A Charming Period Family Cottage On The Edge Of The Cairngorms National Park

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Winters Cottage, Dykehead
Morning room with south facing view of the garden
Kitchen/dining room with east facing window for the morning sunshine.
South facing panoramic view of the garden from the sitting room to the hills
Garden gate leading to the veranda
review stars
9.8Outstanding
(92 Ratings)
The cottage offers comfortable stays, well-equipped with beautiful surroundings and friendly hosts. It's a perfect base for exploring and relaxing, with helpful communication, cozy fireplaces, and thoughtful amenities.
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9.8 / 10
Outstanding(92 Ratings)

Cottage in Scotland

4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

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About this cottage rental

A comfortable, cosy and archetypal Scottish cottage steeped in history with a large, well maintained private garden, veranda and southerly panoramic view over the Earl of Airlie's estate to the hills beyond; the cottage has 2 bedrooms sleeping 4 people - 1 large twin room and 1 double room; 1 bathroom with separate shower, new kitchen/morning room with log burner and TV, sitting room with open fire and TV, and porch for storage. IT IS SITUATED IN THE HAMLET OF DYKEHEAD, A FEW METRES FROM BEAUTIFUL GLENS CLOVA AND PROSEN, ON THE EDGE OF THE CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK. EQUIDISTANT BETWEEN BALMORAL CASTLE AND THE SCOTTISH CAPITAL EDINBURGH, THE COTTAGE IS ABOUT ONE AND A HALF HOUR'S DRIVE - both well worth a visit! Whatever time of year, there is something to appeal to everyone - Enjoy Burn's night suppers in January, celebrate Valentine's day at The Gin Bothy in Glamis with afternoon tea and gin prosecco, take a snowdrop tour at Scone Palace or Cambo Estate, visit the V & A museum at Dundee, enjoy outdoor theatre at Glamis Castle, the annual Scottish game fair at Scone Palace, local highland games, Edinburgh Festival and Tattoo, outdoor cinema at Scone, wild swimming and picnics in the local rivers, the annual vintage farming rally, halloween and the annual antiques fair at Scone Palace, St Andrew's day celebrations, Christmas concerts, theatre in Perth or Dundee and local farmers' markets. This welcoming cottage, surrounded by breathtaking countryside, is the perfect spot for keen walkers, golfers, cyclists, fishers and those looking to unwind at the end of the day with a glass of wine and a good book beside a roaring log fire! Rural, yet within touching distance of the coast and some of Scotland's great towns and cities - Winters Cottage is a little gem.

PLEASE NOTE, the cottage is professionally cleaned for each turnaround and towels and linen are laundered by a professional laundry company. We use antibacterial cleaning products. Extra housekeeping is available on request.

We are members of VISIT SCOTLAND.

We welcome children over 5 years old. Unfortunately we don't have facilities for younger guests.

We should just mention that unfortunately the cottage is not suitable for anyone requiring wheelchair access. Also, there are 3 steps up to the bedrooms.

Winters Cottage is a non-smoking property.

Unfortunately we are unable to accept pets.

Our Energy Performance Certificate rating is E.

Amenities at A Charming Period Family Cottage On The Edge Of The Cairngorms National Park

Non-smoking
No pets allowed

Map of Scotland


Ratings and reviews

9.8 / 10
Outstanding(92 Ratings)
review starsSummary of reviews
The cottage offers comfortable stays, well-equipped with beautiful surroundings and friendly hosts. It's a perfect base for exploring and relaxing, with helpful communication, cozy fireplaces, and thoughtful amenities.
From real guest reviews summarized by AI
10 / 10Outstanding·Jan 2026
We had the pleasure to stay at the idyllic Winters cottage over the New Year. Throughout our stay Fiona, the host was really communicative providing many suggestions and assistance if needed. We were blessed with glorious weather especially during winter and with some days of snow, the property and nature surrounding it really had a charm from sunrise to sunset. The accommodation was clean and spacious with all the amenities provided. As there is a wood and coal bunker it really helped with keeping the cottage warm with the open and fire, especially for the kitchen. You can feel the charm of it being a historical family home and throughout the stay it provided a period of pure relaxation, being the truest experience of a a getaway. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
10 / 10Outstanding·Dec 2025
Winters cottage is an absolute dream. My family and I visited over christmas and it came out to be the best christmas we’ve ever had. The area is quiet, with nature trails and monuments not too far away, the cottage itself was clean, stocked with everything you need, and incredibly cozy. The owner kept up consistent communication with me for months before our stay and was nothing but kind, warm and welcoming. We will absolutely be visiting again, and couldn’t recommend this location more
10 / 10Outstanding·Nov 2025
We all loved Winters Cottage - which has clearly been loved by the family for generations. You will love it too if you like wonderful views from a spaceous garden, peace, comfort and cosy log fires. This cottage exceeds expectations. Easy access to the cottage via a lock box, great communication with the owner, everything you would need in the kitchen, easy private parking, all on one level apart from three little steps up to the bedrooms, and even a surprise third single bed in the twin room (which is large enough to easily accommodate the three beds with plenty of space to spare)!
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2025
Very comfortable property with lovely outdoor space.A most relaxing setting with fantastic views. Will definitely book again.

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FAQs

Is parking included with this cottage?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at A Charming Period Family Cottage On The Edge Of The Cairngorms National Park. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cottage?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is A Charming Period Family Cottage On The Edge Of The Cairngorms National Park pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at A Charming Period Family Cottage On The Edge Of The Cairngorms National Park?

We found 2 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, and no pets allowed.


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