Cosy, comfortable lodge sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms. Pet friendly!

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A wooden cabin bathroom with a sink, toilet, and a mirror.
A cozy cabin interior with a dining table set for a meal, a sofa with cushions, and a fireplace.
A cozy cabin interior with a dining area, kitchen, and a sofa with fluffy cushions.
A wooden cabin with a porch, a chimney, and a deck.
A cozy room with a wood-burning stove, a leather sofa, and a wicker basket.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Dryer
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Banchory, Aberdeenshire
  • Place, Banchory Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Platform 22
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Falls of Feugh
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Aberdeen (ABZ)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom #2

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom #1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom #2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Banchory

Located in Banchory, this cottage is in a rural area. Crathes Castle and Gardens and Aboyne Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Go Health and Beauty and Banchory Golf Club. Travelling with kids? Consider Woodend Barn and Woodend Barn Arts Centre.
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Banchory, Aberdeenshire

What's nearby

  • Banchory Golf Club - 4 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Banchory Museum - 5 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Platform 22 - 5 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Falls of Feugh - 6 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Go Health and Beauty - 6 min drive - 8.8 km

Getting around

  • Kintore Station - 29 min drive
  • Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Feughside Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ride Coffee House - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Birdhouse Café - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tease Coffee Bar - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cosy, comfortable lodge sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms. Pet friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cosy, comfortable lodge sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms. Pet friendly!?

As of 10 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cosy, comfortable lodge sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms. Pet friendly! on 4 Jan 2027 start from AU$929, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Cosy, comfortable lodge sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms. Pet friendly!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cosy, comfortable lodge sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms. Pet friendly!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cosy, comfortable lodge sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms. Pet friendly!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cosy, comfortable lodge sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms. Pet friendly! located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of Banchory Museum, Woodend Barn, and Woodend Barn Arts Centre. Royal Deeside Railway and Falls of Feugh are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect weekend getaway

A perfect weekend getaway with friends in the cosy Ben Macdui Lodge. Thank you for making us feel so welcome.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very homely and easy place to stay. Hosts very helpful and efficient.Beds very comfortable and shower good and strong.Definitely 5 stars.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Oct 2026
So glad you enjoyed your stay and were comfortable in Ben Macdui Anne! We hope you will visit again! Best wishes, Ursula
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Very comfortable lodge in excellent location

A very enjoyable 9 day stay in Ben Macdui. Very well equipped; very clean throughout. Quiet location within easy reach of Braemar, Ballater, Tomintoul and Stonehaven. Owners very helpful (minor issue with WiFi quickly resolved via WhatsApp!). We definitely recommend this property to others considering a stay in this area.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful venue for family gathering

Absolutely wonderful place to stay, lovely and quiet, beautiful environment inside and outside the cabins, and we had a wonderful family gathering over a couple of nights, using both facilities, and making full use of the lovely veranda at the end of a warm evening – thank you!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful stay!

Macdui was perfect for our visit to Banchory. We appreciated the welcome goodies and wood burner and logs in the cold wintry weather and were warm and comfortable. It had everything we needed. Adrian popped right over to fix the wifi and quickly got it working again. Highly recommend a stay here.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect accommodation

Some friends stayed at this lodge when visiting us. The lodge was clean and welcoming and in a lovely spot. Our friends had a wonderful stay, and said the beds were very comfortable. Thank you!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent

Comfortable, warm accommodation. Ursula was very helpful and flexible on everything. Would highly recommend.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy cabin

This simple, cosy cabin was great for a family holiday with 4 generations. The ramp, grab rails in the bathroom and one level living helped the elderly and the cot, high chair and laundry room worked for the baby. The cabin was clean, warm, welcoming and functional. We enjoyed the sunny deck and the daffodils.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A short holiday in Scotland

Really nice stay very relaxing easy to get to towns we wanted visit. I bet it is lovely in summer sat on porch. The shop handy at the garage as well. Log was good as well no need to be cold. All in all very nice place would liked to stop longer
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Rural log cabin in Deeside

Good location for sightseeing and walking in Deeside . Comfortable beds but sofas very soft and low . Outside area is not gated .
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

April Stay

The cabin was very comfortable and in excellent location. It had all the necessary equipment . A washing machine would be helpful as the weather is so changeable. A delightful stay . The WiFi was unpredictable but on the walks we could get good signal to book our days out .
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A good family break

