North Lodge & River Cabin, fully refurbished in 2018, offers a warm and spacious setting sleeping 6. Ideal for wild swims and outdoor adventures. Sleeping 6 with a wood fired hot tub.

North Lodge & River Cabin, fully refurbished in 2018, offers a warm and spacious setting with a large kitchen/dining room, generous sitting room, and ample hallway. It sleeps six guests across two king-size bedrooms and a twin room, with two bathrooms and two separate loos to ensure comfort for families or groups. Set beside the River Dye, North Lodge is ideal for wild swims and outdoor adventures. Included a wood fired hot tub.

Glen Dye Estate is located in Aberdeenshire, surrounded by 30,000 acres of wilderness with the River Dye winding through its ancient pine forests, heather-covered hills and expansive moorland. Beneath the granite tor of Clachnaben, the landscape feels untouched—rich in wildlife, steeped in history and filled with the quiet magic that only true remoteness can bring. Views stretch for miles across wooded glens and rolling hills, with ever-changing skies shifting from golden morning light to long, luminous sunsets.

Adventure begins at your doorstep. Hike to waterfalls, cycle quiet forestry tracks or wild swim in the river; wander gentle woodland paths or climb towards Clachnaben for panoramic summit views. The estate itself is alive with simple pleasures—gather eggs from the hens, pick seasonal vegetables from the garden and meet neighbours at the Glen Dye Arms, the estate’s rustic BYOB space. A wide range of experiences can also be arranged, from bushcraft and venison masterclasses to forest bathing, archery tag, salmon and sea trout fishing, bike hire and axe throwing, alongside creative workshops, whisky tastings, yoga sessions and even private cinema hire. Once your booking is confirmed, the Birch Stays team will be delighted to help curate activities and ensure your stay is truly unforgettable.

North Lodge, fully refurbished in 2018, offers a warm and spacious setting with a large kitchen/dining room, generous sitting room, and ample hallway. It sleeps six guests across two king-size bedrooms and a twin room, with two bathrooms and two separate loos to ensure comfort for families or groups.

Set beside the River Dye, North Lodge is ideal for wild swims and outdoor adventures. Follow a private riverside path past the Summer House to the secluded River Cabin, equipped with a wood fired hot tub, wood-burning stove and a Big Green Egg barbecue in floodlit woodland-exclusively for North Lodge guests. You’ll also have access to the estates own BYOB space, Garden Camp, a shared vegetable garden, hens for fresh eggs, and a state-of-the-art electric sauna at the Discovery and Adventure Centre.

Key Features

Countryside views and location
Family friendly
Pet friendly
Woodburning stove
Wood fired outdoor hot tub
Big Green Egg BBQ
BYOB space
Electric car chargers
Free secure parking
Wi-Fi
Plenty of estate activities
15,000-acre private estate
Private Cabin

Cosy Living Spaces
North Lodge was fully renovated in 2018, blending traditional charm with modern comfort. It features a spacious kitchen and dining area, a generous sitting room, and a wide hallway-all designed to create a warm, relaxed atmosphere. With two bathrooms and two separate loos, it offers both convenience and comfort for your stay.

Bedrooms and Bathrooms
Sleeping up to six guests, North Lodge includes two king-size bedrooms and one twin room, each simply and stylishly furnished to provide a restful and inviting space. The two well-appointed bathrooms ensure ease for families or groups.

Outdoor Space
Set right on the banks of the River Dye, North Lodge offers direct access to peaceful riverside walks and wild swimming spots. Follow the private path past the Summer House to reach the River Cabin—an exclusive retreat with a wood-burning stove, a Big Green Egg barbecue, and seating in atmospheric, floodlit woodland. Guests also enjoy full access to the estates own traditional BYOB space with a roaring fire and record player, Garden Camp, seasonal produce from the vegetable garden, and eggs from our hens. For an extra treat, book a private session in the Discovery and Adventure Centre’s electric sauna, complete with cold plunge options.

Estate Activities
Step beyond the door and into Glen Dye Retreats welcoming shared spaces. Enjoy a drink by the fire in the estates own cosy BYOB space with vintage charm, or head to Garden Camp for lawn games and an all-weather cabin with books, puzzles, and a stove. Pick your own vegetables and eggs from the estate, stock up at the general stores, or unwind in the electric sauna at the Discovery & Adventure Centre-complete with plunge tanks and cold showers for the brave. A wide range of activities are available, from venison butchery masterclasses and Scottish whisky tastings to archery and forest axe throwing, with many more memorable experiences to choose from.

North Lodge & River Cabin, completely refurbished in 2018, comfortably sleeps six with two king-size bedrooms and a twin room. Inside, you'll find a large kitchen and dining area, a spacious sitting room, a wide hallway, two bathrooms and two separate loos-perfect for families or groups looking for a relaxed and roomy base at Glen Dye Retreat.

Tucked beside the River Dye, the lodge offers direct access to a private riverside path leading to the River Cabin-an off-grid haven with a wood-burning stove, floodlit woodland, and a Big Green Egg BBQ for long afternoons of swimming, relaxing, and outdoor cooking. Guests also have access to the estates own cosy BYOB space, Garden Camp with games and a log-burning stove, seasonal produce from the garden, and the electric sauna and cold plunge tanks at the Discovery and Adventure Centre.



Bedroom 1: Double bed with a shared bathroom

Bedroom 2: Double bed with a shared bathroom

Bedroom 3: Twin beds with a shared bathroom

Licence Number: AS-00374-P