The Boat Country Inn & Restaurant

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View from a room at the Boat Hotel

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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There are few places near Aviemore where food, wine and location come together as beautifully as The Boat. Our restaurant offers a casual and hearty pub style menu featuring our take on Scottish favourites. We have classic dishes and speciality nights throughout the week.

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Whether you’re looking for a venue for a corporate event, special occassion, or even a wedding, the boat has beautiful spaces and function rooms to accomodate you and your guests. If you need catering, live music and entertainment, plenty of bedrooms, and exclusive use, we can arrange all of that too.

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New For 2024: Sunday Brunch | Now Taking bookings…

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.

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Log fire in the lounge at the Boat Hotel
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Special Offers & Events

Whether it’s last minute, a long awaited trip away, family celebration, staycation or a workcation. Take us up on an Aviemore Hotel Deal today. It’s that warm hug after a day out and about…

Escape to the Scottish Highlands This Winter!

From £189 for two nights based on two people sharing (Valid Nov – March ’25)

Are you dreaming of a magical winter getaway? As the nights grow longer, it’s the perfect time to plan a cosy retreat in the Scottish Highlands. Discover Our Exclusive Two-Night Winter Special Indulge in a…

3 Nights For The Price Of 2

Enjoy an extra night on us this winter!
(Valid Nov – March ’25)

Embrace the magic of winter in the stunning Cairngorms with our exclusive Winter break offer. Stay with us for two nights and enjoy a complimentary third night, giving you ample time to explore everything this…

Staycation Hotel Offer

Stay 2 nights and save 15% off our best available rate

A moment to explore, a moment to share, a moment to enjoy. Let us make your moment a cosy one. With log fires burning, warming cocktails or coffee and a range of specials from steak…

1 Night Winter Escape

From £109 for one night for two
(Valid Nov – March ’25)

Escape to the Scottish Highlands This Winter! Indulge in a romantic escape or a peaceful retreat this winter. Experience frosty days, enchanting forest walks, and breathtaking scenery in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park.

Vintage Trains & Cosy Escapes

From just £159 per couple

Step Back In Time With The Boat Country Inn… Experience the charm of a Highland heritage adventure with our exclusive “Vintage Train & Cosy Escape” offer. Nestled in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park,…

Venison & Whisky Weekend

From £199 per couple

Embrace the magic of winter in the stunning Cairngorms with our exclusive Winter break offer from £199 per couple for night. Nestled in the heart of the Cairngorms, The Boat Country Inn invites you to…

Murder Mystery

From £299 per couple

A Murder Mystery Weekend At The Boat Country Inn Step into a world of suspense, intrigue, and elegance at The Boat Country Inn with our exclusive two-night Murder Mystery Weekend, MIND YOUR MANORS. This thrilling…

JOIN US FOR DARK SKIES WEEKEND

8TH NOVEMBER- 23RD FEBRUARY 2025

Dark Skies Weekend 2-night break Friday 8th November 2024 – Sunday 23rd February 2025 From £316 ● Offer based on 2 people sharing a twin or double room, for 2 nights in a twin or…

Festive Packages

Join us to celebrate with our selection of festive packages

We’ve started adding our 2024/25 festive packages and offers to the website… So whatever the festive occasion, whether it’s the office Christmas party, Christmas Dinner for all the family, a festive getaway or seeing in…

BRUNCH AT THE BOAT

Every Sunday

Join us every Sunday for an exceptional brunch experience at The Boat. Immerse yourself in the breath taking landscapes of the Highlands while indulging in a culinary journey that captures the essence of Scottish hospitality

THE BOAT GIFT VOUCHERS

GIVE THE PERFECT GIFT ALL YEAR ROUND

If you’re looking for the perfect gift for someone special, why not consider the Boat Gift Vouchers. Vouchers are available in increments of £20, are valid for 12 months from date of issue.

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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.

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A 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.

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Dog 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

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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)

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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.

Speyside Wildlife

Local Wildlife Operator, Speyside Wildlife has over 30 years of experience in organising wildlife-watching day trips. We cater for a wide variety of wildlife watchers, from the dedicated wildlife enthusiasts to those who simply wish to include some wildlife-watching as part of their holiday.

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Boat of Garten Golf Club

When it comes to golf in the Scottish Highlands, The Boat of Garten 18 hole course should be first on every visitor’s itinerary.

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Zip Trek Park

If you are looking for something to get your pulses racing, then this is the one for you both! The UK’s first Zip Trek Park, Zip Slide through the stunning scenery of the Scottish Highlands near Aviemore on Zip wires, passing magnificent Scot’s Pines and seeing nature at its best.

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Strathspey Railway

Steam through the stunning Scottish Highlands in style. Strathspey Railway steam engines take you on a very special trip through the Cairngorms National Park as you travel between Aviemore, Boat of Garten and Broomhill.

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Strathspey Railway

Little Landy’s

Little Landy’s at Rothiemurchus – let your kids take the driving seat and head off on an exciting off-road adventure on their purpose-built 4×4 track designed specifically for kids. They won’t know they’re making memories to last a lifetime, and they’ll know they are having fun!

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Cairngorm Mountain

Cairngorm Mountain is a favourite destination for hill walkers, families and snow sports enthusiasts, the views are out of this world! If you are an adventurous family take a guided walk to the top of Cairngorm Mountain.

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Braemer Castle

Braemar Castle is a must when visiting the highlands. With visitors ranging from Queen Victoria to the present Royal family, the Castle’s guest list reads like a roll call of who’s who.

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Craggan Outdoors

Craggan Outdoors offers an array of outdoor activities from golfing, fishing, paintballing, archery, kayaking, pony trekking, white water rafting, and much more! Suitable for adult groups, families, and everyone in between!

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Treasure Trails

Weather you live local or you want to explore somewhere new, try this Spy Mission themed Treasure Trail around Aviemore! All you have to do is visit their website and download so you can start exploring!

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Highland Wildlife Park

From little red squirrels to the Amur Tiger’s and polar bears, this wildlife park boasts amazing collection of animals which you can see wandering around their enclosures every day.

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