Aberdeenshire & Moray

ABERLOUR

BRIDGE VIEW

Leslie Terrace, Craigellachie, Nr Aberlour, AB38 9SX
Tel: 01340 881376
E-mail: info@visitcraigellachie.com
Web: www.visitcraigellachie.com
STB 3 Star B&B & STB 4 Star Self Catering

Family run bed & breakfast accommodation in Bridge View overlooking the River Spey or the choice of self catering accommodation at Bonnie View or Keepers Cottage.

Situated in the heart of the Malt Whisky Trail, the ideal base for fishing, golfing, horse riding and walking the Speyside Way. For further details on our B&B and self catering cottages near Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire see our website.

Price: Bonnie View £150 - 385, Keepers Cottage £250 - 485
Rooms: 2 units: 1 sleeps 2- 4 and 1 sleeps 5 - 6
Accommodation Type: Cottages

Fernbank Cottage Knockando, Morayshire, AB38 7RP   Book online or call Hoseasons to book: 0844 847 1165

Close to the River Spey, this very comfortable detached cottage set in its own small private garden a steep path leading to Speyside Way and River Spey beyond with access to white water for canoeing and rafting. The Speyside Way affords excellent traffic free walking in delightful countryside and there is good fishing and golf locally and of course some of Scotland's famous whisky distilleries to visit. The beautiful Moray coastline offers coastal paths sandy beaches and natural harbours. Skiing (in season) at Aviemore 28 miles. Pub and shop 4 miles. Aberlour 8 miles.
 

Two bedrooms. Very comfortable sitting/dining room with multi fuel stove. Galley style kitchen. Bathroom/W.C. with sunken bath and bidet. Double bedroom. Twin bedded room.

- Garden with path (steep) leading to the River Spey - Patio with furniture - Barbecue - Easy walking access - No pets - Non Smoking - Four Poster - Short Break
 

BALLATER

Glenbardie 42 Braemar Road, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5RL   Book online or call Hoseasons to book: 0844 847 1165

Standing in its own walled and secluded garden on the edge of the lovely market town of Ballater this newly refurbished and very comfortable Victorian house is furnished and equipped to very high standards. From its small tower room there are spectacular views of the surrounding countryside.
In the heart of Royal Deeside Glenbardie is an excellent base for touring this beautiful and varied part of the Highlands. Balmoral Castle is just 7 miles away and the Castle Whisky and Heritage Trails and the ski centres at Glenshee and the Lecht make this an ideal holiday centre at any time of year. There is lovely walking to be enjoyed in this area of wooded moorland lochs and nature reserves with the magnificent Grampians to the north. Ballater boasts excellent shops pubs and restaurants sports centre cycle hire golf and fishing on the River Dee and riding is available nearby.
 

Six bedrooms. Spacious and very comfortable sitting room with open fire. Large dining room with open fire. Living room/games room with pool table and open fire. Well equipped kitchen with breakfast area. Twin bedded room with ensuite shower room/W.C. Shower room/W.C. First floor: Two double bedrooms each with 5' bed and ensuite shower room/W.C. Two twin bedded rooms each with wash basin. Bathroom/W.C. (shower over bath). Second staircase to first floor with double bedroom with ensuite bathroom/W.C. (shower attachment). Second floor: Small tower room.

- Large wild garden with furniture - Barbecue - Games room with pool table - Unsuitable for the infirm - Pets - 1 dog max - Non Smoking - Four Poster - Pub Close By - Fishing On Site - Short Break - Easy Walking Access
 

Rosemount 2 Cornellan Square, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5PU   Book online or call Hoseasons to book: 0844 847 1165

Enjoying lovely views across the river towards tree clad hills and a garden bordering the banks of the Dee (right photograph) this very comfortable property makes the perfect base for exploring beautiful Royal Deeside. Part of a traditional courtyard development it is just a step from the town's excellent shops (many by Royal Appointment) inns and restaurants. Hill walking canoeing cycling (local hire) golf and salmon fishing locally. The Braemar Ballater and other highland games (August/September) Castle and Whisky Trails and skiing (in season) are all within easy reach.
 

Three bedrooms. Very comfortable sitting room with dining area and doors to patio. Fully fitted kitchen. Double bedroom. Cloakroom/W.C. First floor: Double bedroom with 5' bed and ensuite shower room/W.C. Twin bedded room. Bathroom/W.C.

