One night free!
Book 3+ nights at this hideaway and get one of those nights for free. Available for stays from 1 Nov – 15 Dec 2026 when you book before the end of October 2026. Discount automatically applied at checkout.
The Lodge
Sleeps 8. House with 4 bedrooms (2 kingsize + 2 double/twin), 2 bathrooms (1 shower only, one with tub + shower), kitchen/diner, sofa area with woodburner, library and sun porch. Dog-friendly.
Little Dell
Sleeps 2. Cottage with queensize bedroom, bathroom with shower/tub, kitchen, dining table, sofa area with woodburner, and private garden with seating. Dog-friendly
West Dell
Sleeps 6. Cottage with 3 bedrooms (king, twin & king/twin), bathroom with shower, kitchen, sofa area with woodburner, private garden with seating. Dog-friendly
South Dell
Sleeps 6. Cottage with 3 bedrooms (king, twin & king/twin), bathroom with shower & tub, kitchen, sofa area with woodburner, private garden with seating. Dog-friendly
Dell Cottage
Sleeps 2. Cottage with kingsize bedroom, bathroom with shower & tub, kitchen/diner, lounge with woodburner, and private garden. Dog-friendly
East Dell
Sleeps 5. Cottage with 2 bedrooms (1 double downstairs; 1 double + single upstairs), bathroom with shower/tub, living/dining area with woodburner, kitchen, sitootery. 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 so you’re not isolated. The Gather Inn is only open on a Friday night. Weekends book up quickly, 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.
- The farmland around The Dell is part of an RSPB rewilding project, planted with flowers for birds and grazed by Highland cows; in winter, you may even find the cattle wandering through the forest. Bring binoculars!
- 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 Dell Grocer selling locally made ready meals, meal kits, fresh produce, sourdough, wine and holiday essentials; pre-order ahead and your cottage can be stocked for arrival
- The Gather Inn, a tipi pub in the woods, runs weekly on a Friday night from Easter to Halloween with a fire, drinks and visiting artisan food trucks; it may pop up out of season too
- Kids’ woodland play area with an in-ground trampoline, zipline and plenty of trees to climb
- Bike and e-bike hire can be arranged in advance for delivery to The Dell
- Wellness area with sauna, hot tub and natural swimming pond coming for Spring 2027
- Walk to an amazing farm shop and a hotel bar (1 mile)
- 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!
Simple
30% deposit, with the balance due 8 weeks prior to stay.
Cancellations permitted 8+ weeks prior to stay, with deposit refunded minus a £40 processing fee.
No refunds if booking cancelled within 8 weeks of stay. These terms also apply to any booking amendments or date changes.
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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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