6 guests
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3 bedrooms, 4 beds
2 bathrooms
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Designed by Young Architects of the Year NORD in 2012, this funky home was part of a huge renovation process which restored previously derelict Victorian farm buildings into the magnificent estate that today welcomes guests to soak up the very best of Glen Dye. Glen Dye is an outdoors paradise, a nature lover's dream come true, as the large estate sits amidst 15,000 acres of woodland and rugged countryside. There are miles and miles of tracks on your doorstep for walking, cycling and running. These run through one of Britain's finest private forests or across miles and miles of moorland wilderness. On-site, you'll also be in blissful serenity as the house comes with its own wood-fired hot tub in the garden. Pick some seasonal vegetables from the garden in preparation for a delicious homemade feast. With a big Green Egg barbecue all to yourselves – we bet you can smell the delightful smokey aromas already. There are a number of other facilities available for free use, too, including the custom-built wood-fired sauna and the BYOB (bring your own booze) pub conveniently located right next door. In addition, you'll find a shop on the premises which sells a collection of staples, including fresh local meats and fish, homemade ready meals and fresh eggs produced by the free-range chickens that belong to the owners. All this, and we haven't even got started on the dreamy house yet. Styled with tasteful pops of colour, eccentric artworks and contemporary furnishings throughout – the space offers a peaceful sanctuary to retreat to after a day's adventures in the Scottish Highlands. High-quality furnishings and accessories provide ultimate comfort and practicality, while special finishing touches such as the record player and vinyl collection make your stay here all the more memorable.
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What to expect
Highlights
Stay in Glen Dye – an outdoors paradise with miles of walking, cycling and running tracks just steps away
Relax in the custom-built-wood-fired sauna
Look up at the twinkling stars from the outdoor wood-fired hot tub
Kick back in living room's colourful setting after a day of discovering the Scottish Highlands
Serve up meals using the seasonal vegetables picked from the garden
Choose a holiday soundtrack to listen to on the home's record player
Read the kids a bed time story from the selection of children's books
Admire the home's funky collection of artwork
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Home truths
You'll have your own private entrance here
Though there isn't a dedicated desk here, the dining table doubles up as a laptop-friendly workspace
Due to the location of this home, we recommend hiring a car to get the most out of your stay
There’s free parking for up to two cars on the driveway
There is electric vehicle charging available on-site
The host provides unlimited firewood for the log burner fire
Your host can provide a cot (please bring your own bedding) and high chair for free upon request
If you're travelling by plane, Aberdeen is the nearest airport – it's a forty-minute drive from this home
About this stay
Amenities
Desk / workplace
Sauna
Wi-fi
Parking available
Washing machine
Dryer
Hot tub
Garden
Bedrooms & bathrooms
3 bedrooms, 4 beds
2 bathrooms
Extras
VIP services
Airport pick up
Additional fees
Your host can help arrange the pre-ordering of Glen Dye groceries before your arrival for an additional fee
Weddings and other special events are allowed on the estate with prior approval from your host – an additional fee will apply
If you're travelling by train your host can arrange to pick you up and drop you off you from Stonehaven or Aberdeen Train Station for an additional fee of £65 each way
Additional fees subject to a 3.5% handling charge.
Extras are subject to availability. Please enquire with your host.
Local guide
About Angus
Ancient fishing villages and craggy mountains mark the borders of the pretty county of Angus. It spans from the East Coast to the Cairngorms National Park. Foodies shouldn’t miss supping on a traditional Arbroath smokie in the town it was named after – picked up from the fish shops on the harbourfront. In Arbroath you’ll also find an ancient, crumbling abbey and access to clifftop walks where the North Sea...
Get around
Airport
Aberdeen International
49 min
Dundee
1 hr 9 min
Perth
1 hr 23 min
Train station
Laurencekirk
25 min
Bus stop
Mount Street
16 min
Local shops & services
Supermarket
16 min
Cafe
14 min
Pharmacy
15 min
Points of interest
Beach
Stonehaven Beach
40 min
Booking policies
House Rules
Infants welcome (under 12 months)
Children welcome (1-12 years)
No pets
No smoking
No parties or events
Good to know
Arrival from 16:00
Departure before 9:00
Wifi
No air con
Cancellation policy
Up until
14
days
Cancel at least 14 days before your check-in date for a 50% refund.
Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 14 days away.
Host
This home is managed by Audrey
This home is managed directly by its owner who will be your point of contact before and during your stay. Back in 1990, your hosts Charlie and Caroline left their jobs in music and design and moved from South London to Glen Dye. This was a no-brainer as they'd always dreamed of living their lives in the countryside surrounded by children, dogs, chickens and horses. So after twenty years of scheming, dreaming and planning, the pair launched Glen Dye Cabins & Cottages, where they now invite guests to come and soak up the magic of Glen Dye at the many renovated properties on their estate..
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