Enjoy the freedom and tranquility of a Scottish country estate during your stay at the award winning Cairngorm Bothies. Set deep in the woods, each bothy has its own unique setting. Open your eyes in the morning to the abundance of wildlife that roam the forest and spend your evenings marvelling at the starry night sky. Blelack Estate is based in the Cairngorms National Park.Upon approaching your individual bothy you will become immersed in an atmosphere of seclusion, mimicking that of the traditional mountain refuges the name originates from. Carefully constructed with the aim of creating as little disturbance to the surrounding forest as possible, each bothy is built elevated from the ground and set back into the rich lush healthy land. Our aim was integrate forest living whilst minimising the environmental impact. Each bothy has been strategically positioned to give an unspoilt view in to the forest so that guests can enjoys the woodland’s flora and fauna.

Situated in an unspoilt corner of a Scottish Highland Estate are the Cairngorm Bothies – a collection of unique, eco-friendly wooden cabins designed to let you escape from the pressures of everyday life. With no TV and limited connection to the outside world (there’s 4G in case you can’t switch off completely), get back to nature and embrace the peace and quiet. Each bothy provides comfortable accommodation for up to four people with one double bed and two single beds. Your Bothy will comfortably sleep ideally a family of 4 with one UK standard sized double bed and a trundle single bed (2 mattresses 76 cm by 155cm) – typically children of 10 and under. Carefully constructed from eco-friendly and sustainable materials, each bothy fits snugly into it’s surroundings, minimising it’s impact on the forestscape. Embracing the natural surroundings, they are heated by the wood burning stove & oven and powered by solar power whenever possible. Inside you’ll find a mini kitchen with all the home comforts including stove for cooking, fridge, kettle, all cookware and utensils and dining table. The bathroom includes a walk in electric shower, WC, sink and heated towel rail. Step outside and enjoy a BBQ on the decking……or enjoy a cosy night in by the wood burning stove with firewood provided from our own forests (logs included in your price).

Cairngorm Bothies have multiple forestry and woodland walks starting right outside your door with many more within a couple miles of the Bothies. The hillwalking routes in the area will really get the blood pumping with something for all levels of experience. Royal Deeside and the Cairngorms are regarded as the best in Scotland for cycling and mountain biking. From gentle cycling along flat and quiet country lanes to arduous mountain trails, the area has something to satisfy every level of cyclist. History is writ large here. Ancient sites and symbols mark this as a heartland of the ancient Picts. In the millennia that followed, no fewer than 300 castles were built here. In fact, there are more castles per square mile in Royal Deeside than in any other part of Scotland. Our local villages are Tarland, Aboyne, Ballater and Braemar, these Scottish villages offer a wide range of local produce and great gift ideas.