Accommodation details:
Ground floor: dining room, large fully-refurbished fitted kitchen with Aga and separate utility room, cloakroom with WC.
First floor: spacious sitting room, four bedrooms (two twin, one single and one double), two bathrooms (one with bath and shower over bath, and one with bath only).
Services: central heating.
Additional information:
Each wing also has its own turret and original spiral stone staircase with stair gates provided to safeguard young children.
This property is also available for events such as wedding receptions. Please note that additional activities must be agreed in advance with the Property Manager and this will incur an additional charge.
About the property:
The most sophisticated example of Scottish Baronial architecture owned by the National Trust for Scotland, Castle Fraser was begun around 1575. The extensive grounds are full of interest, with a delightful formal garden, estate trails and adventure playground.
About the area:
Situated 3 miles south of Kemnay and 16 miles west of Aberdeen, this is also an ideal centre for touring.
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Address
Castle Fraser
Sauchen
Inverurie
Aberdeenshire
AB51 7LD
Regional Information
Aberdeen is known as "The City of Flowers" and "The Granite City" to name just a few of its accolades. Many of the streets and avenues are lined with beautiful roses, and the architecture of the granite buildings makes this city a must see for every visitor to the area. Famous for its mountains, including the spectacular Grampians and Cairngorms, this area is rich in ancient Pictish monuments and beautifully preserved castles. A fascinating, historic area well worth a visit at any time of the year, with a wide variety of things to do and places to see, offering something for everyone.
National Trust for Scotland properties to visit in the area: Castle Fraser, Garden & Estate; Craigievar Castle; Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate; Drum Castle, Garden & Estate; Fyvie Castle; Haddo House; Leith Hall Garden & Estate* ; Mar Lodge Estate; Pitmedden Garden.
*House not open to public.
John Bell House, Castle Fraser
Very Good- Aberdeen & Grampian
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Late Booking Discount - £175 off breaks 9 - 16 June
We're delighted to offer £175 late availability discounts on selected holiday accommodation in June 2012.
This last-minute offer only applies to holidays booked after 22 May 2012, and is available for a limited time only.
Enjoy the special excitement of staying in one of the Trust's oldest castles, in this picturesque, spacious self-contained flat, which has its own entrance. The house provides ideal accommodation for two families in two separate wings, each containing two bedrooms and a bathroom. This beautiful, spacious property overlooks a delightful courtyard. It is set amidst parkland with fields of grazing cows, and has a wonderful view of the castle. Named after the stonemason who built the castle, the property has many original features and contains some fine pieces of antique furniture.
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