Special offer.
The Lodge, The Dell of Abernethy
House with 4 bedrooms (2 kingsize + 2 double/twin), 2 bathrooms and sun porch. Sleeps 8. Dog-friendly.
Little Dell , The Dell of Abernethy
Cottage with queensize bedroom and private garden. Sleeps 2. Dog-friendly.
West Dell, The Dell of Abernethy
Cottage with 3 bedrooms and private garden. Sleeps 6. Dog-friendly,
South Dell, The Dell of Abernethy
Cottage with 3 bedrooms and private garden. Sleeps 6. Dog-friendly.
Dell Cottage, The Dell of Abernethy
Cottage with kingsize bedroom and private garden. Sleeps 2. Dog-friendly.
East Dell, The Dell of Abernethy
Cottage with 2 bedrooms. Sleeps 5. Dog-friendly.
“The house belonged to my grandparents, who bought it in the 60s when it was a real wreck — my grandfather was a carpenter. They slowly fixed the place up then started a self-catering holiday business, which they ran for 20 years; my uncle then ran it for the next 20! We took it over 8 years ago and have been doing pretty much non-stop renovations and upgrades to make it exactly as we wanted it. We’re finally there.” Owners Polly and Ross
They love
“The sun-filled views south to the Cairngorm Mountains.”
We love
The quirky vintage details.
You may not love
The cottages join to form the vast Georgian house and communal gardens. Unreliable WiFi. You can walk to a hotel bar but pubs/restaurant are a drive away. Books up quickly for weekends, so plan ahead or come midweek.
Sustainability.
Heating and hot water is supplied by biomass boilers.
Surrounds.
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Cairngorms -
Loch Garten -
Woodlands -
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Cairngorms -
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Loch Morlich -
Shared grounds
- The Cairngorms offer breathtaking walking and cycling, through deep glens, ancient woodlands and amongst a mountainous landscape that’s so wild it feels primitive. You can hire bikes and ebikes in Aviemore.
- Set your alarms and go for a dawn dip in Loch Garten, with a flask of hot coffee to warm you up afterwards. The early start will be worth it when you see the secluded loch in the first few hours of sunlight.
- For young children, Landmark Forest Adventure Park offers a Dinosaur Kingdom, tropical hot house, a forest viewing platform and rollercoasters.
- The park is home to red squirrels, pine martens, roe deer and golden eagles (BBC’s Springwatch was recently filmed here). Take a guided nature walk or 4×4 drive to help you spot the wildlife.
- Or do a cookery course with renowned food writer Ghillie Başan, in her remote home high in the hills.
- If the weather doesn’t play ball, head to the Newtonmore Folk Museum or local gin/whisky distilleries for a tour and tasting.
- There’s a woodland firepit for after dark; listen to owls hoot amongst the Caledonian pines as you toast marshmallows.
Details.
- A lodge and 5 cottages, part of a sprawling Georgian house, with 3 acres of shared gardens, leading into the National Park
- The Lodge:
- 4 bedrooms: 2 kingsize; 2 double/twin
- 2 bathrooms: one with clawfoot tub and shower, one shower only
- Large farmhouse dining kitchen; basic supplies
- Dishwasher and washing machine
- Sofa area with woodburner, piano and acoustic guitar
- Library with record player, games, iPod dock, Freeview TV and DVD player
- South-facing sun porch with deckchairs
- Little Dell:
- Bedroom with queensize bed
- Bathroom with shower over tub
- Beautifully designed kitchen; basics provided
- Sofa area and fireplace with woodburner
- Private garden with alfresco seating
- Dell Cottage:
- Bedroom with kingsize bed
- Bathroom with clawfoot tub and walk-in shower
- Separate kitchen/dining area; basics provided
- Lounge with woodburner
- Private garden
- East Dell Cottage:
- 2 bedrooms: 1 double downstairs; 1 double + single upstairs
- Bathroom with shower over tub
- Cosy living/dining area with a woodburner
- Well-equipped kitchen; basics provided
- Record player and bluetooth speakers
- Sitootery
- South and West Dell – each has:
- 3 bedrooms (a king or double, twin and king/double which can be set up as a twin)
- Bathroom with shower over tub (West Dell is shower only)
- Beautifully designed kitchen; basics provided
- Sofa area and fireplace with woodburner
- Private garden with alfresco seating
- Travel cot and highchair to borrow
- Books, magazines, records, board games, DVDs and candles
- Communal gardens with firepits and BBQ
- EV charging point
- On-site grocery store selling produce / ready meals / meal kits and drinks made by local producers. You can ask for your kitchen to be fully stocked for your arrival
- On-site tipi pub in the woods with pizza trucks on Fridays (until November)
- Wellness area with sauna, hot tub and natural swimming pond coming for Spring 2026
- Hire bikes in advance and have them waiting for you
- Walk to an amazing farm shop and a hotel bar (1 mile); drive to pubs and restaurants
- The owners live on-site if you need them
- Dog friendly (2 dogs allowed per accommodation): must be kept off furniture and on a lead in the grounds
- House rules: no loud music after 10pm; no hen or stag parties
- Booking conditions: 3-night min on weekends, 2 or 4 night minimum during the week. Check in Mon or Fri.
- Remember to pack: wellies or walking boots; bikes; a wetsuit if you can’t face the loch in your swimmers!
30% deposit, with the balance due 8 weeks prior to stay.
Cancellations permitted 8+ weeks prior to stay, with deposit refunded minus a £30 processing fee.
No refunds if booking cancelled within 8 weeks of stay.
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FAQs.
Yes we do
Yes – Dell Lodge can connect internally with West Dell / Dell Cottage and Little Dell.
We have a hotel bar in the village which serves food.
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