Embrace nature, slow living & hot tubs under the stars in our traditional yet chic highland estate cottage. An authentic & charming two-bedroom cottage, Butlers overlooks the Deveron Valley & is suited to a family holiday or an escape with friends, boasting two woodburning stoves, traditional artist-painted box beds & an enclosed private garden. Set on the private Mayen Estate, Butlers is set in the heart of Scotland's castle and whisky country and close by the beautiful Banffshire Coast. 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.