Self catering

This delightfully elegant country house, built in 1936, has a wonderful old-fashioned feel, whilst having been refurbished in a stylish manner. On arrival, the long tree-lined drive, takes you down to the house, where the grounds and the river Deveron beyond can then be seen. This secluded site was well chosen as it overlooks a bend in the river and takes in the rolling countryside. There is fishing that can be taken on the one mile of river, which is for both banks, and can be for up to four rods, which is by separate arrangement.

Inside, at ground level, there is large elegant drawing room, where you can retire after a day of fishing, with open fire and large bay windows that overlook the well manicured lawn, or there is a smaller study, which might be better for reflection to consider the one that got away. The dining room and the kitchen have both been upgraded and refurbished. In the hallway, there is an impressive main stair to take you to accommodation level on the floor above. Here there is one master double room with en-suite bathroom, one double room, three twin rooms, three single rooms, with four bathrooms. On the floor above is a simple games room with table tennis table.

WHAT TO DO IN THE AREA

When entering Aberdeenshire, the sign states “From mountain to sea” and that sums up nicely what this glorious region has to offer. Aberdeenshire is dominated by hills, with Bennachie, a local favourite to the west, whilst to the east there are miles of unspoilt coastline, including beaches at Sandend and Sunnyside. Excellent harbour villages include Portsoy, Crovie and the “local Hero” renowned Pennan. For a more cultural and cosmopolitan experience, then the vibrant city of Aberdeen, with a range of excellent shopping and first class restaurants is an hour away. Mountain to sea, country to city, this area provides something for everyone.

Use of car hire is essential, to be able to discover the true beauty of the surrounding areas.

For those flying into Scotland, the closest airport to this property is Dyce airport at Aberdeen, 43 miles away. The hiring of a car or 4WD is very convenient if you are choosing to travel by air. There are a variety of well known car rental companies that will provide car hire at Aberdeen airport on your arrival.

If you are driving into Scotland from the south, the major arterial motorway into Scotland, the M74, although busy is generally free flowing.

Trains these days can also be an extremely accessible and pleasurable means of transport into Scotland for individuals and groups alike. All the major railway stations like Aberdeen have car hire companies located in situ, enabling the transition from carriage to car to be as stress free as possible.

The east coast mainline that runs between London and Aberdeen takes approximately seven and a quarter hours, and car hire can be easily arranged on your arrival. If you wish to continue on the train, then the journey from Aberdeen to Huntly takes an hour and half. The closest railway station to the house is Huntly, which is 12 miles away.