Cairngorm Lodges

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  • Eco-friendly forest stays on the edge of the Cairngorms National Park
  • Balmoral Castle and Lecht 2090 ski centre within a half-hour drive
  • Luxury lodges with high-spec interiors and outdoor space
Wildlife outside and luxury inside – that’s the tempting mix on offer at Cairngorm Lodges, a smart rural glamping site on the edge of the Cairngorms National Park. This secluded spot 10 minutes’ drive from the village of Aboyne (and about an hour from Aberdeen) is a place where you can really immerse yourselves in the gorgeous Aberdeenshire countryside: the eco lodges are tucked away among the woods, each in its own little patch for peace and privacy. To preserve the surroundings, they’ve all been set up to have minimal impact on the landscape and environment, with lots of nifty touches including top-notch insulation, low-energy light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products. Much effort has also gone into protecting the local wildlife too, including projects to replant trees and feed birds; keep your eyes peeled as you stroll around (or sit outside your lodge) and you may catch a glimpse of the red squirrels that live around these parts. You can easily get out for a wider exploration of the area on woodland walks that start from the site, or head out hillwalking nearby. Fishing, cycling routes, skiing, horse riding and golf are all available in the vicinity too – along with several castles and whisky distilleries if you need a rest from all the activity. And that aforementioned luxury? There’s a plentiful supply of that, as the lodges all have smart bathrooms, fully-fitted kitchens, Freeview TVs, comfy sofas and beds made up with high-quality organic linen (along with a raft of extra touches like books and hair dryers, plus barbecues in the summer months).

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 5
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Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

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Reviews

10

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Lovely welcoming site for a short stay

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Woodcutters 2 bedroom cabin

Liked: Area, cabin, cleanliness was to a very high standard, lovely wood fire, host was really nice & helpful

Disliked: No Wi-Fi or washing machine

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Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Forest Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby

Location

Cairngorm Lodges

Logie Coldstone

Aboyne

Aberdeenshire

Scotland

AB34 5PZ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

57.12251°N
-2.93496°W

Nearest transport

Rail
30.7 km Insch Rail Station
37.1 km Huntly Rail Station
37.8 km Kintore Rail Station
Airport
45.1 km Aberdeen Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Keen to see more of those stunning natural surroundings? Try a trip to Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve (five minutes’ drive), where trails lead though the woods and around lochs and waterfalls, with possible otter and red squirrel sightings along the way. If you’d rather check out some of the smart buildings that Scotland’s famed for, set out with a checklist of Kildrummy Castle (20 minutes), Craigievar Castle (20 minutes) and Corgarff Castle (half an hour)… and not forgetting the Queen’s own favourite, Balmoral (25 minutes). Once you’ve had your fill of the historic buildings, steer towards the Grampian Transport Museum (half an hour) or treat yourself to a tipple from the Royal Lochnagar Distillery (half an hour). To keep things active instead, aim for Aboyne Golf Club (15 minutes) or the faster-paced thrills of Lecht 2090 ski & multi-activity centre (half an hour).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Stonehaven 47.6 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Balmoral Castle 19.8 km

Braemar Castle 30.1 km

Glenlivet Estate 30.2 km

Braemar Highland Heritage Centre 30.9 km

The Glenlivet Distillery Visitor Centre 34.4 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Loch Kinord and Burn o' Vat 5.7 km

Cambus o' May - Burn o' Vat - Cambus o' May 6.5 km

Glen Tanar - Dinnet Bridge - Glen Tanar 8.6 km

Glen Tanar - Knockie Viewpoint and Five Bridges 8.6 km

Ballater - Creagan Riabhach Circular 10.2 km

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Cairngorm Lodges have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Cairngorm Lodges dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Cairngorm Lodges? Keen to see more of those stunning natural surroundings? Try a trip to Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve (five minutes’ drive), where trails lead though the woods and around lochs and … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Cairngorm Lodges?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Cairngorm Lodges? From R2,687.03 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.