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Garden Cottage

Nestled on the northern edge of the Aldourie estate, Garden Cottage is a charming retreat sheltering amongst the greenery of Aldourie Castle’s kitchen garden. A traditional Highland cottage full of original character, gently restored with a touch of Scandinavian minimalism to create comfortable, self-catering accommodation for up to six guests.

“This is an oasis for those seeking solitude, or an idyllic base from which to explore the surrounding landscape.
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Your Space

The cottage features three double bedrooms, a house bathroom and en-suite shower room, a cosy living space, and a well-equipped kitchen filled with natural light.

Food for the soul

Fully equipped with everything you might need, Garden Cottage offers the freedom of self-catering with the calm comfort of place.

A light-filled kitchen-dining space is the heart of the cottage. Fully-equipped as if it were your own home, with a log burner and views onto the surrounding gardens, it’s a space made for long, lazy brunches, or cooking up an evening feast.

Following long days of adventures, our chefs can also deliver a beautifully prepared cottage supper – ready to warm and enjoy whenever you’re ready.

Things to do

Here, nature is on your doorstep. Sit outside and watch the seasons turn, wander the fragrant kitchen garden and Victorian glasshouses, or pack a picnic and explore private orchards and wildflower meadows, before venturing down to the loch shore and into the hills beyond.

At Garden Cottage

From Garden Cottage, guests can begin a gentle wander through the walled garden and meadow paths to gather seasonal produce or flowers with one of our team. A hand-packed picnic is then prepared for you to enjoy outdoors in a quiet corner of the gardens or by the loch shore. With simple, fresh food and the calm of the estate around you, it becomes a slow, grounding way to experience Aldourie’s peaceful landscape.

Garden Cottage FAQ’s

Cottage Details +

Garden Cottage sleeps 6 guests across three double bedrooms, one of which can be twinned. The primary bedroom has an ensuite shower room, there is also a family bathroom. There is an open plan kitchen and dining room, with separate sitting room. Both rooms have log burning stoves. Outdoors there is private garden with outdoor furniture.

 

View the cottage floorplan here.

What amenities are offered at Garden Cottage? +

In the cottage you’ll find:

 

Plenty of logs, firelights, kindling and matches.

 

Basic kitchen provisions of toilet paper, washing powder, dishwasher tablets and soap will be in your cottage for arrival as well as some larder provisions to get you started – tea, coffee, milk, bread, jam, yoghurt, oil, salt and pepper – plus a BBQ for outdoor cooking. There is a coffee machine with coffee pods.

 

All bedlinen and towels are included, plus rather lovely toiletries including shower wash, shampoo, conditioner and body lotion.

 

There is a laundry area with washer/dryer, iron and ironing board – plus laundry detergent. The kitchen comes equipped with a dishwasher.

 

Cots are available on request for wee ones.

 

E-bikes are also available to hire on request.

Booking Details & Costs +

The cottage costs from £490 per night, with a minimum stay of three nights on a self-catering basis.

 

The cottage can be booked online or by calling our reservations team on +44 (0) 1540 661619 or by emailing hello@wildland.scot

 

To combine the cottage with additional cottages for larger groups, or to include it as part of a journey between our other regions please get in touch. 

 

This cottage is Dog Friendly – please do let us know if you plan on bringing your dog.

 

You can enjoy your cottage from 4pm on the day of arrival. We kindly ask that you depart by 10am on your final day.

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