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Architect Designed Lodge Reconnect with nature at this unforgettable escape

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A spacious living area with a large gray sofa, a wooden floor, a fireplace, and a view of the outdoors.
A modern kitchen with a large island, built-in appliances, and a skylight.
A modern building with a sloped roof and a large window.
A spacious living area with a high ceiling, large windows, and a fireplace.
A bedroom with a large window, a bed with pillows, a bedside lamp, and a chair.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire
  • Place, Garlogie Hall
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Westdyke Leisure Centre
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, TECA
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Aberdeen (ABZ)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

2 Single Futons

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Architect Designed Lodge Reconnect with nature at this unforgettable escape

Reconnect with nature at this unforgettable escape.
Beautiful Architect Designed Lodge set in open countryside in rural Aberdeenshire. Stunning contemporary barn style retreat with all modern conveniences surrounded by open farmland - yet only a few minutes from all facilities / shops / bars and restaurants to the West of Aberdeen. This is an excellent base to explore the glorious countryside of Aberdeenshire / Royal Deeside / the Cairngorms. All just a few minutes drive from the airport.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Strictly no parties - our family live on the farm. Your stay will be immediately cancelled and you will be charged a security call out fee.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 11403411
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Westhill

Westhill is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Den of Maidencraig Nature Reserve and Easter Aquhorthies Stone Circle, while The Den & the Glen and Gordon Highlanders Museum are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Curl Aberdeen or RGU: SPORT.
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Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire

What's nearby

  • Garlogie Hall - 7 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Westdyke Leisure Centre - 8 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Kirkhill Forest - 12 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Brimmond Hill Country Park - 12 min drive - 14.2 km
  • TECA - 16 min drive - 18.3 km

Getting around

  • Kintore Station - 12 min drive
  • Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kintore Fish Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Leys Hotel - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Architect Designed Lodge Reconnect with nature at this unforgettable escape pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Architect Designed Lodge Reconnect with nature at this unforgettable escape ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Architect Designed Lodge Reconnect with nature at this unforgettable escape ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Architect Designed Lodge Reconnect with nature at this unforgettable escape ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Architect Designed Lodge Reconnect with nature at this unforgettable escape located?

Situated in Westhill, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Westdyke Leisure Centre, Garlogie Hall and Castle Fraser. Kintore Play Park and Kintore Town House are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

7.8

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
The property is dirty. The host is rude, there were 0 amenities, the house smells due to water issues, there's barely any water pressure or hot water in the "master" suite. The directions given by the host take you to the wrong place. The smell is truly the worst part. When we asked the owner to have the tap fixed he was extremely rude and said "dont you care about architecture"? No actually I dont. I care about proper service, cleanliness and value for money. This place is not at all worth the money.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug, 2026
This is a bizarre review from possibly the most unpleasant / guest we have ever accommodated. He contacted us shortly after arrival to say he was disappointed with the amenities - amenities being by his definition - no sparkling water / no playing cards / no olive oil. We responded to say that no - we don’t provide bottled water. Being located in rural Scotland the tap water is drinkable and usually very cold. He then raised the issue that the kitchen tap was leaking. We arranged for the tap to be replaced the following morning. If guests are having difficulty following directions they can always contact us and we can assist them. No mention of having difficulty locating the property was raised. Given the petty issues that were raised about ‘sparkling water’, we are pretty sure that if the property had been dirty or there was any smell we would have heard about it immediately. The facts are that these issues were not raised by this guest. Prior to arrival he had enquired as to whether it would be ok to host a dinner for 8 guests with a private chef to which we said yes. And they asked if we provide a barbecue - which we don’t … because they are never left in anything remotely resembling a useable condition. This guest was rude & entitled throughout. Life is too short for this kind of drama / hysteria. If your definition of a successful stay is sparkling water/cards then you are missing the point of these stunning properties in the Aberdeenshire Countryside.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a fantastic place! The host was so accommodating and the place had everything we needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Well equipped open concept house

Everything was great. It was well equipped and very open and spacious. Great location for us, not too close and not too far from the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 May, 2025
Many thanks Jason - you are welcome to return any time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful area & lodge

The views are beautiful! Really nice, quiet area. We had 6 ppl in our group and there was more than enough space, bedrooms & bathrooms for all of us. The house was very clean and the beds were comfortable. Kitchen had an amazing layout! Great cooking space, (could have used a few more pans as they weren’t in the best shape but we made do), lots of dishes and cutlery. We had a great time! Getting there was a little tricky, but we found Apple Maps and the hosts instructions worked much better than google maps.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Family Stay

When we arrived the driveway was full of potholes and the lawns were overgrown with the paved ouside areas full of weeds. However on contacting the owners this was taken care of enabling the children to play outside. Over-all we had a great stay even though the property is in need of a little maintenance.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gourdon Trip

What a stunning part of the world this is! We stayed in 2 adjacent properties as an extended family of 14. The property was beautiful, in a picturesque location with all you would need for a get together of any kind. We came up to Aberdeenshire to scatter my Dad's ashes in a nearby village and it was the perfect balance of remote and within travelling distance of Aberdeen and surrounding areas. I can't recommend the property and the area/location highly enough
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mrs McMorrow

The property is absolutely gorgeous The kitchen and open area are fantastic for hanging out in Top quality kitchen appliances and loads of glasses and dishes to make it very easy to host a large party’s including two caffitiers, a lovely tea pot, wine and water carafe, pads of spare cupboard space if you want a slightly extended stay. The washing machine and dishwasher made it really easy and homely to stay in. The views are out of this world (lovely in every bedroom).Comfortable beds and extra bedding added to the experience. Just loved it We removed a star (wish we could only take away half a star as it seems mean taking a whole star away for small issues) as there are a few areas that need updating. There is a large floorboard in the hall that was out of place and a trip hazard for my aunties and no door handle in one of the bathrooms so our shampoos got locked inside and we were unable to use the shower. There was a slight shortage of towels too and we all would have loved mirrors in the bedroom so we could get party ready in our rooms. It would also have been easier if the gardens were enclosed so you didn’t have to watch the dogs every time they went out for a wee.Other than that it is a BEAUTIFUL location and beautiful clean and comfortable property where everyone felt relaxed. There were people schooling horses in the fields out of the window and that was blissful to see.We all said that we would come back and would recommend it to friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

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Hosted by Ian James MacRae

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