Boat Country Inn And Restaurant - Boat of Garten

Country inn in Cairngorms National Park with steam railway views

Location & Setting

The Boat Country Inn and Restaurant sits directly beside the Strathspey Steam Railway in the village of Boat of Garten, within the Cairngorms National Park. Mountains views surround the hotel, and the Boat of Garten Golf Course - ranked among the world's top 100 courses - is a short walk away. The hotel's garden rooms open onto decking that overlooks the railway, giving guests a front-row seat to passing steam trains.

Rooms & Amenities

Rooms feature toiletries from the Highland Soap Company and some include a roll-top bath, monsoon shower, and terrace. Garden rooms come with private decking and direct access to the car park, while deluxe rooms offer views of the railway and mountains. The hotel provides accessible rooms with emergency cord, lowered sinks, and raised toilets, plus Braille and tactile signage.

Dining & Entertainment

The restaurant serves a casual, hearty pub-style menu with Scottish favorites made from local produce, and the bar offers an extensive wine and whisky list including craft beers from Uile-bheist Brewery. Evening entertainment includes live music, themed dinner nights, and live sports screenings in the bar. Guests can also enjoy a full cooked breakfast each morning, with special diets accommodated on request.

Family & Pet-Friendly

The hotel is pet-friendly with dedicated dog-friendly rooms, a dog-exercise area, and pet bowls and baskets provided. Children are catered for with board games, puzzles, and outdoor play equipment, plus a kids' menu at mealtimes. Family rooms and garden suites with pull-out beds give everyone their own space, and the steam railway passing the window is a hit with younger guests.

Activities & Nearby Attractions

Guests can hire bicycles on site, join whisky-tasting packages, or book round trips on the Strathspey Steam Railway from the station at the front gate. The Cairngorms National Park offers hiking, wildlife tours, skiing (with ski storage available), and the nearby Loch Garten nature reserve is a short walk through the woods. The hotel also organizes public transport tickets and can arrange airport transfers to Inverness, 48 km away.

• Location: Adjacent to Strathspey Steam Railway in Cairngorms National Park
• Rooms: Garden rooms with private decking, roll-top baths, and mountain views
• Dining: Scottish pub-style menu with local produce and craft drinks
• Pets: Dog-friendly rooms with dedicated outdoor exercise area
• Activities: Bicycle hire, whisky tasting, steam railway excursions
• Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible rooms with Braille signage
• Family: Kids' menus, board games, and outdoor play equipment