \- 1 min walk \- 0.0 miles - Boat of Garten Golf Club \- 7 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Cairngorm Reindeer Centre \- 24 min drive \- 14.7 miles - CairnGorm Mountain \- 29 min drive \- 17.4 miles - Inverness Castle \- 44 min drive \- 34.0 miles #### Getting around - Carrbridge Station - 11 min drive - Inverness (INV) - 47 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪High Range - ‬10 min drive - ‪The Inverdruie Restaurant - ‬11 min drive - ‪Cairngorm Hotel - ‬10 min drive - ‪The Winking Owl - ‬9 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? ### How much is parking at Beautiful 2 bed cottage, peaceful location in Scottish Highlands; pet friendly? ### What time is check-in at Beautiful 2 bed cottage, peaceful location in Scottish Highlands; pet friendly? ### What time is check-out at Beautiful 2 bed cottage, peaceful location in Scottish Highlands; pet friendly? ### Where is Beautiful 2 bed cottage, peaceful location in Scottish Highlands; pet friendly located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Beautiful 2 bed cottage, peaceful location in Scottish Highlands; pet friendly Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 5 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 8.4 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Claire J. 28 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect home from home 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 ### 10/10 Excellent #### ian H. 6 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy Disliked: Location #### Summer Holiday 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. ![Red squirrel just outside the living room window.](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/dab938b3-4f7e-462d-8236-2b8fea0ccdc6-1751805173615.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### ian H. Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Keith M. 28 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent cottage 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. ##### Keith M. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary M. 16 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy 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 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan E. 7 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy 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. 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