Mar Lodge, Knockespoch, nr Huntly, Aberdeenshire

Bedrooms: 1 (double + sofa bed). Sleeps: 2 + 2. Huntly/Inverurie/Aberdeen. One well behaved dog welcome. Short breaks 3 nights min.
Nestled on the edge of pretty, private woodland on the 300-acre Knockespoch estate, looking out over rolling fields, Mar Lodge is the perfect retreat for couples. Awake to the sound of birdsong and watch red squirrels and roe deer from your window. Snuggle in front of the fire with a good book or venture out on the castles and whisky trails or for a spot of fishing, skiing or a good walk. Mar Lodge provides everything you need for a very relaxing, comfortable break - also ideal for a Scottish honeymoon!

Honey Cottage, Nr Aboyne/Ballater, Aberdeenshire.

Bedrooms: 2 - 1 double, 1 single. Sleeps: 3. Short breaks available. Pets welcome.
Honey Cottage is located in the quiet village of Dinnet, in the very heart of Royal Deeside. Offering clean and cosy accommodation, this is the ideal place to base yourselves for your self catering holiday in one of Scotland's most lovely and diverse areas. With something for everyone on the doorstep, Deeside is the perfect holiday destination regardless of your interests. Sporting activities can be found around every corner, unique arts and crafts are available in every town and village, castles (including the famous Balmoral), whisky, mountains, wildlife …. Come and see for yourselves!

Gannet Cottage, Gardenstown, Aberdeenshire.

Bedrooms: 2 - 1 double, 1 twin. Sleeps: 4. Short breaks welcome. No pets.
Ganett Cottage is a delightful holiday cottage by the sea - you can hear the waves lapping! It is an original 19th century fisherman's cottage and has been sensitively restored and retains a great charm. It also has modern conveniences as well as a log fire. The area has lots to offer holiday-makers - fabulous beaches, golf courses, bird-watching, fishing, walking, distilleries to name but a few. This is a really lovely cottage by the sea for a Scottish holiday.

Craiglarach Cottage, Birse, Aboyne, Aberdeenshire

Bedrooms: 2 - 1 twin, 1 double. Sleeps: 4. Aboyne. Dog welcome by arrangement. Short breaks welcome.
Craiglarach cottage is a comfortable 19th century detached holdiay cottage in a secluded rural setting - but not remote, less than a mile from the centre of Aboyne village. There are great views across fields, and it is only a short walk to the River Dee. Awarded '4 star' rating for self-catering by visit Scotland - you will find every convenience catered for.

Little Dolphins, Gardenstown, Aberdeenshire.

Bedrooms: 2 - 1 double, 1 single. Sleeps: 3. Moray Firth. Short breaks welcome. Dogs welcome.
Little Dolphins is a charming and comfortable cottage apartment in Gardenstown, a picturesque fishing village on the magnificent Moray Firth in Aberdeenshire. It provides the perfect ‘bolt hole’ for a cosy and complete getaway, two minutes from the sea. Gardenstown is an excellent base for a Scottish holiday with plenty of character and atmosphere, offering beach and cliff walking, spectacular wildlife, restaurants, access to fine golf courses, the whisky trail and to the whole north east of Scotland.

Blackthorn, Aboyne, Aberdeenshire

Bedrooms: 2 (1 king sized double, 1 twin + fold down bed). Sleeps: 4/5. Aboyne. Sorry, no pets. Short breaks available in low season months.
Blackthorn is newly built to a unique architectural design and was completed in April 2007. It has been finished to the highest standard with all furnishing and fittings specially selected to compliment this spacious self catering holiday accommodation. Situated in Royal Deeside just 1.5 miles from "the oldest village in Deeside", Kincardine O'Neil, and 8 miles from the Cairngorms National Park. There is a huge range of activities and attractions in the area including fishing, golf, walking, skiing, gliding, canoeing and bird watching. Must do visits include Balmoral Castle, several distilleries and the Deeside Activity Park.

Woodcutters Cabin, Aboyne, Deeside

Bedrooms: 2 - 1 double, 1 twin. Sleeps: 4 (+1 camp bed). Short breaks/weekends available. Well behaved animals welcome.
Woodcutters Cabin is set in the heart of Royal Deeside on the spectacular woodland estate of Blelack, adjacent to the Cairngorm National Park. The cabin provides a platform from which many local attractions can be explored, but yet is secluded in a tranquil woodland setting. This makes it an ideal base to explore the Cairngorms National Park and Royal Deeside. The estate is a haven for many species of wildlife and wild flowers and the surrounding area is steeped in history with many castles and sites of historic interest which are all within a short drive of the cabin.

