Cottage in Scotland
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area
About this cottage rental
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
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
Amenities
Free WiFi/internet
Free Parking
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Heating
Kitchen
WiFi/Internet
Parking Available
Washing machine
Dryer
Washer/dryer
Garden
Laundry services
Fireplace
Outdoor Cooking
Family friendly
Children's high chair
Cribs or cots available
Towels
Linens
Hairdryer
Map of Scotland
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2026
Everything about our stay was top quality and comfort. The garden was an absolute delight helped by the fact that food for the birds was in plentiful supply. There were a good number of birds most of the time, 2 red squirrels, a bank vole and 2 visits that we know of from a pine martin. We hope to return one day.
10 / 10Outstanding·May 2026
We had a lovely stay at Mallard, there is plenty to do in the area and the countryside is just awesome. The grandchildren loved the garden and exploring the woods. The wildlife in the garden was a delight, especially the woodpecker and pine martin. (Also saw a capercaillie on one of my cycle rides) We enjoyed to cycling and trips to Loc Garten for walks and to see the Osprey. Would definitely book again.
10 / 10Outstanding·May 2026
Excellent location, with a fantastic garden. We saw deer, red Squirrels and many small birds from the garden. The cottage is very comfortable and light, well equipped with particular attention to detail. Beautiful plates, mugs and bowls, a good variety of utensils.
10 / 10Outstanding·Apr 2026
This holiday home was just perfect for us.It was very comfortable and extremely well equipped. The garden was enjoyed by our 2 year old grandson. The location is ideal . We had great weather which was a bonus. Would love to return.
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Top rated by guests
10Outstanding
(9 Ratings)
"Everything about our stay was top quality and comfort. The garden was an absolute delight helped by the fact that food for the birds was in plentiful supply. There were a good number of birds most of ..."
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