Our Cottages

Escape to the heart of Royal Deeside with a stay at Finzean Estate's charming holiday cottages. Nestled amidst rolling hills, ancient woodlands, and the serene Feugh valley, our cottages offer the perfect retreat for nature lovers, walkers, and those seeking peace and quiet.

Each property is thoughtfully restored and fully equipped, with access to scenic trails, wildlife watching, and nearby attractions like Balmoral Castle and the Cairngorms National Park. Guests can also enjoy local produce and homemade treats at our on-site farm shop and tearoom.

Whether you're planning a family holiday, a romantic escape, or a countryside adventure, Finzean Estate offers a warm welcome and unforgettable Highland hospitality.

Sleeps 6

Deer Park Cottage

A spacious hideaway sleeping up to six, ideal for families or groups. Deer Park Cottage was latterly a gamekeeper’s house before conversion to holiday accommodation. It is secluded away on the edge of a mixed hardwood and coniferous wood planted in the Victorian era.

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sleeps 4

The Kennels

A cosy cottage with countryside views for up to four guests. The Kennels were built using restored parts of an old granite dog kennel with modernised, timber-clad extensions. It is set above open fields with spectacular views out to Peter Hill and Clachnaben, the “Devil’s Bite”.

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Sleeps 2

Tillyfruskie Farm Cabin

A romantic, rustic cabin for two, perfect for couples. Intuitive Scandi style rustic-luxe Agritourism Cabin down on the farm, sympathetically and eco-friendly designed to merge into the landscape, allowing the wonders of nature to be showcased with 360° views.

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Things to Do

Finzean lies in the heart of Royal Deeside and on the eastern edges of the Grampian mountains. It can be approached from all directions and provides wonderful cycling and walking routes, as well as easy access to local events and places of historical and cultural interest.

  • Fishing

    The Commonty Beat on the River Dee, managed by the Finzean and Ballogie Estates, is famous for salmon and sea trout fishing.

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  • Walking

    There are many tracks for the recreational and more determined walker in Finzean, through woodland or up hills, such as Tom’s Cairn with stunning views of the Dee and Feugh valleys.

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  • Cycling

    There are numerous good cycle loops and trails in Finzean. The single-track road to the Forest of Birse Kirk offers unparalleled biking through pine woods and moorland and past two historic watermills.

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  • Events

    Embrace the vibrant culture of Finzean, Aberdeenshire with our guide to all the exciting events taking place locally.

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  • Wildlife

    Finzean has a diverse ecology supporting over 135 different species of birds, and a thriving population of roe and red deer, pine martens, badgers and red squirrels.

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  • Castles

    We are within easy reach of a number of impressive and historic castles. Crathes, Balmoral, Braemar and Dunnottar castles all make a great day trip.

  • Whisky

    Our local distillery is Royal Lochnagar, located on the Balmoral Estate. Guided tours are available. Find out more here.

  • Golf

    Aboyne, Banchory, Inchmarlo and Ballater are our closest courses, though there are many places to play within easy reach.

  • Art

    Our Farm Shop showcases many local artists, whose work is available for sale. Slightly further afield, the McEwan, Lost and Butterworth galleries are all recommended.