Mayen Estate

16/09/2024

🍂Season of the Sticks🍂
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September is here and we hope that you have had the most wonderful Summer!
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Autumn is a wholesome time at Mayen when bronze and gold sweeps across the landscape and starlit skies illuminate as far as the eye can see. ⁠✨
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We love foraging along the riverbank for pinecones and mushrooms, watching red squirrels stock up their winter pantries, and cosying up by the fire with a great book, hot cocoa and one of our s’mores kits. ⁠🍢
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Explore the privacy of Mayen and discover your next cosy October break through our website (now with 15% off limited October breaks!) ⁠💕
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www.mayenestate.com

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17/08/2024

It’s Saturday and Summer, which can only mean it’s time for S’mores! ⁠

⁠As the evenings draw darker, it’s the perfect time to curl up by the firepit and toast those marshmallows.
Our S’mores Making Kits are not to be missed! They’re the most popular item in our estate shoppe and just one of the many ways that our guests have been able to make the most of the outdoor BBQ’s and Firepits in our holiday cottages! ⁠
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Check out our full selection here (for our holiday guests only..!)⁠
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https://mayen-estate-shoppe.square.site/

16/08/2024

Pop in to The New Inn for a taste of their Foggieloan Real Ale!

We are pleased to announce that after the passing of permissions in 2021 the 'Foggieloan" Brewery is up and running with our own brewed real ales. This has been after a series of renovations and the putting together of our brewery.
Gary developed his knowledge further in brewing at the beginning of this year working with experts.

We have developed four real ales -
Auld Broon abv 5.5
Foggie Harbour abv 3.6
The Maltster abv 4.4
Work Horse avb 4.1

The names have been chosen very carefully with reasons local to our village. We have had the ales up and running as we developed each one ( we decided on recipes that were then brewed and then tasted for overall approval) . We were then able to develop the marketing names, and decide on a brand logo. We have been in the Camra Guide since 2012 for the keeping and maintaining of real ale.

Lots more to tell you and there will be more posts about the Brewery journey for The New Inn at a later date.

Its been an amazing enjoyable journey and as always we enjoy moving forward. 🙂

Weekend coming up enjoy. Please remember if you want to eat at The New Inn it is best to book.

05/08/2024

We’re off to the show!
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Show season is upon us, and it’s always an exciting time for our local towns and villages to show off to the world. Celebrating its 160th year, Turriff Show is Scotland’s largest agricultural show and is set to welcome over 30’000 guests to the stunning market town by the end of its 2nd day today!
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But there’s a lot more to agricultural shows than just farming, with exhibitors showcasing the finest quality food and drink, crafts, clothes, cars, flowers, animals, carnival rides and so much more for all the family to enjoy. ⁠

Head over to the blog on our website to hear about some of our other favourite local shows that you can visit this summer, www.mayenestate.com/location

01/08/2024

Pinch punch! Hello August 👋

There’s beauty in every month at Mayen, but August really is a special one. Our vegetables and cut flowers are ready to enjoy, the landscape is lush and green, the sun is *hopefully* shining, and our holiday cottages are full of families!

If you haven’t booked your holiday yet, we do have some last minute availability in our idyllic cottages, www.mayenestate.com
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Located near the thriving Banffshire coast and a stones throw away from the River Deveron, Bailies Cottage sleeps up to six people, with two beautifully renovated bathrooms, a fully furnished open plan kitchen and living area, and of course that all important Hot Tub and Barbeque! 🔥⁠
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Reunite your family with a special holiday to Scotland’s most secret escape, and book now on our website (don’t forget to check out our blog to keep up with what’s on offer around the area!)⁠
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www.mayenestate.com/stays⁠
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18/07/2024

Disconnect from it all, and reconnect with each other. Tag someone that needs to whisk you away to The Guardhouse for a last minute summer escape!

