Birch Cottage, Aboyne

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A stone building with a gabled roof, multiple windows, and a visible chimney.
A kitchen with a stove, sink, and window with blinds. There is a shelf with kitchen items and a cup of utensils.
An outdoor patio with a table and chairs, surrounded by various plants and a stone wall.
A framed painting of a lighthouse and a house on a snowy beach, a clock, and a vase on a wooden dresser.
A garden with various plants and a stone pathway.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

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Sleeps 73 bedrooms6 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Aboyne, Scotland
  • Place, Aboyne Golf Club
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Reflect Spa
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Cairngorms National Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Aberdeen (ABZ)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Downstairs en-suite

2 Single Beds

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Child Bed

upstairs twin

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Downstairs bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Birch Cottage, Aboyne

Birch Cottage is a late Victorian cottage which still retains many of its original features. It has been in the family for 4 generations, and we still have strong links with this beautiful area.
There are two bedrooms and a bathroom upstairs, accessed by a very steep staircase; downstairs there is an open-plan kitchen and living area, and a further double bedroom with en-suite toilet and shower room. The house faces South and has a secluded and sunny garden with seating area. It also has a small lawned garden on the other side of the little lane. The setting is tranquil, yet close to great amenities. At night you can hear the River Dee, and you may well see deer and (if you are lucky) red squirrels in the garden or on the lane. Across the River Dee is Aboyne, with pub, cafes, good shops, swimming pool, gliding club, & golf course; across the lane 15 miles of uninterrupted hill walking to the next glen. The cottage is an excellent base for exploring Royal Deeside with its opportunities for walking, biking, fishing, canoeing, bird watching etc. It also offers standing stones, Pictish crosses, historic castles, whisky distilleries. In the Summer there are Highland Games in the area, which people travel from all over the world to compete in; they are well worth attending! Thirty miles to the East of Aboyne is the city of Aberdeen, with modern shopping centres and other big city attractions, as well as sandy beaches, museums, and art galleries to explore.

*** NB Parking for one large and one small car only ***

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Aboyne bridge is closed to vehicular traffic just now, but open for pedestrians and cyclists. Traffic between Birch Cottage and the village is via Dinnet Bridge.

Please note that Birch Cottage is a NON-SMOKING property

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

Property # 8224173
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 7
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Aboyne

Located in Aboyne, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Aboyne Castle and Craigievar Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Deeside Activity Park and Woodend Barn. Woodend Barn Arts Centre and Alford Valley Steam Railway are also worth visiting. Waterskiing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain biking nearby.
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Aboyne, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Aboyne Golf Club - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Reflect Spa - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Aboyne Loch - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Cairngorms National Park - 8 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Deeside Activity Park - 8 min drive - 9.2 km

Getting around

  • Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Corner House Tearoom - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Boat Inn - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Spider On A Bicycle - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Loch Kinord Hotel & Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tarland's Country Kitchen - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Birch Cottage, Aboyne pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Birch Cottage, Aboyne?

As of 20 Aug, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Birch Cottage, Aboyne on 8 Jan, 2027 start from S$1,166, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Birch Cottage, Aboyne?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Birch Cottage, Aboyne?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Birch Cottage, Aboyne?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Birch Cottage, Aboyne located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Aboyne Golf Club, Aboyne Castle and Reflect Spa. Aboyne Loch is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) away.

About the host

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Why they chose this property

It’s been in our family for about 100 years, and for four generations, so is full of good memories.
It’s in a great setting - close to the friendly village of Aboyne, but also on the edge of proper hills. You can walk directly from the house onto the old drove road to Glen Esk (13 miles to the South), passing pretty Birse Loch on your way.

What makes this property unique

The cottage still has many of its original Victorian features and family memorabilia; a good selection of books about the local area, Scottish literature, and other holiday reading. It also has a shelf of children’s books, and a selection of games and DVDs for young and old.
The garden is sheltered and South facing, with 2 picnic tables and other seating. There is very little traffic noise, and we are visited by woodland birds, deer and (if you are lucky) red squirrels.

Languages:

English, French

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