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Ace Hideaways

Woodland glamping in the Findhorn Valley, where white water rafting begins at the treeline and the evenings end around a communal fire.

Ace Hideaways sits in the trees of the Findhorn Valley in Morayshire, a stretch of Highland Scotland that earns its reputation for drama: the river below is white-water grade, the valley is long and forested, and the light changes constantly. The site leans into all of that rather than building around it.

Pitches are tucked into forest clearings, and the five bell tents and two shepherd's huts are positioned among the trees rather than lined up on an open field. Communal fire pits gather people in the evenings, which means this is a sociable site without being a noisy one. The atmosphere is the result of being in a proper woodland rather than a managed ground with trees around the edge.

White water rafting is directly accessible from the site, and the valley offers walking with real character. These aren't incidental extras: the location is built around the Findhorn, and the activities are reasons to stay for several nights rather than a single night. For couples wanting a bell tent or shepherd's hut in the trees, this is a well-judged Highland base.

A forest-floor site in a valley that actually earns the trip north: woodland pitches, proper glamping, and a river worth paddling.

Why it made the cut

  • Genuine forest setting in the Findhorn Valley with trees over and around the pitches
  • Communal campfire culture that creates atmosphere without the site manufacturing it
  • White water rafting and valley walking directly from site, not just nearby
  • Bell tents and shepherd's huts positioned thoughtfully among the trees

The Feeling

Curated rustic · Soulful handmade · Mixed tempo

Highland forest morningsCommunal fire eveningsRiver sound at nightTrees over every pitch

Good For

  • Date
  • Family
  • Solo

Best For

  • Woodland camping and glamping in the Findhorn Valley with bell tents and shepherd's huts
  • White water rafting and scenic walks directly accessible from the site
  • Communal campfires among forest clearings with grass pitches

In Campr's collections

  • Forest deepThe Findhorn Valley delivers on canopy: pitches sit in forest clearings, not at the edge of one.
  • Date night campingShepherd's huts and bell tents in the trees, evenings around a communal fire, no noise to speak of.
  • Glamping at its bestBell tents and shepherd's huts among proper Highland woodland, with a white-water river on the doorstep.

Facilities

Fire pits

Quick answers

Are campfires allowed at Ace Hideaways?
Yes, campfires are allowed in provided fire pits.
What kind of stays does Ace Hideaways offer?
Tent, Glamping, in the forest.
How much does Ace Hideaways cost?
Mid-range pricing. Check the owner's site for current rates.
Where is Ace Hideaways?
Auchnagairn, Dunphail, Forres IV36 2QL, UK.

Where it is

Auchnagairn, Dunphail, Forres IV36 2QL, UK

In the forest · Highland · Scotland · 57.515° N, 3.684° W

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Independent Rating

4.9

Based on 351 Google reviews

Campr Ethos Approved

Signed off by Curator · Last reviewed June 2026
Price
On request
Mid-range
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The Setup

PitchesTent, Glamping
SettingIn the forest
FiresIn provided fire pits

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