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 - 25th May 2012
Aberdeen & Grampian
show paged resultsBeechgrove 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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John Bell House, Castle Fraser
- Dates available
- Very Good
- Aberdeen & Grampian
- 7
- 4
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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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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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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The Preston Tower Apartment, Fyvie Castle
- Dates available
- Very Good
- Aberdeen & Grampian
- 13
- 7
The Preston Tower Apartment is a very unusual accommodation but one of the Trust's most prestigious properties. The extremely pleasant apartment is located in the Preston and Seton Towers of Fyvie Castle and constructed between four floors with a number of intermediate floors: it is accessed via a spiral staircase. The apartment is furnished to a high standard with predominantly antique furniture.
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Accommodation details:
Sleeps 13. Seven bedrooms (three double, three twin and one single), dining room, kitchen, drawing room, study, two bathrooms (one with bath and shower over bath and one with bath only), two additional WCs, cloakrooms. Interesting study, tower room and turret rooms situated on the fourth floor. Services: electric storage heaters.
Additional information: Public transport accessible.
Available for short breaks throughout the year (Monday to Friday and Friday to Monday). Full weeks run Saturday to Saturday.
The Preston Tower Apartment is also available for events like wedding receptions. Such additional activities must be agreed in advance with the Property Manager and this will incur an additional charge.
Discounted prices are available for smaller groups within 1 month of departure. Please contact the Holidays Department on 0844 493 2108 for further details.
Please note that guests will be asked to provide credit/debit card details as a ‘good housekeeping deposit’ to cover any damages/ breakages which may occur. The deposit is £500 and will only be processed in the event of any damage to the property and its contents.
About the property:
Located within extensive grounds, Fyvie Castle is situated just off the A947, and only 26 miles north of Aberdeen. Aberdeen International Airport at Dyce (21 miles) is within comfortable travelling distance. Each of the castle's five towers is reputed to have been built by one of the families who once owned it. The Preston and Seton families built the towers forming the East Wing in the 14th and 17th centuries respectively.
About the area:
Fyvie Castle is an ideal base for exploring the Aberdeenshire countryside, distilleries, a range of historical sites and is a short drive from the coast. The nearest town is Turriff which provides a good range of shops, restaurants and pubs.
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Sleeps 13. Seven bedrooms (three double, three twin and one single), dining room, kitchen, drawing room, study, two bathrooms (one with bath and shower over bath and one with bath only), two additional WCs, cloakrooms. Interesting study, tower room and turret rooms situated on the fourth floor. Services: electric storage heaters.
Additional information: Public transport accessible.
Available for short breaks throughout the year (Monday to Friday and Friday to Monday). Full weeks run Saturday to Saturday.
The Preston Tower Apartment is also available for events like wedding receptions. Such additional activities must be agreed in advance with the Property Manager and this will incur an additional charge.
Discounted prices are available for smaller groups within 1 month of departure. Please contact the Holidays Department on 0844 493 2108 for further details.
Please note that guests will be asked to provide credit/debit card details as a ‘good housekeeping deposit’ to cover any damages/ breakages which may occur. The deposit is £500 and will only be processed in the event of any damage to the property and its contents.
About the property:
Located within extensive grounds, Fyvie Castle is situated just off the A947, and only 26 miles north of Aberdeen. Aberdeen International Airport at Dyce (21 miles) is within comfortable travelling distance. Each of the castle's five towers is reputed to have been built by one of the families who once owned it. The Preston and Seton families built the towers forming the East Wing in the 14th and 17th centuries respectively.
About the area:
Fyvie Castle is an ideal base for exploring the Aberdeenshire countryside, distilleries, a range of historical sites and is a short drive from the coast. The nearest town is Turriff which provides a good range of shops, restaurants and pubs.
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