Accommodation details:
Two twin bedrooms, sitting/dining room with open fire, kitchen and bathroom with bath and shower over bath.
Services : electric central heating, night storage and panel heaters; water heated by immersion; open fire in sitting room.
Additional information: Parking is available beside the cottage.
About the property:
The centrepiece of this property is the Great Garden, originally laid out in 1675 by Sir Alexander Seton, 1st Baronet of Pitmedden. The elaborate designs, now carefully re-created, were inspired by the garden at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh.
About the area:
The local villages of Tarves (2 miles) and Methlick (5 miles) offer basic 'corner shop' services. Ellon is the nearest town (8 miles) offering a full range of services including banks, bakers, supermarket, chemist, etc.
Pitmedden offers an ideal base from which to explore Aberdeenshire's rich and varied landscape and heritage, with miles of golden sandy beaches to enjoy, quaint fishing towns and harbours, a wealth of castles and houses, and gentle forest and hill walks. In addition, of course, are all the facilities you would expect from Aberdeen - the Granite City and oil capital of Europe.
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Welcome to the National Trust for Scotland Holiday Accommodation - 21st May 2012
Aberdeen & Grampian
page 1 show allBeechgrove Cottage, Pitmedden Garden
- Dates available
Very Good- Aberdeen & Grampian
- 4
- 2
A charming south-facing, single-storey cottage within the wooded grounds of Pitmedden House. Original features, including open fireplaces, have been retained in this charming property, which was fully redecorated in 2009. Its quiet surroundings and enclosed garden with picnic table and bench combine to provide a delightful holiday cottage, conveniently close to the village of Pitmedden.
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Crovie Cottage, Crovie
- Dates available
- Very Good
- Aberdeen & Grampian
- 4
- 2
- Dogs allowed
This is a cosy, newly restored traditional fishing cottage of great character and charm. The sitting room windows look out to the pier and the bay, which is enclosed north and south by magnificent cliffs and the surrounding farmland above.
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Accommodation details:
On the ground floor: sitting room/dining room (overlooking the sea) with 17th-century wood panelling, open fire, box bed; shower room; kitchen; private garden with patio and barbecue. On the first floor: one double and one single bedroom with pitch pine paneling throughout.
Services: Wi Fi, fitted electric Dimplex heating throughout, open fire in sitting room.
Additional Information: This cottage is privately owned. Please note that bookings are restricted to full weeks only (Saturday to Saturday), short breaks are not available at this property. The entry time to the cottage is from 5pm onwards on day of arrival. Parking is available for residents and their guests at the north-west end of the village. Parking in high season can require skill and patience. If the lower car park alongside the village is full, there is additional parking on the road to the village - luggage can be off-loaded at the bottom and taken by wheelbarrow (stored in the back garden).
...Our guests said...
"...our second visit to Crovie Cottage, and just as enjoyable as the first".
"We've loved our stay here - lots to see and do - enjoyed the Glenfiddich Distillery and cooperage".
"..we enjoyed Cullen Skink in several places, including Cullen!"
"...more and more reluctant to venture away from Crovie, preferring to sit in front of the cottage and watch the changing seascape and tides, the coming & going of fishing boats, and the glorious sunsets".
About the area:
Situated on the Moray Coast, Crovie is a scenic conservation village built on a remarkably narrow ledge between the base of the cliffs forming the east side of Gamrie Bay and the sea. The village comprises around 50 fishing cottages, most of which date back 150 years or more, and is one of the best preserved fishing villages in Europe. There is a pebble beach to the west end of the winding path leading to the next village, Gardenstown, one mile away. Here there is a 17th-century inn, two restaurants and a coffee shop, and a beautiful sheltered beach. The area also has excellent golfing opportunities nearby with over 50 courses in total. Aquarium nearby.
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On the ground floor: sitting room/dining room (overlooking the sea) with 17th-century wood panelling, open fire, box bed; shower room; kitchen; private garden with patio and barbecue. On the first floor: one double and one single bedroom with pitch pine paneling throughout.
Services: Wi Fi, fitted electric Dimplex heating throughout, open fire in sitting room.
Additional Information: This cottage is privately owned. Please note that bookings are restricted to full weeks only (Saturday to Saturday), short breaks are not available at this property. The entry time to the cottage is from 5pm onwards on day of arrival. Parking is available for residents and their guests at the north-west end of the village. Parking in high season can require skill and patience. If the lower car park alongside the village is full, there is additional parking on the road to the village - luggage can be off-loaded at the bottom and taken by wheelbarrow (stored in the back garden).
...Our guests said...
"...our second visit to Crovie Cottage, and just as enjoyable as the first".
"We've loved our stay here - lots to see and do - enjoyed the Glenfiddich Distillery and cooperage".
"..we enjoyed Cullen Skink in several places, including Cullen!"
