Lovely quiet location, very comfortable, tasteful accommodation and a friendly welcome from Bridget and George! The breakfast was excellent and the guest sitting room very welcome after a hard day sightseeing. would definitely use it again and thoroughly recommend it.

Bridget made us feel right at home, even letting us follow her into town to find the restaurant when we were tired from long travels. Her home is beautiful and the breakfast she prepared for us was extraordinary. We highly recommend her B&B and will look her up if we ever return to Scotland. Thank you,

Outstanding place. Home from home. Amazing breakfast. Bridget can't do enough to help and above and beyond. It made our weekend even more memorable and amazing. Can not recommend highly enough.

Really nice modern room with an on suite, tea/coffee facilities and plenty of space to put your stuff. Bridget was very accommodating and breakfast was really nice. There is a dog called George who is lovely and very well behaved. It's a shame I only stayed one night, I will definitely be returning!

It was both a privilege and a pleasure staying at Fernie Brae House. The house itself is a beautifully designed new build and is finished to a very high standard. It is set in a lovely rural location but pub and shop just a mile away. The Antler double room, we stayed in, was a beautiful room and very well equipped, with lovely views across the countryside. The use of the lounge was also appreciated. Bridget and George (pet dog) were the perfect hosts and made us feel so welcome. Bridget's breakfasts were lovely and a large selection was on offer. Nothing was too much trouble for Bridget! We will definitely be back when in the area.

We had a great 3 night stay in Lumphanan. The house was lovely, clean, spacious and bright. Everything was as described and the breakfast was great and available at whatever time we wanted.

If you are looking for a tranquil stay in the Aberdeenshire area look no further. Bridget was a wonderful host and her home is simply stunning. If I could give 10 stars I would, the stay totally exceeded my expectations. Thank you again Bridget.

Bridget's home is wonderful! The house itself is light and spacious, we had a great room with a huge bed, loads of cupboard space, a nice ensuite and even hot drink facilities! We also had our own lounge/dining area where our lovely host provided a great breakfast each morning at whatever time we asked for. Bridget was great to chat to and made it so easy for us to come and go as we pleased. George the dog was lovely too! The location was brilliant, really well situated so you've got an easy drive towards the Cairngorm mountains in one direction, and the coast/ Aberdeen in the other. Was also quite simple to find the house with Bridget's instructions. Definitely would recommend!! Thanks for a wonderful stay, Bridget :)

We had a fantastic time staying The Creamery. It's a wonderful place to base yourself in the Aberdeenshire countryside. The house is immaculately decorated and Leonie was very helpful. We would definitely like to come back!

The Space is a lovely airy place to stay, really tastefully decorated, woven rugs, carpets, art works etc. It is in a lovely location, 10-15 minutes walk into Torphins along a peaceful country lane, really relaxing a pleasant setting. Leonie was very helpful and the information she provided about the property was accurate and helped us get the most from our stay. I was holidaying with two elderly Aunts who are not the easiest to please and Leonie helped us rearrange sleeping arrangements etc until everyone was happy. I really appreciated her help.

This is such a peaceful and unique place to stay. Great dog walks near by and stunning countryside. Made very welcome.

Warm and smily welcome from Leonie who is adorable! It's the perfect place to discover the area by its closeness to the National Parc and the East coast. A charming house, well equiped and quiet place. We also loved the house decoration! And we would for sure recommend it!

The Space is a great place to stay, we stayed there for 8 weeks and Leonie made us feel incredibility welcome. Torphins is a super wee village, very accessible to Aberdeen.

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The Creamery is an absolutely faboulous place to stay! We stayed there for one week and it's the best airbnb we ever had. The house is of very high quality and has great style. It lookes even better than on the pictures. Also the location is just perfect for exploring this part of Scotland! Leonie was great in advance and was always available for help while we were there.

Lovely comfortable house. Had a great time touring aberdeenshire. Leonie was very accessible for any queries. Would stay again

The B&B took last minute reservations. Jacqueline couldn't have been any nicer. We exchanged messages during our drive to the B&B to obtain the best route. The location is scenic and the drive through the mountains was breathtakingly beautiful. This is a must stay!!

We had a very good time in this quiet and nice place. Jaqueline was a very friendly host. We can recommend this bnb at any time.

Nice B&B close to the Cairngorms national park. Jacqueline really helpful to explain us the road and to advice us a place for dinner. Nice (and rich) breakfast. Highly recommend!

Hotel like experience. Spotless, perfect shower, delicious breakfast!

