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Red Squirrel Lodge - Retreat Group

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Exterior
Exterior 3
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Reviews
8.0 out of 10 Very good
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Check out the area

Map
Boat of Garten, Highland Council
  • Popular LocationBoat of Garten Golf Club11 min walk
  • Popular LocationStrathspey Steam Railway10 min drive
  • Popular LocationLoch Morlich13 min drive
  • AirportAberdeen (ABZ)115 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom #1

Bedroom #2

Bedroom #3

3 bathrooms

Bathroom #1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom #2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom #3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Red Squirrel Lodge - Retreat Group

Red Squirrel Lodge is a favourite Boat of Garten accommodation provider. It sits within a beautiful courtyard with off road parking and is the perfect location for your family getaway.

A superb holiday lodge accommodating up to 8 guests in 3 bedrooms - with the first floor providing beautifully designed bedrooms which are all en-suite and offer a sumptuous nights sleep.

There is a king sized bedroom, double bedroom and twin room with an additional sofa bed, then an open plan kitchen & living area provides a wonderful area for guests to eat, chat and relax with stunning views over the garden and Cairngorms. Plenty of storage space will allow you to unpack and feel at home during your stay.

Outside you will find a raised deck with dining area and, after a hard day exploring, don't forget to check out the outdoor hot tub! You can sink into the bubbles and soak in the view of the spectacular Cairngorm mountains. Heading down towards the garden you will find a bike store and The Squirrel's Drey play area.

Situated less than half a mile away from Boat of Garten village, the idyllic surroundings are perfect for walkers and cyclists with endless miles of forest roads and trails to explore, or simply for those looking to pursue the plethora of outdoor activities or some relaxing downtime on offer within nearby Aviemore.

There is plenty to do in the surrounding area. Take a stroll around Boat of Garten village which provides a tranquil area with remarkable views, a restaurant, cafes, post office and shop.
Have some coffee and cake in one of the cafes and check out the beautiful Loch Vaa, where you can also try out some fishing. As a Red Squirrel Lodge guest you will also receive trout fishing rights on Loch Vaa for free (for one day, one rod provided) between May & October.

Why not jump on the Boat Of Garten Vintage Steam Train and take a ride to Aviemore? Aviemore is only a 10 minute drive away and here you can take part in a variety of outdoor activities including skiing on the Cairngorm Mountains, quad biking, zip lining and so much more! For those that are interested in checking out the wildlife, contact Speyside Wildlife to arrange bird watching or guided tours.

*Red Squirrel Lodge accepts up to 3 pets at a charge of £35 per pet / per stay payable directly to Retreat Group once your booking is placed.

Property manager

Robin
Premier Host
Premier Host

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number 534171155

About the area

Boat of Garten

Located in Boat of Garten, this vacation home is in a rural area. Strathspey Steam Railway and Lochindorb Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Landmark Forest Adventure Park and Cairngorm Reindeer Herd. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.
Map
Boat of Garten, Highland Council

What's nearby

  • Boat of Garten Golf Club - 11 min walk
  • Loch Garten Osprey Centre - 5 min drive
  • Strathspey Steam Railway - 10 min drive
  • Loch Morlich - 13 min drive
  • Cairngorm Reindeer Centre - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Aviemore Station - 12 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • Luxury Woodland Lodges at Macdonald Aviemore Resort - 11 min drive
  • Cheese & Tomatin - 9 min drive
  • Ski Ing Doo Restaurant - 9 min drive
  • Cafe Mambo - 10 min drive
  • Route 7 Café - 9 min drive

Reviews

8.0

Very good

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Check-in

6.0/10

Communication

8.0/10

Location

6.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

sukrant s.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
It was good except few things
Location was good and good organise . Me and family enjoined it very well . It was all good expect few things that we can improve In start I was not able to find location in google map , so I requested customer care to arrange exact location for property, but they shared location of exact opposite property coordinates , I hope that is just a mistake . I would suggest , please check bathroom appliances before handover to clients , we noticed one of bathroom shower and its attachments were not working . Last thing . Heating methods were really old style and difficult to manage , we find it difficult to bring down temperature once we increase it . We try it many times , but it was really difficult to manage it Above are some minor points that could improve things a bit . Overall it was pleasant experience
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

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