To book a stay in our luxury holiday home click on the link below.
SHORT BREAKS AND HOLIDAYS
The Croft Inn is a popular Scottish restaurant and bar situated on the edge of Glenlivet Estate and the Cairngorm National Park.
We have luxury self catering holiday homes adjacent to the Inn available to let for up to 4 people (minimum stay just 2 nights).
SIGHTSEEING AND ACTIVITIES
We are uniquely placed to take advantage of the amazing wildlife and the many activities available from the Cairngorms to the coast and take great pride in the number of guests that regularly stay with us.
So no matter what your particular fancy we feel confident that a stay with us will be something you'll fondly remember and hopefully repeat for years to come.
For links to a few ideas of just some of the activities easily available within a day trip or less from the Croft Inn CLICK HERE.
To book a stay in our luxury holiday home click on the link below.
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Helena and staff made me a delicious battered fish n' chips and tartar sauce, all gluten free. There were other options too, so I was a wee bit spoilt for choice. Washed down with a GF Peroni and I was a happy laddie. They take...More 
stevoreeno
7/16/2019 We turned up on a Tuesday evening having not booked and were lucky enough to get the last table in the bar area. We had our well behaved dog with us, who was permitted in the bar area. The hosts Helena and Alan made us...More Gillywoo
7/08/2019 This restaurant lived up to its good reviews. Helena and Alan are very friendly and kind hosts and their staff are lovely. The food is simply amazing. We visited twice and the food both times was cooked to perfection. I recommend the cranachan for dessert....More KABLancs_
6/29/2019 Through good recommendation we decided to eat at The Croft Inn as quite close to the accommodation we were staying in, from the moment we arrived the service, atmosphere and the food was fantastic we couldn't of been made more welcome, guest's arrived that had...More Jackie B
6/27/2019 I took my parents and partner to The Croft Inn for a lovely father’s day meal. The view from the dining room is just stunning. The welcome was amazing - felt very at home. Then the food: I love that all the meat is local...More nynaeve2k
6/19/2019 Our family went to the Croft a couple of evenings for our meals. As always, they were lovely, and just as good as last year. Helena welcoming as usual. Very enjoyable. Morag H
6/15/2019 - Alan, the innkeeper and owner is a gracious, good soul. The staff are friendly and jovial. The food is wonderful. This is the best inn in Scotland!
MadDogofCanada
5/27/2019 had a great 4 night stay here . owners gave a very warm welcome on arrival .ate in the restaurant on final night good choice on menu at a reasonable price food was excellent . did i mention the 55 whiskies to choose from . 
Durward T
5/24/2019 We had a lovely meal last night for my partner Bob’s 65th Birthday. Helena, Alan & Laurie were fantastic hosts, making us feel ‘at home’ and the food was delicious! The haggis balls starter was very tasty as well as the chicken/asparagus and 3 of...More 
Linda C
5/22/2019 2 Adults 1 child stayed in the on site caravans 2 nights, very clean and modern and so peaceful. Restaurant is 5* on food and service and the hosts Alan and Helena are always on hand to answer and questions you might have, all in...More 
johnemma
5/19/2019 The croft was such a lovely place to eat. Very relaxed atmosphere and amazing service. Being in the height of the countryside me and my boyfriend are always worried about finding great places to eat that serves vegan food. This place was an absolute diamond...More 
Robynkirbs
5/17/2019 Friday night dinner was excellent with fantastic local beers on tap from Cairngorm brewery, a huge whiskey selection and really good home cooked locally sourced food. Stunning setting with hares and sheep in fields opposite (we think we saw an Osprey!) and views of the...More 
Mandaroni
5/04/2019 - Excellent dinner, dessert, and drinks. Everyone was very friendly. Great experience. Wonderful views.
brittnitabor
5/03/2019 The food was great and our server made us feel at home. The owner came and gave us some local tips. Would gladly return. 
crash0473
5/02/2019 We recently went to the Croft with family and friends and we all loved it! Beautiful location, stunning views, nice atmosphere, friendly welcoming staff and some absolutely delicious vegan dishes! If you're in the area it is a must visit! 
Tom H
4/25/2019 Staying at an Airbnb just a couple of mins walk down the road I visited here on a Sunday night with my wife and 2yo daughter. The owners were extremely warm and welcoming and put through my daughters food order ahead of a large group...More 
Bozman78
4/11/2019 I visited the Croft Inn with my brother and father, when we were staying at the Thistle Dhu B&B. We had such a great experience! Great food, wonderful service and just so cute as a small village pub can get. We will be back! Ps:...More 
N4917OZannaw
4/10/2019 We had such a lovely dinner here. The staff was extremely friendly, they are wonderful with kids, attentive, and happy to answer our questions about traditional food. The food was delicious food! Enough options to please anyone, great flavor, and beautiful presentation. 
