THE GUARDHOUSE

THE GUARDHOUSE

Stunning and historic, a romantic self-contained wing of the Georgian mansion, Mayen House.

Sleeps 2 ~ Hot tub ~ Adults Only ~ No Pets

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A romantic retreat

Whatever the occasion this romantic Scottish retreat will allow you to escape from it all, to enjoy one another’s company in stunning surroundings. Built in 1788, The Guardhouse is a beautiful historic guards’ house with a calm and relaxing atmosphere, adjacent to Mayen House, in the heart of the stunning Deveron Valley.

  • Check-in is between 4pm and 6pm. We don’t offer check-in on Thursdays or Sundays. 

    Check-out is before 10am, we offer late check-out on Sundays only.

  • Make sure to read our Terms & Conditions before booking.

    We require a non-refundable 50% deposit to secure your booking, with the remainder due 14 days in advance of your holiday.

  • We’re always happy to help! Take a look at some of our most frequently asked questions here.

Select your arrival date to view the pricing and minimum stay length for this property. We offer check-in on any day except Thursdays and Sundays.

escape to mayen

Sleeping two, The Guardhouse offers the discerning traveller an exclusive opportunity to indulge in the most exquisite self-catering accommodation in a unique Georgian property.

A detached wing of Mayen House, The Guardhouse has its own private garden within our stunning walled gardens.

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Amenities

Steeped in history, the unique, listed building has been completely reimagined and transformed into an exclusive romantic hideaway. The Guardhouse is complete with beautiful antique furniture, a piano, wood burning stove, freestanding roll-top bath, an especially comfortable bed decked in luxury linen.

Cosy up by the fire inside, or step into your outdoor kitchen, in the walled garden to enjoy a BBQ and soak in the hot tub.

We’ve designed every detail, and provide everything you need to enjoy your stay.

  • One Double Bed

    Crisp White Linen

    Extra Pillows & Blankets

    Hairdryer

  • Fully equipped with everything you need for cooking and dining

    Electric Range Cooker

    Fridge with Freezer Box

    Kettle & Toaster

    Iron & Ironing Board

    Environmentally Friendly Cleaning Materials

  • Wood Burning Stove with unlimited Logs

    4G WiFi

    Soft Seating

    Dining Table

    Piano

    Television

  • Freestanding Bath

    Separate Shower

    White Fluffy Towels

    Scottish Fine Soaps

    Heated Towel Rail

  • Ooni Pizza Oven (gas)

    Kamado BBQ grill (charcoal)

    Fridge

    Kettle

    Garden Dining Furniture

  • Private Garden

    Private Wood Burning Hot Tub

    Private Parking

    Shared Secure Bike Storage

Where you’ll sleep

One double bedroom

Our Favourite Features

Private wood-burning Hot Tub, large enough for two

Full outdoor kitchen with dining area, Kamado BBQ and Pizza Oven

Private sunbathing deck, overlooking the walled garden and meadows

What our guests say

  • “Words can't describe how awesome our 4 days here were. "Private garden" is such a vast understatement. Hundreds of acres to explore, but just saying that doesn't cover it. Soooo many different trees, flowers, etc. Walks by the river on a well-maintained path. Laying in a loft above the garden at sunset. Hanging out in the hot tub. Taking our time cooking brunch in the garden. The most comfortable bed - seriously luxurious bedding. Staying at Mayen was the highlight of highlights for our entire trip.

    ~ Kurtis, Summer 2022

  • “The Guardhouse is a cosy and well-appointed space... We loved the decor and the small but practical kitchen and the beautiful bath! The grounds of the estate are wonderful, with lots of hidden benches and spots to sit and enjoy nature, catch sight of deer and other wildlife. The perfect spot for an atmospheric holiday.

    ~ Michaela, Autumn 2021

  • “The Guardhouse was cosy, clean and comfortable with a lovely word-burning stove in the living room and a well-equipped kitchen. The hosts were also very friendly and helpful during the whole stay. The walled gardens were extremely beautiful and were the perfect place to relax after a day of exploring the surrounding countryside. "

    ~ Jack, Summer 2023

  • “The Mayen estate is beautiful, we had such a lovely stay. The walled garden is gorgeous, our own private corner with the hot tub and outdoor kitchen was so cosy. We thoroughly enjoyed our ‘posh picnic’ in the summerhouse and clay pigeon shooting with Alan! The guardhouse was so cosy and well equipped."

    ~ Emma, Autumn 2023

  • "The guardhouse has everything you need and is in itself a nice place to be, but if the weather is good you have a well equipped outdoor kitchen in the garden with a hot tub, bbq, pizza oven and a sun lounger that overlooks the garden. Its even better than it looks in the photos and exceeded our expectations. Although the area has a lot to see, you could easily spend all day here just exploring the grounds of the estate and the impressive walled garden."

    ~ Ryan, Summer 2022

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Gallery

The Guardhouse from the Walled Garden
The Guardhouse exterior
The Guardhouse exterior
The Guardhouse exterior
Living room
Living room
Living room
Dining table
Living room & stove
Garden view
Kitchenette
Bathroom
Bathroom
Bathroom
Mezzanine
Bathroom
Bedroom
Bedroom
Bedroom
Front door
Path to garden
Private garden
Private garden
Private hot tub & BBQ
Private hot tub
Garden kitchen
Garden dining table & pizza oven
Garden dining table & pizza oven
Sunbathing deck view
Sunbathing deck

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