Howe of Torbeg

Howe of Torbeg Glen Gairn, Ballater, AB35 5XL, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.6/10! <small>(score from <b>764</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.1
Scored 9.1
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Rated superb
764 reviews

The pods are great and the Nature is awesome. Near the pods you have everything. Another small cabin for all guests with an old fireplace, some Games for the kids, and dishes. There is everything you need. I really liked the other Hut for the Tea preparation. The separat shower and toilet cabin was really Clean, it looks like it was new. We really enjoyed our accomodation. Ian and Nicole are lovely and very helpful. The snow at the end of march was a highlight 😜

Toril Germany
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Howe of Torbeg

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Howe of Torbeg provides glamping accommodation near Ballater, within the Cairngorms National Park. Guests can use the property's Kadai fire bowls for BBQs and evenings around the fire. Logs are available to purchase on-site. Skiing can be enjoyed within close proximity of the campsite. Balmoral Castle is 9 km from Howe of Torbeg. The nearest airport is Aberdeen Airport, 57 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 futon beds
1 double bed
1 double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.6
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  • Toril
    Germany Germany
    “The pods are great and the Nature is awesome. Near the pods you have everything. Another small cabin for all guests with an old fireplace, some Games for the kids, and dishes. There is everything you need. I really liked the other Hut for the Tea...”
  • Jacqueline
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Warm & cosy with the wood burner on, very comfortable bed for a great nights sleep, nice facilities and super wee tea hut and snug and delivery of hot croissant & coffee in the morning”
  • Fudge
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Great setup. Cooked a steak on the woodfire in the snug, comfortable pods. Clean toilets”

Hosted by Howe of Torbeg

9.6
9.6
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Howe of Torbeg
Small is beautiful! Come & stay at our gorgeous family run Glamping site in the heart of Royal Deeside & the Cairngorms. We have 4 Glamping Pods and an off-grid Shepherd's Hut on a gorgeous tiny campsite alongside a communal cabin, the Snug. All in the heart of Royal Deeside and with great views of Glen Gairn. Our Standard Pods sleep 2 adults on comfy futon beds, and can be set up as either Twin or Double. Our larger Luxe Pod can sleep 2 adults on a custom built fixed double bed, as well as 1 child up to age 10 on a roll out Bundlebed with bedding. Pods are fully insulated, with heaters (just in case!), with electricity. Our Shepherd's hut is a unique off-grid accommodation which can sleep 2 adults on a custom built fixed double bed. This accommodation is off-grid, has no electricity, and has sola lighting and a cosy wood burning stove. There is access to plug sockets/electricity 24/7 in our shared space, the Snug, if needed. All accommodation has shared toilets (not en-suite). The Wash House is our fully heated shower block, with 2 self contained shower rooms, each with low flush loo and sink. Our showers are gas powered, providing you with lots of lovely hot water on demand. Two covered outside sinks are available for washing up, also with free hot water. We have a shared indoor space, The Snug, for cooking and eating on wet days. It has a wood burning oven & stove. You can also find local information, and books & games in there.
Howe of Torbeg is a lovely peaceful place, in a tranquil rural location, with great views & facilities. Perfectly located in the Cairngorms countryside, with great access just off the A939 & only 5 miles from the picturesque village of Ballater with its shops, restaurants & cafes. Use one of our fire pits or your own trusty camping stove for your cooking. Logs, kindling & charcoal are available to purchase onsite. For topping up your provisions Ballater is less than a 5 minute drive away and has an excellent butcher, a bakery, a fantastic deli and a good sized Co-op. If you fancy eating out, Ballater also has a great choice of local cafes & restaurants. What to Bring: Bring camping kit including food, or just eat out. It's a good idea to bring a torch or headtorch for walking around the site after dark. Please bring a cool box in the summer if you have perishable food as we don't have a guest fridge on site
For stretching your legs, there's plenty of walk and paths you can access on foot straight from your pod. Further afield, Royal Deeside is a walker’s paradise, for both leisurely strolls and all out hikes. There is a wealth of road and mountain biking in easy reach of Howe of Torbeg and plenty of family friendly biking too. Nearby Ballater is surrounded by circular routes typically lasting between 1 and 4 hours. The Deeside Way, starting in Ballater, provides an enjoyable off road cycle track along an old railway line, with tearooms and views of the River Dee en route. Apart from the great outdoors, there are castles and distilleries aplenty in easy reach and Ballater has excellent independant shops & a farmer's market. Howe of Torbeg is also ideally situated to access 2 of Scotland's ski resorts, The Lecht & Glenshee. Both are approximately half an hour's drive away. Both run ski schools & hire equipment
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Howe of Torbeg
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Shared toilet
  • Shared bathroom
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • River view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Oven
Ski
  • Ski school
    Additional charge
Activities
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
Internet
No internet access available.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Allergy-free room
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

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Check-in

From 15:00 to 23:30

Check-out

Until 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 15 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 14 years
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 11:00 and 07:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

For bookings made during Winter months (December - March) guests are advised to check winter driving conditions.

Quiet hours are between 11:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

License number: AS-00596-P

FAQs about Howe of Torbeg

  • Howe of Torbeg offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Walking tours

  • Howe of Torbeg is 3.7 miles from the centre of Ballater. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Howe of Torbeg may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Howe of Torbeg is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Yes, Howe of Torbeg is popular with guests booking family stays.