Phil was very welcoming and very generous with help offered. the place was amazing although slightly less high spec than the photos suggest. It was great for what we needed and loved the wood burner.

Amazing stay at the house. We were welcomed and shown around the property and how to work everything which was useful. The location was ideal for us to get out and about into the hills. There were 12 of us staying and it worked out perfectly with the number of rooms and bathrooms. Living space was really nice and open with views of the countryside all around. Would definitely recommend others to stay.

Lovely property in a quiet, scenic location. The owner was very friendly and accommodating (even gave us some charcoal for the bbq when we couldn't find any nearby). Property itself was large and we'll equipped with a huge fridge, double ovens and modern tv. Definitely recommended!

We found Derrywood an amazing place. The location is very beautiful. The views are very nice. The house itself is very nice too,very comfortable and with everything needed, including spices in the kitchen! We highly recommend this place and if you have time stay there for few days.

Had a wonderful stay at Derrywood. Roelf is a wonderful host!

My friends and I had a brilliant stay at Derrywood! Sadly we could only stay one night - wish it could have been longer. We had a really cosy, quiet night by the log fire, playing board games and drinking wine. The house has excellent views of the hills and we watched the red squirrels for hours playing in the snow in the garden! Sadly no deer came to visit on this occasion but I'm sure I'll be back to see them. Roelf was an excellent host and gave us good tips on local walks. I highly recommend staying here! Thanks Roelf!

The house was beautiful, very spacious and full of character. You could tell that it was well loved and full of interesting details. Roelf was a wonderful host who has a fire waiting for us and gave us information about nice walks and things to see in the area. I wish we could have stayed foe more than one night!

Was welcomed by Mrs Miep, the wife.. It was a wonderful stay, house was clean complete with gorgeous furnitures, fireplace and daily necessities. Surprisingly, there were also loads of board games to play with The host was very lovely in guiding and welcoming us there, she even helped scraping ice layer from our car in the morning Highly recommended for those travelling together in groups, and be reminded that the view along the way was awesome, so come when the sun is still up!

Lovely house, very historic. Full of interesting furniture and artifacts. The host has the same name as my son :)

Derrywood was a great place to stay in Braemar. The quirky cottage is near a sheep pasture and across a gurgling creek, but a quick 5-8 minute walk into town. The views were great, and it was close to many beautiful things to do such as Balmoral Castle. Peter, Roelf's son, made check in a breeze and was super easy to communicate with. Enjoyed our stay!

We had a lovely stay.

Birchwood Braemar, which looks out to the Cairngorms and the River Dee, provides a well-equipped base to enjoy a relaxing time in this wonderful part of the Scottish Highlands. Sandra and Raymond are very warm on-site hosts, going out of their way to ensure that our time in Braemar was trouble free. Raymond met us as we got off the bus and ferried us to meet the bus on our last day. Fresh scones were waiting for us inside on arrival. It can be cool in Braemar, but the wood burner and electric heating (and blankets) are more than adequate. The kitchen is well-equipped and the bathroom well-appointed. Very good value in a quiet and stunning location.

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We had the most wonderful stay in this house. The wood burning stove warmed the living room so quickly and created an amazing atmosphere every evening. The location is beautiful and perfect for a whole range of activities - we walked every day and hired bikes in Ballater as well as visiting the Royal Lochnagar distillery nearby. The house is very well equipped with books, CDs, DVDs and the kitchen was organised and easy to use. It was a comfortable, cosy place to base ourselves. The view from the windows is lovely, looking across the pretty garden to the river and the mountains. Despite there being other houses adjacent and along the lane, it was completely silent and felt secluded. Couldn't recommend this lovely place highly enough!!

Great location and Sandra and Raymond were great hosts. Was a lovely cottage and felt very welcome from the moment we checked in!

Sandra and Raymond were perfect hosts - there when you needed but also allowing us our privacy. You couldn't ask for any better. Thank you ever so much. We will be recommending to others but also want to return ourselves.

Sandra and Raymond have warmly welcomed us the evening and explained everything to us in their cozy house cultivation. A few scones and milk they had also kindly put us. Everything was clean, and really cozy. ;-) We evenings enjoyed the fireplace and the view to the snowy Highlands. For hiking the area is certainly super suitable for skiing as well. We, however, have made many trips by car and looked at dozens of castles.

Great location, well equipped spacious property, beautiful view, plenty of wildlife to see. Highly recommend.

