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Ben Macdui - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms

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Smart TV
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Interior
Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Ben Macdui - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms

Comfortable, three bedroomed dog friendly lodge 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.
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, plus skiing and boarding in winter.
Something for every season!

Property manager

Ursula George

Languages

English, French

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite 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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

571643

About the neighborhood

Map
Banchory, Aberdeenshire

What's nearby

  • Banchory Museum - 5 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Platform 22 - 6 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Falls of Feugh - 6 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Crathes Castle and Gardens - 11 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Drum Castle - 20 min drive - 24.3 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 Ben Macdui - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ben Macdui - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ben Macdui - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ben Macdui - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms 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 mi (10 km).

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Ben Macdui - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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10/10

Comfortable, warm accommodation. Ursula was very helpful and flexible on everything. Would highly recommend.
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10/10

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

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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10/10

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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10/10

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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8/10

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

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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8/10

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.
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10/10

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.

10/10

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

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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8/10

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