Mid Park (sleeps 2)
A-frame cabin with mezzanine kingsize bed and private garden. Sleeps 2. Dog-friendly.
Butler's Cottage (sleeps 4)
Cottage with 2 double bedrooms and private garden. Sleeps 4 + 1 child. Dog-friendly.
“The estate sits on land inhabited since the Stone Age, once home to one of the UK’s largest stone circles and the sacred May Day festival. Over centuries it evolved from a medieval castle to the elegant 18thC Mayen House, birthplace of renowned astronomer James Ferguson. Today, its history, modern additions and star-filled skies offer guests a rare blend of heritage, beauty, and celestial charm.” Host, Ross
He loves
“The undisturbed views and hot tubs underneath the stars.“
We love
The A-Frame, with its cosy mezzanine bedroom and glass Apex, which brings the outside in.
You may not love
You’ll need a car to get here and around. Other rentals on-site; you’re not overlooked but not totally secluded. In winter, WiFi can be patchy. No check ins on Thurs or Sun.
Sustainability.
Environmentally friendly cleaning products and detergents; recycling points in each rental. No single-use plastic used. Blankets are 100% wool and made in Scotland. Timber from estate used to supply wood-burning stoves. They practice regenerative countryside management, including the planting of diverse woodlands, plants loved by bees and butterfly meadows to increase biodiversity. All angling on the River Deveron is 100% catch and release. They support campaigns to regenerate and improve the cleanliness of the waterways and do not use chemicals or pesticides. They grow fruit and vegetables in walled gardens and keep free-range hens for their eggs.
Surrounds.
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- Roam the 900-acre estate, spotting wild deer, red squirrels, otters and osprey. Admire the Highland Coos, too.
- There’s an incredible walled garden, exclusively for estate guests. Book a handmade picnic to enjoy amongst the blooms.
- The river Deveron winds through the estate. Book a fishing experience with your own dedicated ghillie and land salmon for your BBQ.
- Go paddleboarding and swimming in Banffshire’s historic harbours.
- Aberdeenshire has over 260 castles, stately homes and ruins scattered through its valleys. We love Huntly Castle’s inscribed stone friezes and Fyvie’s colourful history, having played host to Mary Queen of Scots and Robert the Bruce over the years…
- Take a wildlife cruise along the Moray Firth; dolphins dive past in the waves, killer whales spout in the distance and puffins populate the stunning coastal clifflines. You can also sea kayak here.
- There are 30 miles of Moray Coast. The crescent-shaped Cullykhan Bay is both secluded and stunning; a perfect place for a beach picnic and swim.
- Visit whisky distilleries for tours and tastings.
Details.
- Two rentals on a 900-acre estate
- Mid Park (A Frame cabin): sleeps 2 adults. Kingsize bed on a mezzanine, shower bathroom, kitchen (fridge/freezer, 4-hob cooker and oven), lounge area, deck and private garden
- Butler’s Cottage: sleeps 4 + child. 2 double bedrooms (cannot be twinned, one has a single bunk above the bed), bathroom with shower/tub, kitchen (fridge freezer/electric range cooker with hobs and oven, dishwasher, washing machine/dryer), lounge area, porch and private garden. Highchair, travel cot and fireguard available (extra cost)
- Applicable to both units:
- Heated by woodburners and underfloor heating
- Wood-fired hot tub apiece (bathrobes provided)
- Smart TV, WiFi (starlink), books, board games and local guides
- Pizza oven, BBQ, firepit and alfresco furniture
- Dog friendly (1 dog in MidPark; 1 large or 2 small-medium dogs in Butlers) – see FAQ
- Buy fresh fruit and veg from the Walled Garden in season, plus there’s an on-site shop with essential items and treats
- The family live on-site, available by email
- Walk/drive to a pub (4 miles); drive to other pubs, farm shops and recommended restaurants (7-15 miles)
- Booking conditions: Midpark is a minimum of two nights while Butlers is a minimum of three nights (check the calendar for any 2 night exceptions). No check ins on Thurs or Sunday. 7 night minimum over festive period.
- Remember to pack: all groceries including basics, charcoal if you plan to BBQ, flipflops to pad out to your hot tub, wellies and waterproofs
50% deposit, with the balance due 4 weeks prior to stay.
All payments are non-refundable.
FAQs.
In: 4-6pm / out 10am
No check ins on Thurs or Sunday
Yes both units are dog friendly. MidPark can accommodate one dog and Butlers can accommodate one large or two small-medium sized dogs. Note dogs must be kept on a lead when walking around the estate as there are free-ranging animals and wildlife.
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