In short: Cairngorm Bothies is a campsite in Aboyne, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 38 Google reviews, with pitches for glamping.
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Eco-friendly wooden bothies in Blelack Forest near Aboyne offer off-grid glamping with wood-burning stoves, solar power and forest trails; dogs welcome year-round.
About Cairngorm Bothies
Deep in centuries-old Blelack Forest on a remote Highland estate, these eco-friendly wooden bothies offer a genuinely off-grid escape – though 4G is there if you can't quite switch off completely. Each sustainably built cabin has a choice of bed sizes, spacious living area with dining table, well-equipped mini-kitchen and bathroom with walk-in shower and heated towel rails. Wood-burning stoves provide heating (logs included from the forest), with solar power topping up the energy supply whenever possible.
Step outside onto your private decking – barbecues provided – and you're immersed in pine forest alive with red squirrels, deer, buzzards and kestrels. Forest trails wind through the estate, perfect for walkers and dogs (welcome year-round). Despite the seclusion, you're only 15 minutes from Aboyne for supplies, 10 minutes from golf courses, and within reach of salmon fishing on the Dee and winter skiing in the Cairngorms.
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Facilities
No takeaway delivery found for this location (AB34 5PZ) on Just Eat or Deliveroo — you'll likely need to bring or buy supplies before you arrive.
Nearest supermarkets
Handy if you're self-catering or need to stock up on arrival.
- Co-op 5.9 miles
- Morrisons 17.7 miles
- Tesco, Banchory 18.1 miles
Straight-line distances — the drive will be longer. Store data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What visitors say
5 Stars! These cabins are amazing. For someone who loves wood burning stoves and being in the outdoors, this honestly feels like heaven. I'm sitting on the deck writing this with the sound of cuckoos and other birds all around. It's magic. Couldn't recommend it high enough.
2 months ago · via Google
We had an amazing time here, spent valentine's day here and they did up the bothy very romantic. The forest around is very peaceful, and nice to walk around. The night sky was incredible when the sky is clear. I'd love to come back someday.
5 months ago · via Google
2-night stay at the Cairngorm Bothies, and "amazing" doesn't even begin to cover it. If you’re looking to unplug and reconnect with nature, this is the spot.
3 months ago · via Google
We had the most amazing weekend at Cairngorm Bothies! The location is absolutely stunning – so peaceful and beautiful. Inside, the bothy was spotless, and we loved how it was decorated. It just had a really great, cozy vibe. The owners were super friendly, which made the whole experience even better. We'd 100% recommend it and will definitely be back.
a year ago · via Google
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Is Cairngorm Bothies any good?
Cairngorm Bothies is rated 4.6 out of 5 from 38 Google reviews.
What facilities does Cairngorm Bothies have?
Cairngorm Bothies has showers.
Is Cairngorm Bothies wheelchair accessible?
Google does not list a wheelchair-accessible entrance at Cairngorm Bothies.
How do I contact Cairngorm Bothies?
Call Cairngorm Bothies on +44 1339 289103.