Great for a quiet weekend away. The bothy was just as expected, nice and comfortable. Margaret was a great host, very welcoming and helpful.

Gorgeous wee place. Ultra-cosy but extremely well kitted out. The weather was freezing outside but the bothy is brilliantly insulated so even the toilet was comfortable in middle of night. Log/coal stove is a treat and the bed is very comfy. Local area is scenic and serene with some great walks moment away. No complaints whatsoever. Couple tips: we drove by it a few times as it was dark when we arrived, but I understand they are planning to put something eye-catching near the road to address that. Also the log stove is terrific but can mean your clothes get a bit smoky after a couple of days so it's an idea to keep some clean ones in a bag/drawer in case you want to go out for dinner. Highly recommended.

The Bothy is the best place we have stayed in through Air BnB. Really, it should be called The Red Bothy as there are lovely touches of red throughout. The bed ( literally home-made) is so comfortable and you will wake up feeling like you are in a soft cloud. The Bothy is utter tranquility and only 35 mins drive from Aberdeen which meant I could have the weekend there en famille and go to work on Monday! Really, the place is sublime and Margaret and Dave are just wonderful hosts - you may even get some apples from their tree! If you want to stay in a place without an IKEA utensil in sight, then this is the place to be.

It was amazing, we loved it. Its so nice and cosy with the fire on.

Wonderful bothy in the middle of the nature, very clean and well stuffed. Huge and comfy bed, clean and giant bathroom. All you need for a good time. Thanks again Margaret for hosting us.

It's a wonderful small bothy but big enough for everything you need and it has a wonderful cosy atmosphere! We really enjoyed our visit there, out in the countryside without any mobilephone or TV, perfect to calm down!

Quiet, compact, comfortable, private. We really relaxed.

The bothy is a beautiful sanctuary from everything. It is small and perfectly formed with everything you could possibly need for a wonderful stay. The outdoor space is surrounded by wildflowers, on one evening two deer crashed through the undergrowth and across the garden, and I shared the bothy with a charming family of sparrows who nested on the verandah. It's a perfect launchpad for exploring the surrounding area, full of fantastic walks, castles, and close to the Cairngorms. Margaret could not have been more warm and welcoming, despite the fact I arrived later than planned. As soon as I need to escape and recharge again I'll be back! I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the bothy to anyone.

Would not recommend.

Great house - very large and spacious and good for our family gathering! The hot tub was also amazing with views over the scenicn area nearby. Would thoroughly recommend!

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It was a pleasant stay, its staff very helpful and the room very cozy

Very friendly and relaxed. Comfortable bedroom and good service

We had a big, pretty and clean and tidy room above the pub. There we had a nice evening with quizzes, snacks and funny conversations. Our breakfast was sumptuous and we felt comfortable and liked this stay next to a great landscape very much.

Great stay! Very nice, comfortable and clean room and very friendly welcome. Cozy pub at the hotel. We recommend the Angus lasagna!

Very clean and comfortable. The room we had to start with was noisy as it was above the bar but they kindly allowed us to change to a quieter room. Very welcoming and helpful. Great with out little one year old too. For a little extra breakfast is offered, great value and convenient. Would recommend!

Excellent location for Aberdeenshire castles hopping, a quiet and clean comfortable place has all we expect for. Highly recommended.

Comfortable quiet down stairs, food was good and basic. Had everything we needed for one night stop over.

Very cosy and nice hotel located in a small village in Aberdeenshire, but easily reachable. Had a really warm welcome and recommend to anyone looking for an accommodation around Lumphanan!

Many thanks to Dermid for making us feel so welcome. This is a lovely, characterful old house which fitted the bill perfectly for us. A real home from home with a toasty wood stove.

Wonderful experience! Dermid and his family are super welcoming and nice hosts! The house is very cozy and warm. The landscape is amazing! I warmly suggest this beautiful location!

Dermid is a great host, and was very helpful. The house is in a fantastic location with lots to see and plenty of walks. we didn't have the best of weather, but the house was great - 2 log burners kept us warm. If you are looking for a quiet place in the country I would recommend this place.

Dermid was there on our arrival and had a great fire going inside. He gave me lots of information about the local area and even loaned me a detailed map. We had a great 2 night stay and visited lots of castles within easy driving distance. I recommend the Old School House to anyone in the Coull area.

It was great place around natur, beautiful views and very kind and helpfull host, Dermid. Amaizind 2 days in that place!!!

Although we booked spontaneously (a few hours before arrival) we were warmly welcomed and immediately felt at home. Apart from the nice rooms we especially enjoyed the marvelous view. Dermid and his family were very friendly and he gave us some good tips where to eat and what to do in the area. We had a really pleasant stay and would definitely come again!

