Scottish Highlands, Scotland

Killiehuntly Farmhouse

Name: Killiehuntly Farmhouse
Address: Scottish Highlands

Restored Highland farmhouse on the edge of Glen Feshie

Stone farmhouse in mid distance with green meadow in the foreground and Scottish fells and blue sky beyond.

Historic Cairngorms house with wild swimming and seasonal dining

Killiehuntly Farmhouse sits at the foot of the Cairngorms near Kingussie. Around it lie meadows and the mountains of Glen Feshie, deep in the Scottish Highlands.

Built as a farmhouse in the 1800s, it has been restored with a Scandinavian-inspired interior using Douglas fir, oak, wool and linen – all preserving its original character in the stone walls and timber beams. The farmhouse is part of WildLand’s conservation work supporting deer management, peatland protection, native planting and biodiversity monitoring across the estate.

You can stay in the nearby hayloft with space for just two guests, or book one of the two self-catering cottages. The Killiehuntly Bothy is ideal for families with children, while Geordie’s Cottage can host groups of up to five people.

Before dinner, there is time to settle into one of the sitting rooms with a piece of cake or a drink from the honesty bar. Later, the dining table becomes the centre of the evening. Menus are seasonal with produce sourced from the property’s own kitchen garden and nearby Highland farms and estates.

Active adventures include walking trails into Glen Feshie and Cairngorms National Park, or cycling along Highland tracks. A nearby loch and river offer opportunities for wild swimming, followed by a session in the wood-fired sauna yurt. You can also go fly fishing, pony trekking, kayaking and wildlife watching in this remote corner of Scotland.

Highlights

Stay in a restored nineteenth-century farmhouse overlooking Glen Feshie

Enjoy hearty meals in the farmhouse dining room and evenings by the fire

Swim in the nearby loch or river before relaxing in the wood-fired sauna yurt

Join guided walks exploring WildLand’s work to restore nature in the Cairngorms

Explore the natural wonders of Cairngorms National Park on foot or by bike

Bedroom with a bed with white and grey bedding and brown walls, and a window overlooking the Scottish Highland mountains.

Four people sitting on carved wooden chairs around a fire pit in a small grassy clearing surrounded by autumn coloured trees.

A bathroom with a standalone bathtub and historic sink and wooden floors.

A man setting a long dining table with plates and wine glasses, and a window in the background overlooks the Scottish Highland countryside

Two people dressed in hats and rain gear walking along a countryside track with a few trees in the distance.

Exterior shot of woodland in autumn brown colour in the foreground and mountains dusted in snow and covered in fine clouds beyond.

An indoor bench with a grey and white fur blanket draped across it and a shelf of china on the wall above it

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