- Garden and patio with furniture - Riverbank (toddlers beware!) - No pets - No smoking - Pub Close By - Fishing On Site
 

BANFF

Riverside Cottage Riverside Cottage, Aberdeenshire, AB45 3JX   Book online or call Hoseasons to book: 0844 847 1165

This cottage is peacefully set beside the River Deveron (pictured) surrounded by pasture and woodland creating a natural habitat for a variety of wildlife including otters badgers and red squirrels has an open plan farmhouse interior with excellent games room. Wonderful walking from the doorstep and coastal walking and cycling ways. Numerous golf courses. Duff House (across the river) open to view with an excellent play area. Driving range sandy beach aquarium restaurants and shops 2 miles.
 

Four bedrooms. Open plan sitting room with farmhouse stlye kitchen and dining area. Utility room. Master double bedroom with 5' bed. Three single bedrooms one with additional pull out bed (for + 1). Shower room/W.C. Cloakroom/W.C.

- Garden and patio with furniture - Barbecue - River (toddlers beware!) - Games room with table tennis pool table and darts - Easy walking access - Pets - 1 dog max - No smoking - Multi Bath Shower - Fishing On Site - Sea 5 Miles - Wheelchair Access - Romantic Break - Easy Walking Access
 

The Windowky 4 Seatown Gardenstown, Aberdeenshire, AB45 3YQ   Book online or call Hoseasons to book: 0844 847 1165

Perched by the sea wall only yards from a beautiful sandy beach this romantic retreat (shown right with red roof) enjoys glorious sea views with magnificent sunsets as well as sightings of bottlenose dolphins. Comfortably furnished in a stylish nautical fashion it is ideally situated for walking and bird watching on the clifftops and coastal paths and for exploring the picturesque villages along this lovely coastline – Pennan (5 miles) was the location for Local Hero. Banff is just 7 miles away. Shop and pub serving food 200 yards.
 

One bedroom. Cosy open plan sitting room with open fire dining and galley style kitchen areas. First floor: Double bedroom with wood burning stove and sea views. Bathroom/W.C. (shower over bath).

- Pretty garden with furniture - Barbecue - Unsuitable for the infirm - Pets - 1 dog max - Four Poster - Fishing On Site - Sea 5 Miles - Wheelchair Access - Short Break - Romantic Break - Ultimate - Easy Walking Access
 

Blar An Torrie Drumnadrochit, Inverness-shire, IV63 6XS   Book online or call Hoseasons to book: 0844 847 1165

Nestled in an elevated setting with far reaching views across Glen Urquhart this newly built spacious and very comfortable property enjoys a wonderfully peaceful hill farm location with no near neighbours. Visitors are welcome to walk on the farm and fish in the loch free of charge and a rowing boat is available for their use (right photograph).
Steeped in history and outstandingly beautiful this corner of Scotland offers a delightful blend of ancient castles spectacular landscapes and a wealth of outdoor pursuits. Loch Ness with boat trips to the haunting ruins of Castle Urquhart is just 3 miles away and nearby Glen Affric a Caledonian forest reserve of over 9000 hectares and home to the dramatic Plodda Falls offers fine walking and cycling. Drumnadrochit with shops pubs and restaurants and the Loch Ness 2000 exhibition is 3 miles whilst the city attractions of Inverness are 17 miles and visits to Cawdor Castle and Culloden Moor are a must.
 

Four bedrooms. Spacious sitting room. Dining room with arch to well equipped kitchen. Utility room. Cloakroom/W.C. First floor: Double bedroom with ensuite shower room/W.C. Second double bedroom. Twin bedded room with ensuite shower room/W.C. Second twin bedded room. Bathroom/W.C. (shower over bath).

- Garden and patio - Private stocked loch with rainbow and brown trout fishing foc - Rowing boat foc - No pets - Private water supply - Non Smoking - Four Poster - Pub Close By - Sandy Beach 5 Miles - Romantic Break
 

BRAEMAR

SCHIEHALLION HOUSE

10 Glenshee Road, Braemar, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5YQ
Tel: 013397 41679.
E-mail: bookings@schiehallionhouse.com
Web: www.schiehallionhouse.com

Our aim is simple. It is to deliver a high and continuously improving level of customer service. We greet our guests individually and as we own and run the business ourselves, John and I personally cook a traditional Scottish breakfast, clean and provide for your every need. All our rooms are comfortably furnished and have tea and coffee facilities. Our guests are welcome to relax in either of our lounges, one of which has TV and DVD player, and out in the garden. Guests have full access to storage areas for bikes or skis and to drying facilities.

