Highland Estate Cottage by the River

Embrace nature, slow living and hot tubs under the stars in our quaint, newly renovated, traditional highland estate cottage. Butlers Cottage is an authentic and charming two-bedroom cottage, overlooking the Deveron Valley. Suited to a family holiday or an escape with friends, Butlers Cottage is heated by two woodburning stoves, one in the living room and one in the master bedroom, the cottage’s bedrooms also boast traditional artist-painted box beds and an enclosed private garden. The space Sleeping up to four, this authentic two-bedroom highland cottage features artist-painted “box beds” and is heated by woodburning stoves in the living room and one in the master bedroom. With a wood-fired hot tub overlooking the Deveron Valley, Butlers Cottage has a calm atmosphere to embrace slow living. The quaint, open-plan kitchen-living area features an electric range cooker, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine, while the lounge centres around a cosy wood burning stove. The cottage features WIFI and TV and living space offers the perfect spot to read a book or play games together by the fire. Cook everyone’s favourites in the fully-equipped kitchen, with its electric range cooker and everything you’ll need for your culinary pursuits. We’ve designed every detail, and provide everything you need to enjoy your stay. The private outdoor garden offers stunning valley views, striking starry night skies, patio furniture, a fire pit, wood fired hot tub, Ooni pizza oven and a Kamado Barbeque. Guest access You'll be able to explore and enjoy the whole estate, with woodland and river walks, meadows, ponds, rock gardens and arboretums. You can also access our private Walled Garden on weekdays for £20 per week from April - October, please note that dogs are not permtted in the Walled Garden. We also offer seasonal fishing on the River Deveron, Summerhouse Picnics, and we have recently opened our onsite Shoppe stocking seasonal produce from our Walled Garden and essential items for our guests. Other things to note Keep up to date with the changing seasons at Mayen through our socials, thegardensatmayen From October - January, shooting parties regularly visit the Estate which means that some parts of the grounds may be out of bounds temporarily.