Stranduff Lodge Croft - Royal Deeside, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Furnished to a very high standard throughout, the original Stranduff Lodge Croft has a sitting room, dining kitchen, bathroom and two bedrooms upstairs, one with double brass bed and one with twin beds.  The cottage has recently been extended in granite, to incorporate two original outhouses, leading off the vestibule there is a large lounge with magnificent views of the surrounding countryside, two additional bedrooms (1 double, 1 twin) and a shower room.  The cottage now consists of large lounge, small sitting room, 1 bathroom, 1 shower room, dining kitchen and separate utility room, 4 bedrooms ( 2 double and 2 twin).  The cottage also has garden grounds to the side and the rear, with an additional garden area across a farm road featuring lawn and bushes/shrubs. A delightful burn (stream) runs at the front of the garden. Rates inclusive of all linen and towels, fuel and electricity. Reduced rates for smaller parties and returning guests.

Visitor comments:

April 2011 - We have stayed in many cottages around Deeside and this is by far the best - A and M Austrailia

April 2011 - An outstanding cottage in a beautiful location - J and L Washington

For the hill walker, the hills of Deeside start at the front door; for the skier, the cottage is conveniently placed for both The Lecht and Glenshee ski slopes; golf, hunting, shooting, fishing, pony-trekking, gliding and many more outdoor and water sports activities are all available locally. Swimming and Squash are available in Aboyne a mere four miles away. At the end of the day, relax in the garden or in front of the stove in the sitting room.

Kincardine O'Neil: The village of Kincardine O'Neil, one of the oldest and most picturesque on Royal Deeside is situated one mile from Stranduff Lodge Croft. The Village has a couple of shops, petrol station , Aboyne (4 miles) has a selection of pubs and hotels. The delightful Potarch Hotel/ Pub lies 3 miles away. Torphins, a small country town also lies 3 miles away, again with shops/ chemist / hotel etc. You are in the heart of Royal Deeside - enjoy.

Lochnagar and Royal Deeside, Balmoral Castle, Whisky Trail, Castle Trail, Fishing on River Dee. Aberdeen attractions including gardens, golf, beach, galleries and museums. Sports: Wide range of sporting events close at hand in Aboyne and Banchory. Numerous golf courses at hand - play a different course, visit a different castle, taste a different whisky, each day.

Nearest Train Station or Airport: Aberdeen with Airport and Railway Station is 30 miles away

Recommended Places to Visit: Aberdeen, Braemar and the Highlands

Annual Events: Highland Games during the summer - Braemar, Aboyne, Lonach.

Recommended Places to Eat Out: The Candlestick Maker - Aboyne, The Loch Kinord Hotel - Dinnet, The Place of the Black Faced Sheep - Aboyne, Banchory Lodge Hotel - Banchory, Learney Arms Hotel - Torphins, Potarch Hotel/Pub - Potarch, The Milton- Crathes

Local Sports: golf, horse riding, gliding, fishing.

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