Great house and host. Very attentive and kept the wood fires burning while we were out. Lovely house, very comfortable and great location. Our dog was mad welcome too. Highly recommended.

Dermid was there to greet us on arrival. He is a warm friendly man who made us feel right at home. He let us know what was in the area and gave us directions. The home is comfy and we loved sitting by the fireplace in the evening.

We stayed at the farmhouse over a long weekend in April and loved every minute! Karen was really easy to communicate with ahead of our stay and her Father was very thorough when meeting us and taking us around the property. It has recently been refurbished and is immaculate, Karen has good taste in interior design! There were 7 of us staying and there was plenty of room for us all. The bedrooms are all a great size and the kitchen is very well equipped. The welcome pack, board games and L'occitane products were all very welcomed by my group! I have absolutely no complaints and will (and have) recommended the property to my friends and am tempted to repeat our trip soon! In terms of where to go nearby, we went for a walk around Loch Muick, dinner at The Boat in Aboyne and Balmoral castle. There's no end of stuff to do with a sign to a nearby attraction at every corner.

Highly recommended! Beautiful farmhouse, tastefully renovated. Well equipped kitchen, nice views, cozy and comfortable. Quiet, isolated, but not too remote!

We would highly recommend staying at Karen's property. The photographs, while good, don't do the property justice. The location and views are stunning. Karen is a very thoughtful hostess and the property didn't lack for anything. The local area is also fantastic - we left without managing to get through half of our to do list, but are looking forward to our next visit.

We had a fantastic time at Karen's beautiful house and highly recommend it. We were a group of 3 couples attending a wedding at Glen Tanar estate and the location was fantastic, only a short 15 minute drive to the venue. Karen's father greeted us on arrival and gave us the grand tour along with lots of helpful advice. The house is beautifully presented and was a truly luxurious home from home. We loved the l'occitane products in the bathrooms and greatly appreciated the food and drinks that were left for our arrival. We ate out at the boat Inn Aboyne where the food was fantastic. We only wish we could have stayed longer at this beautiful house in its wonderful surroundings. Many thanks Karen we had an amazing time!

If you are looking for the perfect highland cozy get away with your family look no further. Set amongst the beautiful Scottish hills, in a charming farm house you can truly find hygge. We celebrated Christmas in this cottage and have created some unforgettable memories. Thanks to Karen (and her very sweet Dad), we had a wonderful stay with free whisky and wine (thank you!). The house is so comfortable, you will not be disappointed with your stay here.

Lovely house in a beautiful setting. We found it easily from the clear instructions that we were sent. We were met by Karen's Father who was very welcoming and showed us how everything worked. The house was lovely and warm for our arrival as well as spotlessly clean and tidy. The house had everything we needed for our self catering week- plenty pots and pans and nice utensils. We have stayed in places before where the knives are blunt, and there are no oven gloves, graters, seives etc. Karen's house is a home from home. It was lovely to have the two living room areas and the bedrooms were all very spacious with very comfortable beds.

A beautiful peaceful home in a stunning location. Karen's home was a very special place to stay. We hope to return soon.

Our stay was absolutely incredible! Karen had everything we needed ready for us as we arrived and the check-in/check-out process was extremely easy and they were so helpful! This home was everything we had hoped for an more as we were visiting for a Wedding in Dinnet. Some of us have set some new goal for our own future homes! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and hope to one day return!

I had a super time staying with Dermid. He made me feel enormously welcome and was hugely informative about the area. The house is comfortable and clean, and the views are spectacular. Make sure you walk up the hill behind to the bench from which you can see to Lochnagar, Queen Victoria's favourite peak.

Dermid was a fantastic host! This was only our second Airbnb in Europe and it was a very pleasant experience. Communication was great, Dermid sent us plenty details to make sure we found the place and was very flexible with us. Dermid's place is in a great spot if you are trying to go to the Cairngorms Park. Absolutely beautiful place, comfortable, and clean. Dermid and his family were very hospitable and welcoming, making us feel at home. Highly recommend, lovely people!

We had a very good stay at Dermid house. He welcomed us very well and we had nice conversation with him. The fire was on and the house very warm and cosy. Lovely bed very confortable and bathroom perfect. He gave us a lot of advices to visit the area and let us Cook dîner in the kitchen. We made our own breakfast with every think he prepared for us. Thank you Dermid. Your house is beautiful and we felt home, quiet with nice view. We will definitively recommend this place in a nice area close to the cairngorns and beautiful walk.

