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Courtyard Bothy
Relax, explore and make memories
Quiet, luxury self-catering accommodation in the Cairngorms
A peaceful retreat for couples in Grantown on Spey perfectly placed for exploring the Cairngorms National Park, Speyside and the Scottish Highlands
The Courtyard Bothy is a beautifully restored self-catering cottage located in the Cairngorms National Park in the Scottish Highlands. Designed for couples and solo travellers, it offers a calm, quiet space to unwind and explore with easy access to Aviemore, Speyside and the Moray coast. Being in the National Park, it's surrounded by some of the best walking and cycling routes in the Highlands and is only a few minutes walk from Grantown-on-Spey's historic town square and traditional High Street with independant shops, cafes and restaurants.
Why Guests Choose The Courtyard Bothy
Peaceful setting
Only a few minutes walk to the centre of town
Ideal for couples
A quiet getaway in the Cairngorms
Dog friendly accommodation
In the Cairngorms National Park
Surrounded by nature
Stylish, high quality interior
Offering a comfortable stay
A perfect base to explore
Easy access to Aviemore, the Moray coast, Speyside and the wider Highlands
In the heart of the Cairngorms National Park, easy access to woodlands, mountains, lochs and rivers that surround us.
Dogs love staying here. With an enclosed garden, miles of walks and dog friendly town, your dogs will love staying here as much as you do.
Take your binoculars out with you and spot red squirrel, roe deer and many birds which frequent the area. Expert guides can also take you out.
You don't need to drive anywhere to access miles of trails through the Anagach Woods, viewpoint walk, Speyside Way and Dava Way.
Stop for a wee blether with the locals whilst out shopping, walking or dining. We love where we live and want you to love it too.
The pace of life here is relaxing. Start the day with a lazy breakfast and end it watching the sunset from the garden or over the hills.
Located in Grantown-on-Spey, in the Cairngorms National Park
The Courtyard Bothy is located in the Highlands in Grantown-on-Spey. The town sits at the foot of the Cromdale Hills, on the River Spey in the Cairngorms National Park. It's an ideal base for exploring the mountains, forests and lochs while staying somewhere quieter than the main tourist centres. Aviemore is only 20 minutes away and the Moray coast is around half an hour. The Snow Road, a 90 mile scenic route cutting through the heart of the Cairngorms, starts in Grantown and so does the Dava Way, a 24 mile trail along the old Highland Railway line to Forres. The town is surrounded by stunning scenery and is a great base from which to explore nearby attractions.
What our guests say...
★★★★★ Rated 5.0/5 in Google reviews
"If I could give more than 5 stars I would. It is absolutely beautiful. Immaculately clean, everything is good quality from the coffee maker, to the bedding."
"Love this place! This was second visit and we will be booking again. It’s in a great location, tuns to do in the area especially if you like walking."
"Just the most beautifully relaxed, clean and cosy place to stay. We felt so at home and the attention to details could not be faulted"
About Us
In 2013 we decided we wanted to live somewhere beautiful, where we felt part of a community and where we could have a better work/life balance, so we moved from Essex to Grantown on Spey and bought a Guest House, RossMor. Whilst we loved meeting guests from around the world, we didn't love the early mornings, late nights, huge piles of laundry or the high costs of running such a large house.
So, when we received an offer on RossMor in 2019, we decided to accept it and move to the other end of the town into a property with an outbuilding that had potential to be a holiday rental.
That outbuilding became the Courtyard Bothy.
The house and Bothy had been restored by the previous owners, so after a coat of paint and new furniture, it was ready for guests.
We love exploring our local woodlands and taking a stroll along the river.
We have the work/life balance we were looking for!
