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Cairnton Farm Cottages are 3 superbly finished self catering cottages set within the grounds of The Cairnton Aberdeen Angus beef farm on Royal Deeside, with stunning views across the Dee Valley. The cottages have a 4star Visit Scotland Rating. Royal Deeside is a premier outdoor playground for lovers of adventure sports, such as Clay Shooting, Quad Biking, 4x4 off Road Driving even Archery and also boasts several castles and stately homes including the The Royal family’s Scottish home, Balmoral. Alongside world class whisky and gin distilleries with an abundance of scenic walks to suit all levels, many picturesque towns and villages, and only a short drive from Aberdeen city. Our cottages are ideal if you are looking for a home from home in the country with access to the outdoors in the surrounding area, such as Fishing. All of our luxury cottages have log burning stoves, under floor heating, free wifi and their own private hot tub. We are also pet friendly.
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Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Hot bath
Hiking
Archery offsite
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Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
BBQ facilities
Wifi
Fishing
Non-smoking hotel
Self-serve laundry
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Desk
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Sofa
Kitchenette
Dishwasher
Flatscreen TV
Walk-in shower
Clothes rack
Iron
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Electric kettle
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Whirlpool bathtub
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CarolatJensens wrote a review Jul 2023
Beauty Point, Australia101 contributions34 helpful votes
We had a great holiday with family... had the Byre and the Stables. The cottages spacious and well equipped. Margaret and Ken are fabulous hosts. The hot tubs are brilliant. The location is stunning, the animals busy grazing. The dogs are friendly... just be careful of the cat 😉. Great golf courses nearby (Lumphanan is hilly but great fun). Cow Shed in Banchory did lovely food, but the cottage kitchens are well equipped and we created wonderful meals most nights. We had a wonderful time. Hope to get back one day. Thanks
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Date of stay: July 2023
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Responded 20 Jul 2023
Dear Carolat, Thank you for your kind review - always appreciated. It was a real pleasure to have you about the place, and I hope that one day you will manage to return. Thank you again. Cheers ! Ken
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Inspire24228314886 wrote a review Jul 2023
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There's a teapot! There's a Hot Tub! There's a TV, there's wifi! You're in the middle of a farm populated by Angus cattle and Texel Sheep, some lovely labradors and a psychotic (cuddly actually) cat. Comfy beds, hot showers, well-equipped kitchen, but most crucially... if there is anything missing Ken or Margaret will sort it out promptly. Lastly, we were superbly looked after by Kenny at the activities centre.
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Date of stay: July 2023
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Adrian T wrote a review May 2023
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Another amazing weekend at Cairnton Farm this time with family. The kids absolutely loved watching the lambs and calves bouncing around the fields. The Byre was a great house plenty of space for the 6 of us and the dog. Something for all the family in the area. This time it was Gin making for the adults and lots of play parks in neighbouring villages for the kids. We will be back again.
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Date of stay: May 2023
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craigmwatt wrote a review Apr 2023
Aberdeen, United Kingdom17 contributions3 helpful votes
Absolutely excellent place to stay with stunning views. Owners cannot do enough for you and very friendly even the two dogs. Activity centre just down the road owned by same people and can highly recommend it also as a good day out.
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Date of stay: April 2023
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Daniel C wrote a review Sept 2022
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Spent three nights here with my wife and dog and had a lovely time. Nice tranquil and peaceful location to relax with stunning views over the valley and a beautiful night sky. The farm shop produced some of the tastiest steaks we have tried, it was a pleasure to enjoy them on the private patio with the BBQ and hot tub. The owners and their dogs were very accommodating to our needs. The Bothy itself is a very comfortable house to stay in with a wood burning stove I probably over-used. A full glass panoramic wall offers an amazing view over the valley and one particularly large bull. The local countryside offers some great drives and walks with waterfalls and woodland trails to observe. Loads of local produce in the area and villages to explore. We wish we'd had more time to spend here. Dan, Sam and Atlas.
