We had lovely stay at Briony's place with our dog. This cottage was very dog friendly. It has an enclosed garden so I had no worries about letting the dog out. Briony had even thought of all the little things - dog treats, bowls brush, toys, and towel! We enjoyed some drinks on the outdoor area and enjoyed the scenery. From the cottage theres a short 20 min walk to Boat of Garten with lots of wildlife to see. The cottage itself is quaint and has everything you need. Briony was very good at communicating and even met us when we arrived. Lovely welcome to such a lovely stay. Would definitely return!
Ashleigh
19 Jun 2026
If you visit the Cairngorms, the Sycamore cottage is an excellent base for walks and sightseeing (Loch Garten, Rothiemurchus, Inverness-coast). The cottage is a nice and neat place to return to in de afternoon. The fenced garden is great for dogs to play around. The tasteful decoration inside and the kitchen are great. The friendly owners even helped us with charging our EV on site. One gets really value for money staying here.
Herman
18 Jun 2026
I stayed 3 nights at Sycamore Cottage and what a perfect spot for exploring the surrounding area and relaxing both at the start and the end of the day. It was a delight to sit out on the porch early morning with coffee and the sound of bird song after a great night's sleep in a comfy bed.The cottage has everything you need for a break away from home, and I felt right at home in no time. Briony clearly cares about getting it right for her guests,and this is reflected in the added touches. The cottage is spotless and cozy and Briony is friendly and approachable ,with Dexter the dog being an added delight!I recommend staying at Sycamore Cottage in a heartbeat!
Lorna
10 Jun 2026
We had a wonderful three-night stay in this spacious, peaceful and very comfortable apartment. The kitchen area was excellent, and we particularly enjoyed the private veranda, which was a lovely place to relax after a day exploring the Cairngorms.The upstairs lounge was cosy and offered beautiful views, making it the perfect spot for a morning coffee or a relaxing evening. The apartment was very well equipped and had everything we needed, and the bed was extremely comfortable.The location was ideal for exploring the area. We enjoyed a lovely meal at Anderson’s Restaurant in Boat of Garten and played 18 holes at the friendly Carrbridge Golf Club, which has wonderful views towards the Cairngorms.For future guests, please note that the bedroom is upstairs while the bathroom is downstairs. This wasn’t a problem for us, and the stair lighting was excellent, but it may be useful information for anyone with mobility concerns.We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would happily return.
Janice
31 May 2026
This is a lovely little home with everything you need for a comfortable stay. We thoroughly enjoyed sitting in the little covered outside space watching the numerous birds on the feeders. The nearby river Spey and the Strathspey steam railway were welcome bonuses, with a great walk into Boat of Garten. Would recommend.
Adrian
22 May 2026
Het huisje is heel netjes verzorgd. De keuken is beneden en van alle gemakken voorzien. Ook de badkamer is daar. De zitkamer met TV is boven evenals de slaapkamer. De treden van de trap kun je ‘‘s nachts verlichten. Aan alles is dus gedacht. Het huisje bleek een goede uitvalsbasis voor een prachtige wandeling in de Cairngorm Mountains, Het basisstation van het bergtreintje ligt op ongeveer 30 autominuten van het huisje.Briony kwam ons vriendelijk welkom heten en had allerlei tips voor de omgeving.Tip voor NL-se gasten. Wij hadden een probleempje met onze ANWB-reisstekker. Die maakt niet altijd goed contact met dit type wandcontactdozen. Dit ligt aan de stekker, want ook in de VS / New York was dit een probleem.
Frits
21 May 2026
The place was very cute and overall very nicely maintained! The location is a bit further from some of the things we were hoping to do and restaurants / shops etc. but that was based on locations available when we booked and nothing Briony did. I wouldn’t have minded a few more recommendations for things in the area but they did have some local guide books to look through. The place was cute and felt comfortable and safe. It can be a bit tricky to find so make sure to read instructions carefully. It would have been nice if there was some shampoo or toiletries in the bathroom or notice that there isn’t any so we could have prepared better, but overall a very nice experience.
Nikki
12 May 2026
Honestly had such an amazing stay here whilst I hiked surrounding mountains! The cottage itself was so cute. I loved the wood fire stove. Not only that but you could really tell Briony had thought of every single little little thing guests might need. Thing like the dual wireless charging dock and the speaker were a nice touch! Kitchen and living room is really cool and has natural looking wooden beams. Very cosy vibes! Bed was incredibly comfy. There’s a cute little garden (you can leave the gate open to allow brionys dog in for some cuddles like I did not keep it closed, whichever you prefer). Briony was super friendly and even helped me out when I thought I’d locked myself out. 10/10, would stay again/recommend in a heartbeat 🙂
Inaam
08 May 2026
We had such a lovely time and our hosts were so friendly and accommodating throughout our trip. The apartment was so tidy and easy to relax into, and we really appreciated having all the kitchen implements we could possibly need. I would recommend to my own friends and family for sure!
Hedda
03 Feb 2026
Unsere Rettung in der Not, wir kommen gern wieder. 😀 - ruhige Lage, tolle Ausstattung, sehr freundliche Gastgeber (wir haben sehr kurzfristig, für den gleichen Abend, gebucht und in nicht mal einer Stunde war alles für uns bereit - DANKE) beautiful and quiet place, very friendly hosts - thank you for helping us out on such a short notice
Anna
27 Nov 2025
What a lovely cosy cottage. We were given a warm welcome by Briony and Martin. They even gave us fresh eggs from their own hens. The cottage has all the amenities and is surrounded by lovely scenery. The wood fire stove is an especially lovely feature during wintery cold nights, we'll need to get one for ourselves 😅.
Allyson Sandford
15 Nov 2025
😀 - Lovely and spacious apartment close to Boat of Garten and very quiet although next to main road (apartment is facing the garden). Both the kitchen and the bathroom are modern and very well equipped (the only thing you might miss is a dishwasher), including a washing mashine which is very useful for longer stays. The bedroom and living room upstairs are both cosy and the bed is very comfortable. Communication with the hosts was good and they were really welcoming and we were provided with some eggs for a nice breakfast and also some tea and coffee. There is a well stocked village shop in Boat of Garten and some supermarkets in Aviemore. Lots of opportunities to spend your days in the surroundings. 😞 - The headroom in the bedroom is limited so when getting up from the right side of the bed you have to be careful not to hit your head. It wasn't a problem for us but maybe not ideal if you have any mobility issues, also the stairs are a bit steep but well lit.
Eva
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