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Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £255 to £390
Self catering accommodation in Portsoy sleeps 2.
Features include: • Non Smoking • Fishing near by • Beach close by • Fire or Woodburner • Easy Walking • Pub near by • Pets allowed • Parking Available • Golf near by •
Accommodation overview: Drifter Cottage is a little gem situated in a quiet backwater in the charming coastal village of Portsoy. Originally a fishermans cottage, it takes its name from the Drifters or herring boats that were built and used for many years along this stretch of coast. This sweet, single storey stone and slate cottage has been lovingly refurbished and offers bright, attractive and surprisingly spacious accommodation for two in the heart of this quaint old fishing village. There is a cosy lounge with feature wood burner effect fire as well as a good sized separate dining room. The bright, well equipped, modern kitchen opens out to a pretty patio garden area, with attractive flower border, fully enclosed with small stone wall. It provides a lovely quiet space for alfresco dining or BBQ.
  
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £384 to £
Self catering accommodation in Huntly sleeps 4.
Features include: Fishing nearby • Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Open Fire or Wood Burner Stove Golf near by Garden • sleeps 4
Accommodation overview: Surrounded by a beautifully maintained landscaped garden, featuring a pond, fountain, seating areas, barbecue, patio and summer house, this charming property enjoys a tranquil leafy location overlooking a small river at the end of a quiet lane. Completely renovated the cottage is fitted and furnished to a high standard and the spacious bright rooms are tastefully decorated and comfortably furnished. Garden doors from the lounge, conservatory and dining room facilitate outdoor living in the secluded garden. This would be the ultimate choice for a relaxing and peaceful holiday away from the stresses of modern life.
The attractive country towns of Huntly and Dufftown are 7 miles away offering good shops, pubs and restaurants and the Speyside Whisky Trail and Aberdeenshire Castle Trail are within easy touring reach as is the picturesque Moray Firth coast with its old fishing villages and golden beaches. The surrounding countryside is ideal for walking or cycling and there is good angling, golfing and riding available.
1 double and 1 twin bedroom (cot available), lounge with solid fuel stove, dining room, conservatory, kitchen, bathroom with bath and shower unit. Cooking by electricity, oil-fired central heating plus stove. Fridge, freezer, washing machine, dryer, microwave, SKY television, video, DVD, CD player, telephone for incoming calls only. Bed linen and towels supplied.
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Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £310 to £595
Self catering accommodation in Stonehaven sleeps 6.
Features include: • Multi Bathrooms • Non Smoking • Beach close by • Fire or Woodburner • Easy Walking • Pub near by • Pets allowed • Parking Available • Has a Garden •
Accommodation overview: Holly Cottage is a delightful single storey detached cottage, nestling in the peaceful open countryside looking out to the sea in the distance. The property has recently been totally renovated to offer comfortable and spacious holiday accommodation. The pretty village of Catterline, perched on cliffs overlooking the bay and harbour, is only 1 1/2 miles away and boasts the Creel Inn renowned for its excellent sea food. Stonehaven is just 3 miles away and offers a good selection of shops and restaurants along with the UKs only Olympic size, filtered heated, seawater open air swimming pool! (open June to September). Stonehaven also has its own picturesque harbour, where you can stop for a bite to eat and sample some real ale. Fowlsheugh, the RSPB reserve at Crawton is well worth a visit; the cliffs at Fowlsheugh are packed with 130,000 seabirds and where grey seals and minke whales are occasionally spotted. The wild life reserve at Montrose Basin is just 20 miles south and has a visitor centre with viewing gallery to provide panoramic views for a variety of birds. During the summer months you can take a boat trip from Stonehaven, past Dunnotter Castle admiring the sea cliffs and bird colonies, if you are really lucky you might even spot a dolphin. Dunnotter Castle is only a further 2 miles. This dramatic ruined cliff top fortress is a very important part of Scottish history and holds many rich secrets of Scotlands colourful past! If you are lucky enough to be here for New Year you may have the opportunity to witness the spectacular fireballs festival. Aberdeen with its bright city lights is approx 18 miles away. The granite city offers a range of fantastic first class restaurants combined with a thriving cultural calendar and shops galore. The city of Dundee, and Arbroath - home to the famous Arbroath Smokie are also easily accessible. For those who like to explore, the North East coastal trail, which winds its way from St Cyrus in the south through Stonehaven and Aberdeen and round to Findhorn, runs for more than 150 miles, with cliffs, coves, beaches and bays. The castle and malt whiskey trails in Royal Deeside are both within easy reach, giving you the opportunity to learn about Scotlands history and have a dram! For the more adventurous the area has a network of cycle routes, good gold courses and endless walking opportunities. Holly Cottage provides the ideal place to relax and unwind in stunning scenery and an excellent base to explore the beautiful coastal countryside.