We also have a self catering cottage, fully furnished and equipped, sleeps four, from £250 per week. Schiehallion House is within Braemar. We are 8 miles from Balmoral Castle and 6 miles from the Glenshee Ski Centre. It is an excellent location for golf, cycling, walking, skiing, exploring Royal Deeside and all the Whiskey Trails. Golfing at Braemar Golf Course can also be arranged (March to October).

 

Price: From £250 per week
Rooms: Sleeps 4
Accommodation Type: Cottage

Faunoran House Crathie, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5UL   Book online or call Hoseasons to book: 0844 847 1165

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 – newly modernised and with its own walled garden area this very comfortable and well equipped property 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 and shops at Ballater 8 miles.
 

Six bedrooms. 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/W.C. First floor: Double bedroom with king size bed and ensuite bathroom/W.C. (shower over bath). Second double bedroom with king size bed and ensuite shower room/W.C. Third double bedroom. Twin bedded room. Bathroom/W.C. with separate shower cubicle. Separate W.C. Second floor: Two twin bedded rooms. Shower room/W.C.

- Garden with furniture - Small patio - Snug/games room with pool table - Pets - 2 dogs max - No smoking - Multi Bath Shower - Pub Close By - Short Break - Romantic Break - Easy Walking Access
 

Faunoran Cottage Crathie, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5UL   Book online or call Hoseasons to book: 0844 847 1165

Just a few hundred yards from Balmoral Castle and across a field from the beautiful River Dee (right photograph) is this very comfortable cottage. Enjoying a peaceful setting on the very edge of the tiny village of Crathie the cottage is ideally placed for exploring Royal Deeside and enjoying its wonderful scenery. Walking cycling canoeing pony trekking gliding skiing in winter golf fishing and the Whisky Trail are all available in the area. Bar and restaurant 3 miles. Choice of pubs restaurants and shops at Ballater 8 miles.
 

Two bedrooms. Sitting room with dining area and wood burning stove. Kitchen. Cloakroom/W.C. First floor: Double bedroom. Twin bedded room. Bathroom/W.C. (shower over bath).

- Walled garden with furniture - Pets - 2 dogs max - No smoking - Multi Bath Shower - Short Break - Romantic Break - Easy Walking Access
 

BUCKIE

Boatman's Cottage 9 Rannas Place Portessie, Morayshire, AB56 1QS   Book online or call Hoseasons to book: 0844 847 1165

Just 100 yards from the seafront (pictured – Boatman's Cottage shown in distance) this 200 year old comfortable and cosy cottage enjoys a village setting within a short downhill stroll of the beach. The coastline's stunning scenery charming fishing villages and picturesque harbours invite exploration and dolphin watching trips are available. The energetic can enjoy the coastal path as well as miles of traffic free walking in the glens and hills along the Speyside Way. Elgin (12 miles) offers good shopping and leisure facilities. Castle and whisky trails nearby. Shops pubs and restaurants 1 mile.
 

Two bedrooms. Sitting room. 'L' shaped dining/family room with electric fire. Fitted kitchen. Bathroom/W.C. First floor: Double bedroom. Twin bedded room. Shower room/W.C. (accessed from both bedrooms).

- No garden - Unsuitable for the infirm - No pets - Non Smoking - Four Poster - Pub Close By - Fishing On Site - Sea 5 Miles - Wheelchair Access - Romantic Break
 

DUFFTOWN

The Neep End The Old Steadings Convalleys Glenrinnes, Morayshire, AB55 4BX   Book online or call Hoseasons to book: 0844 847 1165

Commanding stunning views over countryside and wooded hills this newly refurbished former turnip barn makes an ideal base from which to explore the 'whisky capital' of the world. Just 2 miles away Dufftown offers shops restaurants and well known distilleries and a golf course boasting the highest hole in Scotland. Located just outside the Cairngorm National Park the area offers superb walking and fishing abundant wildlife. The Moray coast Leicht ski slopes and Elgin's cashmere factory shop are about 20 miles away
 

Three bedrooms. Sitting room. Spacious kitchen with dining area. Two double bedrooms. Twin bedded room. Bathroom/W.C. with separate shower cubicle. Cloakroom/W.C.

