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Drumhead Bothy

aboyne, moray, aberdeenshire & the coastal trail
  • 4 guests
  • 2 beds
  • 1 bathroom
  • Pet Friendly

Description

Aboyne 7 miles.

Nestled in the pretty village of Finzean, in the open countryside of the Scottish Highlands, is this delightful traditional cottage.

Internally, the property has been renovated to provide a stylish and contemporary holiday home for a small group of friends or families looking to escape to the countryside.

Spend your evenings in the spacious open-plan sitting room, with plenty of furniture to curl up and unwind into the evening, with a warming woodburning stove to keep you warm during those chillier winter months.

The kitchen has been fitted to a high-standard and provides delightful wooden units and sleek worktops, with a range of contemporary appliances so you can easily cook up a storm for the whole family!

Walk through to the ground-floor bedrooms, with a double greeting you first, and leads into a twin bedroom.

Both bedrooms will share the en-suite shower room attached to the master bedroom, where you can enjoy a relaxing soak after a tiring day.

Sit out on the front patio area and simply delight in its stunning country views surrounding with a warming cup of tea of a morning, also an excellent place to catch up on some reading.

Due to your rural location, you will have easy access to the thriving village of Aboyne for a choice of traditional pubs and restaurants for some fine food options and real Scottish ale, not to mention its whisky.

The Loch of Aboyne is a shallow lake, perfect for those interested in fishing and sailing, you'll also have access to cycling, hillwalking, birdwatching and gliding nearby.

Discover Kincardine Castle which is only open for public events, a Victorian mansion offering a look into historical architecture and Victiorian life with its ornate dining room and stunning landscaped gardens.

You are also within reach of the beautiful Cairngorms National Park for a plethora of countryside attractions, including walking and cycling opportunities.

Further afield is the thriving coastal city of Aberdeen, which boasts many tourist attractions, you'll struggle to fit everything into one trip!

Some historical locations include the Aberdeen Maritime Museum, St Machar's Cathedral, The Gordon Highlanders Museum and Aberdeen Art Gallery, all well-worth a trip.

Drumhead Bothy is an exceptional base for touring this beautiful part of the Scottish countryside.

EPC Rating: Band E


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Everything you'll need

  • Wifi
  • Dishwasher
  • Garden / Patio
  • Ground Floor Bedroom
  • Ground Floor Accommodation

What guests are saying

5.0
Based on 101 reviews
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This is our fourth time staying at the Bothy, and somehow, it feels even more special with every visit.

There is something truly magical about this place that makes it feel less like a holiday accommodation and more like coming home. From the moment we arrive, we feel welcomed, comfortable, and completely at ease. Angus and Judy could not be more wonderful. Their warmth, thoughtfulness, and hospitality make an already beautiful place feel even more special. It is rare to find somewhere away from home that gives you that same sense of comfort and belonging, and we feel incredibly lucky to have found it here. The Bothy has become so much more than just a place to stay for us. It is a place we look forward to returning to, a place where we can relax, recharge, and make wonderful memories. We honestly don't think we will ever find another place away from home that feels quite as welcoming or as special as this one. Thank you for sharing this beautiful place with us and for making us feel so at home every single time. Until next time! ❤️

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JenniferOct 2026

Angus and Judy were the perfect hosts.

Nothing was a problem and they were always keen to help us. They are a very intelligent and interesting couple with many life experiences to share. Beautiful people with kind hearts. The cottage is cosy clean and everything we needed for a great holiday. The amazing welcome hamper had everything we needed. Fruit, bread, butter, bacon, eggs, biscuits, crisps, wine, oil, salt and pepper, a fabulous selection of teas and coffee’s, hot chocolate and more. Our next accommodation we visited didn’t even have a salt and pepper pot so we really did appreciate Angus and Judy’s generosity! We did 90% of our dinning in the cottage and found everything we needed to cook with and instructions were left that if we needed anything then just nip next door to see if they could help. So thoughtful, thank you. The firewood for the wood burner was ready for us just to strike a match to get the fire going and a limitless supply of chopped wood for us to use while we were there. A washing machine with drier, dishwasher and freezer always make a cottage holiday so much better. Thank you Our little dog was made welcome and a fabulous area for her to wander around and meet the two beautiful dogs that lived next door with their owners. All this was great, including a very comfortable large bed with underfloor heating and two toilets but for us the best bit was the orchard. Coming from Shetland where trees don’t grow well to find plums and loads of different varieties of apples and pears was my idea of paradise. And youve guessed yes they said for us to help ourselves. Delicious thank you! We even attended the Church of Scotland next door on Sunday and were made very welcome by all. The farm shop with cafe just up the road has a great selection of food and goods but we did most of our shopping in Banchory and other places we stopped at while driving around enjoying our day trips. Will we go back?? 100% YES please. We had such a great time.

K
KathleenOct 2026

Our stay was relaxing, extremely comfortable and peaceful.

It was exactly what we were wanting for a restful holiday. So much so, that when one day was quite rainy, we were more than happy to settle down and stay in...surely a sign of comfortable accommodation!

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SarahOct 2026

Good to know

House Rules

  • Smoking

    Not permitted

  • Property notes

    Note: This property can not take any bookings that start on a Sunday.

    We welcome a maximum of two dogs at the property. However, they should not be left unattended.

    Note: The property does not have facilities to charge electric vehicles.

Stay Information

  • Check-in / Check-out

    15:00 / 10:00

  • Property ref

    1002252

  • Parking

    Designated parking place, Off Road Parking, Private Driveway

Guest & Pet Policy

  • Pets

    Allowed

  • Children

    Children and infants welcome

  • Accessibility

    Ground floor

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