Beds were pretty small, I am 6ft 6 but even my friends at 6ft struggled to sleep at night with the space

Small, out of the way, good for a weekend away to relax

Stayed in October 2022

Bed wasn’t comfortable

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Stayed in August 2022

The cleanliness wasn't the best, the toilet seat had not been cleaned properly. The shower drain had a load of hair. There was still leak on bedroom floor after it was supposed to have been fixed. Radio foal does not work and only 4 stools

Stayed in September 2022

I found the low door ways troublesome as I kept banging my head and a bit dusty in places but generally clean

The property was unique and very well equipped and comfortable for a short stay

Stayed in August 2022

It was a shame that so many of the trees have had to be cleared from the site, pictures may need updating. The design of the bothies could be thought through a little more. Doorways could have been made higher with a slight design tweak, saving the numerous cuts and bangs on heads that occured to us both. The main bedroom could be away from the central hub for cooking and heating water, the fire to heat the water ends up making the bothy too warm for comfortable sleeping if left fired up too late. My advice would be get the fire going early evening, heat up water and cook, then allow to go out well before it's time for bed. You should have enough stored hot water for morning as well then ( in the summer at least!) Don't get me wrong, we really enjoyed our experience and stay at the bothies, but little bits of advice on how best to use the facilities would be great!

The location is great, very quiet and away from it all. The bothies are certainly an experience to be had with enough facilities to keep it a comfortable stay. A good location for exploring this area.

Stayed in July 2022

loved the place but only downside was it got a bit hot inside through the night during summer, will take a fan with me next time.

very relaxed and quiet.

Stayed in July 2022

only thing we think could have been better was it could do with an electric shower.not so handy having to put the stove on when it's warm outside.

very quiet area .bed was comfy enough.shower was warm.nice walks at the far end of the site .the old buildings are very interesting.

Stayed in July 2022

doors a little low as my partner banged his head a few times

we enjoyed the peaceful setting and how clean and comfortable the bothy lies were, escaping the noise, hustle and bustle for a while 😊 Our dig Alfie enjoyed the walks in the woods very much too

Stayed in July 2022

Bed was uncomfortable, kitchen space is very small and limited, The theme is virtually non existent i picked gamekeepers bothy thinking there would be decoration to that effect but its bare inside and nothing about it suggests it anything to do with gamekeeping, id assume the others will be the same throughout so if anybody is picking the bothies for a specific theme youl be dissapointed

Beautiful location, scenery, walks through the woods, nice bothies, plenty logs to burn on the fire, warm inside, showers are good

Stayed in October 2024

No path to the bothie.No gate on the terrace.only had the stove for hot water this was far too hot in the summer.

Staying in a forest was a different experience,being able to make our own den in the woods was fun. Property looked very cute & unique.

Stayed in August 2024

The bothie wasn’t very clean and beds were very uncomfy

Location was great and peaceful

Stayed in July 2024

The bed is actually small for 2 tall people. We had to sweep the outside area of the bothy and underneath the outside mat after we arrived as it was very dirty in that area. Quite a surprise to have to strip the beds and pillows and also take all the rubbish and recyclables up to the bins.

Stayed in July 2024

Bathroom Door had dodgy lock in ours in which we found out by getting locked in the bathroom for an hour Stove was inconvenient as it took hours to coom something quick in the 'oven' section. But perhaps thats my impatiencness. It was an experience anyway It's all quite simplistic but it was more like a "glamping" experience not "cosy cabin" We was expecting. We like camping so it was okay but ultimately we just didn't think it was worth the money it cost

Views was the best part honestly. Cabin was okay, location was nice in the region and the cabins are quite close together

Stayed in June 2024

I hate to "nit-pick" about small things, but the entrance code wasn't sent to me beforehand and I had to call. Had I not had a mobile, I would have been in a real spot of trouble. I also requested a coffee machine but this was not present. While the stove seemed pretty good, it was probably the trickiest wood stove to keep going that I've ever used (and I've used a few). As a result, cooking options ended up being very limited and we had to depend solely on the electric heat.

