Where to Stay: Self Catering in Deeside

The following are some of the accommodation providers in the area which cater for anglers. Their telephone numbers are listed, so that you can contact them directly. Alternatively, you can ask the local tourist board for a copy of their excellent accommodation guide.

Other options: Hotels or B&Bs/Guest Houses

SELF CATERING ACCOMMODATION IN DEESIDE
Ballogie Estate Aboyne 4*		Bright, spacious, recently converted steading. Equipped & furnished to a high standard. Easy access, peaceful location near river. Sleeps 5/6 (double (convertible to twin), twin & sofa bed). Oil c/h & rod box. Sunday to Sunday lets to suit fishers, other dates may be available.	01339 886497 Email us
Cairnton Bothy Deeside Activity Park		A traditional farming outhouse which has been renovated & extended to a very high standard. It sleeps 4 with a spacious living area & fully fitted kitchen. A full length, south facing window offers unrivalled views across the Dee valley. It also features underfloor heating, private decking with BBQ & 2 woodburning stoves.	013398 83536 Email us
Deeside Woodland Lodges Dinnet 3*		Our newly built log cabins are an ideal base when on Royal Deeside. Each has 2 bedrooms sleeping up to 4 and offers a large open kitchen, lounge dining area. The lodges are located behind the Loch Kinord Hotel and overlook the Muir of Dinnet Nature Reserve. If you haven't got time to cater for yourself but want the extra space that the lodges offer, food & drinks are available at the hotel. Only 2 minutes from the river bank and ideally located for the Upper and Middle beats, especially Dinnet & Glen Tanar water. Everything for the angler is provided including rod storage and boot drying, and flexible meal times in the hotel. Also packed lunches or riverside catering is possible. Flexible arrival dates and weeklong or short stays available.	01339 885229 Email us
Finzean Estate Nr Banchory and Aboyne 4*		The Estate rents two beautifully furnished holiday cottages located within the secluded grounds of Finzean Estate on South Deeside, midway between Banchory and Aboyne. One sleeps 6 and the other 4. Lets are Sunday to Sunday. Ready made meals available from the Estate's Farm Shop.	01330850710 Email us
Glen Tanar Holiday Cottages nr Aboyne 4*		The ideal place to stay while you are fishing on the Dee – 6 self catering cottages sleeping 2 to 8 people. Furnished to a high standard with central heating and log burning stoves. Open all year; short breaks available (low season)	01339 886451 Email us
Greenpark Leisure Banchory		This is the perfect retreat for anglers looking for excellent accommodation and base for groups of up to 16 visitors whilst fishing the river Dee. Ideally located within 5 minutes drive from the River Dee near Banchory in a perfectly relaxing countryside location with superb views. There are 3 lodges as well as other accommodations to suit all budgets. Greenacre Lodge is a newly built, fabulous 5 star lodge offering state of the art facilities including quality en-suite accommodation, spacious lounge facilities, quality furnishings and fittings, flat screen freeview TV, fully equipped kitchen to suit all your catering requirements as well as WIFI internet access and PS3. Drying cupboard and storage facilities are also available. To really start your fishing holiday on the right footing please check our website for details of the facilities on offer and make this your first choice destination. Please ensure early booking as demand will be high in the summer months.	01330 825544 Email us
Royal Deeside Holiday Cottages Aboyne 2 & 3*		We are pleased to accommodate many fishermen amongst our regular visitors who appreciate the comfort and convenient locations of our holiday cottages. Sunday to Sunday bookings are available for spring fishing. See our website for further information.	01339 885341 Email us
Tornacraig House Aboyne		Tornacraig sleeps 8 in 4 twin bedrooms, it is laid out for fishing parties, large kitchen/dining, 2 bathrooms & one shower. House is between Ballater & Dinnet on South Deeside Road.	07971 174316 Email us
Woodend Chalet Holidays Glassel, Banchory 4*		Two four star lodges sleeping six and seven three stars chalets sleeping two to four in a beautiful woodland setting close to the charming town of Banchory and the river Dee. Sunday to Sunday bookings and short breaks available.	013398 82562 Email us
Stranduff Lodge Cottage Kincardine O'Neil		Stranduff Lodge Croft is a delightful detached countrycottage situated in an idyllic location, just outside the charming village of Kincardine O'Neil , in the heart of Royal Deeside. Built out of granite in the 19th century, Stranduff Lodge Croft was originally a working croft, since upgraded to provide superior and spacious accommodation for tourists and visitors, the croft is an excellent base for exploration, adventure or relaxation. With the addition of the superb views (see the peak of Lochnagar on a fine day) and the spacious garden grounds (over half an acre) with barbecue and garden furniture, a stay in Stranduff will be a stay to remember. Stranduff Lodge Croft sleeps 8 people in two double bedrooms and two twin bedrooms. A large lounge, small sitting room, kitchen and utility room . bathroom and shower room complete the accommodation. It is furnished and equipped to the highest standard, central heating, linen are included.	01224 314673 Email us
Cairngorm Lodges		Cairngorm Lodges are the ideal self catering location for your fishing holiday. A brand new development of 5 luxury self catering forest lodges set in their own individual Scots Pine woodland plots in the heart of Royal Deeside. Each sleeps 4 in two bedrooms and are available for short breaks for anglers. All are pet friendly and designed by a local architect. Only 10 minutes from the river bank and ideally located for the Upper and Middle beats of the River Dee. Situated on the boundary of Cairngorms National Park, the only immediate neighbours you will have will be the local wildlife - red squirrels are a daily sighting by the lodges! The forest lodges come with your own pine forest, crystal clear spawning stream and walks in the woodland estate of Blelack!	07583 436040 Email us
Tanar View Glen Tanar		Situated minutes away from the Craigendinnie beat, Tanar View is a bright, spacious and fully equipped apartment with stunning views over Glen Tanar. The apartment has two bedrooms - one with a double bed and the other with adult sized bunks, a shower room, fully equipped kitchen plus an attractive open plan living and dining area with wood burning stove (logs are provided). Tanar view is in a peaceful rural location but only five minutes drive away from the nearest pub and the town of Aboyne. Open all year for both weekly and short breaks.	013398 87240 Email us
Birkelunn Between Ballater and Dinnet		Situated in a secluded setting with birch trees and superlative views of the Dee Valley, this charming original Norwegian log cabin which accommodates 11 people was built for Lady Glentanar and is within walking distance of the stunning Headinch and Cambus O'May beat.	01339 886451 Email us

* Scottish Tourist Board Grading (where known)

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