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Garden view chalet near Balmoral Castle

Comfortable Accommodation: Cairngorm Bothies in Aboyne offers a lodge with a sun terrace, outdoor seating area, and picnic spots. Guests can enjoy mountain views from the balcony and relax in the garden. Modern Amenities: The property features a kitchenette, private bathroom, fireplace, and barbecue facilities. Additional amenities include a terrace, sofa bed, and parquet floors. Free on-site private parking is available. Convenient Location: Located 54 km from Aberdeen Airport, the lodge is near attractions such as Balmoral Castle (32 km) and Aboyne Golf Club (15 km). Guests appreciate the quietness of the area and the convenient location for nature trips.

Families particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a stay with kids.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

    • Top pick by families with children

    • Free private parking available on-site


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Limited supply in Aboyne for your dates: 2 lodges like this are already unavailable on our site

Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
  • Green Tourism
    Green Tourism

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Claire
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very private and relaxing. Comfy bed. Nice outside area.
  • Zamaria
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very scenic and peaceful. The kids absolutely loved the outdoors even at night! Very clean and cozy accommodation too!
  • Lee
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    So qauint and tranquil the bothy was spotless and was equipped with everything
  • Jade
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We had said in a message that it was part of our honeymoon from our wedding the weekend before, and the staff had gone out their way to put up some beautiful decorations for us... the bothie was beautiful and so cosy, we also loved the experience...
  • Paresh
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We had a brilliant stay at the Cairngorm Bothies from start to finish. The bed was incredibly comfortable, and we loved waking up to birdsong in such a peaceful, scenic setting. The location is perfect for a chilled romantic getaway — surrounded...
  • Matthew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Absolutely loved the peace and quiet of the place.
  • Ally
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, had everything that was needed. Was very clean and looked after.
  • Louise
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely, secluded place. Beautiful walks and stunning location.
  • Jackie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location was amazing.very clean and comfortable.was a little nervous about the woodburning stove but clear instructions were given along with a qr code for a video tutorial.will definitely book again
  • James
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    How clean and prepared it was. Lovely settings and the facilities were excellent.

Property surroundings

House rules

Cairngorm Bothies takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

If you are travelling with children under 18 years, to ensure you pay the correct price please select a rate that has child occupancy specified.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that dogs will incur an additional charge of £30 per stay, per dog.

Please inform Cairngorm Bothies in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

License number: A, AS 00913F