Cottage with BBQ | River view

If you love a relaxing holiday with walks and wildlife aplenty, this lodge is just for you - next to a nature reserve yet within easy reach of shops and eateries.. 4 steps to entrance. All on the Ground Floor: Open plan living space. Living area: Smart TV, Electric Fire Dining area. Kitchen area: Breakfast Bar, Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet. Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Welcome pack.. Grounds with BBQ (shared with other properties on-site). Private parking for 2 cars. Bike store. No smoking.. These very comfortable and cosy lodges are in a perfect location for making the most of this fabulous region of Scotland. Set in the picturesque grounds of Loch Kinord Hotel, backing onto Muir of Dinnet Nature Reserve, visitors who enjoy wildlife and walking in the tranquil countryside will find these properties just what they need for a restful holiday. Guests are welcome to make use of the hotel's facilities, with a fine dining restaurant and bar meals available as well as the lounge bar for sampling the many whiskies on offer, if you feel like a night off from cooking. The reserve itself lies within the Cairngorms National Park and is a network of wetlands, moors and woods. Numerous bird species, squirrels, martens and a large variety of plant life have made it their home and there are hides throughout the reserve where you can discreetly observe them. The most spectacular aspect however is the Burn-o-Vat, which flows through a massive bowl shape of pink granite (the Vat), a testament to the power of glaciers which carved out the landscape we see today. You can make your way into the Vat through a narrow crack in the rock and listen to the strange echoes of water that seems to pour out of the rocks. Close to the lodges, there are plenty of other leisure pursuits available in the area, from fishing, pony trekking, gliding, mountain biking and archery as well as skiing at the Lecht and Glenshee. Visit the village of Ballater known for its royal connections, with its artisan shops and eateries or head east to the city of Aberdeen, only a short drive away through Royal Deeside, with cultural attractions for all ages. Lodge D can be booked together with Lodge B (UK33087), Lodge A (UK33087), Lodge C (UK33089), Lodge E (UK33091), Lodge F (UK33092) and Lodge G (UK33093) to accommodate up to 30 guests. Free WiFi There are steps to the property. Suitable for up to 1 pet Property policy: the primary guest must be at least 18 years old