Deer Park Cottage, Finzean, Royal Deeside.

Bedrooms: 3 - 1 double, 1 twin, 1 bunks. Sleeps: 6. Short breaks in low season. Pets welcome if kept under strict control.
This beautifully furnished holiday cottage is located within the secluded grounds of Finzean House on South Deeside, midway between Banchory and Aboyne. The Estate’s Farm Shop and Tearoom has become a very popular venue for lunches, and shopping for local produce, delicious home baking and ready made meals, ideal for self catering. There are many local attractions to suit visitors interested in sport, castles and country houses, wildlife and places of historic interest within easy reach. The Cairngorm National Park is on the doorstep and there are wonderful walks from the cottage.

Bridge Cottage, Kincardine O'Neil, by Aboyne, Aberdeenshire.

Bedrooms: 3 - 1 double/twin, 2 twin, 1 sofa bed. Sleeps: 6/8. Short breaks available. Pets welcome.
Bridge Cottage is a delightful holiday cottage on Royal Deeside in the village of Kincardine O'Neil. It has been sympathetically converted to provide comfortable accommodation over two floors. Royal Deeside is a fascinating and varied area to explore and has lots to offer holiday-makers - golf courses, bird-watching, walking, castles and distilleries to mention a few. The property is also perfect for a Scottish fishing holiday with the River Dee closeby.
Rent £415 per week

The Old School, Arbuthnott, Laurencekirk, Kincardineshire

Bedrooms: 3 - 2 twin bedrooms, 1 double. Sleeps: 6. Laurencekirk. Pets welcome.
3 superbly appointed and tastefully decorated holiday cottages, with privacy and unique outlooks have been converted from the old school on the Arbuthnott estate near Laurencekirk in Deeside. Arbuthnott House is open to the public and if you are renting one of the estate holiday houses you can enjoy the gorgeous gardens that surround the house. Awarded '3 star' rating for self-catering by visit Scotland - you will find every convenience catered for.

Tigh-na-Croabh, Ballater, Deeside, Aberdeenshire

Bedrooms: 3. Sleeps: 5. Ballater. One dog allowed. Short breaks available.
This bright and sunny detached three bedroom house is on the outskirts of the village of Ballater in the heart of Royal Deeside. It has superb views towards Lochnagar and there is a wealth of things to do and explore on your doorstep. The Cairngorm National Park awaits you! Nearer to your holiday home, the house has a large, secure garden for children and dog. A 10 minute walk along footpaths brings you into the centre of Ballater where there are good pubs and restaurants and also shops and a very good butcher – By Royal Appointment! Nearby there are many castles to visits, golf courses to play, distilleries to visit and fishing is available locally – truly a wonderful part of Scotland for a holiday.

Aspenholm, Crathie, Royal Deeside, Aberdeenshire

Bedrooms: 3 (2 double, 1 bunk room, double sofa bed). Sleeps: 6/8. Ballater 8 miles. Pets by arrangement. Short breaks available.
Situated in the heart of Royal Deeside, Aspenholm makes an ideal holiday location, with the Balmoral Estate and Crathie Church visible from the property. There are many golf courses within a short drive, hill walking, mountain biking, skiing at Glenshee and the Lecht, and with the garden leading down to the River Dee, fishing is a must. For the less energetic, nearby Ballater and Braemar offer shops, restaurants and bars. The Royal Lochnagar Distillery is just five minutes walk from the house! Seasonal highlights include the Braemar Gathering.

Craig Vallich Cottage, Ballater, Royal Deeside, Scotland.

Bedrooms: 4 - 1 double, 2 twins, 1 single. Sleeps: 7/8. Short breaks available. Pets welcome.
This is a newly built modern cottage style property in the heart of the beautiful village of Ballater in Royal Deeside, Scotland. It is located within walking distance (approx 300) yards from the 18 hole golf course, bowling green and tennis courts, river and approx 400 yards from the centre of the village. Pubs, quaint shops and restaurants. Balmoral castle nearby. Trout fishery nearby. Salmon fishing on river. Perfect for walkers, runners, cyclists (disused railway line stretching out flanking the river to next village of Dinnet.) Tearooms providing High Teas. Golfers Ballater, Aboyne and Banchory. Highland Games in Ballater and Aboyne in August and Braemar Gathering in September. all nearby.
Rent £500 per week