This cottage in Braemar is lovely, a perfect base for exploring the amazing countryside, which is right on your doorstep. The views are stunning, from the light and airy living room, which has lovely large windows all round. When we arrived Sandra greeted us with warm scones, butter and jam, and milk to make tea! The hosts were helpful, friendly and welcoming. The cottage is equipped with everything you need, including its own well stocked wood shed to keep the burner going. Very clean and cosy, comfortable beds. We didn't want to leave. I will definitely return, thanks for a fabulous stay. X

We had a soggy drive through the Cairngorms to Braemar but Alastair and his wife were just lovely, making us feel right at home by offering us tea and scones on arrival, a friendly chat and dinner recommendation, and the most delicious breakfast the following morning. We had a great time here and highly recommend it!

Lovely and warm welcome, pretty clean, neat and well equipped accomodation (looked new and nice designed). The breakfast was multifariously and you had the choice of whatever you can imagine to get between scotish, continental and your personal preferences. Thanks for hosting as that hearty!

Sarah and Alistair were wonderfully received us. Very warm and good advice for sightseeing. A special mention for the simply delicious breakfast! We highly recommend!

We were welcomed by Alastair and Sarah on our stay in the Cairngorms. Their place was excellent and was just what we needed for our stay in the area. Room was great and top notch; they cooked excellent breakfast in the mornings for us. They gave great feedback on things to do in the area and on our itinerary. Overall I highly recommend their place.

Sarah greeted me with tea/coffee and a home made brownie! There was a list of restaurants and sample menus available to look at. The room was lovely and bright and I had a wonderful night's sleep.

Sarah provided a lovely and warm welcome. The property is beautiful, clean and well appointed. Our room was airy and light, and very spacious. Its location in Braemar is ideal - just a short walk away from cafes and other dining options. There are also trail walks only five minutes away from the property, and we had a great post-breakfast hike into the majestic forest behind Braemar. Breakfast was very good, the quality of the food was high and service was fast. Overall the stay was almost faultless and lived up to all of the promises on this very well reviewed property. We would love to stay again on another visit.

Perfect place to be if you are fancy about the nature and the region. The room is nice with a view on the old pine trees. The generous breakfast is just what you need for a long walk. Highly recommend this place.

Lovely! Our hosts were friendly and kind, giving us advice and maps for local hikes and drives to see the natural beauty of the park. The room was warm and comfortable, and our favorite part about staying here was that they take your order for breakfast the night before, so you have a chance to indicate what you'd like to eat. As vegetarians, this was very convenient, and the food was excellent! Definitely recommended if you are traveling through this area!

This cottage in Braemar is clean, warm and cosy. It is beautifully situated at the western side of the village and has good views. The garden is lovely and the instructions on how to operate everything are excellent. Highly recommended.

Well equipped, perfectly positioned clean cottage just perfect for a family of four with one dog. Very helpful owner and we will definitely return(if allowed). Would highly recommend this property.

Auchendryne Cottage is a lovely cosy cottage in Braemar. It was our home for 4 days while we were skiing at Glenshee. The cottage is very well equipped with everything you can wish for and even more. We thought the whole place was even better than the photos! It's a very family friendly cottage and the kids loved making a snow man in the garden. The whole cottage is very well insulated and warm. The wood burning stove is amazing. The beds are cosy and everything was very clean. The porch is brilliant for leaving outdoor gear and boots. The cottage is well situated for exploring the outdoors. Linda is a great host and was very prompt with instructions prior to our arrival. We'll definitely be back one day!

Linda's cottage is a lovely place. Perfect for calming down, for nice walks, for cozy time in front of the chimney with the family. The stressful city life is far away. Everything was nice and clean. The fridge was even filled. Thanks for the lovely time!

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A beautiful house on the outskirts of Braemar. The keys worked great. The car we could park in the parking lot in front of the garage. It was so warm that we did not use the stove fire. The kitchen is well equipped. The small entrance hall is well suited to change the walking shoes and deposit bags and jackets. Pleasant quiet location. Various hikes are possible even from the front door. In an initial problem with the Internet application (Error reading the Keys) has Linda helped us quickly and easily. Thank you! Overall, by an information folder in the house a good organization. eg useful checklist for the extract from the property.

A lovely little cottage with a beautiful garden on a very quiet road. Good walks along river or up the hills from the door. Immaculately presented with everything you would wish

Linda's cottage is the best place ever! The lovely house with the wonderful garden is super equipped, we feeled very much at home. The cottage is also very well located at the end of the village Braemer so that it is calm but also to reach the coffee shops, supermarket and restaurants in walking distance (1-3 min). The national park is very beautiful and the golf course very nice. Nearby in the forest you can find a lot of good mushrooms ... Thank you for our lovely week at your house! We try to come again!! Alexandra & family

Great little place at a great price. Nice comfortable room with amazing surroundings.

Beautiful wee home with everything we could have needed.

We loved our stay in Chapel Brae Bothy. David and Sue were great hosts - friendly and welcoming. The bothy was perfect for our weekend walking in the area. The kitchen is basic but adequate. We loved the cosy wood burning stove and the fresh eggs from the 'girls' in the garden were an unexpected bonus! The neighbourhood is quiet and it was good to have separate access to the bothy. we would definitely book this again.