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Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £434 to £
Self catering accommodation in Aberdeen sleeps 6.
Features include: Fishing nearby • Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Open Fire or Wood Burner Stove Golf near by Garden • sleeps 6
Accommodation overview: Beautifully positioned on an elevated site, this charming country cottage enjoys lovely views south over the Ythan Valley and the village to the rolling landscape of rural Aberdeenshire. On a working farm, the cottage has been completely rebuilt and re-fitted to a very high standard providing superb contemporary accommodation within a traditional exterior. The open plan living area has an open fire and connects to a lovely conservatory with patio doors. All rooms are on ground level and the cottage is wheelchair friendly with portable ramps available. There is a well-kept enclosed garden with patio and garden furniture. Private water supply.
The pretty little village of Methlick is 2 miles by road or 1 mile on a picturesque footpath and it has a shop and inn set around the river and the park. The famous Castle Trail is easily accessible as are the beaches and picturesque fishing villages of the Moray Firth coast, Royal Deeside and the Glen Garioch Distillery visitor centre. Local activities include golf, angling, riding and walking. Aberdeen (25 miles) offers excellent leisure facilities and shopping.
1 double bedroom with en-suite shower room, 2 twin bedrooms (cot available), open-plan living/dining/kitchen, conservatory, bathroom with shower over bath. Cooking by electricity, oil-fired central heating. Fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer, microwave, Freeview television, DVD player. Bed linen and towels provided.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £255 to £390
Self catering accommodation in Strathdon sleeps 4.
Features include: • Non Smoking • Fishing near by • Beach close by • Fire or Woodburner • Easy Walking • Pets allowed • Parking Available • Golf near by • Has a Garden •
Accommodation overview: Situated in an elevated position with views of the surrounding farmland and hills, this delightful traditional stone cottage offers beautifully presented, comfortable accommodation. Set in its own garden, Skellater Cottage offers the ideal place to relax on a summers evening and enjoy the peace of the countryside. During the winter months you have the welcome comfort of an open fire to return to after a day out exploring this lovely area.
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Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £281 to £
Self catering accommodation in Forfar sleeps 6.
Features include: Detached • Fishing nearby Wheelchair access Open Fire or Wood Burner Stove Pets allowed Parking available Golf near by Garden • sleeps 6
Accommodation overview: Sitting on a quiet country road 4 miles from Kirriemuir these two ground floor semi-detached cottages enjoy a lovely south facing aspect with open views over rolling farmlands and woodlands to the distant Angus Glens and the Grampian mountains. Each cottage has its own patio area with seating and shares a lovely grassy safely enclosed rear garden with picnic benches. Both are comfortably furnished with lovely personal touches and are suitable for ambulant disabled guests. There is ample private parking.
The pretty little town of Kirriemuir which is known as the "Gateway to the Glens" and is the birthplace of J M Barrie has good shops, restaurants, pubs and museums and the bustling county town of Forfar is also 4 miles away. Inland the glens and hills offer excellent walking, climbing, biking and angling amidst magnificent Highland scenery while a half hour drive east leads to the coast with its picturesque old fishing villages, spectacular cliffs and miles of golden sands. There are many quality links and parkland golf courses within easy reach as are riding centres and fisheries.