Dermid and his family were very welcoming and treated us like family. His home was easy to find based on his directions and the surrounding area is beautiful. He was very helpful with answering our questions and we followed him to the next village to get groceries and then to a local place for dinner. Conversations with him and his family were very natural. He is a great host and this is a great place to stay!!

Dermid was the perfect host. He is friendly, intelligent and helpful. The house was fantastic, homely, well equipped and clean with fab views, very rural, quiet experience - and remote! which we loved but you'd need a car to get to the nearest pub and shop. Could have stayed a lot longer, it was all wonderful.

Great location, great room, tremendous host. Couldn't have been better. Well worth a small detour as it's far from the Cairngorms. Splendid landscape.

Dermid's place at Coull was great! It was cozy and the views were absolutely stunning. Dermid made himself available by phone and by email and was very patiently awaiting our unexpectedly late arrival. The nearby village of Aboyne had the Boat Inn Restaurant, which was fantastic and had incredible gluten free options. Overall, a great place to stay near the National Park!

Nice place! Dermid is an excellent person who helps you in everything. We will repeat if we come back to Scotland!

Great space for a little r & r. Highly recommend.

Staying at the Garden Studio was a lovely, friendly, warm experience! Vicki and co were great to get to know and I would definitely recommend her cosy studio to anyone who wants to be in a great location for walks and to be surrounded by beautiful scenery

Lovely little place with a stunning view. Really happy with our stay. Cheers J

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I wanted a quiet, secluded, scenic reasonably priced bolt hole for some quality alone time. Vicki's place was perfect. Lovely cosy room with a nicely appointed decking for alfresco eating and relaxing. What really made it more than worth the money was the gorgeous view. Also Vicki and her daughter Jessica were charming, easy going, unobtrusive hosts.

This was a great place to stay to be in the Highlands and travel around the area. Very friendly host. We would stay there again!

Lovely location and cute little place!

I didn't meet Vicki herself as another gentleman (Casper) was managing the room the day we arrived. Casper was pleasant and helpful. The room was exactly as advertised. It was clean and comfortable with a small fridge and microwave we weren't expecting. It was only a 10 minute walk to town for groceries and the view out the door was beautiful. The only small negative for us was the internet which was really intermittent which made it a bit frustrating to plan our activities for the following day. All in all, for the price, this place was a tiny gem.

A lovely room with great atmosphere and facilities. Vicki made me welcome and spent some time with me when I arrived. Breakfast was a flexible time and very delicious. It is a busy household in a quiet situation with a very gentle dog and cat.

Vicki's house is in an excellent position in Aboyne. It suited me really well to walk into town for the annual Highland Games that happens on the first Saturday in August each year. I hope to be back next year. Room was basic but private and it was great having my own entrance, bathroom and kitchenette. Would definitely come back.

Vicki was away but her daughter Jessica and the Woofers (e.g. wwoof org uk) were excellent, relaxed company. I totally disagree with some previous negative reviews and this is great value, although the bed was hard. The back deck is as in photos with a gorgeous view, great kitchen, lovely lounge, nice cosy bedroom and good shared bathroom, plus the cat was a character. A true Airbnb (as it was originally intended, for travellers, I think) experience.

Had a wonderful stay. Beautiful village and surroundings.

Great location and wonderful hosts...they basically just treat you like a member of the family and even invited me to join them at tea time.

Vicki was a great host, taking care of details and making a most pleasant trip. She prepared Scotish food to my request and I met her parents, a lovely couple.

Comfortable, welcoming & relaxing. I couldn't recommend this place enough, I'd certainly return.

We really appreciated the last minute booking being accepted. Unfortunately the bathroom was quite dirty and the bedroom needed a good clean. While the bed was clean and comfortable the room was dusty and carpet needed vacuuming, the tv didn't work and the listing states breakfast is included but it's not, we were told it was extra cost. It's a very lived in house and there were so many people there with cars we had to park up the street on the side of the road. Vicky was really lovely but we were disappointed with our stay for the price.

The best Airbnb in this price range, no doubt about it!!

Heather est très accueillante, petit établissement calme et chaleureux. Chambre très confortable, nous avons très bien dormi. Nous avons dîné sur place, quelques plats maisons sont proposés et nous nous sommes régalés. Rien à redire sur le petit-déjeuner qui est en libre service et assez complet.

Vicky made me feel welcome even before I arrived, making sure I could find the house. The accommodation is of high quality and set in a very quiet environment minutes from restaurants and bars. Would recommend. Excellent value for money.

