Ford Cottage is a spacious, luxury self-catering lodge set on the 6,000-acre Ballogie Estate in Potarch, Aberdeenshire, just minutes from Banchory and the stunning Cairngorms National Park. Set in a woodland location and on the banks of the River Dee, the lodge offers prime access to hiking, fishing, cycling and wildlife watching, making it an ideal base for outdoor enthusiasts. Designed with families and groups in mind, this high-quality accommodation combines generous living areas with modern comforts, ensuring a memorable stay in one of Scotland’s most scenic regions.

Ford Cottage combines high-quality décor with modern comforts, enhanced by an extension that creates a spacious open-plan kitchen, dining and living area centred on a wood-burning stove. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame idyllic views across the River Dee toward the village of Kincardine O’Neil, while complimentary Wi-Fi keeps everyone connected.

Sleeping arrangements include one double bedroom, two twins and a single. Guests share a family bathroom fitted with an overhead electric shower and a separate, generously sized shower room.

Practical features make longer stays effortless: a well-equipped kitchen with electric cooker, microwave, fridge-freezer and dishwasher; a washing machine, tumble-dryer, iron and ironing board; an outdoor log store, cycle rack and rod store; and a plasma TV with Freeview. A picnic bench and fire pit encourage alfresco evenings by the water plus linen and towels are provided.

After days spent walking, fishing, hiking, golfing, cycling or touring the surrounding countryside, the cottage offers an inviting setting for relaxed gatherings with family and friends.

Please note that the garden runs down to the riverbank and is not fully enclosed, so children must be supervised at all times.

This self-catering lodge is ideally situated for outdoor enthusiasts, with excellent walking, fishing, golf, stalking and grouse-shooting opportunities right on the doorstep. Places to visit include:

Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate (National Trust for Scotland).
Scolty Hill.
Drum Castle, Garden & Estate (National Trust for Scotland).
The Royal Deeside Railway.
Nine Stanes Stone Circle.

For more information, please visit our website.

Rates: From £807 to £1901 per week depending on season.
Maximum of 7 people.
Children are welcome.
Up to 2 well behaved dogs welcome.
Wi-Fi Access.
Off street parking & cycle storage.

Ford Cottage Availability Calendar

Please note that map locations may be approximate.

Visit the accommodation owner's website.
Ford Cottage Website

To make a reservation or to request more information about staying at this accommodation, contact the owner Estate Office
telephone 01339 886497
or email [email protected]