Cosy, comfortable lodge sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms. Pet friendly!

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

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Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Kitchen
Parking available
Outdoor space

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Banchory, Aberdeenshire

Platform 22
‪10 min drive‬
Falls of Feugh
‪10 min drive‬
Crathes Castle and Gardens
‪17 min drive‬
Aberdeen (ABZ)
‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom #2

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom #1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom #2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Comfortable, three bedroomed dog friendly lodge with wood burning stove in a peaceful location in rural Scotland.
Just five minutes drive from the bustling town of Banchory - and even closer to the village of Torphins in Aberdeenshire.
Ben Macdui is large, comfortable and open plan, with patio doors onto a covered deck, three bedrooms (one ensuite) and a second full bathroom.
Fully equipped for family holidays.
Perfect base to explore the beautiful north east of Scotland with castles galore (including the Royal residence at Balmoral), majestic mountains, the River Dee, plentiful wildlife, mountain biking, hiking, plus skiing and boarding in winter.
Something for every season!

Property manager

Ursula George

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Languages

English, French

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Kitchen

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Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Banchory

Banchory is home to this cottage. Crathes Castle and Gardens and Craigievar Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Go Health and Beauty and Reflect Spa. Travelling with kids? Consider Royal Deeside Railway and Battle Grounds Adventure Activities.

Banchory, Aberdeenshire

What's nearby

Platform 22 - 10 min drive - 6.8 km
Falls of Feugh - 10 min drive - 7.3 km
Go Health and Beauty - 11 min drive - 6.9 km
Crathes Castle and Gardens - 17 min drive - 11.0 km
Drum Castle - 24 min drive - 18.8 km

Getting around

Kintore Station - 29 min drive
Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Falls of Feugh - ‬10 min drive
‪Tease Coffee Bar - ‬9 min drive
‪Cowshed - ‬9 min drive
‪Feughside Inn - ‬14 min drive
‪The Ashvale Takeaway - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cosy, comfortable lodge sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms. Pet friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cosy, comfortable lodge sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms. Pet friendly!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cosy, comfortable lodge sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms. Pet friendly!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cosy, comfortable lodge sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms. Pet friendly! located?

Set in Banchory, this family-friendly cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of Banchory Museum, Royal Deeside Railway and Falls of Feugh. Platform 22 and Woodend Barn are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Amanda V.

27 March 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy cabin

This simple, cosy cabin was great for a family holiday with 4 generations. The ramp, grab rails in the bathroom and one level living helped the elderly and the cot, high chair and laundry room worked for the baby. The cabin was clean, warm, welcoming and functional. We enjoyed the sunny deck and the daffodils.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

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10/10 Excellent

25 October 2024

A short holiday in Scotland

Really nice stay very relaxing easy to get to towns we wanted visit. I bet it is lovely in summer sat on porch. The shop handy at the garage as well. Log was good as well no need to be cold. All in all very nice place would liked to stop longer

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10/10 Excellent

18 October 2024

A good family break

A lovely lodge with everything you need for a home from home break. The lodge was lovely and clean. The beds were very comfy and the wood burner was a nice touch, especially when it was cold in October. A nice area for kids to play in. My wee boy appreciated the goals to play football with. A nice base for Banchory and the surrounding area. Need to take the car to travel to shops but a lovely, quiet area to get away from everything. Thank you!

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8/10 Good

Fergus M.

9 October 2024

Ben Macdui

Lodge is a little tired and showing its age. Mattresses have seen better days. Car parking a little small, particularly if people are in the other lodge

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10/10 Excellent

2 October 2024

Excellent

Comfortable, warm accommodation. Ursula was very helpful and flexible on everything. Would highly recommend.

