Glen Lodge and Abhainn Cottage, fully refurbished in 2018, offers a warm and spacious setting sleeping 6. Ideal for wild swims and outdoor adventures. Sleeping 6 with a wood fired hot tub. | House in Stonehaven

Glen Lodge and Abhainn Cottage, fully refurbished in 2018, offers a warm and spacious setting with a large kitchen/dining room, generous sitting room, and ample hallway. It sleeps six guests across two king-size bedrooms and a twin room, with two bathrooms and two separate loos to ensure comfort for families or groups. Set beside the River Dye, North Lodge is ideal for wild swims and outdoor adventures. Included a wood fired hot tub.
Wild Glen Retreat is a private estate nestled deep in the heart of the Scottish Highlands, surrounded by 30,000 acres of wilderness where the River Dye winds through ancient pine forests, heather-covered hills, and expansive moorland. This is a place where the landscape feels untouched-rich in wildlife, steeped in history, and full of the quiet magic that only true remoteness can bring. From every direction, the views stretch for miles: wooded glens, rolling hills, and ever-changing skies that move dramatically from golden morning light to long, luminous sunsets.
The area offers a wealth of outdoor adventure right from your doorstep. Hike to nearby waterfalls, cycle quiet forestry tracks, or wild swim in the river. There are trails for every pace-from gentle woodland strolls to challenging hill climbs like nearby Clachnaben, with its dramatic granite tor and panoramic summit views. The estate itself is a living, working environment: gather eggs from hens, pick veg in season from the garden, and meet friendly neighbours at the estate’s own rustic pub. Whether you’re exploring on foot, sitting by the fire with a book, or simply watching the clouds drift over the hills, Wild Glen invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and feel the landscape work its quiet spell.
Extra estate activities include: Bushcraft, Venison masterclass, Forest bathing, Archery tag, Salmon and Sea trout fishing, bike hire, axe throwing, cuttlefish casting, Vinyasa yoga, Whiskey tasting, Flower and wreath making, Art classes, Willow weaving and basket making, and a small cinema is available for private hire.
Once the booking is confirmed the Birch Stays team would be delighted to help arrange your extra activities and make your holiday truly unforgettable.
Glen Lodge, fully refurbished in 2018, offers a warm and spacious setting with a large kitchen/dining room, generous sitting room, and ample hallway. It sleeps six guests across two king-size bedrooms and a twin room, with two bathrooms and two separate loos to ensure comfort for families or groups.
Set beside the River Dye, Glen Lodge is ideal for wild swims and outdoor adventures. Follow a private riverside path past the Summer House to the secluded River Cabin, equipped with a wood fired hot tub, wood-burning stove and a Big Green Egg barbecue in floodlit woodland-exclusively for North Lodge guests. You’ll also have access to the estates own pub, Garden Camp, a shared vegetable garden, hens for fresh eggs, and a state-of-the-art electric sauna at the Discovery and Adventure Centre.
Key Features
Countryside views and location
Family friendly
Pet friendly
Woodburning stove
Wood fired outdoor hot tub
Big Green Egg BBQ
Pub within walking distance
Electric car chargers
Free secure parking
Wi-Fi
Plenty of estate activities
15,000-acre private estate
Private Cabin
Cosy Living Spaces
Glen Lodge was fully renovated in 2018, blending traditional charm with modern comfort. It features a spacious kitchen and dining area, a generous sitting room, and a wide hallway-all designed to create a warm, relaxed atmosphere. With two bathrooms and two separate loos, it offers both convenience and comfort for your stay.
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
Sleeping up to six guests, Glen Lodge includes two king-size bedrooms and one twin room, each simply and stylishly furnished to provide a restful and inviting space. The two well-appointed bathrooms ensure ease for families or groups.
Outdoor Space
Set right on the banks of the River Dye, Glen Lodge offers direct access to peaceful riverside walks and wild swimming spots. Follow the private path past the Summer House to reach the River Cabin—an exclusive retreat with a wood-burning stove, a Big Green Egg barbecue, and seating in atmospheric, floodlit woodland. Guests also enjoy full access to the estates own traditional pub with a roaring fire and record player, Garden Camp, seasonal produce from the vegetable garden, and eggs from our hens. For an extra treat, book a private session in the Discovery and Adventure Centre’s electric sauna, complete with cold plunge options.
Estate Activities
Step beyond the door and into Wild Glen Retreats welcoming shared spaces. Enjoy a drink by the fire in the estates own cosy pub with vintage charm, or head to Garden Camp for lawn games and an all-weather cabin with books, puzzles, and a stove. Pick your own vegetables and eggs from the estate, stock up at the general stores, or unwind in the electric sauna at the Discovery & Adventure Centre-complete with plunge tanks and cold showers for the brave. A wide range of activities are available, from venison butchery masterclasses and Scottish whisky tastings to archery and forest axe throwing, with many more memorable experiences to choose from.
Licence Number: AS-00374-P
Glen Lodge and Abhainn Cottage, completely refurbished in 2018, comfortably sleeps six with two king-size bedrooms and a twin room. Inside, you'll find a large kitchen and dining area, a spacious sitting room, a wide hallway, two bathrooms and two separate loos-perfect for families or groups looking for a relaxed and roomy base at Wild Glen Retreat.
Tucked beside the River Dye, the lodge offers direct access to a private riverside path leading to the River Cabin-an off-grid haven with a wood-burning stove, floodlit woodland, and a Big Green Egg BBQ for long afternoons of swimming, relaxing, and outdoor cooking. Guests also have access to the estates own cosy pub, Garden Camp with games and a log-burning stove, seasonal produce from the garden, and the electric sauna and cold plunge tanks at the Discovery and Adventure Centre.
Licence Number: AS-00374-P
Bedroom 1: Double bed with a shared bathroom
Bedroom 2: Double bed with a shared bathroom
Bedroom 3: Twin beds with a shared bathroom
Licence Number: AS-00374-P

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