Glamping pods and static lodges near Strathdon in Aberdeenshire, with shower facilities.
About Sweet Donside Cabins
Sweet Donside Cabins sits in upper Aberdeenshire, in the valley of the River Don near Strathdon. The site offers glamping pods and static lodges as accommodation, with shower facilities on site.
What's nearby
- Poldullie Bridge, 1715 next door
- Strathdon Primary School 250m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
Details via Google — worth confirming with the site before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Guests mention these cabins are cozy, comfortable, and beautifully decorated with unique touches and attention to detail, offering a perfect escape. They also highlight the amazing hot tubs, which are often ready upon arrival, and the convenient on-site honesty shop for essentials. Visitors appreciate the friendly and helpful staff, who ensure a relaxing and welcoming stay.
Summary via Google
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Facilities
No takeaway delivery found for this location (AB36 8UR) 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 10.4 miles
- Asda, Huntly 20 miles
Straight-line distances — the drive will be longer. Store data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What visitors say
Perfect, relaxing escape! My wife and I spent the weekend in the Wee Bear's Den and were blown away. The pod is incredibly warm, cozy, and filled with unique little touches. Check-in: Super easy. The instructions were spot-on, so we found it and settled in with zero hassle. Highlights: The hot tub was already hot and ready to go when we arrived, and there is a great little honesty shop on-site for firewood and essentials. We spent our time cooking a BBQ and just relaxing in nature. Highly recommend to any couple looking to unplug and unwind!
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This is our fourth stay at Sweetheart Cottage, and it still feels like stepping into a little haven of calm. Every tiny detail is so thoughtfully considered — you can see the care and attention to detail in every corner. Lizzie and Brent have thought of absolutely everything. The cottage is cosy, beautifully curated, and instantly feels like a home from home.I love that there are no clocks; time just melts away the moment you arrive. If you need to take time out, this is the place to do it. The setting is stunning: woodland walks for the dogs, the sound of birds in the trees, the river flowing nearby. It’s peaceful in a way that settles you right down. The Love Shack remains our favourite place. The fairy lights, the warm glow, the music, the hot tub — it’s the perfect place to switch off and unwind. Our dogs snooze happily while we relax, and being able to bring them with us means everything. We never want to leave them behind when we go away, so finding somewhere this dog‑friendly is priceless. This time we also enjoyed afternoon tea in the new area, The Bosie, and it is absolutely stunning. Lizzie and Brent have done an incredible job creating such a beautiful, welcoming space. It’s a gorgeous addition to Sweet Donside and shows just how much love and effort they put into everything they do. Sweetheart Cottage is truly balm for the soul, and we’ll keep coming back again and again.😍
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One of the best and quirkiest places I’ve stayed. We stayed in the wee Bears Den cabin and wow, it was truly gorgeous. The attention to detail on the way it was decorated was just beautiful. Even a little welcome hamper on arrival, they had thought of everything. Hot tub was perfect too! A great birthday treat. Will definitely be back & already recommended to others 😊
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Just... wow! I don't think there's enough words I can use to express how incredible our stay here was! We stayed in the Wee Love Nest on Easter weekend to celebrate our recent engagement. The hut was stunning - so much detail and it's obvious that a lot of thought and effort has gone into the design and decoration, there is literally something to look at *everywhere* - and it's been done in such a beautiful way (sometimes when things are decorated within a certain theme it can look tacky - BUT NOT HERE!). And the little hamper of goodies was a very welcome bonus! The hot tub was amazing, it was so surreal being in a hot tub, looking up at the stars and planets, and then it started snowing! We experienced every form of weather, and it was amazing! We had a snowball fight just hours after going on a walk under beautiful sunshine. We were greeted by some very curious chickens each morning, which we loved. We saw the owners briefly when we were packing to leave, and they were so polite, friendly, and warm! We can't wait to come back again in the future - thank you so much!!
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