Glencoldon Cottage is your award-winning self-catering accommodation in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park.

Wood-burning stove and armchairs in the cosy sitting room at Glencoldon Cottage in the Cairngorms
Wooden exterior of self-catering cottage Cairngorms Glencoldon Cottage surrounded by native trees and wild garden
Serene bedroom at self-catering Cairngorm Glencoldon Cottage with large windows overlooking the forest
Gold Green Tourism Award Logo
Cairngorms National Park membership logo with black osprey symbol
Purple Boat of Garten, the orprey village logo with osprey symbol

Powered by Nature. Cosy. Cycle-friendly.

Self-catering cottage with large “wild garden” in the Cairngorms.

Your unique and sustainable Highlands of Scotland experience!

Key information for your self-catering cottage in the Cairngorms:

  • Ideal for 4-6 people:  2 double bedrooms (1 king-size) | 1 twin bedroom
  • State-of-the-art facilities:  Modern hi-spec kitchen | Separate bathroom & shower rooms | Free electric vehicle charging
  • Balcony with Views: Large, bright open-plan living space with south facing balcony & views to the forest & Cairngorm mountains!
  • Green Tourism Gold Award:  Achieved since full cottage upgrade in 2017  
  • Renewable Power + Sustainability:
    • Solar electricity | Solar powered hot water + Electric vehicle charging | Wildlife + Nature enhancements + 8+ years rewilding

For details of availability + current discount offers, please take a look on link below or read our FAQs here:

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Woodland view of the Cairngorms self-catering Glencoldon Cottage surrounded by trees and dappled sunlight

Your Cottage

Looking for a restorative, greener break — with a wellbeing boost?

Glencoldon Cottage is an award-winning retreat in the Cairngorms, offering eco-conscious stays, nature immersion, and a chance to truly slow down.

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Self-catering Cairngorms Glencoldon Cottage living room with wood-burning stove, books and armchair

Availability

Book Direct with full flexibility

Check live availability up to December 2026 and book securely online with no booking fees or hidden costs.
Stay flexible: Arrive and depart on any day, with a 3-night minimum stay.

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Person standing by Loch Garten at sunrise, overlooking calm water and forested hills

Location & Activities

The Village – Boat of Garten

Known as the “Osprey Village,” this peaceful spot sits on the River Spey between Aviemore and Grantown-on-Spey, with views of the Cairngorms.
A quiet haven in one of the UK’s most spectacular wildlife and adventure regions for cycling, hiking & wild swimming.

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Gallery of your self-catering Cairngorms cottage

Dining table set for four with Highland artwork and natural light from large window of self catering Cairngorms cottage
View through trees and wild garden from Glencoldon Cottage deck
Guest enjoying morning coffee on deck outside cottage with open glass doors
Neatly stacked firewood logs ready for the wood-burning stove
Bedside table with eye mask, Glencoldon welcome card, and local activity guide
Bright queen bedroom with green curtains, wooden beds and garden view
Mountain bikes with helmets parked outside self-catering Glencoldon Cottage, ready for a local Cairngorms cycling adventure
Open-plan living and dining room with woodland views, set for a cosy meal at self-catering Cairngorms cottage
Hot drink and thermos on wooden deck railing, surrounded by sunlit forest
Person walking into Loch Morlich wild swimming on sandy beach, surrounded by Highland hills
Cycle route signpost for National Cycle Network Route 7 to Aviemore (off-road)
Enjoy the full gallery of the haven of Glencoldon Cottage here

What our guests say…

“Glencoldon is a beautiful cottage in a stunning location. The cottage has everything you need for a perfect holiday. It was clean, warm and very comfortable. The rooms were very tastefully decorated too. The garden and access to the woods was a real bonus especially for nature enthusiasts like us”. – Weymss Bay, Guest

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