Howe of Torbeg - Camping Pod

About this property

This camping pod has a mountain view and river view, and a fire bowl for barbeques. It also has a private deck area, and it's own picnic bench.

Howe of Torbeg provides glamping accommodations near Ballater, within the Cairngorms National Park. 

Guests can use the property's Kadai fire bowls for BBQs and evenings around the fire.  Logs are available to purchase on-site. 

Skiing can be enjoyed within close proximity of the campground. 

Balmoral Castle is 5. 6 mi from Howe of Torbeg.  The nearest airport is Aberdeen Airport, 35 mi from the property. 

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

Accommodation

Accommodation facilities
 
Shared bathroom
Seating Area
Heating
Shared toilet
Carpeted
Private entrance
View
Dining area
Oven
Barbecue
Garden view
Mountain view
Hypoallergenic
River view
Towels
Linen
Dining table
Outdoor furniture
Outdoor dining area
Entire unit located on ground floor
Board games/puzzles
Wine glasses
Cots
Socket near the bed
Non-feather pillow
Fire extinguisher
Key access
Window
Hand sanitiser
 
Site facilities
 
Parking
Golf course (within 3 km)
Garden
Non-smoking rooms
Fishing
Skiing
Free parking
Hiking
BBQ facilities
Cycling
Heating
Ski school
Allergy-free room
Designated smoking area
Parking on site
Private parking
Board games/puzzles
Accessible parking
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Outdoor fireplace
Walking tours
24-hour security
Smoke alarms
Fire extinguishers
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus
Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
Physical distancing in dining areas
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
Process in place to check health of guests
First aid kit available
Contactless check-in/check-out
Cashless payment available
Physical distancing rules followed
Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
Breakfast takeaway containers
Delivered food is securely covered
Face masks for guests available