What to expect at Sweet Donside Cabins and Sweetheart Cottage
We can’t wait to welcome you. On arrival you will find a lovely welcome basket to get your holiday started.
You can also stock up at our cracking local shop and Post Office. It’s well-stocked and opens from 8.00am until 6.00pm from Monday through to Saturday, then from 9.00am until 2.00pm on Sunday. (Please double check the opening hours when you get here as they may vary).
Please remember that we are in a very remote part of the Cairngorms, which makes it such a fantastic place to escape from it all. But there isn’t any public transport here. So a car really is essential to make the most of your time at Sweet Donside Cabins and Sweetheart Cottage.
Here are more details about what else we provide, so you can relax and enjoy your time here.
Check-in / Check-out
Arrival is at 4.00pm and departure no later than 10.00am.
Parking & EVC
At Sweetheart Cottage you'll have private parking right next to the property. The parking area for The Wee Beehive, The Wee Love Nest, The Wee Bear's Den and The Wee Fae Hideaway is just past the cabins.
We also have Electric Vehicle Charging (EVC). Please get in touch to book a slot.
WiFi
WiFi is unlimited and 4G is very strong in the area for most networks. So you can easily stay connected during your stay -if you want to!
Facilities
All four properties are equipped with everything you'll need to enjoy your holiday in the Cairngorms. Bed linen and towels are provided. You'll also find gowns and slippers for when you want to pop out to the wood fired luv tubs. It's those extra touches that make all the difference.
In addition to the microwave, kettle, toaster, crockery and cutlery provided in all of the properties, Sweetheart Cottage also has a hob and oven, fridge-freezer and washing machine. If you're staying in the cabins, you have use of a separate shabby-chic kitchen. It has all of these facilities and essentials including pots and pans, salt, herbs, tea and coffee.
Sweetheart Cottage has an Alexa Echo Dot, a 42 inch TV with Netflix and an open fire in the living room. You'll have a welcome basket of logs on arrival.
All of the properties have central heating, so you can keep warm and toasty even during the colder months.
Hot tubs & BBQ firepits
When you stay at Sweetheart Cottage you'll have exclusive use of The Love Shack and its 4 person hot tub. If you choose The Wee Love Nest or The Wee Beehive, you'll have your own wood fired luv tub, whilst The Wee Bear's Den has its own private jacuzzi hot tub too.
The wood fired luv tubs will be filled and sitting at a warm temperature ready for your arrival. Firelighters and wood (which will last for two nights if the fire is maintained) are provided.
Our cabins also have a charcoal firepit with a BBQ and tripod.
We can supply charcoal at a small cost, or you are welcome to bring your own. Only burn charcoal on these though - they are not designed for wood.
Outdoors
We have 9 acres of grounds, including a wooded area, for you to explore during your holiday here.
You'll meet our sweetheart hens and ducks. They love a bit of interaction with our guests, so feel free to say hello if you'd like to.
Pets
Up to two well-behaved dogs are welcome at Sweetheart Cottage and one dog at The Wee Beehive (The Wee Love Nest and The Wee Bear's Den are pet-free). Remember to bring your own dog bed. Please keep your dogs off the furniture and clean their paws before you enter the accommodation. Also - we have hens and ducks, so please keep your dog on a short lead when you go outside.
Eco-friendly
We care about the environment and do what we can to help make a difference.
When you go out please turn down the heating (controlled by a thermostat). It all helps to lessen our impact on the beautiful Cairngorms.
Onsite there's a blue bin for recycling and a black bin for household waste (both on the left by the gate). Please take your glass bottles away with you, there are glass recycling bins nearby in the village of Bellabeg, just a few minutes away.
Afternoon teas
Treat yourself to an afternoon tea with home-baked goodies for £40 a couple. Please pre-order to book this treat.
GHQ Spirits
G.H.Q Spirits produce a selection of premium spirits, handcrafted at a secret location in the Highlands. You can order online and they will be waiting for you at your accommodation on arrival.
