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Tom's Lodge, Boat of Garten
Boasting some of the finest views of the Cairngorm mountain range, this gorgeous Eco lodge is nestled on the edge of a forest between Boat of Garten and Carrbridge. Finished to an exceptionally high standard, which includes Scandinavian-designed furniture and a quality stocked kitchen with top-of-the-range appliances, Tom’s Lodge has everything you need for a comfortable stay.
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- Eco lodge with solar power
- Sleeping 10
- Highchair, fire guard, toilet step and baby gate
- Log burner with complimentary wood
- Hot tub and luxury bath robes
- Smart TV and DVDs
- Dog welcoming – £30 per dog
- Outside tap for muddy paws
- Complimentary Scottish fine soap, shampoo, conditioner, and tea and coffee.
- Disabled access with 2 ground floor bedrooms and a downstairs shower room
- Private gardens with bike shed
- BBQ in warmer months
About the home
Tom’s Lodge is an eco build working towards a Green Tourism award. Being south-facing allows the sun’s warmth to be absorbed and retained by the main interior clay wall. The oversized triple-glazed frontage minimises heat loss, ensuring excellent energy efficiency and maximising the sun’s energy. A Contura log burner is the primary heat source throughout the open-plan designed house. The circulation of heat is aided by a ceiling fan directing rising heat downwards. Solar panels are used to heat the water, and adding 300mm of sheep’s wool within the exterior walls is an excellent, natural source of insulation.
Boasting some of the finest views of the Cairngorm mountain range, the Lodge is nestled on the edge of a forest between the Boat of Garten and Carrbridge. Finished to an exceptionally high standard, which includes Scandinavian-designed furniture and a quality stocked kitchen with top-of-the-range appliances, Tom’s Lodge has everything you need for a comfortable stay.
As you approach the Lodge, you cannot fail to be impressed by its setting, and stepping into it will immediately pull you to the outstanding view from the south-facing lounge glass wall. The spacious lounge is perfect for entertaining with gorgeous leather sofas, a dining table and a log burner. The log burner is the primary heating source in the Lodge, which has been cleverly built so that a heating system is not required. Fully insulated with sheep wool, the clay walls retain the heat from the log burner and natural sunlight from the south-facing glass lounge wall.
Upstairs is a family suite, which includes a king-size room with a lounge and balcony. The lounge has flexible living space with two sofas that can be converted into comfortable single beds. There are also two additional king-size rooms and a twin bedroom, meaning Tom’s Lodge can sleep up to 10 people. All bedrooms have Smart TVs, memory foam mattresses, duck-down duvets and the highest quality bed linen to ensure a good night’s sleep.
Your four-legged friends are welcome at Tom’s Lodge at £30 per dog. We have a fully fenced garden for them to play in, with walks direct from the house and bathrobes supplied to snuggle up in when they come home.
Tom’s Lodge is also disability and child-friendly. We have 2 ground-floor bedrooms and a downstairs shower room, meaning there is no need to use the stairs.
End your day in our hot tub with a glass of your favourite tipple in hand whilst taking in the outstanding view, letting the stresses and strains of daily life melt away.
Downstairs:
Open plan living space: With wooden floor, living area with wood burner and Smart TV, and dining area.
Kitchen area: With electric cooker, microwave and fridge/freezer, and utility room with dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer.
Bedroom 1: With kingsize bed, Smart TV and wooden floor.
Bedroom 2: With twin beds, Smart TV and wooden floor.
Wet room: With bath, shower cubicle, heated towel rail, toilet and tiled floor, and shower room with shower cubicle and toilet.
First Floor:
Living room: With Smart TV, DVD player and 2 single sofa beds
Bedroom 3: With kingsize bed and Smart TV.
Bedroom 4: With kingsize bed.
Bathroom: With bath, walk-in shower, heated towel rail, toilet and tiled floor.
Boat of Garten
Boat of Garten is a peaceful village set amongst heather clad hills and native woodlands in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park and beside the River Spey. It is the perfect place from which to explore the Highlands, access the mountains, moorlands, and rivers, or simply unwind.
Abundant wildlife, magnificent scenery, many sporting and leisure activities and a traditional Highland welcome await visitors to this lovely village with activities ranging from playing golf at the James Braid designed 18-hole golf course, fishing the Spey, cycling on excellent tracks and quiet roads or travelling on a scenic steam railway!
Just a mile and a half from Boat of Garten is Abernethy Forest RSPB Reserve on the shore of Loch Garten. Between April and August visitors can see the famous ospreys at their nest, hopefully with some chicks, while in spring there is a good chance of spotting capercaillie, especially in the early morning hours.
Aviemore is a well known and popular holiday destination with beautiful scenery and an abundance of things to do for all ages. There is a thriving local population and a welcoming atmosphere for all our visitors. Aviemore is a year round destination with snowsports being the popular winter activity and walking, climbing, biking, and a whole host of other activities the main summer draw. Aviemore is the active outdoor area of the Cairngorms National Park with activities suitable for all ages and abilities. The village is also a great base for families with lots of award winning attractions in the village and surrounding area.
There are many annual events to look forward to and lots of smaller events on throughout the year. Aviemore has a great selection of shops, restaurants, cafes and bars. The Cairngorms is a natural playground. The area offers watersports, snowsports some incredible walking, cycling routes and has 12 golf courses. It’s even home to the only sled dog centre, and the first permanent bridge-based bungee jump, in the UK.
If you are lucky you may even glimpse the Northern lights. The Cairngorms was officially recognised in November 2018 as one of the best places in the world to see the spectacle of the Northern lights, with Tomintoul and Glenlivet being awarded gold tier ‘Dark Sky Park’ status by the International Dark-Sky Association.
The magnificent National Park offers a plethora of trails which connect to the famous Speyside Way, and within the National Park are 43 munros and 5 of the 6 highest mountains in GB. The Speyside way links the Moray coast with the edge of the Grampian Mountains. You’ll find stunning scenery, attractive villages and more on these walking routes and some of the many whisky distilleries
Speyside offers some of the worlds best golf. James Braid designed Boat of Garten Golf Course. Spey Valley Golf Course in Aviemore. Kingussie, Newtonmore and Grantown-on-spey offer are very pleasant 18-hole courses, and for a more leisurely day out, Carrbridge and Abernethy are delightful 9-hole venues. Boat of Garten Golf Club is 14 km from the property.
The Highland Wildlife Park is 11 km from the holiday home, and the nearest airport is Inverness Airport, 61 km from The Roost
Boasting an impressive 64km of off-road cycle routes, the National Cycle Network allows you to enjoy a peaceful ride through nature at your own pace.
Britain’s largest National Park is home to unique and incredibly important wildlife that people come from all over the world to see. The magnificent hills and surrounding area are home to 25% of the most threatened species in the UK
Address
Tom’s Lodge
Balvattan Beag
Boat of Garten
PH24 3BX
