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Smithy Cottage Licence AS00607

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Exterior
Aerial view
Smart TV, fireplace

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

Explore the area

Map
Strathdon
  • Corgraff Castle
    4 min drive
  • Kildrummy Castle
    10 min drive
  • Cairngorms National Park
    10 min drive
  • Aberdeen (ABZ)
    64 min drive

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About the area

Strathdon

With a stay at this cottage in Strathdon, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Cairngorms National Park and Kildrummy Castle. .This cottage is 19.2 mi (31 km) from Balmoral Castle and 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from Morven.

What's nearby

  • Kildrummy Castle - 10 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Cairngorms National Park - 10 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Lecht 2090 - 14 min drive - 17.3 km
  • Lecht Ski Resort - 17 min drive - 21.5 km
  • Balmoral Castle - 26 min drive - 31.0 km

Getting around

  • Insch Station - 35 min drive
  • Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kildrummy Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Steading Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Airedale Lounge - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Kildrummy Castle - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Smithy Cottage Licence AS00607

Kick back and relax in this calm, stylish space in the Hamlet of Heughhead In the Cairngorm National Park. Finished and furnished to a high standard and with oil fired central heating, you will be comfortable, warm and cosy in Smithy Cottage. Look out on to the ladder hills and an abundance of birds and wildlife. Mountain Biking, cycling and forest trails are all accessible straight from the door while distilleries and castle trails are a scenic drive away.
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.

Property manager

Mahri Prince

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • WiFi available

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blender
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Terrace
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 9 kg per pet)
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Composting
  • Recycling
  • Comprehensive food waste policy

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: a single bed under the eaves for a child

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number AS-00607-P

Smithy Cottage Licence AS00607 Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

carolyn a.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful ambience
A gorgeous cottage in a very peaceful and pretty setting. Loved the interiors, the attention to detail and the friendliness of the hosts. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Don't miss this charming jewel box!
We loved loved loved this darling little house. It's very tastefully furnished and decorated, in a lovely setting (both the surrounding hills and the garden) and with all the mod cons - everything you'll need for up to four people to have a wonderful time. The house is small but brilliantly designed to be cosy and convenient - it felt to me like staying in an enchanted, grownup-sized doll's house. There's a lovely garden to sit in/explore, and we enjoyed preparing simple meals in the tidy kitchen. The host and hostess, who live steps away, were very responsive with questions about our reservation. They welcomed us upon arrival and shared helpful hints about nearby sightseeing. Both are talented artists; don't miss an opportunity to visit their on-premise studio.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David H., Midhurst, Ontario, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic, Authentic Highland Experience!
Our hosts, Mahri and Jim were so welcoming and gracious. They gave us an abundance of information about the area and local history. We could go on walks right from our front the door. The quaint cottage is exactly as described and made an excellent home base for exploring the Highlands. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marsha H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Smithy cottage
The cottage was clean and comfortable. When we arrived everything was ready for us. The owners were out of town but checked to make sure everything was ok when they returned. It is in a lovely,quiet rural area so if that’s what your looking for in the Cairngorms I’d highly recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
February Half term
We loved our stay at this cottage. It was spotlessly clean and tidy and perfect for our base for exploring the area. Lovely hosts who made sure we were ok and gave great information on the local area. Highly recommend a stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Briony S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A very merry Christmas
It was a delight to stay a the Smithy for Christmas, it is a great little base for exploring the Cairngorms, and is thoughtfully set up and perfect for a little family. Mahri was a brilliant host, and even got a Christmas tree and decorations ready for us, and a few gifts under the tree which was so kind. We were lucky enough to get some snow for Christmas and everything was just like a Christmas card. We were even able to cook a whole Christmas dinner in the kitchen and had every item we might have needed! I recommend this place highly for a cozy, and relaxing stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Duncan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
wonderful stay
Had a great stay. House is great, location beautiful, hosts really helpful and friendly. Hope to be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommended!
We stayed for two nights in this lovely cottage in the tranquil surroundings of Upper Donside. Everything has been very well thought through to create a cosy, comfortable and beautifully decorated space. A welcoming haven to return to after a day walking in the hills. Mahri was most helpful and attentive. Our only regret was that we couldn't stay longer...
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023