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Date of stay: September 2022
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rosie21NorthWales wrote a review Aug 2022
Dwygyfylchi, United Kingdom696 contributions160 helpful votes
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I have recently spent a wonderful week with my family in the stables at Cairnton farm cottages. It was extremely relaxing and such a friendly experience. I was with my two daughter and their family and also my granddaughter and her partner and three children who stayed in the byre cottage. We all had an amazing time. There is plenty of space in the cottages,also a wonderful hot tub and barbecue which we made use of. The location is fantastic, so far removed from traffic and the only noise to hear are farm noises(it is a working farm) we visited castles 🏰 Aberdeen theme park,we walked through woodland and went to an agricultural show. We would definitely stay there again, just wish it was a little bit nearer.
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Date of stay: August 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip: Just enjoy yourselves and..........relax
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Escape615435 wrote a review Jul 2022
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just spent 4 days at The Byre. very clean,comfortable,hot tub a must for all. friendly visits from Skye and Boo (the dogs) which kept us amused. highly recommended. views and everything around you. Dess waterfalls a lovely walk, echt show, aboyne and Torphins. hopefully be able to come back.
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Date of stay: July 2022
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Yebbis wrote a review Feb 2022
Edinburgh, United Kingdom15 contributions9 helpful votes
Just back from a stay in The Stables with family (4 adults, 1 child and a dog) and throughly enjoyed our short break. The location and cottage were perfect for our family. The under floor heating, log burner and of course the hot tub were a welcome addition after a day sledging after being snowed in unexpectantly! Our wee dog especially loved our daily visits from Boo and Skye too. Such gentle dogs. We loved the location of these cottages, set up in the hills with lovely views. Enjoyed having a wee walk down to see the cows on the farm too. Highly recommend these cottages for a quiet break.
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Date of stay: February 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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Geraldine M wrote a review Feb 2022
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Myself and 10 friends spent the past weekend at Cairnton Farm cottages for a Hen weekend and had an amazing time. The views are absolutely stunning and the owners are so helpful and accomodating. We also loved our daily visits from Skye and Boo. Skye visited us so much over the weekend that she became an honorary hen!!! We visited the nearby Activity Park for rifle shooting and quad bikes which was great fun followed by a lunch at the activity park. The food was beautiful and the portion sizes were fantastic. I would also highly recommend doing a mini gin tour of the nearby Lost Loch Spirits. All in all, everyone had a fantastic time and I cannot wait to return here at Hogmanay with my family!
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Date of stay: February 2022Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Responded 20 Feb 2022
Dear Geraldine Thank you so much for your lovely review. It was so nice to have you all at Cairnton and the Activity Park. We look forward to welcoming you again for Hogmanay. Many thanks Katrina
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VentureTimes wrote a review Oct 2021
Plymouth, United Kingdom12 contributions
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Just spent an amazing week at The Bothy. From the moment we walked in everything was wow. The view from the dinning room, the decked out hottub, the location, the cows and horses and everything. Argh, it was all just lovely!! Farmer Ken and his gorgeous doggos in tow made sure we were utterly and completely happy in our little cottage. Thanks everyone at Cairnton farm!!! And strong recommendations to grab a steak roll from their activity park! Delish!!
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Date of stay: October 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
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Responded 9 Oct 2021
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay at Cairnton, you are so welcome. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cairnton Farm Cottages
Which popular attractions are close to Cairnton Farm Cottages?
Nearby attractions include Craigievar Castle (3.5 miles), Deeside Activity Park (1.7 miles), and Platform 22 (4.3 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Cairnton Farm Cottages?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free parking, and a hot tub.
Which room amenities are available at Cairnton Farm Cottages?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Cairnton Farm Cottages?
Guests can enjoy barbeque facilities during their stay.
Is parking available at Cairnton Farm Cottages?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Cairnton Farm Cottages?
Conveniently located restaurants include Nurtaj Indian Restaurant, The Boat Inn Restaurant, and Platform 22.
Are pets allowed at Cairnton Farm Cottages?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Are there any historical sites close to Cairnton Farm Cottages?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Tomnaverie Stone Circle (4.5 miles) and Kincardine O'Neil Old Parish Church (3.5 miles).
Is Cairnton Farm Cottages accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access and reduced mobility rooms. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.