The Boat Country Inn & Restaurant
Cairngorms inn where the dog eats in the restaurant, not just the bar
This hotel is part of the Daisy Curated Collection. Its information has been researched and verified, but Daisy has not yet personally stayed here. When she does, this page will be upgraded to a full Daisy Verified inspection.
What we've verified
The Speyside Way runs through the village, and Loch Garten and the Abernethy pinewoods are about three miles away for a proper morning in old Caledonian forest.
Dogs can eat with you in the restaurant, but they cannot be left alone in the room at any point.
How the welcome translates in person, at dinner and around the hotel. That's what a Daisy stay will confirm.
GBP 20, Per night for one dog, GBP 30 per night for two
What we've confirmed, at a glance.
The property.
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Dogs are welcome in the bar and lounge areas and can dine with you in the restaurant, which is rare at this end of the Cairngorms. They stay in designated dog-friendly rooms, up to two per room. They must be on a lead in all public areas apart from your own room. Dogs cannot be left alone in the bedroom or anywhere else in the hotel, so plan your day around that. Housekeeping needs a time arranged with you for servicing the room.
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Pet policy & fees+
Pet fee: GBP 20, Per night for one dog, GBP 30 per night for two
Weight limit: no limit kg. Maximum dogs: 2.
Dogs can eat with you in the restaurant, but they cannot be left alone in the room at any point.
In-room amenities+
A dog bed and water bowl in the room, plus a welcome pack with treats, toys and waste bags. Access to the hotel garden and to off-road walks from the door.
Contact+
Address: Deshar Rd, Boat of Garten PH24 3BH, UK
Phone: +44 1479 831258
Website: boathotel.co.uk · Google 4.1 from 1,314 reviews
How it measures up.
Against two other stays in Scottish Highlands, on the things that actually decide a trip.
| The Boat Country Inn & RestaurantScottish Highlands | Atholl Palace HotelScottish Highlands | Ballachulish HotelScottish Highlands | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dogs at breakfast | unknown | No | unknown |
| Dogs at dinner | No | unknown | |
| Bar | No | unknown | |
| Beach access | None | None | unknown |
| Pool for dogs | No | No | No |
| Garden / terrace | unknown | ||
| Pet fee | GBP 20 | GBP 10 | GBP 30 |
| Stars | Unknown Star | 4 Star | Unknown Star |
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