The Invergarry

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Uber stylish highland hideaway for couples, with a delicious outdoor hot tub – perfect for stargazing under crisp clear nights.

Gorgeously grown-up

Originally a gardener’s cottage this contemoporary highland hideaway has received a super stylish makeover and offers a gorgeously grown-up designer getaway for couples looking for together time. Floor to ceiling bi-fold glass doors and a romantic double bedroom with your own personal spa styled en-suite shower room. Relax in the designated chill out zone / lounge area with large plasma TV, beautiful oak floorboards, 4G, wifi and hi-tech gadgets throughout. The bathroom is in a contemporary design with a free standing bath sized for one with exclusive champagne table. Amtico flooring and mood lighting for the perfect ambience.

Solid granite worktops in your contemporary styled kitchen creates a cook’s paradise with induction hob, Neff appliances and all the gadgets and gizmos you could possibly need with access to a tumble drier and ipod docking station on request.

Relax under the stars in your own private hot tub

Designed to make maximum use of light and allow the outside in, the patio doors open out onto your own private patio. Perfect for nightcaps under the stars or breakfast al fresco for two. The large outdoor hot tub is framed by a Siberian larch modesty fence offering total privacy for two where you can relax and let yourselves enjoy the sanctuary that is Invergarry.

Castles and walking

Local flora and fauna can be viewed at Kildrummy Castle Garden, Leith Hall and Pitmedden Gardens. Take the Deeside Way and walk the Fungle Mounth, an old drove road in Birsemore just to the south of Aboyne, to an ascent of Morven, a Corbett with an attitude at nearby Logie Coldstone, to a full blown Winter ascent of eagle ridge, a grade 5 ice climb on Lochnagar, the “local” mountain. Royal Deeside and the Cairngorms has five of the six highest mountains in Scotland as well as being the most extensive arctic mountain range in the UK. The entire region is a hill walker’s paradise. There are 24 Munros (mountains over 3,000 feet) which can be easily accessed from Deeside including Ben Macdui. Walk the Deeside Way a long distance (66km) trail following the line of the old Deeside Railway line from the heart of Aberdeen to Ballater. In Aboyne there is a side trail from the Deeside Way called the Tarland Way which is a 10km route from Aboyne to Tarland. There are waymarked trails in abundance but what we like in particular are the old Drove Roads where the cattle were taken to market from one valley to the next.

Golf and other activities

Golf courses in Aboyne, Ballater, Inchmarlo, Banchory and the highest golf course in the UK at Braemar as well as many small village courses including Torphins, Lumphanan, Alford and Tarland. Easy access to many of the classic courses in the area including The Open Championship course at Carnoustie, the Scottish Open course at Royal Aberdeen, Trump International at Balmedie, Murcar, Cruden Bay and many more.Glen Tanar Equestrian Centre offers the experienced and novice rider the opportunity to ride through the beautiful Glen Tanar National Nature Reserve. Grouse shooting, deer stalking and a variety of other fieldsports are available on Royal Deeside. All fieldsports take place within clearly defined seasons to manage stocks and maintain populations. Good angling or fishing beats are available at Banchory, Kincardine O’Neil, Aboyne, Ballater and Braemar Fishing the prestigious River Dee can be booked online. Trout fishing is available throughout the Dee valley from a variety of stocked fisheries located near the main river and these provide fishing virtually all year round. Bike hire is available throughout the area including at Cycle Highlands in Ballater. The premier event is the annual etape royale which is a 100m closed road event. Adventurous off road can be found here, and the less advanced trail along the former Deeside railway line offers opportunity for all.

Gliding, Kayaks and Caneoing

The Deeside Gliding Club is based immediately to the west of Aboyne and offers introductory flights and instruction for beginners and some of the best gliding environment for those with more experience. With the 60 mile long river Dee on the doorstep of The Invergarry, the opportunity to kayak or canoe is easy either as a beginner or as an experienced canoer. There are many sections of the river which can offer either a gentle paddle or an altogether more exhilarating day on the water.

The village of Aboyne has a great selection of places to eat, drink and shop, from The Boat Inn where you can find a good menu with quality locally sourced fare to the specialist wine and spirits section at George Strachan Ltd. Speciality farm shops offer great selections of fresh produce locally and you may want to stop of and sample some whisky from the local distilleries.

Loved up couples won’t want to leave this uber – smart bolthole for two. If you can tear yourself from the luxuries and comforts within there are historic castles to explore, instagrammable sunsets set against the Highland hills and beautifully romantic walks to discover together.

Rates :

07th Jan – 2nd April £230 per night

3rd April – 25th October £250 per night

26th Oct  – 22nd Dec £230 per night

Christmas/New Year £250 per night with minimum stay of 4 nights

A deposit of 25% is payable to secure a booking. Full payment is due eight weeks before arrival at The Invergarry. Payments can be made by cheque, bank transfer or debit/credit card by telephone.

The Invergarry is let for a minimum of a three night stay and at Christmas and New Year a minimum stay of 4 nights. The Invergarry is available from 4pm on the day of rental and should be vacated by 10am on the day of departure.The property is strictly non smoking. Please note that the property does not accept pets however local pet boarding has been sourced so guests pets can enjoy the area every day and return to the comfort of local kennels close by.