About this property

Essential Facilities: Howe of Torbeg in Ballater offers a garden, outdoor fireplace, seating area, picnic area, and barbecue facilities. Free on-site private parking is available. Comfortable Accommodations: Ground-floor units feature carpeted floors, private entrances, and shared bathrooms. Each unit includes a dining area with an oven and a work desk. Scenic Views: Guests enjoy mountain, river, and garden views. The property is highly rated for its convenience for nature trips and its comfortable bathrooms. Local Attractions: Balmoral Castle is 19 km away, CairnGorm National Park 45 km, and Aberdeen Airport 68 km from the camping site. Activities include skiing, hiking, and cycling.

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

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

    • Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 futon bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Hazel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Really nice and clean accommodation with beautiful views. we had everything we needed and more. amazing shower/ toilet facilities along with the snug which had lots of games and info etc. hosts also very friendly and helpful.
  • Joanna
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Loved the location, so peaceful and quiet. Shower/toilet area was spotless. Loved the Tea shack, where you can use a gas hob to make yourself a hot drink
  • Victoria
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    There was a little tea shack which was absolutely lovely to brew a cuppa in the morning. My expectations were exceeded not only by the fact that each pod had his own fire place and outside seating, but also the pods being close together still gave...
  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful peaceful location. Our cabin was so comfortable and well equipped. It felt like a hotel room in a campsite, the best of both worlds.
  • Fiona
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location perfect. Miles from anywhere. Glamping pod was warm and comfortable. The snug was well equipped and good to eat breakfast in. Views amazing from site
  • Asger
    Denmark Denmark
    We liked the peaceful atmosphere, the facilities, the location and the sustainable focus. Such as the little table in the common area for trading food and other goods to reduce waste.
  • Monika
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Perfect in all aspects if someone loves nature and wants to stay in the countryside, but also wants comfort.
  • D
    Australia Australia
    Locaction was superb. A great way to camp without camping & we met interesting people. It was small with only 4 pods and cosy
  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful place with a nice view. Owners very nice and welcoming and professional. The pods were emaculate and the facilities excellent and clean the communal lounge and tea shack were a lovely bonus and great idea.
  • Sian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful set up in a stunning location, I could have easily stayed longer here (unfortunately we were only in the area for 1 night). Communication from the host was fab, they were very proactive in ensuring that our group had all the necessary...

Hosted by Howe of Torbeg

9.6
Host review score
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

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 option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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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
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 11:00 and 07:00.

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

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