Drumhead Bothy

Banchory, AB316PB, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.4/10! <small>(score from <b>4</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
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Rated exceptional
4 reviews

Brilliant wee cottage/bothy in the hamlet of Finzean. Cosy, and a home from home with a lovely welcome pack including biscuits and wine. Close to the farm shop for some nice goodies or a coffee. Angus was lovely and couldn't have been more helpful

Kirsty United Kingdom
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Drumhead Bothy

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  • Entire home
  • 1130 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • View
  • Garden
  • Pet friendly
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Private Bathroom
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Drumhead Bothy offers accommodations in Banchory, 26 miles from Beach Ballroom and 25 miles from Aberdeen Art Gallery & Museum. The property is around 26 miles from Aberdeen Harbour, 28 miles from Balmoral Castle, and 30 miles from Hilton Community Centre. Aboyne Golf Club is 8.2 miles away and Crathes Castle is 12 miles from the vacation home. The vacation home includes 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower, a seating area, and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher. Featuring free private parking, this 5-star vacation home also features free Wifi. The accommodation is non-smoking. Guests at Drumhead Bothy will be able to enjoy activities in and around Banchory, like golfing, cycling, and fishing. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. The nearest airport is Aberdeen Airport, 29 miles from the accommodation.

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Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
10
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
10
Value for money
10
Location
9.4
High score for Banchory

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  • Kirsty
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Brilliant wee cottage/bothy in the hamlet of Finzean. Cosy, and a home from home with a lovely welcome pack including biscuits and wine. Close to the farm shop for some nice goodies or a coffee. Angus was lovely and couldn't have been more helpful”
  • Dave
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Fabulous location, welcoming hosts who can't do enough for you”

Managed by Sykes Holiday Cottages

Company review score: 9.1Based on 73,192 reviews from 21526 properties
21526 managed properties

Company info

Sykes Holiday Cottages is an independent holiday cottage rental agency, with the finest selection of holidays across the UK and Ireland. Whether it’s a family-friendly holiday, a pet-friendly holiday or an activity and adventure-filled holiday, find your ideal UK break with Sykes Holiday Cottages. Our sister brands include Abersoch Quality Homes, Best of Suffolk, Carbis Bay Holidays, Character Cottages, Coast and Country Cottages, Coast and Country Holidays, Cornish Cottage Holidays, Dream Cottages, Heart of the Lakes, Helpful Holidays, Hideaways, Hogans Irish Cottages, John Bray, Lakes Cottage Holidays, Lake District Lodge Holidays, Lakelovers, Manor Cottages, Menai Holidays, Northumbria Coast & Country, Welsh Coast and Country Cottages and Yorkshire Coastal Cottages, and our family extends as far as Bachcare in New Zealand.

Property info

Drumhead Bothy is a wonderful cottage situated in the village of Finzean, near Aboyne, in Scotland. Hosting two bedrooms: one double with an en-suite shower room and one twin, sleeping a total of four people and served by a cloakroom. There is an open-plan living room with a kitchen, dining area and sitting area with a woodburning stove. Outside has a small front patio area with furniture, as well as off-road parking. Drumhead Bothy is a lovely choice for a remote family break to Scotland. Note: This property can not take any bookings that start on a dogs are welcome at a maximum of 2 dogsNote: The property does not have facilities to charge electric vehicles.

Neighborhood info

This stunning village rests on the banks of the picturesque River Dee, on the eastern fringes of the Cairngorms National Park and close to the world-famous Scottish Highlands. It is an excellent spot for exploring the great outdoors, not only with the Cairngorms National Park abounding in beautiful walking and cycling paths, but Aboyne itself plays host to an all-weather tennis court, a bowling green and an 18-hole golf course. In terms of amenities, the village offers a couple of handy shops, welcoming pubs and local facilities including a newsagents and a butchers. North of the village, discover the immaculate Aboyne Castle. A 31-mile drive west will lead you towards the striking port city of Aberdeen, abounding in fine architecture and hosting a wealth of excellent attractions and amenities.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Drumhead Bothy
Great facilities! Review score, 10

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Coffee machine
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linens
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Bathtub or shower
    • Private Bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Sitting area
    Media & Technology
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Heating
    Pets
    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
    Outdoors
    • Garden
    Activities
    • Cycling
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Outdoor & View
    • View
    Miscellaneous
    • Smoke-free property
    Safety & security
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Drumhead Bothy takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 3:00 PM

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

    Check-out

    Until 10:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    No cribs or extra beds are available.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Drumhead Bothy accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    One well behaved dog welcome

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    FAQs about Drumhead Bothy

    • Check-in at Drumhead Bothy is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • Drumhead Bothy offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Fishing
      • Golf course (within 2 miles)

    • Yes, Drumhead Bothy is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • The prices at Drumhead Bothy may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Drumhead Bothy can accommodate this group size:

      • 4 guests

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Drumhead Bothy is 5.6 miles from the center of Banchory. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Drumhead Bothy has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 2 bedrooms

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.