Title: Mallard - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Mallard - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms Family-friendly cottage in Boat of Garten ## Photo gallery for Mallard - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms ![Interior - Mallard - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms (Boat of Garten)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119700000/119691900/119691810/62f48a8b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Mallard - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms (Boat of Garten)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119700000/119691900/119691810/8aeae1b6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Mallard - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms (Boat of Garten)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119700000/119691900/119691810/02ade207.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fireplace, foosball - Mallard - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms (Boat of Garten)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119700000/119691900/119691810/35bf97f7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets - Mallard - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms (Boat of Garten)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119700000/119691900/119691810/f18ca07d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies You can look forward to a firepit, a garden, and an arcade/game room at Mallard - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Free WiFi - Outdoor Space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Mallard - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms Tucked away down a private drive in the charming village of Boat of Garten, Mallard is a beautifully updated 3-bedroom cottage offering a peaceful escape in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park. Surrounded by spectacular scenery and just a short walk from the village shop, café, hotel, and restaurant, it's the ideal base for exploring the Highlands. Sleeping up to six guests, Mallard features two bright king-size bedrooms (one en suite), a twin room, and a modern family bathroom. The spacious open-plan kitchen/diner includes cosy banquette seating and the inviting sitting room has comfy L-shaped seating and a log-burning stove, ideal for unwinding after a day outdoors. The extensive enclosed garden includes a large lawn, picnic area, trampoline, and a playhouse with slide. A path winds through mature trees to a newly renovated summerhouse with a wood-burning stove that doubles as a pizza oven, a welcoming retreat in all seasons. There is also a garage with table football and secure storage for bikes. A gate from the garden opens directly onto woodland trails leading towards Loch Vaa, offering wonderful opportunities for walking, cycling, birdwatching, fishing, and even winter sports when the snow falls. Included: Linen & towels Wi-Fi Logs Christmas decorations included for festive weeks Highchair & Cot Charcoal BBQ Rooms: Lounge with log burning stove Large open plan well-equipped kitchen/diner King-size bedroom with en-suite King-size bedroom Twin bedroom Family Bathroom with bath and shower Pet friendly - up to 2 pets welcome EV Charger ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Foosball table ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 658896 ## About the area Located in Boat of Garten, this cottage is in a rural area. Strathspey Steam Railway and Lochindorb Castle are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cairngorms National Park and Loch Garten Osprey Centre. Traveling with kids? Consider Landmark Forest Adventure Park and Cairngorm Reindeer Herd. 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Just a couple of the gorgeous herd at the Cairngorm Reindeer Centre.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6167695/db0febe2-7547-4cea-aeaa-a392c94bd6e0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Cairngorm Reindeer Centre 28 min drive \- 23.7 km - ![Cairngorm Ski Resort which includes snow and snowboarding as well as an individual female](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6088697/9242f05c-a1d9-4423-b3c8-bf53d1ef0584.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) CairnGorm Mountain 33 min drive \- 28.0 km - ![Inverness Castle featuring heritage elements, heritage architecture and château or palace](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6088751/08ef544e-360d-4efd-bf6d-c12189ed4fb9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Inverness Castle 43 min drive \- 59.0 km - Boat of Garten Golf Club 17 min walk \- 1.4 km ### Getting around - Aviemore Station 16 min drive - Inverness (INV) 58 min drive ### Restaurants - High Range 12 min drive - The Inverdruie Restaurant 13 min drive - Cairngorm Hotel 13 min drive - The Winking Owl 12 min drive - Old Bridge Inn 13 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Mallard - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Mallard - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms? ### What time is check-out at Mallard - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms? ### Where is Mallard - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms located? ## Have a question? 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