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Cairn Toul is a comfortable well equipped chalet ideal for a Highland break

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Outdoor dining
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Exterior
TV, fireplace, DVD player, video library
Fridge, microwave, oven, electric kettle

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire chalet

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cairn Toul is a comfortable well equipped chalet ideal for a Highland break

Situated in Boat of Garten near the River Spey in the Cairngorm National Park. A perfect base for exploring the Highlands 6 miles away from the well known resort of Aviemore. The area offers many activities walking, cycling, fishing, golfing , skiing, bird and nature watching. There are water sports nearby at Loch Insh and Loch Morlich wth it’s sandy beaches. The village fondly known as the Osprey Village is 1.5 miles from the Osprey hide at Loch Garten.
The local hotel The Boat Hotel has a bar and restaurant, a fine dining restaurant Anderson’s can also be booked for a special occasion. A well stocked general store is situated at the entrance to the holiday park and the local post office is a short walk away. The Moray coast an hours drive away has miles of sandy beaches. The city of Inverness has a large shopping centre, a cinema, Eden Court theatre and many and varied eating places. Children will really enjoy a trip to the Highland wildlife park

Property manager

Fiona McLaren

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchenette

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Coin laundry
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Snow sports gear
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

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Exterior

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  • Washer
  • Dryer
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Medium size, well behaved dogs welcome.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Map
Boat of Garten, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Boat of Garten Golf Club - 10 min walk
  • Loch Garten Osprey Centre - 5 min drive
  • Strathspey Steam Railway - 8 min drive
  • Loch Morlich - 13 min drive
  • CairnGorm Mountain - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Carrbridge Station - 9 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cheese & Tomatin - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Luxury Woodland Lodges at Macdonald Aviemore Resort - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Route 7 Café - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Old Bridge Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cairn Toul is a comfortable well equipped chalet ideal for a Highland break pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Cairn Toul is a comfortable well equipped chalet ideal for a Highland break?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Cairn Toul is a comfortable well equipped chalet ideal for a Highland break?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cairn Toul is a comfortable well equipped chalet ideal for a Highland break located?

Situated in Boat of Garten, this chalet is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Boat of Garten Golf Club and within 3 miles (5 km) of Loch Vaa and Lochan Dhu. Avie Lochan and Loch Garten Osprey Centre are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Cairn Toul is a comfortable well equipped chalet ideal for a Highland break Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Pat S.

Our stay in Boat of Garten
Property was really nice .Well equipped with everything we needed for our few days Lovely area and the weather was lovely which was a bonus
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

David P.

North Scotland
Very clean and spacious holiday home. The boat hotel in the village has lovely food and is dog friendly. Not far from Aviemore and a good central base for visiting Balmoral castle, loch ness and Inverness.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

Little bit of heaven
Property is just perfect warm and inviting
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ailsa B.

Stay so my husband could cycle the Inverness etape
The property was perfect. It was cosy and comfortable.Perfect for beautiful dog walks. The boat of Garten Hotel served lovely food and staff were very friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gemma M.

Peaceful
The property is in a great location, 10mins drive from Aviemore. The chalet is well equipped with all you can need. Very clean aand comfortable. King size bed, smarth TV and wifi. The site is nice and quiet as well as easy to find. We will definitely be staying again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim D.

Highland jaunt with the Fam…
Loved Cairn Toul! Perfect base camp for all our Highland excursions. Day trips to Thuron, Stirling, Speyside distilleries, St Andrew’s, and Edinburgh. Cooked supper each night in the kitchen. Hostess (Fiona) was attentive and speedy in response to questions. What a treat!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

samuel b.

Caravan
Dog friendly every seat had a different colour throw over looked like agypsie van smart tv that no one could work even her friends on site who she asked heating that switched on at 3 in the morning have been staying in caravans last 14 years this was the worst
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Kim R.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Neville M.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anja K.

Perfect location and clean caravan
We had a perfect time although the caravanpark was not very active No shops or bar where there For us, it was perfect Andersons pizza was very good and very close by Even the Osprey Coffee shop was a nice place with cosy atmosphere
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eileen W.

Ideal small property for a break in the Cairngorm National Park
The property was clean, nicely equipped and comfortable. A quiet spot when we were there. We would have liked a casserole dish to cook casserole and dumplings! I bought one from Home Bargains and gave it to our son.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill J.

Really enjoyed the peace and quietness and plenty to see around there.
Good Just the cutters need cleaning so that when it rains the water will run down the pipes and not over, but if no one tells the owner this they won’t know to get someone to come clean them. So my stay was great otherwise, would definitely do it again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

Lovely caravan in great location
Straightforward to rent this caravan and the instructions for arrival and finding it were provided promptly and were also easy to follow. Boat of Garten is a lovely place to stay and the caravan park is easy to find and handy for amenities. The caravan itself was spacious enough to fit a travel cot in the main bedroom and the twin room was perfect for our older child. Everything was neat and tidy and the smart TV also good for watching apps (iPlayer, Amazon Prime). A great place to stay for a short break.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judith E.

Comfortable and quiet
We had a lovely stay at Cairn Toul. The caravan was cosy and comfortable and a really good location. The site was quiet and easy walking distance to the pub and Strathspey Railway.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Ruben O.

Rustig stacaravan park in een rustig dorpje
Rustige locatie met veel mooie plekken om te wandelen.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fred L.

Lovely cosy chalet
Had a lovely time thanks very much Fiona :) Fantastic accommodation in a fantastic setting
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Family break
Myself my mum, sister and 2 adult children stayed for 4 days and it was a wonderful break and ideal as a base for walks and other activities. Quiet park was good for us and only a 5min walk to a pub
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

Chalet at Boat of Garten
We stayed here for 3 nights in June 2021. The chalet was spotless, spacious and well equipped. The location was great. Would thoroughly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Fantastic Caravan
Really nice caravan in a nice quiet site caravan site isn't the greatest as there is no shop and a very disappointing play park but it was nice and quiet with a good view so probably better suited to older people. 100% will be back, the caravan leaves you wanting for nowt, very homely. Huge thanks to the owners for making our stay so pleasant 😁
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris R.

A comfortable and homely staycation
Stayed at Cairn Toul for 3 nights. Very clean and well equipped, with everything we needed. Short walking distance from a couple of lovely restaurants and plenty of forest walks nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris W., Aberdeen, Scotland

Fantastic property, very well maintained and extremely clean, highly recommended.
Exactly as advertised, great accommodation at a great price.

10/10 Excellent

Angela F.

Great family holiday
Fiona was very prompt at replying to messages. Caravan was very clean and it had everything we needed. Lots to do in the local area. We had a great holiday and would stay here again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Neil H.

Few days break
Whole process was really easy to use. Property was as mentioned on the website
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Matt A.

Nice lodge, lovely area
If I was going to be really picky I would complain about the lack of Wi-fi and mobile phone signal. But that’s not really something they have control over and if you’re looking to get off the grid for a few days then it’s ideal.