Afternoon
River Dye swim
It might be a little chilly, but the River Dye has plenty of tranquil spots fit for a daytime dip. The estate’s on-site team of wilderness experts will show you where to go.
Walking distance・Map provided with stay
It’s available in 20 days
7 nights
Monday 21 February – Monday 28 February 2022
£1,445 total
All bookings take place through the house owner’s website. Availability, details and URL are live and correct at time of posting.
Gather your essentials, wave goodbye to the city and immerse yourself in the wilderness of the Glen Dye Estate, where the Howe of the Mearns meets the Highland boundary fault. No.5 Steading Cottage, a converted Victorian farm building with crafted contemporary interiors, makes for the perfect base. The cottage accommodates up to 7 people comfortably, and if you’re part of a larger group, you can add No.4 Steading Cottage to your booking too.
A charming yet spacious cottage
Designed by Young Architects of the Year NORD in 2012 as part of a conversion project, this well-crafted space combines style with substance. Inside you’ll find four bedrooms, two bedrooms, a large sitting room and contemporary design details throughout.
30,000 acres of wilderness
Guests have immediate access to the expansive wilderness forest and moorland of the Glen Dye Estate. Situated on the banks of the River Dye, this fabled location is a stone’s throw from the tor of Clachnaben and Cairn o’ Mount mountain pass.
Something special for everyone
No.5 is also home to The Smiddy, a traditional stone building with a private games space for you to enjoy. There’s also a secluded outdoor space with a Swedish wood fired hot tub, Big Green Egg BBQ, firebowl and seating area.
Contemporary meets traditional interiors
Relax in the Swedish hot tub
Breakfast with ingredients from the estate
Hang out in The Smiddy
Step out and explore
No.5 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
£1,155
7-nights in June
£1,545
3-nights in December
£1,055
7-nights in December
£1,445
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. With an abundance of woodland trails, wild swimming spots and acres of moorland, Glen Dye has something for those in need of a relaxing break, an adventure or a bit of both. Here’s a selection of favourite places as recommended by the Glen Dye team.
Evening
A feast for friends & family
Gather your loved ones and use your very own Big Green Egg barbecue to grill the seasonal produce you bought at the estate to perfection.
Evening
The Glen Dye Arms BYOB
Post-BBQ, journey on down to The Glen Dye Arms, the estate’s very own pub. You can chat with other guests or enjoy an evening of music, games and cheer with your friends and family.
Walking distance・Map provided with stay
Evening
Sauna relaxation
You’ll find a Swedish wood-fired sauna nestled amongst the trees; head down there after a day of activity or sneak off for a bit of down-time during the day.
Walking distance・Map provided with stay
Morning
Estate wander
You could easily spend your entire stay exploring everything the estate has to offer, but if you’re looking to stray further afield, head over to the Cairngorms– the UK’s largest National Park.
Walking distance・Map provided with stay
Morning
Dunnottar Castle
Immerse yourself in the history of this old fortress on Scotland’s east coast. To get there, stroll along the loop from Stonehaven Bay, through woodland 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
7 nights
Monday 21 February – Monday 28 February 2022
£1,445 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.5 Steading Cottage credits
Photography: Department Two, Richard Gaston, Connor Mollison