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Cairngorm Bothies

3.5 star property
Chalet in Aboyne with free parking

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Living area
Exterior
Fridge, stovetop, electric kettle, cookware/dishes/utensils
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included

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Logie Coldston, Dinnet, Aboyne, Scotland, AB34 5NJ
  • Place, Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Ballater Library
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Ballater Golf Club
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Aberdeen (ABZ)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Distillers Bothy

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Foresters Bothy

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

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Gamekeepers Bothy

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Ghillies Bothy

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Mountaineers Bothy

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

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Beekeepers Bothy

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Birch Bothy

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Hawthorn Bothy

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Hazel Bothy

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Oak Bothy

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Rowan Bothy

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Scots Pine Bothy

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Aboyne

Cairngorm Bothies places you within a 10-minute drive of Cairngorms National Park and Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve. The 6 rooms at this 3.5-star chalet include kitchenettes, refrigerators, and electric kettles.
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What's nearby

  • Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve - 7 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Aboyne Golf Club - 15 min drive - 10.5 miles
  • Ballater Library - 16 min drive - 12.5 miles
  • Ballater Golf Club - 17 min drive - 12.6 miles
  • Deeside Activity Park - 20 min drive - 14.0 miles

Getting around

  • Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Loch Kinord Hotel & Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Victoria Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Courie Courie Bakery & Café - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Aberdeen Arms - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Milk Hoose - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cairngorm Bothies

Chalet in Aboyne with free parking
At Cairngorm Bothies, guests have access to a picnic area. If you decide to drive, there's free parking.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Outdoor areas

  • Picnic area

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Fee: GBP 30 per pet per stay
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 6 units
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 30.00 per pet, per stay
  • Dogs only
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 20 per accommodation, per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Pet fee: GBP 30.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Cairngorm Bothies Chalet
Cairngorm Bothies Aboyne
Cairngorm Bothies Chalet Aboyne

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Cairngorm Bothies?

Cairngorm Bothies provides free cancellation on some room rates. For additional details, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do close to Cairngorm Bothies?

This chalet is located in Aboyne, close to Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve and Morven. Cairngorms National Park is also within a driving distance of 5 mi.

Is there parking available at this chalet?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the chalet.

Does Cairngorm Bothies include a casino at the property?

No, Cairngorm Bothies doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Cairngorm Bothies?

No, there is no indoor pool at this chalet.

Does Cairngorm Bothies have a hot tub?

No, this chalet doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Cairngorm Bothies have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, Cairngorm Bothies doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Cairngorm Bothies allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Cairngorm Bothies for a fee of GBP 30.00 per pet, per stay.

Are there connecting rooms at this chalet?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this chalet.

How far is the airport from Cairngorm Bothies?

The closest major airport to Cairngorm Bothies is Aberdeen Airport (ABZ), which is about 27.8 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Cairngorm Bothies?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at Cairngorm Bothies.

Reviews

Cairngorm Bothies Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

James

Traveled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerri

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a beautifully unique place to stay! We were in the Gamekeeper's bothy and thoroughly enjoyed it. It was clean and spacious and the wood stove kept us plenty warm! We never saw any red squirrels but I did see a beautiful jay that was so different from the blue jays we have in the US. I would stay here again in a minute!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Loretta

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Cozy little cottages and friendly hosts.

We were meeting friends to go to the Highland games and there were little lodging available at a reasonable price. I was a little concerned about the bothies based on earlier reviews but we all loved it. One friend was very tall and in a bothies with lower ceilings so they offered a different one but they didn't mind. We all enjoyed the wood stoves, the environment, and the beds. Also the fridge and kitchenette. But, we soon learned that internet and cell connections are rare in most of northern Scotland. As our luggage did not arrive with us, communication was a challenge, but it all worked out as I was walking down the road when I found the luggage guy looking for our cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charntelle

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such an unique experience! These bothies are incredible, both in the design, practicality and location. We hired two bothies for our family of 5 and dog and they were great, very clean, equipped and really made us more energy conscious. We were very comfortable. They also supply everything including washing up liquid, sponges, bin bags, logs, fire lighters, kindling. The location is ideal for exploring this part of the Cairngorms and google maps took us straight there - it’s setting within woodland is magical and we saw a few creatures including red squirrels. Various natural spots nearby such as the nature reserve and endless walks and adventure. Highly recommend for an unforgettable experience :)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Chris

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness

Dissapointing

The pictures on the listing do not reflect the property on arrival. We were expecting to be surrounded by trees and wildlife but since they are re-developing the site it looks more like a warzone with most of the trees felled. Very dissapointing for my kids
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stewart

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021