AN27B Clova Cottage. Sleep 4/6+B
1 double bedroom, 1 twin bedroom, living room with open fire and double bed settee, kitchen, conservatory with dining table, bathroom with shower over bath.
All electric. Fridge, freezer, washing machine, microwave, TV, DVD, video, CD, radio, payphone, Broadband access.
Bed linen and towels supplied. Cot and high chair available.
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Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £458 to £
Self catering accommodation in Aberdeen sleeps 6.
Features include: Detached Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Open Fire or Wood Burner Stove Pub near by • Golf near by Garden • sleeps 6
Accommodation overview: In an idyllic rural setting, enjoying open views over the rolling farmland and native woodlands, this traditional stone-built farm building has been beautifully converted by local craftsman. This stunning semi detached property is highly specified and very well furnished with lovely features such as the cathedral ceiling and gallery over the lounge and all rooms are spacious, bright and welcoming. There is a sheltered garden with large patio and outdoor furniture for outdoor living in beautiful surroundings.
Alford ( 1 mile) lies at the heart of Upper Donside and has excellent shops and hotels and many attractions including a renowned transport museum, dry ski slope, swimming pool, skate park, golf course and a beautiful country park. There are lovely quiet walks, winter sports at the Lecht Ski Area, a host of golf courses within easy reach and this is the centre of the Aberdeenshire Castle and Whisky trails making this property the ideal base for activities, touring or relaxing. The Granite City of Aberdeen is 25 miles away and has beautiful clean beaches, an international airport and outstanding retail and leisure facilities.
Ground floor - 1 double bedroom (king size bed) with en-suite bathroom (shower over bath), large airy lounge/dining room with open fire, patio doors and a second galleried sitting area above, well appointed spacious breakfasting kitchen, utility room, cloakroom / wc. First floor - 1 double bedroom (king size bed) with balcony and en-suite shower room, 1 twin bedroom, (cot and high chair available), family bathroom with shower over bath. Cooking by gas hob/electric oven, oil-fired underfloor heating plus open fire. 2 fridges, freezer, washing machine, dryer, dishwasher, microwave, 2 televisions with Sky package, 2 DVD and CD players. Bed linen and towels are provided.
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Sleeps 12
Weekly price range £601 to £2500
Self catering accommodation in Crathie sleeps 12.
Features include: Short Breaks • Multi bathrooms • Non smoking • Detached • Open Fire or Wood Burner Stove Pets allowed sleeps 12
Accommodation overview: Just a few hundred yards from Balmoral Castle and the beautiful River Dee this spacious former manse stands peacefully on the edge of the tiny village of Crathie. Set in the heart of Royal Deeside – an area closely associated with the Royal Family since the time of Queen Victoria – this very comfortable and well equipped property with its own walled garden area is ideally situated for exploring the beautiful valley of the Dee and the Grampian Mountains. Picturesque towns and villages many ancient castles and the Whisky Trail around some of Scotland's most famous distilleries are all within easy reach. Aberdeen and Inverness (the capital of the Highlands) both make good day trips. Golf canoeing gliding pony trekking hill walking and spectating at Highland Games are just some of the activities in the area and fishing is available by arrangement. Skiing in season is available nearby. Bar and restaurant at Inver Hotel 3 miles. Choice of pubs restaurants art galleries and antique shops at Ballater 8 miles.
Comfortable and spacious sitting room with open fire. Dining room with open fire and French doors to garden. Well equipped kitchen. Snug/games room with pool table and TV. Utility room. Cloakroom/WC. First floor: Double bedroom with king size bed and ensuite bathroom/WC (shower over bath). Second double bedroom with king size bed and ensuite shower room/WC. Third double bedroom. Twin bedded room. Bathroom/WC with separate shower cubicle. Separate WC. Second floor: Two twin bedded rooms. Shower room/WC.
Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143
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