Boat Country Inn and Restaurant
About this hotel
Located in Boat of Garten, this lovely hotel for R 2,324 per night is a fantastic choice for your next break. In Cairngorm National Park, The Boat Country Inn and Restaurant has a restaurant, Wi-Fi access and elegant rooms. Aviemore can be reached in 10 minutes by car.
Amenities
Pets allowed
Internet / Wifi
Smoking allowed
Parking
Balcony / Patio
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Boat of Garten
Reviews
4.1/5.0
Excellent(1,557 Reviews)
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10.0
Lovely clean old looking Hotel, felt like a home from home
My only complaint , family room - the sofa bed mattress was too springy and could not get a god night sleep
10.0
Lovely large room....very large bed and comfortable...Great location
Service charge
7.0
Loved the history, the location behind the old railway, and the little park in front. Also, the bathrooms were updated, and there were plenty of USB outlets.
Bath tub had soap scum; the price of 25 BP per person for breakfast as advertised on booking.com is ridiculous.
8.0
Very large room with access to Garden. Comfortable. Outstanding location in a beautiful village. Quirky design (organic over years, I’d guess) adds to charm.
Advise in advance to use upper carpark if staying in the upper rooms (for baggage)
9.0
Hotel was lovely stafe great ..nothing was a problem
The price of food was a bit expensive, to be fair .food was lovely. Though just very expensive..
8.0
Lovely location, perfect fir what we required for the two days.
Apart from the shower not having a great deal of pressure ( however and building that age it’s makes sense).
10.0
Lovely surroundings and beautiful room
Nothing!
7.0
Staff very friendly and accommodating and the breakfast was good.
The hotel is ok, probably a bit dated but reasonably nice, just not quite up to the price paid. Parking is a bit tight and limited and no EV charging capability on site and only a 7kwh (in spite of being advertised as 20kwh) within walking distance or even reasonable driving distance.
9.0
Hotel rooms are quite dated and could be freshened up with painted walls and doors that you see the different ways brush has been used on the inside bedroom door.
Food in the dining room was excellent we only planned to have our evening meal on the first night of our stay but it was so good we went back on our 2nd night of stay.
The waitresses were very polite,friendly and had a always had a lovely smile
Distance from the garden rooms where we were staying to dining room. No lift in the property and as I have a disability my husband had to park at the back of the property beside our room and use the car to get me to front of the hotel and park there so I could go into the dining room.
7.0
the room was spacious with a big bed. we had a garden room with a terrace which overlooked the garden.
when we arrived we had an issue about the payment, which took several day’s to resolve.
we went to our room & discovered a decorator outside on our terrace, painting the banister & railings. which was quite a shock. it was 5.00pm & he was finishing for the day. when we complained we were told the paint would be dry within 45 minutes & they would ask the decorator not to return to our terrace, during our stay. which was ok, but it meant the painting was unfinished & really should have been completed prior to our arrival or after our visit.
there were numerous things in our room/bathroom & throughout the hotel which needed updating/replacing or refurbishing
8.0
location , food and friendly helpful staff.
all good
9.0
Friendly & welcoming staff comfy garden view room breakfast was very tasty
Room was clean but could do with a refresh sink in bathroom hot tap didn't work at all
8.0
The location for walking is excellent.
The room was big and the bed was very comfortable.
The hotel is spacious with comfy seating areas. It was made very warm and cozy with the real fires
The hot water in the bathroom could have been a little hotter.
8.0
Dog friendly throughout, even in the restaurant- a big plus for us!
Dinner & breakfast very good, staff were friendly and accommodating- even though so busy they remained smiling.
A beautiful location…perfect for walking and outdoor pursuits.
Nothing
10.0
everything
nothing
8.0
the staff were so friendly and helpful and it’s a very cute coaching inn situated is a gorgeous location
the heating had issues but staff set up small heaters everywhere so when things break they have good contingency plans
9.0
good appearance. friendly staff
not much
9.0
The location is great and the area is fantastic.
4.0
location, evening meal, reception and bar staff
The water pressure in the shower was extremely low and hot water never came up.
The room and corridor were freezing - the central heating wasn't working properly.
10.0
Spacious , Christmassy and Dog Friendly
Nothing
8.0
Room was very small and the bed was pushed all the way up to the back corner. (Not really a two person room) The walls were very thin, can hear other customer’s conversations.
8.0
Breakfast was very good, the porridge was excellent.
8.0
Good service, great breakfast
Nice amenities in bathroom
3.0
Plenty of hot coffee
Sparse choices for those not eating a cooked breakfast
9.0
It's a simple hotel, but it's cosy, warm, tastefully decorated, clean and has those touches (like good music, the fire on, and very reasonable prices) that make it stand far above many rather questionable hotels we have stayed in Scotland, which sometimes feel cold, run down and spectacularly overpriced. The Boat Inn was a very pleasant surprise - so much so that we booked for one night and stayed for three! Special thanks to Shelley, a truly lovely South African woman who's made our stay extra special
Nothing much, just no place to hang your jacket in the room. Could be easily fixed with a couple of hooks at the back of the door. Also, internet isn't too good, but that should not be of primary importance when you're in the middle of the Cairngorms anyway!
FAQs
How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Boat of Garten?
The average price for a rental in Boat of Garten is R 2,333 per night. This rental is R 9 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this hotel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Boat Country Inn and Restaurant. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Boat Country Inn and Restaurant pet friendly?
Yes! This hotel is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Boat Country Inn and Restaurant?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, parking, and balcony / patio.
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