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8/10 Good

29 August 2024

Family stay at Ben Macdui

Overall our stay at Ben Macdui was good. The lodge was well equipped for kitchen needs, it has plenty of storage in the bedrooms and the log burner is a cosy addition for colder evenings. We used it as a base from which to explore Aberdeenshire and Kincardineshire. It was quiet and the welcome pack was a lovely addition. We had a small issue with broadband which the owners resolved promptly. The owners were friendly and helpful. There were a few areas for improvement. Primarily the car parking, it was very small when there were other cars there. I imagine there is space for 3 cars but only when sensibly parked. The shower in the main bathroom looks like it's been part renewed, but needs a new holder to go with the new head as when turned on it falls off it's holder.

10/10 Excellent

Claudia W.

21 August 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Klein aber fein

Sehr gemütliches Cottage im Grünen mit großer Terrasse. Man hat alles, was man braucht. Besonders freundlich war auch der Kontakt zum Vermieter, der uns zahlreiche Tipps für Unternehmungen und Restaurantempfehlungen gegeben hat

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

7 August 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We had a good time

Das Anwesen ist sehr ruhig gelegen (genau das Richtige für gestresste Großstädter), aber mit dem Auto ist binnen 10 Minuten alles erforderliche (u.a. großer Tesco) erreichbar. Sehr nette und hilfsbereite Vermieter, mit denen man gerne auch mal außer der Reihe plaudert. Betten, Einrichtung und Ausstattung sind OK.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

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10/10 Excellent

27 July 2024

A perfect stay!

Our family of 5 had the perfect stay, we were had a long drive up and was welcomed with a lovely little hamper. The rooms were ideal and spacious enough. Especially with 3 teenagers. The bathroom could have had locks that worked, just to save. Don’t come in the bathroom every 5 minutes from the kids! Ha. We spent most our days out about exploring with friends but the lodge was more than adequate to entertain friends. Whilst the children played outside, we sat on the large deck area eating enjoying food together. I found their website to be really helpful and referred to the list of things to do - highly recommend working your way through their suggestions. We also used Banchory Cycles to hire bikes out for our son’s 15th birthday. Only £25.00 for the day. They had the best time exploring the area. Will definitely be returning and have already recommended to friends. We loved it - just wish we had booked for longer.

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10/10 Excellent

Reena T.

16 April 2024

April Stay

The cabin was very comfortable and in excellent location. It had all the necessary equipment . A washing machine would be helpful as the weather is so changeable. A delightful stay . The WiFi was unpredictable but on the walks we could get good signal to book our days out .

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10/10 Excellent

11 October 2023

Perfect accommodation

Some friends stayed at this lodge when visiting us. The lodge was clean and welcoming and in a lovely spot. Our friends had a wonderful stay, and said the beds were very comfortable. Thank you!

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8/10 Good

6 August 2023

Rural log cabin in Deeside

Good location for sightseeing and walking in Deeside . Comfortable beds but sofas very soft and low . Outside area is not gated .

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8/10 Good

1 August 2023

Gemütliche stilvolle Hütte

Super Hütte, sauber, stilvoll, gute Ausstattung, 2 Bäder etc. Gute Lage zum Cairngorm NP und eastcoast

About the host

Hosted by Ursula George

Originally from London, we moved to Scotland 30+ years ago - and still feel as if we're on holiday in this beautiful area!
With four children we have spent many holidays in the UK and abroad, usually self catering, so we know what you need for a comfortable, happy family holiday!

Why they chose this property

We live very close to the lodges and absolutely love Royal Deeside. Mountains, rivers, castles, wildlife - and a beautiful coastline only 30 minutes drive away - it really has it all!
So much to do for adults and children alike - or you can just cosy up by the stove in the lodge and relax.

What makes this property unique

The lodges are spacious and comfortable with a covered deck area for eating outside and plenty of space to run around and let off steam. The location is peaceful and rural with cows in the field across the road, yet less than five minutes drive takes you to the charming town of Banchory with all amenities.
We are on hand to advise on things to do, whatever your interest - so just ask!

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English, French

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom #2

Master Bedroom

2 bathrooms

Bathroom #1

Bathroom #2

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