5ready2travel
4/08/2019 - Charming hosts, stunning views, good food, large whiskey selection and good advice, lovely waitress. RobCro123
4/01/2019 Spent the evening at the Croft Inn and had a wonderful time. Lovely beer, beautiful views, great whisky and the warmest welcome from Helena and Alan. The menu is perfect and the food of the highest quality. They even opened early for us! Much obliged...More 
AD2000
4/01/2019 The Croft was a cosy welcoming pub. We had a lovely dinner with fresh and tasty ingredients. The team were welcoming and kind. The scenery is amazing - I would thoroughly recommend the whole experience. Book to avoid disappointment. 
joeruns69
4/01/2019 We had a wonderful meal tonight. Were looked after brilliantly by Helena and Alan. Food very tasty. Had the lamb shank which was so tender. Thank you! 
capond
3/31/2019 A wonderful meal and excellent service! Thanks to Helena and the team - so good we're going back next week. The Lamb Shank was amazing and the Cranachan to die for..... Great value for money too. 
Claireyb2019
3/31/2019 We had a delightful dinner on the opening night for the 2019 season. The steak and ale pie was baked perfectly and the fried Brie was devine!! Alan and Helena are the most gracious hosts of this inviting establishment and they have succeeded in providing...More 
Vasantib
3/28/2019 - The Croft Inn offers a unique experience. We were very pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food and the selection of whiskey available. The hosts are friendly and passionate about good customer service. The menu offers local fayre, vegetarian options and some interesting combinations....More Lindznsimon
1/23/2019 My husband and I only intended to stay one night in the static caravan there, but loved it so much we stayed for three ! Food fabulous in the bar and restaurant , which is locally sourced , so that must be a good thing...More 
Nicola K
12/14/2018
When we arrived in Glenlivet, we wanted to try this place but opening hours are limiting. They are closed Mon and Tuesday and only open on the other days after 5:30pm. I would check their opening hours before you travel here. Trust me, it is...More 
19shermant
10/27/2018 We called in here after a long 10 hr drive from Essex to our holiday lodge on the Glenlivet Estate, looking for a good beer, nice wine and home cooked food. We were not disappointed. The landlord and staff were very welcoming and couldn’t do...More 
Jboy242
10/26/2018 Friendly welcome, great beers, fantastic food! Highly recommend! Just what ended after a day in the hills to warm up! 
Addfwyn
10/22/2018 Absolutely delightful! From the moment you walk in the door you are greeted like family and by the time you leave you feel like you are! The food is fantastic, the whisky and ales are great,and the view from the dinning area is stunning but...More 
gregsI7677CE
9/26/2018 - This experience is probably one of our favorite times when in Scotland last week. We were welcomed into this 'pub atmosphere' as if we were locals. So much laughter among the owner/wife/pub goers. Much time was spent on bringing us up to speed on the...More rowporkchop
9/19/2018 We had a lovely meal at the Croft Inn. It started with a a fantastic welcome from Helena which really set the tone and all of the staff were lovely; friendly, engaging and good fun. The food was really enjoyable. The Haggis Bon Bon starter...More 
Henry M
9/09/2018 This was a repeat visit after a visit a month earlier. Again the standards were very high, and it is highly recommended, we just had a couple of tips - they should slightly reduce the size of some of the starters just a bit -...More Robert L
9/03/2018 Food great, view great, staff more than great, good local beer and choice of malt whisky; overall great place. We will be back every time we come to the Highlands. Wife had the Caber and the Sporran and I had the Brie and the Venison...More frankwende00
9/03/2018 This was a repeat visit after a visit a month earlier. Again the standards were very high, and it is highly recommended, we just had a couple of tips - they should slightly reduce the size of some of the starters just a bit -...More BearsdenExplorer
9/03/2018 We stayed in one of their caravans, and ate in the pub on two occasions. Food is fantastic but what makes the stay even more memorable is the lovely couple who run the establishment Helena and Alan, they are very welcoming and great fun to...More 
kazzie24
8/31/2018 - Good food and beer just what a country pub/restaurant should be and the staff could not be more helpful even staying on a longer when we were late, does not happen too often in city’s if ever.
Francis H
8/28/2018 Food great, view great, staff more than great, good local beer and choice of malt whisky; overall great place. We will be back every time we come to the Highlands. Wife had the Caber and the Sporran and I had the Brie and the Venison...More frankwende00
9/03/2018 This was a repeat visit after a visit a month earlier. Again the standards were very high, and it is highly recommended, we just had a couple of tips - they should slightly reduce the size of some of the starters just a bit -...More BearsdenExplorer
9/03/2018 We stayed in one of their caravans, and ate in the pub on two occasions. Food is fantastic but what makes the stay even more memorable is the lovely couple who run the establishment Helena and Alan, they are very welcoming and great fun to...More kazzie24
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