Guests say
The Heathers in Boat of Garten receives high praise for its excellent location near woods, a village shop, and the steam railway, making it ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and dog owners. Guests consistently mention the property's cleanliness, comfort, and well-equipped nature, with a secure bike shed and a good-sized garden. The owner is noted for being responsive and communicative. While the oven door and a shower issue were mentioned, these were communicated in advance or addressed promptly. Overall, guests enjoyed peaceful stays with easy access to walks and local amenities.
Multiple guests describe the house as clean and well-maintained, with no negative comments about cleanliness. This consistent positive feedback supports a high score.
The location is frequently highlighted as a major strength, with proximity to woods, the steam railway, village shop, and walking routes. Guests found it ideal for exploring and enjoying nature.
Guests repeatedly mention the house as comfortable, warm, and suitable for relaxing after outdoor activities. The garden and peaceful setting add to the comfort.
The property is described as well-equipped, with a secure bike shed and garden furniture. However, recurring issues with the oven door and a broken shower (communicated in advance) slightly reduce the score.
There are no mentions of welcome gifts or extra thoughtful touches beyond clear instructions and good communication, so a score cannot be provided for this category.
About this property
The Heathers is set in a peaceful area within the heart of the Cairngorms National Park where outdoor activities abound..
Ground Floor:
Living room: TV, Freesat, Bluetooth Speaker, French Doors Leading To Garden
Dining room.
Kitchen: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer Dryer
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Separate Toilet.
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds, Pull Out Single (3ft) Bed
Bedroom 3: Bunk (3ft) Beds.
Economy 7 central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Highchair.. Enclosed lawned rear garden with sitting-out area and garden furniture. Lawned front garden. Bike store. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. Enjoying a peaceful village setting only a few minutes’ walk from a gallery cafe, pub and restaurant, The Heathers has been equipped and furnished with ample storage throughout to ensure a relaxing and comfortable holiday. Boat of Garten, known as the Osprey Village, lies adjacent to the River Spey and is set in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This is an outdoor enthusiasts’ paradise - amongst the many activities available are skiing in the Cairngorms or the Lecht, mountain biking, walking, fishing, climbing, zip lining and golf - to name but a few. Take a trip on the Strathspey Steam Railway (110 yards from the house) or the Cairngorm Mountain Funicular Railway to enjoy breathtaking scenery whilst getting some clean Scottish air! Close by is the rspb reserve at Loch Garten and a renowned golf course, with pleasant woodland walks literally 55 yards from the doorstep. Top quality water sports on Loch Morlich and Loch Insh are also nearby. For the less energetic, just relax and unwind in this lovely area.
Free WiFi
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Nearby points of interest
- Caledonian Railway
Reviews (14)
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Robert Wilson
My wife our Airedale terrier…Angus & I had a wonderful week in the cottage. Weather ,cottage & surrounding area were perfect for what we were after which was long walks in the morning and early afternoon and peace and quiet in the garden reading in the afternoon. The cottage was clean had everything we needed and close to a couple of restaurants and a little shop that sold everything 👍
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Anna McQueen
Super little house. Lovely and warm. Good sized garden and parking space too. Great for the dog for walking in the woods. Ideal also for the wonderful shop. Anderson’s pizzas can’t be beaten. As per other reviews, please have a look at the oven and get it sorted 🙃
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Stephen Fawcett
Great location and the woods behind the property are fantastic, my dog loved it!Would recommend staying if you love the outdoors. The steam railway is literally 200m away and the Aladdin's cove of a shop even closer.Was going to book next Christmas but already booked, maybe the year after........