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  • 2 bedrooms

  • 2 bathrooms

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The great outdoors: nowhere does it better than Scotland. Here, around a forty-five-minute drive from Aberdeen, you'll be nestled along with a small collection of cabins and cottages inside a vast private forest – far from the madding crowd. Perfect for lovers of hiking, cycling and wild swimming, there's even a range of bushcraft and wild wellness classes to choose from, run on-site by trained instructors. The home itself is a cleverly converted hayloft, with a covered outside area and accommodation over two floors. Crucially, the living room is on the top floor, taking full advantage of the superb views. Styled to perfection with a mix of deep tones, fun artwork and comfy furniture, it's a surprisingly modern space that wouldn't look out of place in any major city. And your eyes aren't deceiving you; there really is a bright pink second bedroom. It's the addition of a log burner and the odd vintage milking stool that really ground this place in its stunning surroundings. The site has quite a few surprises in store too. There's a beautifully dressed bring-your-own-bottle pub for socialising with the other guests, a veggie garden and clutch of hens, plus a luxurious wood-fired sauna to relax your...


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What to expect


Highlights

Explore the forests, rivers and moorland wilderness around Glen Dye – perfect for lovers of hiking, biking and wild swimming

Explore the forests, rivers and moorland wilderness around Glen Dye – perfect for lovers of hiking, biking and wild swimming

Admire views across the forest from your living room window

Admire views across the forest from your living room window

Light the log burner for cosy evenings together

Light the log burner for cosy evenings together

Sit outside rain or shine in the private outdoor space

Sit outside rain or shine in the private outdoor space

Treat yourself to some time in the shared wood-fired sauna

Treat yourself to some time in the shared wood-fired sauna

Spin a few classics on the home's record player

Spin a few classics on the home's record player

Arrange a day of bushcraft activities in the forest

Arrange a day of bushcraft activities in the forest

Pick some fresh produce from the site's vegetable garden

Pick some fresh produce from the site's vegetable garden

Make use of the home's Big Green Egg barbecue

Make use of the home's Big Green Egg barbecue

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Home truths

    There's private parking if you're bringing a car and somewhere undercover to store bikes – there's also electric vehicle charging available

    You'll have unlimited firewood

    The site has a well-curated shop with essentials and eggs from the owners' hens – you're welcome to pick vegetables from the garden

    There's laptop-friendly workspace at the table

    The sauna and BYOB pub are shared

    One bedroom and bathroom are on the ground floor, with the rest of the accommodation above

    A cot and high chair are available for little ones – you'll need to bring your own cot bedding

About this stay


Amenities

Desk / workplace

Sauna

Wi-fi

Parking available

Garden

Bathtub

Bedrooms & bathrooms

2 bedrooms, 2 beds

2 bathrooms

Extras


VIP services

Airport pick up

Additional fees

  • Your host runs wild wellness and bushcraft courses for an additional fee of £55 for adults and £39 for children

  • Your host can help arrange Aberdeen Airport transfers for £78 each way and Stonehaven Train Station pick-ups and drop-offs for £65 each way

  • You can pre-order groceries from the on-site shop

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

15 min

Cafe

14 min

Pharmacy

15 min

Points of interest

Beach

Stonehaven Beach

40 min

Booking policies


House Rules

Children welcome (1-12 years)

Infants welcome (under 12 months)

No pets

No parties or events

No smoking

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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