Greengairs Highland Bothies

Highlights

• Gorgeous bothies with hot tubs, comfy beds, and great access to this marvellous part of Scotland, ensuring guests can enjoy a romantic retreat in style.
• Be at one with nature and far removed from the bustle of urban activity in your own private slice of marvellous countryside, but just seven minutes from the amenities of the local towns.
• Every guest can expect a basket brimming with locally sourced luxuries to get you started on your dream getaway.
• From the water from the well below the bothies to their larch cladding and the air-source heating, everything about the bothies has been conceived, designed and built for minimal impact on the environment and its resources.
• The properties were built and are owned by a family with deep roots in the area, who will happy to point you towards the best fishing, hiking, cycling and pubs in every season.
• The bothies are pet friendly, so you can bring your furry friends with you on your trip.

You should know

• The properties are on a working farm.

Perched on a hill farm with views down over the majestic Strathmore Valley below, Greengairs Highland Bothies are two beautifully designed, luxurious eco-bothies, available to rent by single travellers, friends, couples or small families looking to spend time in the rugged and picturesque highlands of Scotland. Built in the Scottish bothy tradition, but replete with twenty-first century design and amenities, Greengairs Highland Bothies are ultra-comfortable and crafted to have a low impact on the environment. Guests are also guaranteed gorgeous views of the surrounding valleys, and plenty of peace and quiet in their own hidden slice of countryside.

Each of the bothies use large picture windows to frame the world-famous vistas lying below, creating a light and airy atmosphere whatever the weather. Inside, the kitchens are top of the range, with multiple preparation surfaces, and world-class appliances, with even a wine cooler, microwave and dishwasher in each. Even the most ambitious of home chefs will find everything that they need here to whip up a feast for their hungry fellow travellers. The bathrooms are also designed and fitted without compromise, offering a walk-in shower with lashings of hot water, and the bedroom boasts a luxurious double bed with crisp bedlinen.

Step outside, and you'll find yourself on the decking, the perfect place to hear the call of the birds, watch the stars rise, or simply sit with an old friend and catch up over a dram of local whiskey. Like everything else in these two spaces, the decking has been built with strict adherence to ecological values, using a composite made from recycled plastics. Outside, you'll also find the wood-fired Swedish-made hot tub, heated with sustainable wood from nearby, and making use of the well 140 feet below you. No chemicals are used, just Scottish highlands spring water.

Whether this is your first time making the trip to the Highlands or you are a seasoned veteran returning for yet another life-changing trip, Greengairs Highland Bothies are the ultimate accommodation. Ideally located for access by train, flight or motorway, you're just fifty miles from Edinburgh, and can reach the major railway hubs at Perth and Dundee in under half an hour. Take advantage of the Cateran trail right on your doorstep, a stunningly beautiful 64 kilometre hiking path through the highlands, or head to the nearby lochs for fishing, swimming and sailing, Whether your ideal holiday involves angling, hiking, country pub lunches or lounging in the hot tub or by the wood-burning stove with a good book, Greengairs Highland Bothies has everything you need, without compromising on comfort, access or environmental values.

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