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Reception Rooms
The first thing you will notice is what an impressive large space the reception hall is and a great place to have drinks and to meet and greet your guests. From here you can go into the large drawing room, with its comfortable sofas and open fire, which is a light airy room at the corner of the building. The stylish dining room is located next door with the main table seating up to 16, with the addition of a smaller table to dine 18 people. A study is opposite, which is a cosy room with comfortable seating, with views overlooking the garden. There are two cloakrooms available either side of the reception hall, both with w.c’s, with one of them being wheel chair friendly.

Kitchen & Dining
The elegant dining room is located off the drawing room and is a bright room full of ancestral pictures. The main table can seat up to 16 people and with an addition of a smaller table, all 18 people can be seated within this room. The kitchen is the other side of the reception hall and is a practical kitchen with an AGA and an electric hob and oven, allowing plenty of cooking capacity for the numbers required. Additionally there is a larder next door for additional storage, and a utility room beyond. A breakfast room is off the kitchen, with a table that can seat 10 to 12 people. A rear door allows easy access to the kitchen, and the room that houses any visiting dogs is at this entrance.

Accommodation is currently provided for 20 adults in 11 bedrooms and 9 bathrooms:

• 2 Single Bedroom/s With Shared Bathroom
• 1 Double Or Twin Bedroom/s With Ensuite Bathroom
• 3 Double Or Twin Bedroom/s With Shared Bathroom
• 2 Double Bedroom/s With Ensuite Bathroom
• 2 Double Bedroom/s With Shared Bathroom
• 1 Double Or Twin Bedroom/s With Ensuite Shower Room

“Balinhard” a double bedroom with en-suite bathroom; bath with shower over, w.c and wash hand basin. The cosy single bedroom is also just next door.

“Fife” a zip-and-link bedroom with and private bathroom; bath tub, separate shower cabinet, w.c and wash hand basin.

“Carnegie” another zip-and-link bedroom with shower room; shower cabinet, w.c and wash hand basin and additional bathroom; bath with shower attachment, w.c and wash hand basin

“Alexandra” a double bedroom with en-suite bathroom; bath with shower attachment, additional shower cabinet, w.c and wash hand basin.

“MacDuff” has a zip-and-link bed, with en-suite shower room; shower cabinet, w.c and wash hand basin.

“Leuchars” has a small double bed with shared bathroom; bath with shower attachment, w.c and wash hand basin

 “Southesk” another zip-and-link bedroom, “Kinnaird” a double room and “Farnell” a single bedrooms, are also on this floor with a shared bathroom; bath, separate shower cabinet, w.c and wash hand basin.

Upper First floor 

“Bannerman” has a zip-and-link bed, with en-suite bathroom;  bath with shower attachment, w.c and wash hand basin.

Accessed via an electronic gate and set within a walled enclosure of 20 acres, there is an impressive drive, which leads up to the house. With a lawn to the side where croquet can be played in the summer, to the rear there a decorative pond and parkland. The rest of the garden includes further lawn, decorative areas and a walled garden, which in the summer months will be a wonderful sight.  Located in a country setting inland from the sea, between Aberdeen and Stonehaven, it is only 10 miles from the bustling vibrant city of Aberdeen.  Golf courses in the area include Royal Aberdeen and Trump International at Menie. Whilst in the area a trip to Dunnottar Castle is a must, whilst a tour in Royal Deeside is always popular. Fishing on the Dee for salmon is a popular pastime. Local distilleries include Fettercairn, Glen Garioch and Royal Lochnagar.

CATERING
Whilst this venue can be booked on a self-catering basis, any additional catering services can only be provided by the nominated caterer who are Hudsons Catering (01224 791 100). No other catering services provider will be allowed access.

GROUP TYPES
Stag and hen bookings, may not book this property, unless discussed in advance for approval.

WEDDINGS
Please note that weddings cannot be booked on a self-catering basis and that anyone wishing to hold a wedding must book on a serviced basis only, and discusses their arrangements with the wedding planner in advance.