⁠✨Very limited availability ✨10% off this month ✨

When we think of Summer, we think of great days out, new discoveries and exploring the great outdoors. 🌞 And what’s better than coming home after a day of adventure and firing up the hot tub with your favourite person?
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We’re almost fully booked for the next few weeks, with just a few dates left for The Guardhouse! We have more availability across our cottages and cabin in August, but dates are filling up fast.

With beautiful private gardens that boast Kamado Barbeques, Pizza Ovens and the most relaxing hot tubs, our cottages are the ideal place to escape to this summer.
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www.mayenestate.com/stays⁠
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06/07/2024

How gorgeous do our new bathrooms at Bailies look?⁠
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(Enjoy 10% off all July bookings when you book direct)⁠
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https://www.mayenestate.com/stay/bailies-cottage⁠
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There is always a project or two on the go here at Mayen, and our latest one is finally complete, which has given Bailies Cottage two beautiful new bathrooms! ⁠
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We have added a stunning ensuite bathroom in the downstairs bedroom, with heritage fittings including a roll top bath and a walk in shower.  We are especially pleased with this addition, as it means we now have a bedroom and bathroom on the ground floor of the cottage, which will be wonderful for our guests with reduced mobility.  ⁠
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We have also renovated the existing family bathroom in Bailies Cottage and we have to admit that the results are just fabulous!  ⁠
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Bailies cottage comfortably sleeps up to six people across three bedrooms with two spacious bathrooms, an open plan kitchen/living area and a private garden with a hot tub and barbeque, check it out on our website below (now with 10% off)!⁠
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https://www.mayenestate.com/stay/bailies-cottage

26/06/2024

Come on holiday at Mayen and we’ll teach you to catch a salmon!

Double success this week, with two of our guests catching their first salmon, under the skilled instruction of our Ghillie, Kevin. Huge congratulations to both Dan who was fishing for the first time ever and Mike who came all the way from the USA!

Our fishing experience is a unique opportunity to give salmon angling a go. Perfect for couples and families with teens, it’s a wonderful way to spend time outdoors and ground yourselves in nature.

Exclusively available to our holiday guests, we’ve found the magic formula to be a day experience with a dedicated Ghillie for your party, so that we can make sure you’ll have a fantastic time.

Get in touch with us at [email protected] to organise your fishing experience 🎣

07/06/2024

📢 NEWSLETTER OUT TOMORROW ⁠📢
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Happy Friday everyone! 🥳 It has been another busy month here at Mayen, sign up to our newsletter to learn more about what we have been up to and meet our Highland Coo Calves! ⁠🥰
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To sign up (and receive your welcome discount), please visit our website below✨
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https://www.mayenestate.com/⁠
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Have a wonderful weekend and hope to see you soon! ♥️

02/06/2024

Angling conditions have been challenging this week due to the thunderstorms on Monday. Finally the river has cleared and is sitting at a perfect height. The stunning salmon pictured below was landed by local angler Derek Wiseman last night. One of two landed in the middle river yesterday. Tight lines 🎣

📸 D. Wiseman
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26/05/2024

This week we were saddened to say goodbye to the most handsome dog, Harvey.

This photo of him with , hanging out during their stay at The Guardhouse was just his style. He was referred to fondly by our team as “Head of Guest Relations” and so many of you told us how you loved meeting him during your holidays.

He’ll be missed by us all at Mayen 💔

22/05/2024

May & June Availability at Mayen⁠
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Happy May everyone, we hope you are all well and enjoying some of the first glimpses of summer!