Cosy and very comfortable. Fantastic location for walking and scenery.

Colin and Fiona made us incredibly welcome - we were camping beforehand and they allowed us to park in the drive a few days early. In the cottage was a large bowl of fruit and a bottle of wine! Very friendly. A very attractive garden. Surrounded by fabulous walking.

Perfect base for outdoor adventures; cosy cottage - just as described; great play area for the kids outside; charming, welcoming hosts and a wonderful holiday. I thoroughly recommend making use of the fire pit!

Wonderful place to stay: beautiful location, welcoming hosts and cosy cabin. We thoroughly enjoyed our weekend. Thanks Colin and Fiona!

This was one of the best experiences of renting through Airbnb - great place to stay, location and weather (!), but made even better by the range of little things that you had thought to put in the house like plastic bags, tea bags etc. and even a bottle of wine! Many thanks.

We stayed in Braemar for 3 nights. It was great here. The landscape and the house. It had a huge garden with a small lake. The house is lovingly decorated. Fiona has even put us a Flascge wine. Thanks again. We would come back anytime.

When we arrived we were greeted by Fiona who showed us round the property which is full of surprises. From the outside Bedside Manor has a bunkhouse look that is in no way reflected in the interior which has been fitted out to a high standard and is beautifully presented. A welcome bottle of wine was waiting for us along with plenty of maps, guides and local history books - great for planning. The property has a decked area with outdoor seating for dining al fresco. It is set in a really enchanting natural garden with native trees and even its own lochan and wetland area with yellow flag iris and orchids. We had sightings of red squirrels and rabbits as well as many birds including tree creepers. Bedside Manor proved to be perfect for our highland walking trip and a return trip is already being planned. Thank you................

It was an amazing experience staying in "Bedside Manor". The town of Braemar was so lovely and peaceful, the scenery was astounding. The cabin itself was a home away from home, super cosy and a great space for the five of us to chill out with a nice glass of wine (thanks for that touch by the way!) and a movie. Would recommend to anyone wanting a relaxing Scottish getaway. Communication with the hosts was amazing! The host, Fiona, kept us informed regarding the recent unusually brisk weather and even popped round to check we were OK. 11 stars!

We were so sad to leave this gorgeous cottage! It has been put together with so much care and thought -there was nothing more that we could wish for during our stay. Braemar is a wonderful little town, take notice of Colin and Sophie's recommendations. We had some of our best meals ever in town. The yard is such a brilliant escape from suburbia. Our two children had such a wonderful time there they begged us to head back to the cottage every time we left!

The stay at Katy and Richard's place was great - the adventure starts already with the drive up through the Glenn to reach their very nice farm. Katy and Richard were very kind and perfects hosts - and the surroundings are even more impressive than the nice pictures on Airbnb that drew me to this place. Walks start just around the corner, or, on a rainy day, a fireplace and book offer an equally nice experience - in short, a very good place to 'retreat' for a couple of days (2 days in our case, and that feels like a minimum).

Katy and Richard's place at Braedownie comes with a 5/5 recommendation. Nestled far into the Glen, it's well worth the trip for a true taste of Scottish hospitality and scenery. Katy and Richard are delightful and will give you either as much space or as much conversation as you'd like. If you intend on making a trip into the Highlands for a few days to just take in the atmosphere, or whether you intend to do some serious hiking, Braedownie is perfect.

Katy could not have been more helpful and accommodating with making sure I had everything I needed. The room and location was so beautiful and I love her dogs.

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My son (11) and I had a fantastic stay at Katy's and Richard's. They are lovely host who made us feel very welcome, like being part of the family. The farm is easy to find (the building on the left, just before the Glen Doll entrance) and my son absolutely loved to be able to play with the dogs and the cat. The landscape surrounding the house is stunning. The house is an ideal base for exploring Glen Clova and the other glens nearby. Please remember to bring your food as there are no shops within a 30 min drive and you might not want to visit the Glen Clova Hotel three times a day :) Katy left us a space in her fridge and allowed us to use her kitchen so this was not an issue at all. We loved our stay and will be certainly be back!

It's a gem! It's a remote, old rustic farm building, with a lovely host, friendly dogs and a peacock... Katy was realy kind and we had some nice conversations sitting in the old kitchen next to the fireplace, drinking wine and whiskey... what else do you need. I am sure one day I will be back, and visit this unique place again...

The night was absolutly perfect. The house is so lovely. I would like to return there one day.

