Experience the magical landscape of the Cairngorms and its wildlife.
Far from the basic facilities provided by traditional bothies, each self-contained unit caters for all of your needs during your Cairngorm Off grid holiday retreat. They are about ensuring sustainability for the Estate, its ecosystem, and its spectacular Royal Deeside location. Come and relax-away your worries in the intimacy of our Scottish Highland Estate. Make it your own and escape to the peace and tranquillity of your own pet friendly forest hideaway in the Cairngorms National Park.
Beekeeper’s Bothy
Beekeeper’s Bothy sleeps ideally a family of 4. It is fully accessible and located on the edge of the UK’s largest National Park, the Cairngorms, an ideal holiday for all the nature lovers among us.
Gamekeeper’s Bothy
Gamekeeper’s Bothy sleeps ideally a family of 4. It’s setting is surrounded by the fresh green Scots Pine forest of Royal Deeside, an area well known for its angling with the local River Dee and River Don.
Mountaineer’s Bothy
Mountaineer’s Bothy sleeps ideally a family of 4. It’s setting is amongst the Scots pine trees of the Cairngorms, with a large expanse of forest behind making it perfect for those looking for a quiet and relaxing holiday to be at one with nature.
Distiller’s Bothy
Our Distiller’s Bothy sleeps ideally a family of 4. It’s setting offers total tranquility of the Scots Pine forest, here you will find yourself waking up in complete silence except for the happy chirping of our neighbouring birds.
Forester’s Bothy
Forester’s Bothy sleeps ideally a family of 4. Set in the idyllic rural Royal Deeside landscape. Perfect for a family holiday, short break or romantic eco-friendly getaway.
Ghillie’s Bothy
Ghillie’s Bothy has a large decking area with open aspect and a backdrop of forest making it perfect for those looking for a quiet and relaxing holiday to be at one with nature.
Birch Bothy
NEW for 2023, Birch Bothy ideally sleeps 2 and is set in the idyllic rural Royal Deeside landscape, full of country walks, historic sites and charming villages. Perfect for a family holiday, short break or romantic eco-friendly getaway.
Hawthorn Bothy
NEW for 2023, Hawthorn Bothy ideally sleeps 2 is set in the idyllic rural Royal Deeside landscape, full of country walks, historic sites and charming villages. Perfect for a family holiday, short break or romantic eco-friendly getaway.
Hazel Bothy
NEW for 2023, Hazel Bothy ideally sleeps 2 and is set in the idyllic rural Royal Deeside landscape, full of country walks, historic sites and charming villages. Perfect for a family holiday, short break or romantic eco-friendly getaway.
Oak Bothy
NEW for 2023, Oak Bothy ideally sleeps 2. It is set in the idyllic rural Royal Deeside landscape, full of country walks, historic sites and charming villages. Perfect for a family holiday, short break or romantic eco-friendly getaway.
Rowan Bothy
NEW for 2023, Rowan Bothy sleeps ideally a family of 4. It is fully accessible and located on the edge of the UK’s largest National Park, the Cairngorms, an ideal holiday for all the nature lovers among us.
Scots Pine Bothy
NEW for 2023, Scots Pine Bothy ideally sleeps 2. It is set in the idyllic rural Royal Deeside landscape, full of country walks, historic sites and charming villages. Perfect for a family holiday, short break or romantic eco-friendly getaway.
See and do
Your stay with Cairngorm Bothies offers sporting and cultural activities whatever the weather or season. Equally, your Bothy has been designed to support the activities of complete relaxation, unwinding and doing very little at all.
Sustainable Tourism
Immerse yourself in the wildlife and ecosystem of this unique and special Cairngorm setting. We are off-grid and solar powered! All who work here consider it their duty to be its custodian for future generations to enjoy.
Freedom and Tranquility
Explore our 6 bothies set in mature woodlands in the Cairngorms National Park
Our guests say...
We absolutely loved our stay. Beautiful bothy, beautiful surroundings. We didn’t want to go home! Will definitely be back at some point.
Our guests say...
Fantastic bothies in a beautiful setting. Excellent and helpful staff, would highly recommend for a long weekend or week or two. I didn't want to leave.
Our guests say...
Cosy and great base for trail running, plenty of wildlife and chill time
Our guests say...
Stunning location to come and unwind in the peace and quiet with a warm log fire.
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