Reviews

😀 - The cottage was cosy,warm and clean. Quiet location, surrounded by wildlife.

Briony gave me a warm and friendly welcome and showed me around. Good coffee, tea and fresh eggs were there as were all the essentials like salt, pepper and olive oil. The kitchen has pretty much everything you need.

The bathroom, lounge and bedroom were all very clean and the latter two were really good spaces. I travelled alone as I was working in the area, but it's a perfect getaway for a couple. 10 minutes drive from Aviemore and around 25 minutes from the huge car park where you can start the climb up to Ben Macdui, which I did on the Sunday.

I would definitely like to stay again in the future, as there will be many more places to explore from a place that felt like home.

Fab little cottage, exceeded my expectations. Only stayed 2 nights whilst travelling to support my Hubby whilst cycling LEJOG. Briony was very welcoming to myself and our two Labs who loved the secure garden and watching the cattle wander past the hedge!

Unser Aufenthalt im Sycamore Cottage war rundum perfekt! Das Häuschen war nicht nur wunderschön gelegen, sondern auch makellos sauber und liebevoll eingerichtet – man merkt sofort, wie viel Herzblut hier drin steckt. Wir haben uns vom ersten Moment an unglaublich wohlgefühlt. Briony und Martin sind wunderbare Gastgeber.

Das absolute Highlight war jedoch der Bird Feeder direkt vor dem Fenster – ein echtes Naturkino! Es war faszinierend, die unterschiedlichsten Vögel zu beobachten, während wir unseren Morgenkaffee genossen haben. Dieser kleine, durchdachte Touch hat unseren Aufenthalt besonders gemacht.

Wir können das Sycamore Cottage uneingeschränkt empfehlen und würden jederzeit wiederkommen. Vielen Dank für diese wunderbare Erfahrung!

We had a wonderful week in the apartment, it felt like a home from home. Our hosts were welcoming and friendly and we enjoyed the bonus of some free range eggs from their chickens. The apartment had everything we needed, relaxing space on the decking or lounge, well appointed kitchen, cosy bed and amazing shower.
The apartment is in a good location, lots to do in the area, walking or excursions. There’s a pleasant walk to a couple of restaurants from the house for an evening out which was another plus. Highly recommend a stay here.

Très bon séjour d'une semaine dans cette petite dépendance très bien équipée, accueillante et chaleureuse. Hôte accueillant et réactif, merci !

Perfect for our short stay for two, situated in an enclosed garden with many birds. Easy access to local facilities, shop, pub and restaurant. The cottage was well equipped, with good kitchen appliances, effective shower and comfortable bed. Would be happy to stay again and bring our dog.

Briony's place was clean and well maintained. We had everything we needed for our stay. Briony was also responsive to our requests. We would love to visit again!

😀 - The cottage was great in a super location, and we couldn't have wished for anything more. Also very friendly staff and neighbours with a great view and walks around the cottage. 😞 - There wasn't anything we didn't like.

😀 - Beautiful little cottage in lovely location. Very comfortable and well equipped.

We had a great stay in the apartment. It is the perfect location for walking and exploring the local area and such peaceful surroundings. Briony and Martin were both so friendly and welcoming. Martin took us to the wildlife hide to see badgers and it was absolutely wonderful! We'd highly recommend staying here!

What a great wee place, situated within very easy walking/cycling distance of the beautiful village of Boat of Garten. Everything provided within the cottage which has lovely views, and wildlife to see out of the windows. Briony and Martin were close by if needed (not that we did), and lovely to have fresh eggs, thank you for a great stay. We will be happy to come back next time we're in the area.

Great time. Lovely comfortable and clean apartment. Perfectly located for Boat of Garten nature spotting. Good communication from Briony throughout and great tips on local nature spots.

Sycamore Cottage is an absolute haven. Eco friendly , lovely location beautiful views
Very warm and cosy cottage , the bed is so comfy . Every thing in the cottage has been so well thought out !
Briony is the perfect host an absolutely lovely lady . She gave us lots of info about the area. Gives easy access for cyclists to get onto Speyside way ! No hesitation in recommending this property 😊

Delightful and welcoming

What a lovely doggie friendly wee place.
Definitely be back. X

We had a lovely stay at this gorgeous cottage. It was extremely clean, very well equipped and situated in a quiet location. The enclosed garden was ideal for our dogs. It's perfect for couples looking to explore the many trails on offer in the Cairngorms. Couldn't recommend it enough!

We had a wonderful stay at the Sycamore Cottage and have added it to the top of our list to visit again. The space is inviting and very comfortable, perfect for our goal of getting away from crowds and close to nature. We loved the thoughtfulness and efficiency of the overall design, and use of natural wood throughout is simply beautiful. The cottage sits in a great position for privacy from other houses, with windows facing out across the small lawn, fields and woodland. Briony & Martin were responsive communicators and helpful in every way, with tips on great local restaurants etc. It really was a delightful experience for us and we were sad that we didn't get to stay longer. Thank you Briony & Martin!