"...more and more reluctant to venture away from Crovie, preferring to sit in front of the cottage and watch the changing seascape and tides, the coming & going of fishing boats, and the glorious sunsets".
About the area:
Situated on the Moray Coast, Crovie is a scenic conservation village built on a remarkably narrow ledge between the base of the cliffs forming the east side of Gamrie Bay and the sea. The village comprises around 50 fishing cottages, most of which date back 150 years or more, and is one of the best preserved fishing villages in Europe. There is a pebble beach to the west end of the winding path leading to the next village, Gardenstown, one mile away. Here there is a 17th-century inn, two restaurants and a coffee shop, and a beautiful sheltered beach. The area also has excellent golfing opportunities nearby with over 50 courses in total. Aquarium nearby.
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Garden Cottage, Towie Barclay Castle
- Dates available
Excellent- Aberdeen & Grampian
- 6
- 3
- Dogs allowed
This charming cottage is privately owned and set next to the courtyard of Towie Barclay Castle. Its recent restoration has won the Civic Trust Award. It has great character and charm, particularly in its period features such as the stone-flagged floors and timber ceilings. Set in a farming landscape, the cottage is situated just off the A947, 4 miles from the thriving market town of Turriff with its variety of shops, restaurants, park, swimming pool and sports centre. Aberdeen is 27 miles away.
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Accommodation details:
Sleeps 4 + double sofa bed. On the ground floor, sitting room with open fire, dining kitchen, double bedroom, shower room, utility room. On the first floor, double sofa bed in dressing room/study adjoining master bedroom and en-suite bathroom with sauna. The property also has a private garden with a patio and barbecue. Services: Wi Fi, fitted electric Dimplex heating throughout, open fire sitting room.
Additional information:
Public transport accessible. Short breaks are not available at this property, it is restricted to full weeks only (Saturday to Saturday). Please note that the entry time to this property is from 5pm onwards on day of arrival.
...Our guests said...
"..we felt at home the moment we stepped in the door"
"We had a wonderful week staying in one of the most comprehensively equipped and charming cottages in Scotland"
"We came all the way from New York and it was well worth it! Everything was way above standard and we leave here with delightful memories"
"..full of charm and character. The tour of the castle and coffee was very much appreciated and a highlight of our stay".
"We loved the countryside in this area, and loved visiting the quaint fishing villages, especially Crovie, Gardenstown, Pennan, Portsoy, and Cullen"
"...seeing your garden and the castle was truely a delight. What you have accomplished here is remarkable. We have been exceptionally comfortable and happy in Garden Cottage. Thank you."
About the property:
Historic Towie Barclay Castle, some 4 miles south of the market town of Turriff in Aberdeenshire, was built in the 16th century by the Barclay family. The castle lay in ruins until 1971 when an award-winning programme of restoration was carried out by the present owners. It is now privately owned.
About the area:
Set in the heart of rural Aberdeenshire, with easy access to Royal Deeside, the Whisky Trail and distilleries, museums, over 50 golf courses, a range of historical sites and the Moray coast, Towie Barclay offers an ideal base from which to discover the many lesser-known jewels in Scotland's crown.
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Sleeps 4 + double sofa bed. On the ground floor, sitting room with open fire, dining kitchen, double bedroom, shower room, utility room. On the first floor, double sofa bed in dressing room/study adjoining master bedroom and en-suite bathroom with sauna. The property also has a private garden with a patio and barbecue. Services: Wi Fi, fitted electric Dimplex heating throughout, open fire sitting room.
Additional information:
Public transport accessible. Short breaks are not available at this property, it is restricted to full weeks only (Saturday to Saturday). Please note that the entry time to this property is from 5pm onwards on day of arrival.
...Our guests said...
"..we felt at home the moment we stepped in the door"
"We had a wonderful week staying in one of the most comprehensively equipped and charming cottages in Scotland"
"We came all the way from New York and it was well worth it! Everything was way above standard and we leave here with delightful memories"
"..full of charm and character. The tour of the castle and coffee was very much appreciated and a highlight of our stay".
"We loved the countryside in this area, and loved visiting the quaint fishing villages, especially Crovie, Gardenstown, Pennan, Portsoy, and Cullen"
"...seeing your garden and the castle was truely a delight. What you have accomplished here is remarkable. We have been exceptionally comfortable and happy in Garden Cottage. Thank you."
About the property:
Historic Towie Barclay Castle, some 4 miles south of the market town of Turriff in Aberdeenshire, was built in the 16th century by the Barclay family. The castle lay in ruins until 1971 when an award-winning programme of restoration was carried out by the present owners. It is now privately owned.
About the area:
Set in the heart of rural Aberdeenshire, with easy access to Royal Deeside, the Whisky Trail and distilleries, museums, over 50 golf courses, a range of historical sites and the Moray coast, Towie Barclay offers an ideal base from which to discover the many lesser-known jewels in Scotland's crown.
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