On the edge of the Glen Dye woods sits a stone bothy, once used by a forester and now set up as a snug retreat for two. The building has been carefully restored but kept simple. Inside, a high ceiling and thick walls give the main room a sense of space, while a wood-burning stove in the hearth brings warmth as soon as the fire takes. The bed is king-size and well made, tucked neatly at one end of the room. At the other is a compact kitchen with handmade tiles, a proper cooker and just enough worktop to prepare meals or make coffee without feeling crowded. A small shelf holds a few paperbacks and a modest record collection that guests are free to use.

The garden is private and fenced, a quiet space with a clear view of the sky and trees standing close behind. A hand-built shelter sits in one corner, pegged together from estate timber. It holds a Big Green Egg barbecue, a workbench and a pile of dry logs. Cooking outside is part of the appeal here, whatever the weather. A short path leads to the round wood-fired hot tub, set slightly back among the birch. It takes time to heat, which makes the soak at the end of the day even more rewarding.

This is the only east-facing cottage at Glen Dye. The sun reaches it first in the morning, filling the garden before the rest of the estate. You can walk the river paths straight from the door or take the longer climb up Clachnaben. Evenings might be spent by the fire, or at the Glen Dye Arms, a small guest pub with a dartboard and record player. Quiet, easy, and made for simple days together.