Ghillies Rest
Restored Highland bothy for four offering complete seclusion, catered stays and wild adventures at Alladale.
- Sleeps 4
- 2
- 1
Highlights
- Hide away with up to four guests in a beautifully restored former Highland bothy, enjoying complete privacy amid the wild landscapes of Alladale Wilderness Reserve.
- Come home from a day outdoors to underfloor heating and a crackling log burner, settling into the cosy cottage as evening descends over the glen.
- Enjoy the luxury of catered living, with breakfast provisions and freshly prepared two-course lunches and dinners delivered directly to your door each day.
- Choose between double or twin configurations in two comfortable bedrooms, making this intimate retreat ideal for couples, friends and small families.
- Gather around the table in the scenic dining room for leisurely meals prepared using local and seasonal ingredients, including produce grown right on the reserve.
- Spend your days hiking, mountain biking and wild swimming or quietly watch for Highland wildlife from the reserve’s dedicated nature hide.
- Add another dimension to your wilderness escape with optional guided adventures, Highland tours, wild dining experiences and wilderness sauna hire.
You should know
- Ghillie’s Rest sleeps up to four guests across two double/twin bedrooms.
- Pets are not permitted due to Alladale’s biosecurity measures and the need to protect the wildlife and conservation projects on the reserve.
- Check-in is from 4pm and check-out is by 10am.
- Stays generally run from Sunday to Saturday, although shorter stays may be considered during the low season.
- Meals are delivered daily ready to heat and serve, with breakfast provisions plus freshly prepared lunches and two-course dinners included.
- Optional activities, tours, wild dining and wilderness sauna hire may incur an additional charge.
The details
Hidden away in an ancient Highland glen, Ghillie’s Rest is the sort of place that makes the modern world feel very far away. Once a traditional bothy, this beautifully restored cottage now provides a wonderfully comfortable base for four guests on the private Alladale Wilderness Reserve. There are no neighbours to disturb the peace, just vast landscapes, abundant wildlife and the freedom to settle into a slower rhythm for a few memorable days.
Inside, the cottage has retained plenty of its original Highland character while adding all the comforts you’ll appreciate after a day outside. Underfloor heating keeps things toasty, while the log burner is ready for evenings spent warming your feet by the fire. There’s a scenic dining room for long lunches and relaxed dinners, plus a large TV and media facilities should you fancy settling in with a film later on.
Two bedrooms can each be configured with either a double or twin beds, making the cottage equally well suited to a couple, small family or friends. There’s also a generous wet room with a bath, while the compact galley kitchen and small larder have everything you need during your stay. Bed linen, towels and firewood are all provided, and you’ll have WiFi and private parking too.
You won’t need to spend much time cooking. Breakfast provisions are supplied each day alongside freshly prepared two-course lunches and dinners, created by Alladale’s private chefs using local and seasonal produce, including ingredients grown in the reserve’s kitchen and aquaponic gardens. Everything is delivered to the cottage with simple heating and serving instructions, leaving you free to eat whenever you please. Take dinner at your own pace, then carry a drink onto the terrace and enjoy the stillness of the glen.
Days here can be as peaceful or adventurous as you like. Pull on your boots and explore on foot, head out on a mountain bike or take the plunge with a wild swim. Wildlife lovers can spend time in the nature hide spotting the reserve’s inhabitants, while organised Highland tours and outdoor activities offer another way to experience the landscape. Wild dining can also be arranged, as can wilderness sauna hire – a suitably memorable way to round off a day in this remarkable corner of Scotland.
Hidden away in an ancient Highland glen, Ghillie’s Rest is the sort of place that makes the modern world feel very far away. Once a traditional bothy, this beautifully restored cottage now provides a wonderfully comfortable base for four guests on the private Alladale Wilderness Reserve. There are no neighbours to disturb the peace, just vast landscapes, abundant wildlife and the freedom to settle into a slower rhythm for a few memorable days.
Inside, the cottage has retained plenty of its original Highland character while adding all the comforts you’ll appreciate after a day outside. Underfloor heating keeps things toasty, while the log burner is ready for evenings spent warming your feet by the fire. There’s a scenic dining room for long lunches and relaxed dinners, plus a large TV and media facilities should you fancy settling in with a film later on.
Two bedrooms can each be configured with either a double or twin beds, making the cottage equally well suited to a couple, small family or friends. There’s also a generous wet room with a bath, while the compact galley kitchen and small larder have everything you need during your stay. Bed linen, towels and firewood are all provided, and you’ll have WiFi and private parking too.
You won’t need to spend much time cooking. Breakfast provisions are supplied each day alongside freshly prepared two-course lunches and dinners, created by Alladale’s private chefs using local and seasonal produce, including ingredients grown in the reserve’s kitchen and aquaponic gardens. Everything is delivered to the cottage with simple heating and serving instructions, leaving you free to eat whenever you please. Take dinner at your own pace, then carry a drink onto the terrace and enjoy the stillness of the glen.
Days here can be as peaceful or adventurous as you like. Pull on your boots and explore on foot, head out on a mountain bike or take the plunge with a wild swim. Wildlife lovers can spend time in the nature hide spotting the reserve’s inhabitants, while organised Highland tours and outdoor activities offer another way to experience the landscape. Wild dining can also be arranged, as can wilderness sauna hire – a suitably memorable way to round off a day in this remarkable corner of Scotland.
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The cottage sleeps up to four guests across two bedrooms.
Both bedrooms can be arranged as either doubles or twins, giving you flexibility depending on your group.
Pre-prepared breakfast items are provided daily, alongside freshly prepared two-course lunches and dinners made by Alladale’s private chefs. Meals are delivered with straightforward heating and serving instructions.
Yes. There is a fully equipped galley kitchen and a small larder.
No. Pets are not permitted on Alladale Wilderness Reserve due to its biosecurity measures, resident wildlife and ongoing conservation and reintroduction projects.
Yes. WiFi is provided, along with a large TV and media facilities for relaxed evenings in.
Yes. Ghillie’s Rest has private parking and offers complete privacy in its remote setting.
You can go walking, hiking, mountain biking, wild swimming and bird watching, while optional organised activities and Highland tours can also be arranged.
Check-in is from 4pm and guests are asked to check out by 10am.
You can contact the owner through the ‘Request to Book’ button on the Coolstays listing. You can then reach out and enquire about possible dates. The owner will reply and you can book directly through them.