A lovely lodge with everything you need for a home from home break. The lodge was lovely and clean. The beds were very comfy and the wood burner was a nice touch, especially when it was cold in October. A nice area for kids to play in. My wee boy appreciated the goals to play football with. A nice base for Banchory and the surrounding area. Need to take the car to travel to shops but a lovely, quiet area to get away from everything. Thank you!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Ben Macdui

Lodge is a little tired and showing its age. Mattresses have seen better days. Car parking a little small, particularly if people are in the other lodge
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Mountain Biking & Deeside Exploration

The lodge was easy enough to find but we were thankful the second lodge wasn't occupied as parking would be very tight. It would be helpful if there was some basic solar lighting or similar leading from the carpark to the lodge for after dark returns. The lodge is furnished as per pictures, perhaps the rugs and cushions should be of a more durable nature (less fluffy). We enjoyed the ease of access to mountain bike trails in Banchory and the public bus service between the key Deeside towns is good albeit you need to get in to Banchory to start your journey. The kitchen had all we needed and the washing facilities are adjacent which is handy. Overall a nice 6 night stay and we were impressed with Banchory amenities.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Family stay at Ben Macdui

Overall our stay at Ben Macdui was good. The lodge was well equipped for kitchen needs, it has plenty of storage in the bedrooms and the log burner is a cosy addition for colder evenings. We used it as a base from which to explore Aberdeenshire and Kincardineshire. It was quiet and the welcome pack was a lovely addition. We had a small issue with broadband which the owners resolved promptly. The owners were friendly and helpful. There were a few areas for improvement. Primarily the car parking, it was very small when there were other cars there. I imagine there is space for 3 cars but only when sensibly parked. The shower in the main bathroom looks like it's been part renewed, but needs a new holder to go with the new head as when turned on it falls off it's holder.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A perfect stay!

Our family of 5 had the perfect stay, we were had a long drive up and was welcomed with a lovely little hamper. The rooms were ideal and spacious enough. Especially with 3 teenagers. The bathroom could have had locks that worked, just to save. Don’t come in the bathroom every 5 minutes from the kids! Ha. We spent most our days out about exploring with friends but the lodge was more than adequate to entertain friends. Whilst the children played outside, we sat on the large deck area eating enjoying food together. I found their website to be really helpful and referred to the list of things to do - highly recommend working your way through their suggestions. We also used Banchory Cycles to hire bikes out for our son’s 15th birthday. Only £25.00 for the day. They had the best time exploring the area. Will definitely be returning and have already recommended to friends. We loved it - just wish we had booked for longer.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Ben Mcdui Lodge

Firstly the customer service provided by Ursula was excellent. Nothing was too much trouble. She was very understanding and caring. The lodge was very well equipped. The position was excellent and very quiet and peaceful. The carpark was rather tight and would have been a struggle had there been more than two vehicles. Especially with there being two lodges.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Family Wedding

Great location for our family wedding venue at Crathes Castle. All 12 family members able to be together in a lovely, quiet, convenient and comfortable 3 night stay at Woodend Of Glassell Lodges. Worked perfect.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Zeer welkom ontvangen, alles goed geregeld en goed georganiseerd. We hebben een heel prettig verblijf gehad.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2025
Great to have you back Jochem! So glad you enjoyed your return visit! Hope to see you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Klein aber fein

Sehr gemütliches Cottage im Grünen mit großer Terrasse. Man hat alles, was man braucht. Besonders freundlich war auch der Kontakt zum Vermieter, der uns zahlreiche Tipps für Unternehmungen und Restaurantempfehlungen gegeben hat
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2024
Thanks for your review Claudia! We are very happy that you were comfortable in Ben Macdui and hope you had a fantastic holiday! It was great to meet you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We had a good time

Das Anwesen ist sehr ruhig gelegen (genau das Richtige für gestresste Großstädter), aber mit dem Auto ist binnen 10 Minuten alles erforderliche (u.a. großer Tesco) erreichbar. Sehr nette und hilfsbereite Vermieter, mit denen man gerne auch mal außer der Reihe plaudert. Betten, Einrichtung und Ausstattung sind OK.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Gemütliche stilvolle Hütte

Super Hütte, sauber, stilvoll, gute Ausstattung, 2 Bäder etc. Gute Lage zum Cairngorm NP und eastcoast
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