Nice place for backpacker. Gentle people, dog and cat.

Loved it so much that I actually wanted to stay a night longer. Unfortunately the place was not available. Still - would love to go back anytime! Very quiet place, with amazing views and garden to relax.

Vicki is friendly and helpful. I hope I get the opportunity to stay again.

Vicky is a nice and kind person, her house is amazing, with a cute cat and dog, located in quite zone and with a beautiful view. I definitely raccomend them! :)

The host was away on a last minute holiday, but her daughter and a couple of young people working in the house over the summer were there to let me in both evenings. While the room was 'private' an adjoining door led to a garden room where another person was staying and snoring loudly on a noisy bed. Really the room is a zed-bed in a long cupboarded area. It was fine for a night or so. I was able to use the kitchen with the host's permission as she was away. The kitchen was clean and welcoming. Loo was clean. Breakfast was fine and the table laid out ready for us to self-serve. I do think that £24 is twice as much as the room is really worth to be honest, and it's not really comfortable or suitable to sit in in the evening. However, the decking area out back was a joy to sit out on and dry my hair on Sunday morning. Beautiful scenery.

Vicki was friendly and welcoming despite my abrupt arrival at the location without any prior notification. Would stay again if I am traveling in Scotland!

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Dermid is very helpful and kind person. Location is great and room is clean. Such a friendly people to live with!

Thank you very much! We have had an excellent time at your home. Thank you for the walk! If we come back, we will visit you ;). Everything is very clean and Dermid is really friendly and let you use everything he has on the fridge. We will recomend his house!

Dermid and his family were very welcoming. A really friendly household. Comfortable room, perfect for my needs. Great location for me. Would definitely stay again

We had a very warm welcome at Adele and Ewan's comfortable, modern and immaculately clean home. We loved the rural location as it was peaceful and quiet but still within easy driving distance to villages and beautiful walks. The views from their home were outstanding. Our hosts gave us excellent advice re scenic walks. We enjoyed their company at breakfast and dinner and related to their passion for healthy, sustainable food. Don't hesitate to accept Adele and Ewan's offer to include an evening meal. The small bedroom is nicely furnished, including a TV, and despite the fact that we were all sharing a bathroom, this was not a problem. As long time Airbnb members we were privileged to be Adele and Ewan's first guests.

We had a fantastic experience by staying at Ewan's and Adele's place. The bedroom was clean and tidy and the hosts were super friendly. The scenery was fantastic and the place was very quiet and cosy. Probably the best Airbnb experience we had up until now. Totally recommended.

Staying with Ewan and Adele was the best AirBNB experience I have ever had and we use AirBNB a lot. To start with Ewan came to guide us in when we had trouble finding the place. They offered us supper for a small charge. Adele is an amazing cook and supper was delicious and the dessert was down right sinful. We talked for hours at supper about everything, and had the most stimulating and interesting conversation. They also have wonderful chickens so we had fresh laid eggs in the morning. Their house has the most spectacular view over the valley and is just beautiful. I think Ewan and Adele represent the best of AirBNB and other hosts could learn a lot from them. They not only share their house but they share something of themselves. On a scale of 1 to 5 I would rate them a 10. If you were ever in this part of Scotland you should grab any opportunity to stay with Ewan and Adele.

Thanks for the very comfortable stay in your beautiful home! We slept really well, and enjoyed a walk in the surrounding countryside.

Ewan and Adele were very lovely and welcoming. We felt comfortable and we had everything what we needed.

Very friendly welcome and a very nice couple. The location was great and lovely views of the surrounding country side.

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Thanks so much for looking after us! Lovely house and room and excellent breakfast left out for us even though we had to leave at 5am!!

Vicki's Fairy Penthouse is fun and quirky and was fit for purpose for my week's stay. Was a bit surprised by having to go between bathroom/kitchen and bedroom by a path outside, but got used to it and the weather was kind, thankfully! Aboyne is a lovely town in a quite beautiful area of the country. I was made to feel very welcome and enjoyed my stay.

Vicki's place provided a friendly, welcoming and peaceful retreat. We were delighted to be upgraded to the garden room, which had a beautiful picture window looking out onto the garden. Vicki and the woofers were very friendly. However, there was so much to do in the local area they didn't see much of us! A very comfortable and enjoyable stay.

Vicki was a very welcoming host. She was very helpful with many suggesting how and were to spend my time in The Cairngorms National Park. And last but not least, she helped me to overcome my fear from eating haggis! Thank you Vicki!