- Shared garden with patio and furniture - Barbecue - Easy walking access - Pets - 2 dogs max - No smoking - Pub Close By - Romantic Break - Easy Walking Access
 

ELGIN

GLENLIVET

Edenvale Tomnavoulin, Banffshire, AB37 9JA   Book online or call Hoseasons to book: 0844 847 1165

In an area of outstanding natural beauty this very comfortable cottage is ideally situated for touring a part of Scotland that remains largely undiscovered with its wealth of scenic and historic attractions. The Castle Trail takes visitors around the numerous fortified houses and castles in the area and the famous Whisky Trail visits some of Scotland's most renowned distilleries. There are plenty of country sporting activities in the area with golf fly fishing falconry pony trekking and skiing (in season). Pub 3 miles shop 150 yards.
 

One bedroom. Spacious and very comfortable sitting room with open fire. Large wood lined kitchen with oil Rayburn dining area and sliding door to patio. Double bedroom. Bathroom/W.C. with sunken bath and shower over.

- Enclosed garden and patio with furniture - Private water supply - Easy walking access - Pets - No smoking - Four Poster - Private Hot Tub - Short Break - Romantic Break - Easy Walking Access
 

Aspen Croft Tomnavoulin, Banffshire, AB37 9JA   Book online or call Hoseasons to book: 0844 847 1165

Surrounded by gloriously unspoilt countryside at the heart of the Whisky Trail Aspen Croft is a traditional cottage and offers a comfortable base for exploring this lovely part of the Highlands. Nearby the Speyside Trail offers miles of traffic free walking fishing is available locally the Lecht ski slopes are just 8 miles away and Royal Deeside is an easy drive. Tomintoul (6 miles) at 1160ft one of Scotland's highest villages offers a museum of local history shops and hotels. Pub 3 miles shop 150 yards.
 

Two bedrooms. Comfortable sitting room with attractive open fire and dining area. Fitted kitchen with breakfast area. Double bedroom with king size bed. Twin bedded room. Bathroom/W.C. (shower over bath).

- Garden with furniture - Own spring water supply - Easy walking access - Pets - 1 dog max - Non Smoking - Four Poster - Short Break - Romantic Break - Easy Walking Access
 

HUNTLY

Glenside Croft Glenside Croft Cairnie, Aberdeenshire, AB54 4TU   Book online or call Hoseasons to book: 0844 847 1165

This charming and comfortable little 19th century cottage enjoys glorious views in its peaceful 36 acres of shared croft setting and excellent forest walking from the doorstep. Rare breed sheep highland ponies and nature conservation add to this peaceful countryside location. Lovingly refurbished by the owners who live close by it is ideally located for discovering the myriad delights of Grampian. Within easy reach of distilleries turreted castles and lovely gardens to explore as well as testing golf courses and a scenic coastal trail to follow (sandy beach 15 miles). Huntly is 7 miles. Nearest shops and pubs are at Keith (4 miles).
 

One bedroom. Open plan sitting/dining/kitchen with sofa bed (for + 1) rugs on wooden floor and doors to garden. Double bedroom. Bathroom/W.C. (shower over bath).

- Garden with furniture - Shared 36 acre grounds - Private water supply - Pets - 2 small dogs or 1 large dog max - No smoking - Romantic Break - Easy Walking Access
 

STRATHDON

TURRIFF

Golf View Rectory Road, Aberdeenshire, AB53 4SU   Book online or call Hoseasons to book: 0844 847 1165

Perched on a rock face and with spectacular views over Turriff golf course and the River Deveron valley this spacious and very comfortable property is ideal for family gatherings or friends reuniting. Set in a large garden 5 minutes walk from the historic town's shops restaurants and swimming/leisure centre it is 10 miles from Banff and sandy beaches.
 

Three bedrooms. Sitting room with gas fire and doors to rooftop terrace. Dining room leading to conservatory. Kitchen with breakfast area. Small sitting room with double sofa bed (for + 2). Double bedroom with ensuite shower room/W.C. Two double bedrooms one with two single beds (for + 2). Bathroom/W.C. with spa bath and shower cubicle. Lower ground floor: Games room with bar. Separate W.C. Sun porch with door to garden.

- Garden with steep slope (toddlers beware!) - Rooftop terrace - Bicycles and golf clubs - Games room with bar and full size billiard table - Easy walking access - No pets - No smoking - Multi Bath Shower - Pub Close By - Fishing On Site - Romantic Break