Bright and cosy cycle-friendly eco-cottage in the Cairngorms National Park – Home 9071582 Cottage
- 3 bedrooms
- 6 sleeps
- min stay varies
Bright and cosy cycle-friendly eco-cottage in the Cairngorms National Park – Home 9071582
- Cottage
- 3 bedrooms
- sleeps 6
- min stay varies
Key Info
- Nearest beach 18 mi
- Ski
- Child Friendly
- Car not necessary
- No pets allowed
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
Glencoldon Cottage is in the Osprey Village of Boat of Garten, 6 miles from Aviemore, in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park. It is ideal for 4-6 people and has a Green Tourism Gold Award for its many eco-friendly features and large "wild" garden, which welcomes a huge diversity of local wildlife.
The village is on the River Spey between Aviemore and Grantown-on-Spey. It is ideally situated for easy access to the huge range of attractions and outdoor activities that the area is famous for; from walking and watersports, to mountain adventures and whisky-tasting.
A full upgrade to low-carbon and modern high-spec was completed in 2017, and, in 2022, enhanced with additional solar systems, EV charging and remaining fossil fuel system removal. So, you can perhaps even travel the National Park on sun power!
As the cottage garden opens onto the Speyside Way, we have also made sure all the facilities are available to make it fully cycle-friendly too, from providing a secure bike shelter and basic tools, to easy clothes washing and drying. There is a huge variety of tracks around Strathspey and the National Park, many accessible from Boat of Garten.
As a natural wildlife haven, the spacious balcony deck area, with views to the Cairngorms, allows you to fully immerse in your tranquil surroundings, and enjoy the visits of the local (+ resident!) red squirrels, deer, rabbits and bats, and a huge range of birds - all the wildlife of this stunning area!
The large child-friendly wild garden has direct gate access to the forest behind the cottage (with many local walks and scenic routes to the shops) and opens to the 65-mile Speyside Way to the front (running alongside the famous Strathspey Steam Railway – you can see this running past several times a day! [Feb-Oct]). The garden is partly an extension of the surrounding forest and partly an area where you can enjoy a barbeque, or a game of volleyball, badminton or mini-football on the small lawn.
There are no hidden extra costs, with all heat, power, EV charging and log usage for the wood burning stove, included in the hire.
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- No pets allowed
- High chair
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
Bedroom 2: Full bed
Bedroom 3: 2 Twin beds - 1 Full bath, 1 Shower
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Mountain Views
- Private garden
- Grill
- Patio
- Balcony or terrace
- Deck
- Internet access
- Central heating
- Fireplace
- Safe
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Iron
- High chair
- TV
- Stereo system
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
- Housekeeping Included
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Access
- Parking
- Secure parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Getting around
Interaction with guest
Policies
- Check in time: 16:00, Check out time: 10:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
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This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Damage deposit: ($124.90) £100.00 - Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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Booking confirmed |
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.
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* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support
House rules
About the owner
Derek P.
Tourist License
SHORTTERMLETLICENCENUMBER:HI-70366-F
- Average reply time:
- 37 minutes
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Calendar last updated:
- 09 May 2024
- Years listed:
- 6
- Based in:
- United Kingdom
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Languages spoken: English, French, Spanish
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Reviews
Excellent
– based on 45 reviews
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45 reviews
- Excellent
- 45
- Very Good
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- Average
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- Poor
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- Terrible
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“Peaceful and enjoyable stay”
Very peaceful and relaxing stay in a beautiful location with comfortable accommodation; the kids enjoyed playing outside, we hired bikes from the nearby shop and especially appreciated the bike shed a… More
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Response from the owner What a privilege to have people to stay who appreciated the cottage, wild garden and local area so much! Boat of Garten is so lucky to have such a great bike shop, Ride Cairngorm, located here! Hope we might be able to welcome you back again! Thanks for your stay and the review!
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“Great place to stay”
Great cottage in a superb location. Beautiful views from the balcony and all without damaging the planet.
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Response from the owner We do our best to minimise our impact, and, where possible, make the wild garden even more habitable for the local wildlife. Pleased you noticed and thanks very much for your review! All the best!