If you are still looking for the most perfect secret summer escape, then look no further, because we have some last minute deals available for you to slow and glow with us this month in the gorgeous Butlers Cottage! ⁠
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With sweeping views over the peaceful Deveron Valley, wood-burning hot tub and fully equipped chic open plan kitchen-living space, there really is no better place to escape and embrace slow living. Sleeping up to 4 people, Butlers Cottage is the perfect base to explore Banffshire’s hidden gems and attractions, reconnect with family or friends or simply retreat and relax into your own perfectly private world. ⁠
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Wake up to harmonious birdsong after resting cosily in one of our beautifully hand painted box-beds, explore our scenic woodland walks and nature trails, and cosy up next to the fire with your favourite book, puzzle or boardgame at the end of the day. ⁠
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To explore our holiday cottages, experiences and to book now, please visit our website below and feel free to drop us a DM to secure one of our last minute discount codes! ⁠
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www.mayenestate.com/stay
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We really can’t wait to welcome you into our home and we hope to see you soon!

05/05/2024

Mr. David Geddes pictured yesterday with his silver prize from Mayen Estate.

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28/04/2024

Explore our Banffshire home, through our brand new website, where you can discover our sustainable Highland Estate cottages and A-Frame cabin. ⁠
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www.mayenestate.com⁠
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Wake up in the Deveron Valley, where you’ll find peace, tranquillity and stunning surroundings. Enjoy spending time together in a cosy cottage, with, a hot tub and outdoor kitchen. Perfectly private, beautiful and just for you. ⁠
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Stay in a beautifully designed, sustainable holiday home that supports regeneration on a stunning estate in North Scotland, and take time to breathe as you explore our lush green rolling hills and peaceful atmosphere, with nature inviting all of your senses to simply relax.⁠
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Plan activity-packed days out with our dedicated full-time Hosting Team, find adventure by booking one of our bespoke Estate experiences or try your hand at S'mores and Pizza making with one of our brilliant kits, available to pick up from our onsite Shoppe. ⁠
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There really is so much to enjoy at Mayen and we really can't wait to welcome you to our home, so what are you waiting for?⁠
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With Love,⁠
The Cheyne Family & All at Mayen⁠
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Thank you to for capturing these beautiful moments in the autumn

25/04/2024

🗞️Newsletter out tomorrow!🗞️
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We have exciting news (including new foodie offerings) this spring… all to be revealed this weekend in our newsletter!
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Haven’t signed up yet? Join our mailing list Mayen and access exclusive content, discounts and holiday planning inspiration ✨
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Sign up now, and receive a fantastic welcome discount through the link, https://linktr.ee/mayenestate

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21/04/2024

A stunning springer landed by local angler Derek Wiseman today from Mains of Mayen. The river has finally started to settle down and clear after the heavy rain. We had reports of salmon hooked and lost on a number of beats today and Huntly Fishings reported their first salmon of the season.

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📸 D. Wiseman

25/02/2024

Mains of Mayen and Corniehaugh 😍

12/02/2024

🎣 Wild Salmon Fishing on The Deveron 🎣⁠
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Spring is right around the corner, and The River Deveron has officially reopened for the season today 🥳
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Our two fishing beats and cosy Bridge Lodge are available exclusively to our holiday guests, and with our expert Ghillie on hand, it’s an experience that everyone can enjoy whether you’re an experienced angler or having a go for the first time.
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This year is extra special as it marks the 100th anniversary of the UK’s largest ever fly-caught Salmon, landed by Clementina Morrison in the River Deveron 🎣
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Tight lines for all of our anglers for the season ahead!

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04/02/2024

✨ February at Mayen ✨ ⁠
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We are so excited to be welcomeing February, the month of Pancakes, The River Deveron, and of course Valentine’s Day, and we have some very special availability for you to retreat to Mayen and enjoy relaxed privacy in one of our five holiday cottages.  ⁠
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In particular, the Guardhouse is an especially romantic hideaway, packed with love, charm and cosy Georgian features to create the ideal escape for you and your Valentine. ⁠
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The Guardhouse also boasts its own Mediterranean Garden and Private Observation Deck, nestled neatly with the Walled Garden with a rustically finished patio kitchen, woodburning hot tub, Ooni Pizza Oven and charcoal barbeque!⁠
To see our full availability, please visit our website:⁠
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www.mayenestate.com/availability-and-booking⁠
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Wishing you all the very best this February and know to that you are always welcome to escape to Mayen!

