Holiday Cottages and luxury lodges
Staying in a self catering cottage, luxury lodge or apartment offers complete freedom and flexibility. You decide what you want to do and when you want to do it. Enjoy this picturesque part of Scotland with a relaxed break in a holiday cottage.
Royal Deeside and the Cairngorms DMO works with the top business in the area. To find out more about any business or to contact them, or book through their website, please select from the list below which is in alphabetical order.
View the list below for a selection of top quality self catering holiday cottages and lodges throughout Royal Deeside and the Cairngorms.
A 3-star village hotel originally built in the 19th century by Queen Victoria's doctor. We offer 22 comfortable single, double and family rooms and are famed for our AA Rosette and Taste of Scotland dining that uses the very best of local produce. Great accommodation in this part of Scotland. There is often live folk music taking place with the Deeside Sessions. Our newly built log cabins are an ideal base and each has 2 bedrooms sleeping up to 4. We have access to the River Feugh for fishing and a Ghillie who will pick up from the hotel and return back.
Ballater Road Dinnet, Ballater, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB34 5JY
Tel: 01339 885229
Email: info@lochkinord.com
A fantastic range of 4 star luxury holiday cottages in beautiful Glen Tanar in the heart of Royal Deeside, Scotland, and within the Cairngorm National Park. No matter how you like to unwind and relax our cottages are an ideal place to start. We have a diverse range of accommodation and are sure to find a house to suit your needs. Each house has its own special qualities be it Rowan Cottage, a little stone bothy; West Millfield, a traditional Granite Cottage or Birkelunn, a truly Norwegian log cabin. All are furnished to a high standard. Brooks House Glen Tanar, Aboyne, Aberdeenshire, AB34 5EU Scotla
Tel: 013398 86451
Email: info@glentanar.co.uk
Enjoy the scenery and large range of outdoor activities of the Cairngorm National Park, from a home base of a fully equipped cottage situated in the highland village of Braemar. Five minutes walk from the village centre. The cottage sleeps 2 adults and upto 2 children, has private parking, washing machine, fridge/freezer, microwave, cooker, woodburning stove, central heating, shower, and a TV with Freeview, baby cot and highchair (hire of a 3 wheel pushchair £15/wk). Dogs (only one please) 20£/wk, to be kept under control and never left unattended. Garden is shared with owner. A welcome pack of groceries is provided on arrival and wood for the stove. Rate from £345/wk. £435/wk Summer peak.
2 School Road, Braemar, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5ZR
Tel: 013397 41426
Outstanding salmon and sea trout fishing on the River Dee in the heart of Royal Deeside. Walking in the heart of the Cairngorm Mountains as well as holiday lodges and cottages to let. 4 The Keiloch Invercauld, Braemar, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5TW
Tel: 013397 41224
Email: office@invercauld.org
Quote from the newly launched 10th edition of Peter Irvine's book "Scotland the Best" - FINZEAN FARM SHOP, DEESIDE - "This one's fabulous, a new one for the book. It's not on the main road, but between Banchory and Aboyne, in an estate. Kate and Catriona run it and it's just lovely, looking out on to the mountains. A lot of food sold here is from the estate – meat and game – and loads of stuff they make themselves, carefully sourced and very well presented. It's really special – one of the best in Britain, I'd say. A real foodie destination."
Balnaboth Steading, Finzean, Aberdeenshire, AB31 6PA
Tel: 01330 850710
Email: catriona@finzean.com
The Balmoral Estate is the Scottish home to the British Royal Family. The estate is open to the public from April to the end of July each year. Visitors can enjoy an audio tour, included in the admission charge which guides them around the gardens, grounds and exhibitions of this unique Highland estate. The coffee shop on site seats 100 and serves light snacks and meals with a Highland flavour along with the gift shop which has both gifts with a Scottish and Royal theme. Visitors who would like to stay longer on the estate can book one of our 6 holiday cottages with the unique privilege of being able to play on the Balmoral 9 hole golf course. Salmon fishing is available on the river Dee which flows through the estate. The Queens Highland and Fell ponies are available for pony trekking throughout the open season and we offer a series of 2hr, day, evening and even two day trail rides. Wildlife safaris are also on offer with the Ranger Service; a fantastic way to explore the scenery and wildlife of this special place.
