Afternoon
River Dye swim
The River Dye is the perfect place for a wild dip – it winds its way through the estate and you’ll find lots of tranquil spots surrounded by forest along the way.
Walking distance・Map provided with stay
It’s available in 20 days
4 nights
Monday 21 February – Friday 25 February 2022
£995 total
All bookings take place through the house owner’s website. Availability, details and URL are live and correct at time of posting.
Step inside the Glen Dye Estate and discover No.4 Steading Cottage, a thoughtfully converted Victorian farm building-turned-place to stay. Contemporary details and interiors radiate a vibrancy and warmth, and you’ll find your very own private wood-fired hot hub just 50-metres down a woodland path. The cottage sits side-by-side with No.5 Steading Cottage – together, they’re the ideal bookable option for larger groups of up to 14 guests.
Perfect for family & friends
With two king size beds, one twin room and a single, No.4 has room to spare for some of your favourite people. Gather around the wood burning stove in the spacious living room to share tales of your adventures around the estate.
Discover the Glen Dye Estate
One of the best things about this cottage has to be its position amidst the beautiful, wild and varied Scottish landscape. You can walk, run or cycle around the estate before taking a dip in the River Dye. It’s more relaxing than you might think!
From garden to plate
Guests can order produce from Glen Dye’s very own vegetable garden for delivery the next day. Cook up a storm in No.4’s well-equipped kitchen or throw it all on the barbecue (or more specifically, the Big Green Egg), and sit out under the night sky.
Spaces to entertain and relax
A place for friends and family
Vibrant interior details
Your own Swedish hot tub
Bedrooms with a contemporary feel
No.4 Steading Cottage details
Sleeps
7
Bedrooms
4
Floors
2
Rental type
Self-catering holiday let
Size
150 sqm
Architect
NORD
Year completed
2012
Notes
Dogs welcome
Area
About halfway between the Cairngorms and the coast
On the doorstep
In the heart of the Glen Dye Estate
Nearest town
Banchory (14 km)
Nearest cities
Aberdeen (45 km), Edinburgh (165 km)
Directions
By train
Stonehaven or Aberdeen are the closest stations
Train to house transport
Speak with the Glen Dye team to arrange collection/drop off
By car
A scenic drive through this part of Scotland
Electric vehicle hire
Available from Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen
Electric vehicle charging
Yes, available at Glen Dye HQ
3-nights in June
£1,085
7-nights in June
£1,395
3-nights in December
£1,085
7-nights in December
£1,395
To book
Visit Glen Dye’s site for availability and booking
Availability
Usually booked months in advance
Rental type
Entire house, Self-catering
Owner’s website
Our favourites in the area
Morning, Afternoon, Evening. You’ll never find yourself at a loss of things to do when you stay on the Glen Dye Estate. From wild swimming in the River Dye to fashioning a feast out of the estate’s home grown produce, there really is something for everyone. Here’s a selection of favourite places as recommended by the Glen Dye team.
Evening
Cooked to perfection
At Glen Dye you’ll have use of your very own Big Green Egg to grill your meat and veggies of choice. During your stay, take advantage of the seasonal produce from the estate too.
Walking distance・Map provided with stay
Evening
The Glen Dye Arms BYOB
The Glen Dye Arms is the estate’s very own bring-your-own pub. Head over after your meal, drink in hand, and indulge in an evening of merriment and board games.
Walking distance・Map provided with stay
Evening
Sauna relaxation
The estate also has its own custom-built wood-fired sauna which guests are welcome to use. We think it spells the perfect end to a day of epic adventuring.
Walking distance・Map provided with stay
Morning
Estate wander
The estate itself contains miles of winding trails, ripe for exploring. After you’ve got your bearings, you’ll probably want to head further afield to the stunning Cairngorms National Park.
Walking distance・Map provided with stay
Morning
Dunnottar Castle trip
Once a fortress for Scotland’s east coast, Dunnottar Castle has a rich and interesting history. Learn all about it after walking the loop from Stonehaven Bay to the castle’s ruins.
35 km・Get directions
Covid-19: Follow local guidelines and check opening hours before travel
The house and surrounding area
It’s available in 20 days
4 nights
Monday 21 February – Friday 25 February 2022
£995 total
All bookings take place through the house owner’s website. Availability, details and URL are live and correct at time of posting.
Glen Dye No.4 Steading Cottage credits
Photography: Department Two, Filippo Biasiolo