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Birch Cottage, Aboyne
Lakefront cottage with kitchen and fireplace
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9.4 out of 10
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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7
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Explore the area
- Place, Aboyne Golf Club
- Place, Deeside Activity Park
- Place, Balmoral Castle
- Airport, Aberdeen (ABZ)
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)
Downstairs en-suite
2 Single Beds
Master bedroom
1 Queen Bed and 1 Child Bed
upstairs twin
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom
Downstairs bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Upstairs bathroom
Bathtub · Toilet
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Birch Cottage, Aboyne
Birch Cottage is a late Victorian cottage which still retains many of its original features. It has been in the family for 4 generations, and we still have strong links with this beautiful area.
There are two bedrooms and a bathroom upstairs, accessed by a very steep staircase; downstairs there is an open-plan kitchen and living area, and a further double bedroom with en-suite toilet and shower room. The house faces South and has a secluded and sunny garden with seating area. It also has a small lawned garden on the other side of the little lane. The setting is tranquil, yet close to great amenities. At night you can hear the River Dee, and you may well see deer and (if you are lucky) red squirrels in the garden or on the lane. Across the River Dee is Aboyne, with pub, cafes, good shops, swimming pool, gliding club, & golf course; across the lane 15 miles of uninterrupted hill walking to the next glen. The cottage is an excellent base for exploring Royal Deeside with its opportunities for walking, biking, fishing, canoeing, bird watching etc. It also offers standing stones, Pictish crosses, historic castles, whisky distilleries. In the Summer there are Highland Games in the area, which people travel from all over the world to compete in; they are well worth attending! Thirty miles to the East of Aboyne is the city of Aberdeen, with modern shopping centres and other big city attractions, as well as sandy beaches, museums, and art galleries to explore.
*** NB Parking for one large and one small car only ***
******** NB *********
Aboyne bridge is closed to vehicular traffic just now, but open for pedestrians and cyclists. Traffic between Birch Cottage and the village is via Dinnet Bridge.
Please note that Birch Cottage is a NON-SMOKING property
There are two bedrooms and a bathroom upstairs, accessed by a very steep staircase; downstairs there is an open-plan kitchen and living area, and a further double bedroom with en-suite toilet and shower room. The house faces South and has a secluded and sunny garden with seating area. It also has a small lawned garden on the other side of the little lane. The setting is tranquil, yet close to great amenities. At night you can hear the River Dee, and you may well see deer and (if you are lucky) red squirrels in the garden or on the lane. Across the River Dee is Aboyne, with pub, cafes, good shops, swimming pool, gliding club, & golf course; across the lane 15 miles of uninterrupted hill walking to the next glen. The cottage is an excellent base for exploring Royal Deeside with its opportunities for walking, biking, fishing, canoeing, bird watching etc. It also offers standing stones, Pictish crosses, historic castles, whisky distilleries. In the Summer there are Highland Games in the area, which people travel from all over the world to compete in; they are well worth attending! Thirty miles to the East of Aboyne is the city of Aberdeen, with modern shopping centres and other big city attractions, as well as sandy beaches, museums, and art galleries to explore.
*** NB Parking for one large and one small car only ***
******** NB *********
Aboyne bridge is closed to vehicular traffic just now, but open for pedestrians and cyclists. Traffic between Birch Cottage and the village is via Dinnet Bridge.
Please note that Birch Cottage is a NON-SMOKING property
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Important information
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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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 7
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Aboyne
Located in Aboyne, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Aboyne Golf Club and Reflect Spa are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cairngorms National Park and Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve. Deeside Activity Park and Alford Valley Steam Railway are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with waterskiing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
Aboyne, Scotland
What's nearby
- Aboyne Golf Club - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
- Deeside Activity Park - 7 min drive - 8.3 km
- Craigievar Castle - 23 min drive - 23.9 km
- Crathes Castle and Gardens - 26 min drive - 32.6 km
- Balmoral Castle - 28 min drive - 38.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Corner House Tearoom - 19 min walk
- The Boat Inn - 10 min walk
- Spider On A Bicycle - 2 min drive
- Loch Kinord Hotel & Restaurant - 6 min drive
- The Lodge on the Loch of - 5 min drive
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About the host
Your host
Why they chose this property
It’s been in our family for about 100 years, and for four generations, so is full of good memories.
It’s in a great setting - close to the friendly village of Aboyne, but also on the edge of proper hills. You can walk directly from the house onto the old drove road to Glen Esk (13 miles to the South), passing pretty Birse Loch on your way.
It’s in a great setting - close to the friendly village of Aboyne, but also on the edge of proper hills. You can walk directly from the house onto the old drove road to Glen Esk (13 miles to the South), passing pretty Birse Loch on your way.
What makes this property unique
The cottage still has many of its original Victorian features and family memorabilia; a good selection of books about the local area, Scottish literature, and other holiday reading. It also has a shelf of children’s books, and a selection of games and DVDs for young and old.
The garden is sheltered and South facing, with 2 picnic tables and other seating. There is very little traffic noise, and we are visited by woodland birds, deer and (if you are lucky) red squirrels.
The garden is sheltered and South facing, with 2 picnic tables and other seating. There is very little traffic noise, and we are visited by woodland birds, deer and (if you are lucky) red squirrels.
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English, French
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