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Ellon Cottage

Ellon Cottage

4.7
out of 5
Ratings from 8 reviews
100% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
4.9
Comfort
4.6
Condition
4.3
Location
5.0
Value
4.8
Customer
Service
5.0

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Nestled on the Dorback Estate in Nethybridge, Ellon Cottage is a warm and inviting two-bedroom hideaway, thoughtfully renovated to preserve its traditional charm. With pine flooring throughout the ground floor and tasteful décor blending the old and new, this compact cottage offers a truly unique and relaxing escape.

Beautiful surroundings, great little cottage.

Review submitted on Sat, 18 Jul 2026
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had a lovely stay at Ellon. Set on its own with no one else around you, with a hot tub over looking the mountains makes this place very special indeed. Not too far from Nethy Bridge which has a fabulous little cafe, great farm shop and local store there for your convenience. Hard to fault it, but if I had to suggest one thing it would be that the bathroom could do with a little update. Thank you for a wonderful stay and I hope to come back sometime.

Guest from BATH stayed at Ellon Cottage for 7 nights in July 2026


GNL Team replied 7 days ago
We agree Ellon Cottage is pretty special, we are delighted you enjoyed your stay! It's the perfect escape but as you say, just a 10 minute drive away is the village of Nethy Bridge with all its amenities. We hope to welcome you back again.

Cozy cottage in the Cairngorms

Review submitted on Sat, 27 Jun 2026
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
This little stone cottage was an absolute gem. Tucked at the end of a wooded lane, it felt wonderfully secluded yet was easy to find, and that drive in, with the trees giving way to the cottage surrounded by rolling pastures, set the tone for the whole stay. The setting is absolutely lovely with the Cairngorm mountains rising in the distance.

Inside, the cottage was every bit as charming and well-appointed as described. Nothing was overstated, and it was spotlessly clean throughout. The kitchen was a real highlight: well-stocked with everything we needed to cook proper dinner after a day out exploring, which made the whole trip feel more like a home away from home.

Honestly, our few nights wasn't enough! We'd return in a heartbeat and recommend this cottage without hesitation to anyone wanting a peaceful, authentic Highland escape.

Jessica from Charlotte stayed at Ellon Cottage for 4 nights in June 2026


GNL Team replied 27 days ago
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. It was a pleasure to read! We're delighted you enjoyed the charm of Ellon Cottage and had a wonderful stay. It's the perfect getaway for those who want to escape for a bit of peace and tranquility. We very much hope to welcome you back again in the future, this time for a longer stay :)

A lovely spot

Review submitted on Sat, 27 Jun 2026
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
3.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We spent a week in Ellon Cottage.

The location was perfect for us. We enjoyed the ability to walk straight from the door and our dogs loved their stay. We saw lots of wildlife both in and from the garden as well as whilst on walks on the Estate.

The house itself was very welcoming and the sofas in the lounge were comfortable.

The decor in the kitchen could do with a bit of TLC, particularly the paintwork above the worktops.

We enjoyed our stay and would definitely consider returning.




Guest from Dornie stayed at Ellon Cottage for 7 nights in June 2026


GNL Team replied 27 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. We're delighted to hear that you and your dogs enjoyed your stay at Ellon Cottage. It sounds as though you made the most of the fantastic location, surrounded by the wilderness of the Dorback Estate. We're also pleased that you found the cottage welcoming and the lounge comfortable – it's always great to know our guests feel at home. Thank you for your constructive feedback regarding the kitchen paintwork. We really appreciate you highlighting this, and we'll pass your comments on to the owner as part of the ongoing maintenance of the cottage. We're so pleased you enjoyed your stay overall, and we'd love to welcome you back to Ellon Cottage again in the future.

Beautiful Cottage

Review submitted on Mon, 01 Jun 2026
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
If you like solitude this is a great choice.
Very clean and comfortable. The bedrooms are tight due to ceiling height so be prepared to watch your head.
As an older couple we did struggle with the TV as we couldn’t get live TV, No instructions anywhere. We are app savvy but found it very frustrating , I think someone had messed about with it maybe should be checked after guests depart.
Would I stay there again Yes

Carole from Fairford stayed at Ellon Cottage for 4 nights in May 2026


Stay in the caingirms

Review submitted on Sat, 23 May 2026
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Ellon Cottage proved even better than the photographs showed. The cottage was spotless, and well equipped. It was a delight to stay here due to its cosiness and warmth.

Gillian from Penicuik stayed at Ellon Cottage for 4 nights in May 2026


GNL Team replied 63 days ago
Thank you for leaving such a positive review of your stay at Ellon Cottage, we are delighted you enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you back again in the future. Ellon Cottage is one of 4 properties you can stay in on the Dorback Estate, each one unique in its own way but all surrounded by the beauty of the wilderness of the Cairngorms.

Lovely Spot in the middle of nowhere!

Review submitted on Tue, 12 May 2026
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Had a lovely long weekend, middle of nowhere and the dogs especially loved it, cottage is Cosey and warm and loads of footpaths around the estate if you don’t want to go far

Matt from Alford stayed at Ellon Cottage for 3 nights in May 2026


GNL Team replied 76 days ago
Thank you for the lovely review! We’re so pleased you had a relaxing long weekend on the Dorback Estate. The remoteness of the cottage means you can spend a night under the stars relaxing in the hot tub and if you're really lucky you might even catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights in all their mesmerising glory - plus it's a real haven for wildlife spotting. We hope to welcome you back one day!

Escape to the wild

Review submitted on Tue, 14 Apr 2026
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
3.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We thoroughly enjoyed the remoteness of this property and how beautiful the setting was.

The living room and kitchen were perfect. We expected the bedroom to be small but we both struggled with the limited head height getting in & out bed.

Sadly the hot tub was out of use for our stay which was a key factor when booking the property and so we were disappointed to not have used this as the days were sunny and the view was great.

There are some small improvements that would take this property to the next level, pillows weren’t great, too thick and hard affecting your neck and the bathroom needs really modernising. That said, this is a stunning location if you like remote peaceful places.

Jane from Pontefract stayed at Ellon Cottage for 3 nights in April 2026


GNL Team replied 91 days ago
Thank you for leaving us a review of your stay at Ellon Cottage, we apologise the hot tub was not available during your stay, unfortunately the tub had been damaged and the owners were waiting on parts before it could be repaired. We will share the rest of your feedback with the property owners. We are glad you enjoyed the peace & tranquility of the Dorback Estate.

Holiday

Review submitted on Mon, 23 Feb 2026
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Sweet cottage in an idyllic rural spot overlooking mountains. Very clean and enjoyed the hot tub. Great place to base selves for Sking. Plenty of wood to make a fire for a cosy night in.

sophie from Woodbridge, East Suffolk stayed at Ellon Cottage for 4 nights in February 2026