The private bothy was such a unique and cozy place to stay. It was extremely quiet and private, and not difficult to get to at all. The bothy in general was about as clean as a place could possibly be, and it is obviously a very loved place. Furthermore, the recommendations of things to do by the hosts were spot on and really made the stay special. I would absolutely stay here again.

Stayed in April 2024

No place to relax in the cabin (sofa,armchair etc)no cooking facilities,pots,frying pan,toaster ,cooking equipment (ladles,kitchen knives,large spoons ,tin opener etc etc) Low doorways were a continuous hazard.

Location was great,quiet,good walking, great pub food in Aboyne.

Stayed in April 2024

Wrong keyboard code was provided in information. Had to phone and leave a voicemail, although the host arrived at this time and found the code for us quickly. Cabin has VERY low doorways throughout and we banged our heads on them. Wood provided for stove was all wet soft wood which made the cabin very smoky every time you opened the stove door. (you need to have stove on to get hot water) No paths to the cabin just muddy ground. Not great when it rains (a lot) in Scotland 😂 No spare bin bags or cleaning products available. Nothing comfortable to sit on. Co2 alarm had been covered up with a plaster by someone!

Beautiful location in the woods. Comfortable children’s bed with pull out bed. Looked nice - wooden cabin.

Stayed in April 2024

Got smoked out due to blocked chimney

Looked lovely

Stayed in October 2023

There were lots of dead and dying flies in the cabin. Somehow they were getting in despite the windows being closed. We think something has died near the cabin and was attracting the flies. The trip was overall amazing but this was very unsettling and unpleasant especially when walking to the toilet at night and standing on dead flies.

Gorgeous location with towns nearby that were easy to reach by the car. Log burning fire made the the cabin very cosy.

Stayed in October 2023

We spent 45 minutes trying to find the location. And the signs on the property could be a lot better! When we got to the cabin there were loads of dead/alive flys all in the bathroom and all over the beds which wasn’t great! Also just our view is that some lights would be great outside the cabin near where the car is parked as we came back both times in the dark and tripped over twice as we couldn’t see a thing! And lastly some basic condiments such as oil and salt and pepper could be an extra as we had to an extra trip out as we thought there might be some! Otherwise it was great, just some ideas for improvements!

The cabin was so lovely, location was great!

Stayed in October 2023

Beds were too small for a family with 2 teenage boys. 2 family members 6ft and over and had to duck through all doors and bed was far from big enough

Location great and lovely spot to explore.

Stayed in July 2023

Although it is mentionned that the place is self catering and a cooking facility is availble, it is not possible to even make water boil for cooking pasta. My husband well knows how to make a fire working, but even after 2h the water did not get to boil.

Stayed in June 2023

Low door ways bumped ny head a few times

Nice place if your into wild camping rained every day

Stayed in July 2023

Great concept but having to use a log stove just to get hot water for showers and washing up is not good in the summer!! All cooking has to be done this way too. When it’s 25 degrees outside it’s not fun. I’m sure it’s great in winter though. The shower itself was great but ours was very slow draining and when we pulled up the trap lid it was absolutely full of hair and grime so not cleaned in a while!! Fridge is great but shame no ice compartment at top even if just so you can freeze ice packs for your picnics. Very disappointed by the lack of trees around us and therefore the lack of squirrels, kinda sold as being a great place for them!! Total lack of anywhere to put clothes, literally had to take it out of our holdall as and when we needed it, when your there a whole week you want a little more.

Lovely peaceful stay in what is a super little Bothy but with a few issues. Plenty to do close bye in the area with fabulous walks, great wildlife ( not so much at the Bothy) and stunning scenery. Nice decking area to enjoy meals on, a good shower and comfortable bed and a good sized fridge. Plenty of bird life visiting when we put seed out for them and Roe deer seen a few times. Overall an enjoyable stay but I wouldn’t go back for the price or the cooking experience.

Stayed in June 2023

quiet environment and sustainability

Stayed in May 2023

the sofa was uncomfortable, too small and not cozy. all the wood provided was damp so the fire smoked a lot and kept going out unless large amounts of kindling were used - not good given the stove was heating, hot water and cooking.

set in the woods, had most things needed to be comfortable, bed was super comfy and shower was great.

Stayed in April 2023