Braedownie farm, nestled in the beautiful Glen Clova, is a fantastic place to stay and a wonderful base from which to explore the surrounding area. We received a very warm welcome upon our arrival, and immediately felt very at home! Although remote (which is a real plus), the house was easy to find and the instructions from Katy, very easy to follow. It is extremely well appointed, with a lovely double bedroom, large kitchen with wood burning stove and armchairs, cosy sitting room with an open fire and views in the day out to the surrounding hills. Katy and Richard (and their two lovely dogs) were very friendly and accommodating - providing lovely muesli and fruit for breakfast, letting us dry out all of our gear beside the fire each night, offering tips about best walks in the area, as well as sharing stories about life in the Glen over the last 30 years! ...There was even delicious cake and a 'just boiled' kettle when we returned from one particularly long day. A real 'gem' find - I would recommend Braedownie Farm to anyone wanting to head to the hills, whether for adventures big, or small. Thank you Katy and Richard!

A great cottage for a group to stay in, most enjoyable and good access to the surrounding area. We holed up here for New Year and very much enjoyed the place.

I had my best vacation after very long time. If you want to take a real break and spend sometime with nature, this is the place. The place is in country side, close to nature and with all amenities. Highly recommended.

Countryside villa, built the 19th century and the actual photograph as charming! Quiet environment, there are mountain streams, pine forests and sheep, perfect for a relaxing holiday place! Facilities are available inside the house, the owner is very intimate, very warm arrangement and artistic sense. . . Small but complete kitchen and full bookshelves with feeling! Landlord a couple very warm! I would recommend to a friend to keep come here!

Great riverside location close to glenshee and the hills and mountains. Decor was dated and a bit of a hodgepodge but good quality and functional. Marian was very efficient and helpful.

Cute place, nice host!

a fantastic place for us with a nice big house where even the details were taken care of. Good upertunities fore walks in the nature and good posibilities to se woodpeackers and squirrels

Marian was easy to communicate with and very accommodating.

Lovely secluded cottage, but not too far away from amenities. Perfect place for relaxing. Lots of walks on farm and near Glenshee Ski Centre.

I cannot recommend a stay at Forter Castle highly enough. In a word, our stay was exquisite. The interiors are the definition of well appointed; the pictures simply cannot do them justice. We enjoyed two nights in comfort and style, making good use of the kitchen for meals, and the great hall for conversation and relaxation warmed by the fire. Each bedroom is uniquely handsome with comfortable beds and linens. Please take advantage of the catering and the other activities made available. We enjoyed a stirring bag piping performance, a scenic hike to a near by loch, and a fun-filled afternoon with archery, axes, and rifles. The hosts and everyone else we interacted with were incredibly hospitable and genuinely wanted us to enjoy our stay. In sum, this was an incredible, one of a kind experience, please consider a stay!

The location creates an incredible atmosphere, if you need some days off from daily routine it's a perfect place to be.

Fantastic wee cottage in a beautiful location. Ben was extremely welcoming and made us feel right at home. The kitchen is equipped with everything you could need and we even had a pre-made fire awaiting us. The cottage is within an easy drive of Blairgowrie and Pitlochry and the tiny hamlet of Cray is a beautiful setting. The cosy interior, amazing bed, and great wildlife around the cottage made this a very special trip.

Brilliant little cottage for absolutely peace and quiet. Awesome wood burner. Excellent

If you're looking for somewhere beautifully quiet and green, with super walks right from the doorstep, then this is a great choice. Lovely bed, lovely bath and lovely people. Easy and accurate correspondence and directions, and everything just as advertised.

A truly lovely place to stay. The 'quiet' really is wonderful

Perfect, secluded cottage! Couldn't have asked for a better place to stay. The wood fire was brilliant!

Can't recommend this cottage enough. It's perfect for a peaceful break and contains everything that you need. Great to relax after a day in the countryside. Ben was a very helpful host who was great about check in/out. Hopefully be back in the future!

Lovely place to stay. If you enjoy a quiet, layed back surrounding, this is the place to be. The house is perfectly equipped and very cozy. Only one warning...you might lose track of time because it is so relaxing ;) There are plenty of nice walks in the mountains near by. Day-Trips to several interesting places and cities make it even better.

We were absolutely delighted with the cottage and had a lovely weekend enjoying the peaceful and beautiful surroundings. The cottage was lovely inside and presented to a very high standard by Ben and Vicky. Nice touches like the fluffy dressing gowns, and the BBQ coal and logs Ben dropped off for us made us feel instantly at home. We'll definitely be back and I would highly recommend the cottage to anyone who is looking for a well maintained, beautifully presented and peaceful retreat.

Before even arriving, Vicky was very helpful and thorough. She confirmed the amount of beds needed and helped us find private transport. When we arrived we were blown away! It is the most beautiful property!!! The entire house is 5 stars. It is homey and welcoming but also feels like you are staying in a fancy hotel. We were all so sad to leave. Hopefully we can return again sometime. I would absolutely recommend this to anyone!