The Boat
Carrbridge
📍 Deshar Road, Carrbridge, PH24 3BH
🚆 Nearest station: · 0.0 mi
Photo: LornaMCampbell (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- Historic 34-room inn in the heart of the Cairngorms
- Overlooks the Cairngorm mountains beside the steam railway
- Dog-friendly Deluxe Garden Rooms with their own terrace
- Cosy log fires and a residents' lounge
- Function rooms for weddings, corporate events and celebrations
The Boat is a historic 34-room inn, bar and restaurant set in the Cairngorms National Park near Carrbridge in the Scottish Highlands. Guests can choose from cosy rooms, including garden rooms with their own terrace, and relax by the log fires in the residents' lounge after a day exploring. The restaurant serves a hearty pub-style menu alongside Scottish craft beers, gins and whiskies, while function rooms are available for weddings and celebrations. Dogs are welcome in the Deluxe Garden Rooms. The hotel overlooks the Cairngorm mountains beside the Strathspey Steam Railway, and nearby attractions include Carrbridge station 3.5 miles away, Landmark Forest Adventure Park 3 miles away, and Grantown Museum 8 miles away — all within easy reach for a highland stay.
How far to…
- Station
- Carrbridge station 3.5 miles away
- Landmark Forest Adventure Park
- 3 miles away
- Grantown Museum
- 8 miles away
Practical details
- Pets
- Dogs welcome in Deluxe Garden Rooms only
- Families
- Family friendly rooms
Accommodation on site
- Garden rooms with their own terrace
- Rooms
Details taken from the operator's own website on 25 Oct 2026 — check current terms when you book.
Facilities
- ✓ Evening Entertainment
- ✓ Bar
- ✓ Restaurant
- ✓ Pet Friendly
- 🚆 Near a Train Station
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