Our beautiful historic building houses 34 guest rooms, including garden rooms with their own terrace. Our range of bedrooms offers something for every taste and budget. Whichever room you choose, we’ll ensure your stay is comfortable, cosy, enjoyable and relaxing.
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That warm hug after a day out and about.
This is what awaits you at The Boat Country Inn and Restaurant. Rustic character, rural charm is all on offer at this hotel near Aviemore. Overlooking the Cairngorm mountains on the platform of the Strathspey Steam Railway, you will be welcomed to our cosy inn after a day exploring the Cairngorms National Park.
Offering an easy alternative to hotels in Aviemore, enjoy hearty seasonal food and Scottish Craft Beers and Gins, Malt Whiskies and quality wines in the restaurant. With cosy log fires, residents lounge, stay where families and our dogs are welcome all year round.
Where a Highland welcome awaits everyone
Cosy with Scottish charm, your room awaits
Warm rooms, some with views of the mountains, some with views of the garden, some with views of the village. Whichever room you choose to stay in, the room will be family friendly, dog friendly, a hotel in the Cairngorms. No matter which room you choose, we aim to make your stay a home from home experience.
Book A RoomA dining experience
There are few places near Aviemore where food, drink and location come together as beautifully as The Boat. With the restaurant offering a casual and hearty pub-style menu with our own take on classic dishes and seasonal specials. The Boat Country Inn and Restaurant is an ideal place to eat in the Cairngorms and Boat of Garten. Whether you are passing on the mountain bike or our walking, having dinner with friends or Sunday lunch with the family, be sure to give us a visit and enjoy some quality time with those you love the most.
Book A TableDog Friendly
Don’t leave your furry-friends behind. Dogs love a staycation too.
We recognise the sense of urgency your dog might have so we have dedicated our Deluxe Garden Rooms which lead out to your own terraced balcony and lawn as the room type for you and your dog. Thus meaning none of our Classic or Suite Rooms are dog friendly.
£20 per dog per night, and £30 for two dogs, per room per night
Book Direct Promise
To enable us to give you the best deal possible for booking direct with us on our website, we present our Book Direct Promise:
• Our best rate guaranteed, or the difference back*
• Hassle-free cancellation, should your plans change
• Early check-in, from 1pm, subject to availability
• Access to our exclusive offers
• Book for your dog(s) to stay too. Full details click here.
The Small Print
*If you happen to find a cheaper rate online for the same arrival date, the same number of nights and the same booking conditions, we will price match. Please provide full details including a copy of your reservation.
You’ll have access to our flexible booking rate with 48 hours cancellation policy prior to arrival, or you can choose to pay in advance to receive an even better rate.
By booking direct, you cut out any online middle agents and get to be in direct contact with the team at The Boat.
For access to our exclusive offers, you don’t need to do anything, we will enrol you onto our mailing list. (You may opt out at any time)
Explore Aviemore
Located in the heart of the beautiful Cairngorms Mountains, Aviemore is a town in the Cairngorms National Park, in the Scottish Highlands. It’s known for its close proximity to the secluded lochs, ancient forest, mountain trails, ski runs of the surrounding parkland, beautiful scenery and amazing wildlife.