With the most recent update from the Scottish Government most restrictions will now come to an end. Face coverings remain mandatory in all hospitality settings when you are not seated at your table or in your bedroom. Our team are happy to answer any queries that you may have around these changes and we look forward to welcoming you soon.
The Boat Country Inn in Boat of Garten is a country bar & restaurant with hotel rooms oozing rural charm and rustic character. Our picturesque surroundings in the heart of the Scottish Cairngorms provide the perfect backdrop for savouring the hearty, seasonal pub-food on our menu, and the carefully nurtured beers, lagers, malt whiskies, craft gins and fine wines gracing our bar.
The Boat Country Inn in Boat of Garten is a country bar & restaurant with hotel rooms oozing rural charm and rustic character. Our picturesque surroundings in the heart of the Scottish Cairngorms provide the perfect backdrop for savouring the hearty, seasonal pub-food on our menu, and the carefully nurtured beers, lagers, malt whiskies, craft gins and fine wines gracing our bar.
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Arriving at The Boat Country Inn for the first time can be compared to returning as house guests of a close friend, where needs are anticipated before arrival and the welcome is genuine. When you want comfort & luxury coupled with delicious food and great service, then look no further than The Boat Country Inn & Restaurant.
The Boat has 34 hotel rooms throughout the historic building itself including Garden rooms with their own terraces. Our range of bedrooms offers something for every taste and budget. No matter how you choose to stay with us, we aim to make your time more enjoyable and special. Your Cosy Double at the Boat Hotel offers a wide range of amenities with the emphasis placed firmly on comfort.
Make your next stay at The Boat Country Inn and Restaurant contactless and have the hotel in the palm of your hand. By downloading the app and using this to check in and out and as your room key, you're helping us reduce contact between you and our staff during the pandemic. This will enable us to deliver a greater level of service to you as all the information about the hotel you need is on your own device.
Your Classic Room at the Boat Hotel offers a wide range of amenities with the emphasis placed firmly on comfort. Classic Rooms are located across various floors of the hotel, with views towards the back over the village as well as the side across the gardens. It is the perfect space in which to immerse yourself in beauty of the Cairngorms National Park or sink into a deep, restful sleep.
Relish in the spaciousness and contemporary feel of our Deluxe Rooms. Sumptuous warmth and graceful accents distinguish these meticulously appointed rooms some overlooking the gardens down to the steam railway. Our deluxe rooms each have their own style, all benefiting from a king size bed or large twins, walk in shower and a spacious room.
Reviews (12)
Claire Wiltshire
Jul 13, 2021
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Jean-Marc Flambert
Jun 02, 2021
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Parmesan crusted chicken schnitzel was tasteless. Service was slow. Had to ask 5 members of staff about our dessert. None bothered to come back so had to ask the next passing one. Our waitress replied we are busy.. she was hushed away by another. My boys 10th birthday was minus his dessert. We left with out our £7.25 apple crumble ordered with the main meal.
Lisa Collett
Oct 29, 2020
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Kenny Lyall
Oct 26, 2020
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Lauren Barr
Oct 16, 2020
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Christopher Nelson
Oct 14, 2020
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Oct 2020 was my first visit to the hotel which was recommended by friends. We were two adults and one 5 year old. I have to say that I am extremely impressed with the hotel and staff.
All the staff are all… very friendly and attentive without being invasive and nothing is too much trouble.
Rooms were fresh and very clean with all modern amenities but remaining in the style of the hotel which was nice. Beds were firm but comfortable.
Food was very good and I tried both from the set menu and a la carte menu. Breakfast offered a good selection and table service was swift.
Drinks selection was
All the staff are all… very friendly and attentive without being invasive and nothing is too much trouble.
Rooms were fresh and very clean with all modern amenities but remaining in the style of the hotel which was nice. Beds were firm but comfortable.
Food was very good and I tried both from the set menu and a la carte menu. Breakfast offered a good selection and table service was swift.
Drinks selection was
Amanda Gourlay
Aug 27, 2020
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My partner and I stayed here for 3 nights this week with breakfast included. We got upgraded to a deluxe room which was a good size and had a lovely view of the railway. Bed was really comfortable and the bath… was enormous. Staff were all happy to help at all times with table service for breakfast and all drinks. We found Alex went above and beyond to always ensure we were taken care off - he is really friendly and great at his job! Antonia was also very attentive. We ate dinner in the hotel last night and food was lovely - especially the chilli nachos!! Would definitely recommend and would
Molly Wright
Oct 10, 2019
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I recently booked at stay for 2 nights, a prepaid, non-refundable rate, and was emailed a few hours later by the management telling me that the rate that I had booked was no longer available, and that I had to book a special package that was more than 2x the cost of my original booking for the same room! My original booking already wasn't cheap,… around 240 GBP - but they wanted me to rebook for something like 480 GBP for the SAME ROOM on the SAME DATES.
The cancellation policy was very clear, and had I tried to cancel, I would have lost 100% of my money. But apparently the management does
The cancellation policy was very clear, and had I tried to cancel, I would have lost 100% of my money. But apparently the management does
Paul Robertson
Aug 28, 2019
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William N.
May 28, 2017
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Joe P.
May 04, 2016
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Myself, my wife and my dog had a great stay here on the 2016 May Day holiday weekend. We picked up an incredible deal from a voucher website, however it's worth knowing that they do run these offers directly themselves so I would suggestion going directly to try and give them a little more money into their own pockets.
All of the staff (most of them from the rest of Europe which I slightly odd in the Highlands!) were very friendly and they all made a fuss of Luna.
The food we had was very nice. The starter portions were a little small, but when you saw the size of the mains it all made sense
All of the staff (most of them from the rest of Europe which I slightly odd in the Highlands!) were very friendly and they all made a fuss of Luna.
The food we had was very nice. The starter portions were a little small, but when you saw the size of the mains it all made sense
Gordon F.
Apr 28, 2016
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The Boat Hotel is a very nice hotel. It's just that simple. Yes it has it's flaws but this is an old building. All the floors creak, all the heavy doors bang but in my opinion that's all part of the experience.
We stayed DBB (3 course set menu) and we spent most nights eating in the hotel. The food was great, they done a very nice fish and chips, and the leek and potato soup was great. On the Saturday morning we had breakfast in the room (£5 tray charge) which arrived on time and was very nice. We love a good coffee and the standard coffee served with breakfast was full of flavour
We stayed DBB (3 course set menu) and we spent most nights eating in the hotel. The food was great, they done a very nice fish and chips, and the leek and potato soup was great. On the Saturday morning we had breakfast in the room (£5 tray charge) which arrived on time and was very nice. We love a good coffee and the standard coffee served with breakfast was full of flavour