The Estates Office, Balmoral, Ballater, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5TB
Tel: 013397 42534
East Winds Cottage is a beautifully converted coach-house situated in the heart of the charming Royal Deeside village of Aboyne offering easy access to the various sporting facilities in the area and within walking distance of all shops, restaurants, pubs and other amenities in Aboyne. East Winds Cottage can sleep up to eight in three bedrooms; the main bedroom has a super king size bed and connecting door to family bathroom, the second bedroom has a double bed and the third is a twin bedded room with two additional guest beds. There is a large lockable shed ideal for storing sports equipment, including rods, bicycles and skis. Sunday to Sunday lets to suit fishers. Open all year; short breaks available in low season. Free WiFi for those who simply have to stay in touch!
Station Brae, Aboyne, AB34 5HU
Tel: 013398 85498
Mill of Tilquhillie is a former water mill which provides comfortable and characterful holiday accommodation for 4, in a peaceful country setting 2 miles from Banchory and 20 miles from the city of Aberdeen and Aberdeen Airport.
Tilquhillie, Banchory, Aberdeenshire, AB31 6JS
Tel: 01330 844616
Email: joannecbooth@aol.com
Eastbank provides wonderful accommodation in Ballater as a self-catering holiday home. A beautiful Victorian property, centrally located by Ballater Golf Club and Tennis Courts with country walks and cycle paths nearby. Also close to shops and the famous Brown Sugar Cafe! Eastbank has been recently refurbished and great for families or large groups. The house sleeps 8-10 in stylish bedrooms with en-suites or private facilities. Beautiful conservatory and private garden.
50 Albert Road, Ballater, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5QG
Tel: 07950 545211
Newly refurbished modern two bedroom, two bathroom cottage is offered for self catering holiday accommodation. Overlooking the 18th fairway, the spacious lounge with picture windows provides views of the golf course and the surrounding hills. Two twin bedrooms, one en-suite, two shower rooms, dining kitcken, private entrance, walled garden with access to golf course, and off road parking for two cars.
67 Golf Road, Ballater, AB35 5RU
Tel: 013397 56025
Cairnton Farm Cottages originally started life as 3 farm outbuildings, now they are 3 self catering cottages to sleep between 1 and 7 guests. They have been finished to a very high standard with all the mod cons of a mordern home, underfloor heating, fully fitted kitchen with dishwasher and washing machine but all being on the grounds of a working Aberdeen Angus Farm.
The cottages are only 2 miles away from Deeside Activity Park which has various activities from Kart Racing to Quad Biking and Paintballing to Clay Pigeon Shooting. Staying at The Cottages will get you a 10% discount at the park!
Dess, Aboyne, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB34 5BD
Tel: 013398 83536
Email: info@deesideactivitypark.com
Glenlivet Ballindalloch, Tomintoul, AB37 9DS
Tel: 01340 881616
Charleston Road, Aboyne, Aberdeenshire, AB34 5EL
Tel: 01339 886137
Ballater
Tel: 013397 56279
Littleton of Airlie Farm Cottages, Kirriemuir, Angus, DD8 5NS
Tel: 01575 530 422
Glenshee Road, Braemar, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5YQ, Royal
Tel: 01339 741627
Birse, Aboyne, Aberdeenshire, AB34
Tel: 013398 86332
The Square Rhynie, Huntly, Aberdeenshire, AB54 4HD
Tel: 01464 861464
Glen Dreskry, Strathdon, Aberdeenshire, AB36 8XL
Tel: 01975 651312
Braemar, Aberdeenshire, AB35
Tel: 01381 610496
Mossat, Aberdeenshire, AB33 8PL
Tel: 019755 71355
7 Provost Craig Road, Ballater, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5NN
Tel: 01224 312069
Strathdon, Aberdeenshire, AB36 8UN
Tel: 019756 51244/07753 799673
