Villa en Dalnaglar Castle
Shee Cottage
The delightful, newly refurbished Shee Cottage is perfect for a countryside getaway. With two bedrooms it sleeps four guests, ideal for two couples or a small family. It quietly rests on the sensational Cairngorms Castle Estate with wonderful panoramic views of the castle and the surrounding estate. There are four other cottages and the castle on the estate, sleeping up to 47 guests in total! It is a wonderful location for a special event or celebration. Each holiday property enjoys total privacy and access to the whole magical estate.
You will certainly get totally away from life’s pressures in this glorious cottage, enjoying the peace and tranquility of this wonderful setting and with an incredible variety of adventuring opportunities on the doorstep. Cairngorms Castle and the Estate have a fascinating history. The first map showing a building on the site was published between 1747 and 1755. The origins of the estate appear to have been Cairngorms Cottage which was built as a hunting lodge and inhabited by the Shaw family from the late 1700’s. Cairngorms Castle was built in the early 1860’s, commissioned by Lord Clyde, Queen Victoria’s banker and designed by Her Majesty’s architect from Balmoral. The estate sold in 1867 at a traditional ‘Roup’ for a reduced price of £10,000 as advertised in the Times! Guests staying on any of the properties on the 200 acre estate enjoy beautiful scenery and the freshest of air on this dreamy estate. You can fish for rainbow and brown trout or take a trip out on the estate’s private loch in the five person dinghy or fish for salmon or stroll along the River Shee which runs through the estate. Skiers and snowboarders enjoy the close proximity of the famous Glenshee Snowsports Centre ten miles away and walkers love the sensational 64 mile CateranTrail, the second stage of which passes through the estate. You can take a beautiful moorland route to the Tail’s highest point between Strathardle and Glenshee enjoying breathtaking views of the lush glens and rugged peaks. Cairngorms Castle is also a wonderful base for exploring the Cairngorms National Park with its choice of 55 Munros, four of which are the highest mountains in the UK. Those less active can enjoy the very scenic, spectacular drive along the 90 mile Snowroads stretch, starting at nearby Blairgowrie and driving to the Highland town of Grantown-on-Spey.
Shee Cottage is the perfect hideaway with its fabulous open fire and comfy furnishings. You will receive a starter pack of logs. Guests walk through the front door into the generous dining room which enjoys a modern table and chairs. This leads to the well-equipped, shaker-style farmhouse kitchen at one end and the cosy living room up a small flight of stairs at the other. The kitchen boasts a dishwasther, washer/dryer, electric double oven and hot, microwave and an attractive Denby dinner service. The living room enjoys a warm and welcoming ambience, particularly with a roaring fire in action, as well as comfy sofas and a wall-mounted television with Sky sports and movie channels. It is so lovely to snuggle up here in the cooler months.
Upstairs you will discover two delightful bedrooms, beautifully decorated and offering a double bed in one and comfy twins in the other. All of the beds are adorned with luxury linens and attractive soft furnishings, complementing the decor. There is a modern shower room to share but also a second shower room on the ground floor so there will be no waiting for showers. Guests enjoy luxury toiletries and slippers in the bathrooms.
You can open the patio doors to your compact, enclosed rear garden with a lawn and patio area. It offers alfresco dining as well as gorgeous views of the castle and the majestic hills that cradle it.
Features:
Ground Floor
- Living room (up a small flight of stairs)
- Dining room
- Fully-equipped kitchen
- Family shower room
First Floor
- Bedroom with double bed
- Bedroom with twin beds
- Family shower room
Exterior Grounds
- Terrace
- Dining facilities
- Barbecue
- Enclosed rear garden
Additional Facilities
- Wi-Fi
- TV
- Washing machine & dryer
- Iron & board
- Travel cot, highchair and stairgate available on request
- Starter pack of logs
- Parking
Location:
The delightful Shee Cottage is located on the Cairngorms Castle Estate in the heart of Glenshee, a spectacular, lush green glen. It enjoys the most breathtaking mountain scenery and very fresh air. The Estate is situated on the southern fringe of the Cairngorms National Park, just 2 hours from Edinburgh and Glasgow. Glenshee translates as ‘The Valley of Peace’ and is known fondly by the the locals as ‘the fairy glen’. The area is famous for its fantastic variety of activities including walking, angling, shooting, golf, cycling and also winter sports. Mountain biking, falconry and pony trekking are also available. The fantastic Glenshee Snowsports Centre is just ten miles from the cottage. If that is not enough to get the adrenaline flowing, Nae Limits offer an impressive range of water and land adventures including white water rafting, river tubing and quad biking.
The scenery is absolutely spectacular. The 64 mile Caterlan Trail passes through the estate and takes you to the highest point of the trail with sensational panoramic views of the mountain peaks and deep green glens. The Cairngorms National Park offers scenic drives and 55 Munroes to climb. They are ideal for beginners and experienced hill walkers alike. Kayakers and canoeists enjoy the challenging network of rivers. Instructor led beginner sessions can be arranged.
Golfers are not left out. There are over 100 fantastic courses including Braemar, the highest course in Scotland and possibly the most beautiful. The Cairngorm Mountains rise up each side of the course. The championship courses at Rosemount and Blairgowrie and the world famous Gleneagles, St Andrews and Caroustie are all within easy reach.
The Cairngorms Castle Estate enjoys a fishing stretch of just under a mile with excellent salmon and trout fishing for novice and experienced fishers on the River Shee. The Shee Water is located at the head of the River Ericht tributary of the whole Tay system and has had a consistently strong run for 40 years. The Ericht has a fish counter on it which regularly sees 10,000 to 15,000 fish through in a season which usually runs from May to August. There is also rainbow and brown trout fishing in the estate’s private loch with the estate’s dinghy available for guests to enjoy.
Another popular excursion is a trip to a distillery. Gin lovers adore the Persie Gin Distillery which is just six miles from the castle. Chocoholics can treat themselves at the award-winning Chocolatier Iain Burnett’s gift shop.
The nearby towns of Blairgowrie and Pitlochry are very attractive. They are an easy drive and offer excellent amenities and plenty of attractions, including the Fish Ladder and Festival Theatre in Pitlochry.
Terms & Conditions:
Security deposit?
£100 card authorisation to be taken prior to arrival and to be released in full subject to a damage inspection on departure.
Arrival time?
4pm
Departure time?
10am
Energy costs included?
Yes, included in the rental price
Linen & towels included?
Yes, included in the rental price
End of stay cleaning included?
Yes, included in the rental price
Internet access?
Yes, Wi-Fi is included in the rental price
Changeover day?
Friday or Monday
Minimum stay?
Please note that there is a 3-night minimum stay, this may be increased across peak dates
Pets welcome?
No pets
Smoking Allowed?
No smoking
