Title: Mallard - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Mallard - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms Family-friendly cottage in Boat of Garten ## Photo gallery for Mallard - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms ![Property grounds - Mallard - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms (Boat of Garten)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119700000/119691900/119691810/8aeae1b6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![High chair - Mallard - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms (Boat of Garten)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119700000/119691900/119691810/17825fc2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Mallard - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms (Boat of Garten)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119700000/119691900/119691810/62f48a8b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Mallard - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms (Boat of Garten)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119700000/119691900/119691810/02ade207.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Children’s area - Mallard - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms (Boat of Garten)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119700000/119691900/119691810/891797f0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies 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. ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## 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. ### 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 ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Foosball table ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - 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21 ### Check-out Check-out before 4:00 PM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 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 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. ### Property is also known as 658896 ## 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%7C57.24081%2C-3.76298&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=fwRn_UjK8KYoN75crM9ttR19Aso=) Boat of Garten, Highland #### What's nearby - Cairngorms National Park \- 1 min walk \- 0.0 miles - Boat of Garten Golf Club \- 17 min walk \- 0.9 miles - Loch an Eilein \- 17 min drive \- 12.6 miles - Cairngorm Reindeer Centre \- 28 min drive \- 14.8 miles - CairnGorm Mountain \- 33 min drive \- 17.4 miles #### Getting around - Aviemore Station - 16 min drive - Inverness (INV) - 58 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪High Range - ‬12 min drive - ‪Cairngorm Hotel - ‬13 min drive - ‪The Winking Owl - ‬12 min drive - ‪Old Bridge Inn - ‬13 min drive - ‪The Inverdruie Restaurant - ‬13 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Mallard - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Mallard - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms? ### What time is check-in at Mallard - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms? ### What time is check-out at Mallard - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms? ### Where is Mallard - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms located? ## Have a question? 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