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Sweet Donside Cabins

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A cozy wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a sign that reads "I LOVE YOUR BEAR HUGS". - Sweet Donside Cabins (Strathdon)
A cozy cabin interior with a wooden ceiling, a television mounted on the wall, a bar area with stools, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors. - Sweet Donside Cabins (Strathdon)
A wooden cabin with a bear sculpture in front. - Sweet Donside Cabins (Strathdon)
A cozy cabin interior with a wooden ceiling, a yellow sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a small side table. - Sweet Donside Cabins (Strathdon)
A wooden deck with a hot tub, a table, and a chair. - Sweet Donside Cabins (Strathdon)
Sweet Donside Cabins provides a firepit and more. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Kitchen

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Room options

View all photos for Luxury Cabin, 1 Bedroom (The Wee Love Nest (no pets))

A wooden cabin with a hot tub, a small table, and a blue container.

Luxury Cabin, 1 Bedroom (The Wee Love Nest (no pets))

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Luxury Cabin, 1 Bedroom (The Wee Beehive)

A cozy, wooden interior with a bed, sofa, and a small table.

Luxury Cabin, 1 Bedroom (The Wee Beehive)

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Luxury Cabin, 1 Bedroom (The Wee Bears Den)

A cozy cabin interior with a wooden ceiling, a television mounted on the wall, a bar area with stools, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

Luxury Cabin, 1 Bedroom (The Wee Bears Den)

  • Hill view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Luxury Cabin, 1 Bedroom (The Wee Fae Hideaway)

A wooden gate with a sign reading "The Wee Fae Hideaway."

Luxury Cabin, 1 Bedroom (The Wee Fae Hideaway)

  • Hill view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Strathdon is home to Sweet Donside Cabins. Lost Gallery and Knock Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Balmoral Castle and Corgraff Castle. Visit our Strathdon travel guide
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Scotsbank, Strathdon, Scotland, AB36 8UR

What's nearby

  • A snowy mountain landscape with two skiers descending a slope.
    Cairngorms National Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • A ski resort with a wooden lodge, a ski lift, and a snowy mountain slope.
    Lecht Ski Resort
    17 min drive - 11.5 miles
  • A large stone pyramid surrounded by a forest.
    Balmoral Castle
    34 min drive - 20.3 miles
  • A castle with multiple towers, a flag, and a surrounding landscape with trees and a hill.
    Braemar Castle
    48 min drive - 30.0 miles
  • Corgraff Castle
    17 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Keith and Dufftown Railway
    44 min drive

Restaurants

  • Goodbrand & Ross Tearoom
    7 min drive
  • Goodbrand & Ross
    7 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Area rugs in room
  • No elevator
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20.00 per accommodation, per stay

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

1 total pets

Pets cannot be left unattended

Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 20.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit/debit cards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties

Frequently asked questions

Is Sweet Donside Cabins pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of GBP 20.00 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sweet Donside Cabins?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sweet Donside Cabins?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sweet Donside Cabins located?

Situated in Strathdon, this lodge is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Corgraff Castle and within 9 mi (15 km) of Lost Gallery and Cairngorms National Park. Lecht 2090 and Corgarff Castle are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Sweet Donside Cabins Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Amenities

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a magical little place this is! Absolutely loved the cabin and all the unique decor and trinkets and the location is breathtaking…so peaceful. The couples hot tub was perfect and nice to relax in after coming back from lovely walks. Well done to the owners of the Sweet Donside Cabins. We’d love to come back.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect Stay

Nothing but positive things to say about Sweet Donside Cabins. Cabins and facilities were spotlessly clean, TV beds very spacious and comfortable, with the attention to detail excellent. Hot tubs were clean and well maintained. Lots of extra touches including a welcome basket.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Sweet Donside Cabins are a little piece of heaven in Scotland, everything we could possible need was provided, we stayed in the Little Love Nest and the way it was decorated was absolutely amazing the added touches of pictures and ornaments was second to none, Lizzie and Brent are amazing hosts. Everything was spotless, the hot tub was ready as soon as we arrived and was such a treat with the lights all around the decking area. Each cabin is very private even though they are next to each other. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026