Birchwood Cottage Chapel Brae, Braemar, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5YT
Tel: 013397 41599
7 Old Stables Courtyard, Ballater, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5PL
Tel: 01224 316876
Tomnavoulin, Glenlivet, AB37 9JB
Tel: 01807 590241
Craiglea Inchmarlo Home Farm, Banchory, Aberdeenshire, AB31 5BT
Tel: 01330 822622
44 Albert Road, Ballater, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5QU
Tel: 01224 323248
Broombrae Glenbuchat, Strathdon, Aberdeenshire, AB36 8UA
Tel: 019756 41341
12A Invercauld Road, Ballater, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5RP
Tel: 013397 55015
1 Clunie Bank Gardens, Braemar, AB35 5PY
Tel: 013398 80977
2 Dee Street, Ballater, AB35 5RH
Tel: 07595 278993
15 Salisbury Road, Ballater, AB35 5QY
Tel: 01224 323806
Strathdon, Aberdeenshire, AB36 8TN
Tel: 01975 651238
Old Semeil, Strathdon, Aberdeenshire, AB36 8XJ
Tel: 019756 51343
Chapel Brae, Braemar, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5YT
Tel: 01382 580420
37 Deebank Road, Ballater, AB35 5QT
Tel: 01224 315607
Greenpark House Glassel, Banchory, Aberdeenshire, AB31 4DB
Tel: 01330 825544
Ian Foster Carr Cottage Linn of Dee Road, Braemar, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5YB
Tel: 013397 41501
Waterside, Strathdon, Aberdeenshire, AB36 8XA
Tel: 019756 51241
Alford, Aberdeenshire, AB33 5SX
Tel: 01569 766554
Bridge Square, Ballater, AB35 5GQ
Tel: 01224 855296
41 Braemar Road, Ballater, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB35 5RQ
Tel: 01339 755624
The Manse Courtyard Crathie, Ballater, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5UL
Tel: 013397 42100
Albert Road, Ballater, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5QL
Tel: 01569 731831
Victoria Road, Ballater, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5QX
Tel: 01339 755177
Glengairn, Ballater, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5UQ
Tel: 013397 55582
Dinnet Estate Office Old Station Road Dinnet, Aboyne, Aberdeenshire, AB34 5LL
Tel: 013398 85341
4 Invercauld Road, Ballater, AB35 5RP
Tel: 0779 3633156
1 School Lane, Ballater, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5RJ
Tel: 01330 833557/01224 205819
Fyfe Brae, Braemar, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5NS
Tel: 013397 41225
33 Victoria road, Ballater, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5QX
Tel: 01224 317713
Glassel Road, Banchory, Royal Deeside, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB31 4BQ
Tel: 01330 826427
Ballogie Estate Office, Aboyne, Aberdeenshire, AB34 5DS
Tel: 013398 86497
Dellachuper Corgarff, Strathdon, Aberdeenshire, AB36 8YP
Tel: 019756 51449
5 Monaltrie Road, Ballater, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5PE
Tel: 013397 55396
Number 7 Cornellan Square, Ballater, AB35 5RD
No.4 10 Bridge Square, Ballater, AB35 5QJ
Tel: 01224 486929
Bridge Square, Ballater, AB35 5GQ
Tel: 013397 55118
Bridge of Feugh, Banchory, Aberdeenshire, AB31 5NJ
Tel: 01330 822686
20 Viewfield Road, Ballater, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5RD
Tel: 013397 53808
Birkhall, Ballater, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5SQ
Tel: 01372 459123
1 Viewfield Road, Ballater, AB35 5RD
Tel: 013397 55384
Glenbuchat, Strathdon, Aberdeenshire, AB36 8XJ
Tel: 019756 51343
8 Braemar Road, Ballater, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5RL
Tel: 01339 755414/01224 585500
Dundarroch Road, Ballater, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5NP
Tel: 013397 56351
Viewfield Road, Ballater, Abereenshire, AB35 5RD
Tel: 013398 83518
Glenlivet, Tomintoul, AB37 9DS
Tel: 01340 881616
Tough, Alford, Aberdeenshire, AB33 8EN
Tel: 019755 62584
School Lane, Ballater, AB35 5RJ
Tel: 013397 55929
Old Line Road, Ballater, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5UT
Tel: 01339756270