Logie Country House - Pitcaple, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

5* Luxury Self Catering Accommodation. Welcome to the Logie Elphinstone Estate.

Logie Country House, dating back to 1492, are pleased to offer the five bedroom, self contained guest wing of the house for holiday letting. Joined to the main house by the tower, with it’s own private entrance from the north lawn. The guest wing comfortably sleeps 8-10 in 5 bedrooms.

The property is spacious, warm and modern, while still retaining the feeling of it’s roots in Scottish centuries past.

Outside the house is a sheltered, enclosed courtyard, which is simply beautiful, with deep borders of flowers, pots of herbs and vegetables in tubs. The six acres of lawn, gardens and ancient woodland, make a tranquil place for walking, picnics, fishing and relaxing. The main drive is lined with wild cherry trees and there are apple, plums, gooseberries, redcurrants, raspberries and pears for the taking. There is a trampoline and climbing frame for the children, tame free range chickens & ducks and a stable block.

The river Urie runs through the garden before joining the Don. It teems with brown trout and is rarely fished. The garden is frequented by red squirrel, deer, rabbits, heron and buzzards. Woodpeckers feed in the courtyard, owls perch on the tower at night and swallows nest in nearly every south facing upstairs window. Wagtails and swifts nest in the log stores and outhouses. Water vole are being re-introduced to the river and there are otters there already.

The house faces south, has beautiful views over the foothills of Bennachie from the lawn and is about 5 miles from the Royal burgh of Inverurie. There are easy travel links by car from the A96, by air from Aberdeen Airport (18 miles) and by train from Inverurie (5 miles)

Kitchen

Fully fitted oak kitchen with 2 oven range, 5 ring hob, stainless dishwasher, American Fridge freezer and microwave. The dining table seats 10 on 2 pews. There is a 42” TV in the fireplace with Xbox 360 and DVD player. The outlook is over the courtyard to the south and the lawn to the north.

Utility room

The Utility room houses a washing machine and tumble dryer, plus worktop and cupboards, iron, ironing board and two original Belfast sinks. We supply bedding for dogs.

Lounge

The  lounge has a large log burning stove in an original inglenook fireplace and comfy sofas. 42" flat screen TV with Sky+ HD and an IPod stereo.

Master Bedrooms

There are two master bedrooms with king / super king-size beds. Both master bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms with showers. Bedding in all 5 bedrooms is duck down and the sheets and towels are white cotton.  

Bedrooms

There are two small bedrooms with metal frame small double beds.

Twin bedroom

There is one twin bedroom

Master bathroom

The master bathroom has a walk in shower and a large slipper bath (with taps in the center, so no arguing over who gets what end)

Courtyard

Outside, the courtyard has large gas barbeque, tables, benches and chairs. There are picnic benches on the lawns and island. Heating is by log boiler (Stoked by the owner) with back up oil heating (When the owner gets lazy). Logs, linen, oil, electricity, Sky+ is all included. Xbox 360 & Wii with games, DVDs, books. Just outside the courtyard is a large Jacuzzi. There is a gym off the courtyard too.

Gardens and woods

There are gardens, lawns, an orchard and woods. Trampolines, climbing frame, swing, slides, sand pit, paddling pool, toys and games for the kids. There is a tree house and hidden gravestone on the island,

Pool, Gym & Jacuzzi

The 10 meter indoor infinity pool in the main house is available for guests to use and there is a 7 seater Jacuzzi and well equipped gym in the old game store off of the courtyard. We also have stabling and grazing available and will be opening a cross country course and sand paddock in 2012.

This owner/agency has featured on this Country Cottages site since 2010