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Craiglarach Cottage
Aboyne, Aberdeenshire

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Craiglarach Cottage is an attractive holiday cottage near Aboyne and is ideal for a relaxing and peaceful holiday in Deeside. Comfortable and tastefully decorated, this 19th century detached cottage is in a secluded - but not remote - rural setting. It has beautiful views across fields, woods and hills, and is only a short walk from the River Dee, but less than a mile from the centre of Aboyne village.

Aboyne lies on the A93 between Banchory and Ballater, on the north bank of the River Dee and is an attractive and lively village. It was largely developed in the 19th century, with houses and shops built around the village green with the river running parallel to the south of the green, backed by the surrounding hill. The village green is the pivotal point of the village where the Aboyne Highland Games are held on the first Saturday of August, there is also a children's play area.

Activities in Deeside include walking, golfing, horse riding, fishing, gliding, water ski-ing, snow ski-ing. You can walk from the cottage into the hills or take a short drive into Glen Tanar or to other stunning hills and glens in Deeside. Other attractions include castles, churches, gardens, whisky distilleries, National Trust properties. Aboyne is an excellent centre for visiting all these attractions and this is a perfect self-catering cottage to stay in and explore all that this area has to offer - the attractions are numerous!

  • Sleeps 4
  • Bedrooms - 2 (1 double, 1 twin)
  • Bathrooms - 2
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine and tumbledryer
  • Microwave
  • Frdge and freezer
  • Freeview TV/DVD/radio/CD player
  • Wood-burning stove
  • Large garden with BBQ, table and chairs
  • Payphone
  • Free Wifi
  • Travel cot and booster seat
  • Parking for up to 4 cars on the car port
  • One well behaved dog welcome by prior arrangement
  • Aberdeen Airport - 30 miles
  • Selection of pubs/restaurants in Aboyne and surrounding area
  • Aboyne 1 mile
  • Supermarket 1 mile
  • Fishing nearby on the Dee
  • Horse-riding close by
  • Golf - 2 courses in Aboyne
  • Swimming pool and tennis courts in Aboyne
  • Great walking from the doorstep
  • Castles and historic houses, gardens
  • Distilleries

Accommodation:
The cottage consists of one double bedroom, one twin bedroom, sitting room with wood burner, TV, DVD, radio/CD and tape player, kitchen with dining area with fridge, dishwasher and microwave, bathroom with over bath shower and a separate shower room and toilet, washing machine and tumble dryer.

There are thermostatically controlled radiators in each room, with time and temperature controls, an immersion heater for hot water, log wood burner in the sitting room, and underfloor heating in the main bathroom and kitchen. There is also a heated mirror in the main bathroom - very important for any chap shaving! The private water supply is treated with an ultra violet filter.

This is a fabulous self-catering cottage to rent near Aboyne, with an excellent range of good places to eat (including pub food) close by.

Location:
The holiday cottage is 1 miles from Aboyne village - directions will be sent on booking.

What's included:
All linen, towels, electricity, and logs are included.

Availability:
Rental periods are generally Saturday-Saturday, arrival after 4pm and departure by 10am - every effort will be made to accommodate other times. Short breaks and weekend rentals are welcome.

To book this lovely Deeside self-catering cottage near Aboyne, click the enquiry button below and see prices and availability calendar.

Craiglarach Cottage, Birse, Aboyne, AB34 5ES, UK

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