We were delighted with everything about our stay! It was truly a home away from home. The location was great for taking day trips to everywhere we wished to go. Just lovely.

We had a fabulous few days in the apartment , everything was perfect . Thank you Briony , we look forward to staying with y again !!

Immaculately presented accommodation in a stunning and peaceful location. Cottage had all the amenities which you need for a comfortable stay and the little touches like fresh eggs and bathrobes made for a warm welcome. Hosts were friendly, responsive to messages and made us feel welcome. Would love to visit again.

Great base for a week in the Cairngorms, apartment was clean and very cosy.
Briony and Martin very friendly ,would happily stay here again

The cottage was very cute and clean and had a nice garden and view. The only issue I had was that I am a large person and could barely squeeze into the shower. I had to soap up outside the shower then get in as I couldn’t move my arms around me to scrub while in the shower. Otherwise the place was great!

We loved staying at Briony’s cosy cottage. So comfortable and private and all the amenities you could wish for including a washer/dryer. Briony and Martin were very friendly hosts and we enjoyed the eggs layed by their chickens. We would definitely stay again.

Relaxing, quiet and great to recharge the batteries 😀 - Quiet and tranquil location benefitting from the occasional sound of the nearby steam railway 😞 - None

Exceptional 😀 - Lovely little cottage, great location for exploring the area. Clean and host was very welcoming and friendly. 😞 - Would have liked a door to close off the bedroom as we had dogs with us and would have liked to keep them out the bedroom

Very Good 😀 - Loved the cottage. Very well equipped. Beautiful views from verandah and lovely walks on the doorstep. Immaculately clean. The weather was amazing! Eggs left for us, which was a lovely touch. The owners are so lovely. 😞 - Don't usually like being negative, but the wooden bed frame was quite high up. Was bruised and sore from trying to get out of bed 😪 Shower cubicle was quite small, was tricky trying to wash without banging elbows off the cubicle. Traffic noise quite loud but the property is just off the main road to Aviemore. Quieter at night. Would've let the owners know in person but had to rush home on day of departure.

Very good 😀 - The privacy of the cottage, cosyness and location. Birds in the garden were great and little seating area on the porch. 😞 - None

Great stay, accommodative and responsive host. Recommended!

The cottage was in a lovely peaceful spot with an ideal enclosure for our dog. We particularly loved watching all the birds on the bird feeder including a spotted woodpecker and other bird we don’t usually see in the town. We enjoyed lovely walks and even enjoyed the sunset on the hill one evening. Thanks Briony for the beautiful homegrown strawberries as well. They were delicious.

Great place to stay in a wonderful location

Beautiful Boat of Garten

Had a great few nights in the cabin with our dog. Very welcoming and helpful throughout the stay, would recommend highly!

Great cottage. Lovely area, quite central for touring the Cairngorm park. Brilliant enclosed garden for dogs too.

We had a lovely stay in Boat of Garten for a few days. Briony's place had everything we needed and was in a great spot to explore. Thanks for an amazing stay!

The cottage is excellent, clean and comfortable. All the facilities you would need and neat little veranda with nice views to woodlands. Easy 1 mile woodland into Boat of Garten which has a very good restaurant (Andersons). We were lucky and the weather was superb - this part of Scotland is beautiful. Good choice of walking and golfing. Martin was very responsive and helpful. Thoroughly recommend this stay.

A perfect base for a week exploring the Cairngorms, 15 mins drive to Aviemore and 20 mins easy walk to the pub. The cottage is super cosy, really clean with everything you could possibly need for your stay. Even dressing gowns were provided. Our dog enjoyed the enclosed garden and was made to feel very welcome. We loved sitting on the porch in the sunshine at the end of a days walking enjoyjng the lovely views.

Wonderful country cottage in the beautiful surroundings of Speyside. The cottage is superbly equipped and easily accessible. Our hosts were friendly and responsive, and everything went smoothly. The garden is delightful, and the sound of the dawn chorus was amazing. We had a restful and relaxing stay, and would recommend both the location and our hosts! 5 stars!

We had lovely time at Sycamore Cottage and we will definitely be back if we are in the area 😀

Comfortable, snug cottage in a fantastic location 😀 - Every time I needed something, it was there! Kitchen utensils, glasses, dog stuff, bird books, maps - the cottage was perfect 😞 - N/a

We loved staying at Sycamore cottage. The views from the windows are amazing and in a great location for exploring the Cairngorms further. The cottage was clean and well equipped with everything we needed.
Briony was a great host and gave clear instructions and felt right on hand (even though we didn’t need anything).
We would definitely stay again!

Great stay
Very comfortable and well kept cottage