Mallard is a gorgeous holiday hideaway nestled down a private drive in charming Boat of Garten, amidst the striking scenery of the Cairngorms National Park and in handy walking distance of the amenities of the village.

The thoughtful owners have put a lot of care and effort into ensuring that everything required is provided here and much more besides. After spending busy days out and about exploring the comfy L-shaped seating in the sitting room just begs to be stretched out on whilst watching a welcoming fire crackling away in the inset wood-burning stove. The kitchen is incredibly spacious with banquette seating set out around the dining table creating a cosy corner to linger over meals all together.

With two light and bright double bedrooms (one with en suite shower room), an attractive twin bedroom and a family bathroom with drying rack, the accommodation inside the house well and truly rivals the wonderful, extensive grounds outside.

A path meanders amongst the mature shrubs and trees by the huge lawn to a lovely picnic seating area and large summerhouse. This great addition is not just for use in the summer however, as it has its own wood-burning stove that makes it an ideal sanctuary all year round. The stove can also be used as a pizza oven or simply a delightful place to sit and toast marshmallows of an evening.

To the front of the house a gravelled area provides parking space for 3 or more cars and there is table football in the garage along with storage for shutting bikes, etc away safely. Children will love the trampoline and playhouse (with slide) in the garden and a gate leads out into the surrounding woodland and Loch Vaa for walking, fishing and wildlife spotting opportunities.

For larger parties of guests wishing to enjoy holidaying together Mallard can be combined with its sister property Mallachie, which sits just a few doors away and sleeps up to 8 additional guests.