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Claybokie is a large detached cottage resting on the Mar Lodge Estate resting near Braemar in the Cairngorms National Park, Scotland. Hosting five bedrooms, including a double with en-suite shower room, a double, a twin with en-suite bathroom, and two twins, along with two bathrooms and two cloakrooms, this property can sleep up to ten guests. There is also a kitchen, utility, dining room, living/dining room with open fire, conservatory and a study. Outside there is a large lawned garden which leads down to the river and off-road parking. Next door to Claybokie is the delightful Garage Cottage which is home to two double bedrooms, a bathroom, an open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with open fire, and a utility, sleeping up to four guests and available to be booked in conjunction with Claybokie. Enjoy a wondrous stay with family at Claybokie amidst the stunning scenery of Cairngorms National Park. Note: Children are welcome, although it should be noted that there is an ornamental pond and young children should not be left Mar Lodge Ranger service runs a number of scheduled walks and events throughout the year- information on these can be found by visiting Please be aware there is livestock on the estate.

Lying in the River Dee valley within the breath-taking scenery of the Cairngorms National Park in Scotland is the village of Braemar. Offering all the amenities you need for a self-catered stay including pubs, shops, and cafés and local businesses, Braemar is also a hotspot for country sports like shooting, stalking and fishing, with some of the best salmon fishing in the world found in the River Dee. Challenge yourself with walks up four of Britain's five highest mountains, or head out mountain biking, all whilst soaking up the incredible landscapes.