Braemar
The Fife Arms Hotel
Located in the historic Scottish village of Braemar, The Fife Arms is a Victorian coaching inn that has been imaginatively
To match the Park’s own uniqueness and diversity, the range of different, quirky and special accommodation in the Cairngorms is vast…
It’s those unusual places that we stay on holiday that tend to make their mark on our memories and the Cairngorms can provide these experiences in bucket loads. Whether you want to stay in a wigwam, a restored rail wagon or 5 star hotel, or all manner of other delightful dwellings, you can. But be sure to book in advance, these unique accommodations often book up early.
Laggan
Ardverikie Holiday Cottages
A superb selection of self catering cottages on the world famous ‘Glenbogle’ Estate. Cottages sleep from 3-13 people, set within
Ballater
Alba Forest View Cabin – Eco Exploring
Immerse yourself in the serene beauty of the Cairngorms with a stay at our enchanting forest view cabin, where sustainability
Nethy Bridge
The Lazy Duck The Woodmans Hut
Nestled in centuries-old Scots Pine Forest, the Award Winning Woodman’s eco hut is a romantic hideaway almost entirely crafted from
Grantown on Spey
Trek Scotland
All-inclusive wild-camping experiences allow you to see Scotland like never before. We offer both bespoke guiding services or opportunities to
Aviemore
Highland Physiotherapy
Been involved in an accident or sports injury? Muscle or joint pain? Broken bone? Neck or back pain?
Newtonmore
Cairngorm Alpacas – Lochbuie Croft
Welcome to Cairngorm Alpacas, our family run farm with a twist. Fun experiences for all ages. We are more than just alpacas,
Grantown on Spey
Highland Quietlife – Forest Bathing Walks
Forest Bathing, or Shinrin-yoku is the practice of immersing yourself in nature; ‘bathing’ in the awesome goodness that trees release into
Aviemore
Loch an Eilein Cottage
A luxurious lochside escape in a unique and breathtaking setting. An exquisitely restored 19th century stone cottage right on the
Nethy Bridge
The Lazy Duck Lookout Bunkhouse
Right at the heart of the action, an exquisite eco bunkhouse for family or friends in the Cairngorms National Park. “We
Aviemore
Hairy Coo Grooming at Rothiemurchus
Calves & Coos: Behind the Scenes and Bottle-Feeding Join the Rangers for a behind the scenes tour at Rothiemurchus Farm ,
Grantown on Spey
Craggan Mill – Caledonian Escapes
Sleeping up to 16, this gorgeous old corn mill has been renovated to an exceptionally high standard while maintaining the
Lynwilg
Gardeners Cottage
Gardeners Cottage is a pet-friendly lodge sleeping six with three spacious bedrooms, three bathrooms, a wood burner, and an enclosed
Braemar
4×4 Overland Hire
Explore Scotland and the Cairngorms in our fully equipped 4×4 expedition vehicle. Our vehicles have all the equipment you need
Ballater
Arabella Tiny House – Eco Exploring
Nestled in the heart of the Cairngorms and on the cusp of charming Ballater, our sustainably crafted tiny house offers
Carrbridge
Highland Lodge Estate
A large holiday home for up to 23, part of our pet-friendly Highland Hideouts Collection. We forgive you if you
Aviemore
The Boat House Rothiemurchus
The Boat House, Rothiemurchus The Boat House is a luxury self-catering getaway on much-loved Rothiemurchus. This historic house has
Ballater
Aileen Tiny House – Eco Exploring
Discover the enchantment of the Cairngorms with our sustainably crafted tiny house, a sanctuary where luxury meets nature. This exquisite
Ballater
Wild Stargazing @ Howe of Torbeg
Enjoy a night under the stars in the Cairngorms National Park, with a unique Wild Stargazing experience at Howe of
Nethy Bridge
The Lazy Duck Homestead
A luxury eco cabin in the heart of Lazy Duck. Come and stay in our home from home in the
Aviemore
Silver Stag Lodge – Caledonian Escapes
Silver Stag Lodge is a bright and spacious 8 bed (+2 small kids beds) lodge that sits in a
Dulnain Bridge
Speyside Centre
The Speyside Centre is a family run Visitor Centre where visitors can enjoy the following ; A Restaurant
Strathdon
Sweet Donside Cabins. Licence number AB-P-058
Sweet Donside Cabins and Sweetheart Cottage offers bespoke self-catering holiday lets tailored for couples or solo travellers seeking a tranquil
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Nethy Bridge
The Lazy Duck Ducks Nest
Embraced by the forest and on the bank of our duck pond: our waterside eco lodge in the Cairngorms National
Nethybridge
Find Flow Guiding
Find Flow is the mountain bike guide offer at Lazy Duck, curating exhilarating days out on guided bike rides followed
KINGUSSIE
The Railway Rooms
Original newly renovated exclusive-use Victorian railway cottage that is easy to get to, comfortable, spacious, and unique. Just perfect
KINGUSSIE
Kirkstone Lodge
Kirkstone is a elf catering lodge which sleeps 8 people in 2 king size en suite bedrooms, an adult
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Aviemore
Funicular Railway – Cairngorm Mountain
The Cairngorm mountain railway unique to Scotland is now fully open. The railway takes customers up a scenic journey to
Braemar
Downie's Cottage
Downies Cottage is a 5 star holiday cottage located at the foot of Morrone with breathtaking views over the village
Carrbridge
Smithy Croft – Caledonian Escapes
SMITHY CROFT is one of the most well-equipped properties in the area. Extensively renovated in 2019, the property commands
Aviemore
Forest Cottage, Loch an Eilein
This pretty little red-roofed, wooden-porched cottage sleeps 2 adults and 2 children. Situated on Loch an Eilein’s wooded north-east shore,
Staying somewhere unusual can add a touch of excitement and adventure to your stay and there are plenty of out-of-the-ordinary accommodation options in the Cairngorms.
For most of us, sleeping in the midst of nature, like a forest setting, is a novelty, even more so if you are doing this in a log cabin, or a camping pod or wigwam! All these possibilities are here for your choosing in the Cairngorms.
You can also add a unique flavour to your stay…
Pick a property with a hot tub, sauna, games room, log fire or pizza oven… just to name a few of the quirkier features of some of the accommodation here!
FAQs
- I want to stay somewhere truly unique. Any suggestions?
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Yes. There are many, many unique places to stay in the Cairngorms which will give you unforgettable holiday memories. Just for starter suggestions, you could stay in a restored croft, like Downie’s Cottage near Braemar, or in a yurt/restored railway carriage in one of our glamping sites (see our glamping page) or in a dwelling fit for celebrities like Candacraig (one-time holiday home of Scottish legendary comedian Billy Connolly) or Adverikie Estate (where films such as James Bond were filmed!). Browse the listings and articles for more inspiration.
- I want to stay somewhere that cares about the environment. Any suggestions?
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Look out for the ‘Green Tourism’ award that is held by some accommodation, which will be displayed next to their listing.
- Are there any accreditation schemes that can help me compare accommodation?
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Yes. Accredited businesses will have VisitScotland, AA and other industry award logos appear alongside their listing.
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