29/01/2024

🌟10% off Family Fun at Bailies Cottage 🌟

Our diary for 2024 is filling up, but we still have availability this Spring to plan your perfect family holiday!

Wake up to breathtaking sunscapes and rolling country views at Bailies Cottage, a traditional Scottish farm cottage and a firm favourite with families. With an open-plan living space and three bedrooms sleeping up to six people, Bailies Cottage is the ideal family base for an authentic Scottish holiday.

🐶 Dog Friendly with Enclosed Garden
🧖‍♂️ Wood Burning Hot Tub
🌅 360 Degree Country Views
🔥 Wood Burning Stove with unlimited logs
🐠 Exclusive Seasonal River Deveron Fishing Beats
📺 Flatscreen TV and WiFi
🌊 20 Minutes from Moray Coast and hundreds of other attractions
🐿️ Private Estate Nature Trails and Woodland Walks

The traditional farmhouse kitchen has absolutely everything you need to start the day off with a hearty family breakfast, while the lounge creates a cosy space to play games, share laughs and enjoy an unforgettable family retreat.

🌟 To book, visit our website www.mayenestate.com/availability-and-booking or get in touch with our helpful hosting team for more information.

25/01/2024

✨ SLOW AND GLOW AT MAYEN ✨

Did you know that each of our cottages come with their own wood burning hot tub as standard? 💦

Scandinavian by design and pre-heated ahead of your arrival using our very own sustainably sourced logs, there’s no better way to while away an afternoon under radiant skies, or cosy up underneath the stars. 🧖

🌟 To check availability, please visit our website www.mayenestate.com/availability-and-booking or get in touch with our friendly team at [email protected] 🌟

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24/01/2024

The Deveron Valley looks spectacular in all its winter glory!

While it’s a challenge to be gardening in this weather, it’s just perfect for fresh winter walks and cosying up by the fire ❄️

Full availability for last minute winter breaks on our website www.mayenestate.com

20/01/2024

❄️ Winter Wonderland at Mayen ❄️

This week has gifted us some absolutely beautiful snowy scenes at Mayen, and we’ve loved waking up and watching our estate transform into the perfect Wintery paradise! ☃️

🌟 If you’d like to escape to tranquility and cosy up in our A-frame cabin or one of our quaint cottages, the discount code WINTER10 treats you to 10% off when you book 3 nights or more through our website 🌟

To check our availability and plan the ultimate retreat, visit our website:

www.mayenestate.com/availability-and-booking

Wherever you are and whatever you get up to, we hope you have a wonderful weekend and look forward to seeing you soon!

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15/01/2024

✨Winter escapes ✨

Are you in need of a last minute winter escape? We have availability including at the chic and cosy Butler's Cottage:

🛏️ Sleeps up to 4 people across two double bedrooms with hand painted box-beds, sumptuous bedding and crisp cotton linens.

🍳 Full kitchen with an electric range cooker and everything else you need to host the perfect night in.

🌺 An enclosed private garden with an Ooni Pizza Oven, Barbeque, Wood Burning Hot Tub and a Fire Pit, perfect for roasting marshmallows or making smores.

🔥 Two wood burning stoves (with unlimited sustainably homegrown logs), perfect for snuggling up to with a book, board game or your favourite TV show.

🌿 Access to over 700 acres of nature, riverside walks and manicured landscapes.

For full availability and to book your special break away, visit our website

www.mayenestate.com

🌟Don't forget to use discount code DIRECT5 when you book direct through our website! 🌟

08/01/2024

✨Dawn breaks on a new year in the glasshouses at Mayen ✨

It’s back to work for the gardens team today, but although it’s icy outside, the Camelia is blooming and Glasshouses are full of promise for the season ahead 🌸

What are you planning on starting off in your greenhouse in the next few weeks?