This imposing substantial 18th century property set in 11/2 acres of grounds has been carefully restored to provide good quality family accommodation. With country views in all directions, open fire, games room and country kitchen, the property is ideal for family gatherings and makes for a relaxing break at any time of year. Set close to Aberdeenshire's clean sandy beaches at Newburgh and Forvie nature reserve, and with the Castle and Whisky Trails within easy reach, the property is ideally placed for touring the Grampian Region. The area is steeped in history with many NT properties such as Haddo House, Fyvie Castle and Castle Fraser. In addition golf, fishing, pony trekking and hillwalking are available locally. The villages of Newburgh, Pitmedden, Udny and Ellon are within a 10 minute drive and Aberdeen with its theatres, restaurants and numerous attractions is just a 20 minute drive. Shops and pubs, 4 miles.

Lower ground floor: Dining room with wooden floor, kitchen with granite floor, conservatory. Ground floor: Spacious sitting room with baby grand piano, games room with full size snooker table, bathroom with bath, shower cubicle, toilet & basin, separate toilet & basin. First floor: 4 bedrooms - 2 5ft double, one with four poster bed, both with en-suite shower rooms with toilet & basin, 2 twin. Second floor: 4 single bedrooms with sloping ceilings, shower room with toilet & basin.

Services: Open fire. Calor GFCH. Coal, logs, oil, bed linen (duvets) & towels inc. Calor GFCH £150pw, £84, 4 nights, £64, 3 nights (Nov-Feb), £100pw, £57, 4 nights, £43, 3 nights (Mar, April, Sept & Oct), £50pw, £28, 4 nights, £21, 3 nights (May-Aug). Parking for 4 cars. Cot. H/chair. Video. Stereo/CD. Gas hob. Elec oven. Oil-fired Aga. D/washer. Freezer. M/wave. W/machine. T/dryer. Incoming phone. 1 acre garden with sitting out area. Natural spring water supply. Two dogs welcome. Non smokers only. £250 refundable security deposit payable to owner 2 weeks prior to holiday.