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Reviews of Cairngorm Bothies

Cairngorm Lodges and Bothies Logie Coldstone, Aboyne, AB34 5PQ, United Kingdom

#6 of 15 hotels in Aboyne

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 284 hotel reviews

9.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    9.0

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.8

  • Free Wifi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: April 25, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Scots Pine Bothy
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    V clean , superb stay, v scenic , everything you needed for a relaxing stay

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 15, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Foresters Bothy
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Cooking on the range is a bit of a slow affair but you get used to it! One pot dinners is the way to go- didn’t use the oven so can’t comment on that.

    Lovely big deck with picnic bench which gave a lovely view into the woods- could do with a gate to keep wee ones/ dogs on it but I brought my own wee metal one as I had read this in a previous review.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 12, 2025

    10
    Loved the solitude, location and whole atmosphere. Bothy was very comfortable and clean
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Distillers Bothy
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing, there were no bad points at all

    It was exactly what we wanted and enjoyed the whole experience. We left something in the bothy and the host went out of their way to return to us, even delivering it personally to our home.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: April 7, 2025

    10
    Fantastic stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Oak Bothy
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Location was fantastic, not too far away from towns and not too close either, so peaceful

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 6, 2025

    10
    Had a fab stay totally peaceful and will defo be back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Hazel Bothy
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was nothing not to like

    They were very quirky, unique something different

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: April 3, 2025

    9.0
    Highly recommend for a quiet peaceful getaway.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Gamekeepers Bothy
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very comfy and quiet, beautiful location .

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 28, 2025

    10
    best weekend in such a long time :)
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Beekeepers Bothy
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    not specified about means of cooking, we managed but was shock to system. was still fun trying out something new though!

    how cosy clean and welcoming it was set up for us arriving

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 16, 2025

    10
    Absolute gem of peace and tranquility
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Ghillies Bothy
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Leaving

    Absolutely stunning location with great walks and complete peace! Lots of songbirds and a happy woodpecker. The bothy was well equipped, warm, and the stove provided heat, hot water (with fantastic pressure) and a wonderful aroma. The beds were comfy and it was the perfect spot for a weekend getaway.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: February 18, 2025

    8.0
    Lovely wee get away to reset
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Mountaineers Bothy
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The cleaning wasn’t 100% on our arrival. There was underwear under the bed from a previous visitor and the box with the boardgames had rubbish in it. There were a few bits missed on being wiped down. The beds looked clean and fresh sheets just a few things that weren’t done.

    Good size, warm, comfy beds. Outdoor seating area. Parking. Cooker was hard to navigate at first but lots of instructions to help. Liked that there were walks through the woods and lots of recommendations on places to visit. Really enjoyed our stay and would recommend.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 3, 2025

    10
    A wonderful cabin for a weekend break in nature
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Beekeepers Bothy
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Beautiful location, very nice and spacious cabin, welcoming hosts, plenty of firewood for the stove. Lots to see in the area too!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: December 7, 2024

    10
    Great to relax and get away - peace and quiet
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Distillers Bothy
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    All was good

    Great hide away not tech

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: October 14, 2024

    9.0
    very peaceful and location is stunning
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Distillers Bothy
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Single beds were too small for our 16 and 11 year old Could be a path or stairs from were car is parked (we were at discillers) it’s quite steep and got really muddy in and out

    It had all we needed for a short stay. Was clean and cosy

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: September 21, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Mountaineers Bothy
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Fantastic bothy in a brilliant location. A total escape from the hustle and bustle. A switch off from civilisation, waking up to the sounds of birds outside the bothy is good for the soul. We will be back.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: September 12, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Distillers Bothy
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Comfort and peaceful

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 9, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Mountaineers Bothy
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Could do with a slightly smaller step up to the patio. Cooker was a temperamental so and so and difficult to get hot enough to cook properly on. A little bigger food prep area would have been usefull. Banged my head on the doors a few times! :) Pity that the only option is portable BBQ as we are BBQ ( Braai ) fanatics and a little portable just doesn't hack it!

    Beautiful location, quiet, isolated. Comfortable. Cozy. We came to fly gliders at Deeside gliding club and the weather was no good for that but we had the bothy to keep us warm and comfy.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 9, 2024

    10
    Braemar Gathering Weekend
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Foresters Bothy
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Wood burner was tricky, but we got there after a few attempts

    Location and simplicity of everything.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 8, 2024

    8.0
    Lovely woodland cabin
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Scots Pine Bothy
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Cute cabin in the forest. Comfortable and well equipped.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: August 26, 2024

    10
    Relaxing weekend allowed us to reset in a beautiful location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Scots Pine Bothy
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing

    Location was excellent everything was quiet and tranquil, great places to visit and eat nearby and the place was clean.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 21, 2024

    10
    A beautiful place to stay in a stunning location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Hawthorn Bothy
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/A

    It was very cosy, in a beautiful and peaceful location.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 17, 2024

    10
    Cool experience in a cosy cabin in the woods
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Mountaineers Bothy
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We don’t have complaints. We could not keep the wood stove burning but that is probably because we were not familiar with this type. We managed to keep it going long enough to heat up the water and the cabin so all good. If we could suggest something in would say a toaster would make it perfect and a broom for indoors.

    It was a fun experience with the kids. The bothie is a small wood cabin, very cosy and ours (there are 12) was very clean and well equipped. The kids loved the location in the woods, the feeling of living a bit like in the olden times with the wood stove. If you are considering renting for 4 people please be advised that the double bed is a regular size but the two extra beds are quite short and not suitable for two adults. We were fine because our kids are still short enough to fit comfortably.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 10, 2024

    10
    Stunning
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Mountaineers Bothy
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Wi-fi would have been good for the kids, but the whole point of the trip was to be off grid so not a major issue at all.

    Stunning location, beautiful cabin. Really felt off grid and authentic.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 9, 2024

    9.0
    Cosy lodge in a beautiful location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Foresters Bothy
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Additional basic items such as washing up liquid, (only 1 wine glass) & basic cooking items such as salt & pepper, oil etc would have been greatly appreciated. A path up to the door would have also been useful as our small children kept falling over and cutting their legs.

    Beautiful location, cosy and clean lodge & easy to check in with key safe code. Lots of activities to do locally. Our family loved our holiday here.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 9, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Distillers Bothy
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/A

    We absolutely loved our stay at the Cairngorm Boothies! The cabins are surprisingly spacious, and the provided bedding and towels added a nice touch of comfort. The rustic charm of the place is truly authentic, and the kids had a blast with the fireplace and the outdoor seating area, especially roasting marshmallows under the stars. The kitchenette and bathroom made our stay even more convenient. However, relying on previous guests to clean up the dishes isn't ideal—we did find a few plates with some dried-on food. But overall, we had a fantastic time and would highly recommend this cozy retreat!

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: July 30, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Distillers Bothy
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    there were only two glasses for four people. also, a cafetiere and a couple of wine glasses would have been nice to have.

    excellent shower! lovely setting and very cozy.

    Stayed in July 2024

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