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“Highlands”
Perfect peaceful home from home. Well equipped cottage clean and comfortable. Would go back again for sure
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Response from the owner Thanks very much for your review! We'd be delighted to have you back again any time! All the best meantime!
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Magical Place”
We were looking for somewhere quiet for our autistic daughter and we could not have found a better place for her. She was so content and happy in the tranquil surroundings. I can't recommend the … More
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Response from the owner Thanks for such a heart-warming review and so pleased you all felt the "wellbeing" benefits of the cottage and garden. Really can't overstate how happy we are that your daughter found somewhere that provided some relief from the pace and noise of modern life, as this is something we try to achieve. Thanks too for the personal endorsement..... helping guests as much as possible to have a memorable stay is obviously something I strive to do with everyone that stays! All the best to you all!
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“Great eco-cottage and garden on edge of wildlife-rich woods”
We loved the spacious cottage and garden on the edge of the Boat of Garten woods. Full of nature - a pine marten seen in the garden, red squirrels opposite, woodcocks overhead and Scottish crossbills … More
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Response from the owner Thanks very much for your very positive review. Brilliant that you came across so much wildlife, and very envious that you saw an elusive Pine Marten in the garden! Please send me any photos you managed to take of that! Thanks again for staying and for the kind review.
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“Fabulous cottage in an amazing location!”
Our initial reaction on arriving was WOW! Fabulous property in an amazing location with wonderful facilities. We especially enjoyed eating out in the garden in the company of red squirrels and deer. W… More
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Response from the owner Wow! What a lovely review. Thanks very much and so pleased you enjoyed your stay. And discovered the Spey walks! The river holds a special place in our hearts - different every day! Hope it may draw you back to Boat of Garten sometime!
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“Fantastic stay in Boat of Garten”
Had a fantastic stay in a tranquil cottage in Boat of Garten. Cottage on arrival was nice and warm. Host Derek could not have been any more helpful. The log stove fire was such a delight and there&… More
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Response from the owner Sorry for my delay in responding to such a great and kind review. So pleased you enjoyed the garden and views so much, and that your boys will remember their secret garden for years to come! As I roamed the garden too as soon as I was able to walk, I can appreciate their feeling of freedom from exploring at their age! I hope we can maybe welcome you back sometime. All the best for 2023!
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“Fantastic Eco Friendly Cottage”
We arrived to see a modern fully equipped Eco cottage with everything we needed for our stay. Including an electric car charging point. The Cottage had a forest feel to it, while being only a 5 - 10 m… More
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Response from the owner Thanks very much for such a kind review. We're hoping EV charge point will reduce our footprint even further as our solar panels help our guests travel around the National Park on sun power! Obviously would be pleased to welcome you back anytime! Cheers! Derek
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“Didn't Want To Leave”
We loved our time at Boat of Garten, the accommodation was immaculate, and coupled with beutiful scenary and fabulous walks made this the idyllic hoiliday location. Glencoldon Cottage was wonderful an… More
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Response from the owner Thank you so much for the very personal thank you, but I certainly can't take anywhere near all the credit! It might be me you hear from, but there are brilliant others involved in trying to ensure you have an enjoyable and memorable stay. Very pleased that you all seem to have! Thanks again and all the best!
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“Incredible area, beautiful accomodation”
The cottage was spotless, with everything you need for a relaxing and enjoyable stay. Lots of natural light and plenty of warmth when needed. The wild garden surrounding the property provides a sense … More
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Response from the owner Thanks for your review and again for staying with us. So pleased that you found it so relaxing and maybe recharged your well-being. It would be great to see you any time! Kindest regards!
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Derek (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send Derek (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Derek the owner's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Derek (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then
Or send Derek (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
- What is a booking request?
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- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from Derek (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Derek (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call Derek (the owner) before booking?
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You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.
If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.
- How do damage deposits work?
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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.
Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
- How do I pay the balance of my booking?
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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.
We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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You’ll need to contact Derek (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.
- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Derek (the owner) a message.
If Derek (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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