No.5 Steading, Bridge of Dye

This cosy cottage features a spacious kitchen/dining area, a generous sitting room, and two bathrooms-ideal for small groups or families. For larger parties, it can be booked alongside No.4 Steading, offering expanded living space and exclusive access to The Smiddy, a charming converted stone building that now serves as a private games room. The interiors are warm and welcoming, designed for comfort and easy gathering.

Outside, a secluded entertainment area awaits, complete with a Swedish wood-fired hot tub, Big Green Egg barbecue, and outdoor seating-perfect for alfresco evenings. Guests can also enjoy shared amenities like the estates own characterful BYOB space with a roaring fire and record player, which offers classic games and a cosy indoor space for rainy days. There’s access to seasonal veg, fresh eggs, and essentials at the general store, plus a bookable state-of-the-art electric sauna with cold showers and dip tanks at the nearby Discovery & Adventure Centre.

Key Features

• Countryside Views
• Family Friendly
• Pet Friendly
• Woodburning Stove
• Wood fired outdoor hot tub
• Big Green Egg BBQ
• BYOB space
• Electric car chargers
• Free secure parking
• Wi-Fi
• Plenty of estate activities
• 15,000-acre private estate

Grand Living Spaces
This welcoming cottage offers a generous open-plan kitchen and dining area, along with a spacious sitting room that’s perfect for relaxing or entertaining. For larger gatherings, it pairs seamlessly with neighbouring No.4 Steading Cottage, offering guests the added bonus of exclusive access to The Smiddy-a beautifully restored stone building that now serves as a private games room and social hub.

Bedrooms and Bathrooms
The cottage includes two well-appointed bathrooms to serve its comfortable sleeping arrangements. When booked with No.4 Steading, the space can accommodate larger groups with ease, providing flexibility and convenience for extended families or groups of friends.

Outdoor Space
Just outside, you’ll find a private and secluded outdoor area complete with a Swedish wood-fired hot tub, Big Green Egg barbecue, fire pit and outdoor seating-ideal for long evenings under the stars. Guests also have access to the estates own traditional BYOB space with a log fire and record player, which includes classic outdoor games and a cosy indoor space for rainy days. Help yourself to seasonal vegetables and fresh eggs when available, and pop into the Glen Dye General Stores for local produce and essentials. For the full relaxation experience, don’t forget to book a private session in our electric sauna at the Discovery & Adventure Centre, complete with cold shower and dip tanks.

Estate Activities
Step beyond the door and into Glen Dye Retreats welcoming shared spaces. Enjoy a drink by the fire in the estates own cosy BYOB space with vintage charm, or head to Garden Camp for lawn games and an all-weather cabin with books, puzzles, and a stove. Pick your own vegetables and eggs from the estate, stock up at the general stores, or unwind in the electric sauna at the Discovery & Adventure Centre-complete with plunge tanks and cold showers for the brave. A wide range of bookable activities, from venison butchery masterclasses and Scottish whisky tastings to archery and forest axe throwing, with many more memorable experiences to choose from.