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North Lodge - Turriff

Turriff, Northern Scotland
Sleeps 5
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Working farm
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Decorated for Christmas
Downstairs bathroom
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At a glance

  • A peaceful retreat for families or couples surrounded by excellent cycling, walking and hiking trails
  • Take the famous Malt Whisky trail to do a spot of whisky tasting at one of the many distilleries
  • Within driving distance of the ski slopes at Lecht and Cairngorms and the Nordic Ski Centre in Huntly

 

Property code: OC-75489

Located towards the North entrance of Craigston Castle Estate and with over 250 acres of gardens and grounds to explore, this charming three-bedroom cottage is ideal for families seeking a tranquil base from which to explore the Aberdeenshire countryside. Step out of the front door for leisurely walks through the scenic estate grounds or hop in the saddle and follow the cycle paths to find the perfect picnic spot. The grounds are a paradise for nature enthusiasts with roe deer, foxes and badgers being frequent visitors. Further afield, join the Whisky Trail to sample a wee dram or two in one of the areas many distilleries, or explore the Aberdeenshire coastal trail to discover picturesque coves and rugged beaches.

 

Enjoying a secluded location within the estate grounds, your lovely holiday home offers spacious accommodation with a warm and welcoming feel. Tastefully decorated in soothing tones, the large windows allow plenty of natural light into the property and look out onto the lovely expansive garden and grounds, creating a restful space for spending relaxing time together.

 

Step into the spacious entrance hall where you can remove muddy wellies and hang up outdoor clothing. The well-equipped kitchen includes a breakfast bar so you can plan the day’s activities over a coffee or have some company when you are cooking. Your lounge/diner is a welcoming space where you can enjoy leisurely meals at the dining table overlooking the garden before curling up in one of the inviting sofas for a family film. The conservatory is a lovely space which include a window seat where you can sit and catch up on the daily newspapers or read the latest novel. On this level you will also find the generous super king size zip and link with views over the countryside and a stylish bathroom with a shower over corner bath.

 

Taking the stairs to the first floor you will find a further two bedrooms, a cosy single with additional pull-out bed and a spacious super king-size zip-and-link which is reached by a few stairs down to it. A further bathroom can be found on this floor.

 

Venturing outside from the conservatory patio doors to the garden, cook up a BBQ and enjoy al fresco dining at the outdoor table and chairs. There is ample parking for 3 cars.

 

 

  • 3 bedrooms – 2 super-king-size zip-and-link (which can both be made up as twins on request, must be stated at the time of the booking)  and 1 single with additional single pull-out bed
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Electric and central heating included
  • Wood burner first bag of logs included, extra logs can be purchased for £5 to be left in the courtesy jar.
  • Off-road parking for 3 cars
  • Wi-Fi included
  • Shops, pubs and restaurants 4 miles
  • Smart TV in lounge and 1 small in king-size bedroom
  •  BBQ available
  •  Sleeps 5+1 (additional single pull-out bed in single bedroom)
  •  Private tour of the castle can be arranged direct with owner (subject to availability)
  •  Fishing, shooting, gin and whisky tasting, catering and spa treatments can be organized by you thanks to a partner lists provide by the owner
  • Short Term Let Licence Number - AS-00226-F
  • EPC Rating - Band E
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 1 dog allowed. Additional charges may apply

Catherine Stewart

This property is personally managed by Catherine.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 22 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Loraine 19th June 2026

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North Lodge is situated in an ideal spot for accessing coastal areas and surrounding towns. Garden is very private and ideal if you simply want to chill out for a few hours. Very secure garden for dogs and children. Lovely walks around Craigston Castle Estate.

Reviewed by Yvonne 24th May 2026

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A fantastic week. Excellent directions and great communication with Elisabetta. North Lodge is larger than it looks from the outside. It was great to sit in the window seat enjoying breakfast and the view of the lovely garden. Good location for touring around, plenty to see and do in the local area. As there was just the two of us we didnt needRead more to venture upstairs, the downstairs bedroom has the most comfortable bed ever, with beautiful bedding and decor. The garden is fully enclosed, our adventurous German Shepherd did not find a way out, it was perfect and beautifully maintained. The gardener even stopped us for a chat as we were leaving to ensure everything had been ok. Turriff is a nice little town with good shopping. If you enjoy Malt have a look in Barrels and Botanicals, a great selection and owner is very knowledgeable. All in all a very good week, looking forward to our return in March 2027 Hide

Reviewed by Edward 2nd May 2026

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We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at North Lodge, it was warm & very comfortable. We appreciated the large & secure garden for our little dog. Excellent contact with Elisabetta who kindly gave us the offer of an early entry & late checkout. The wood burner was very much appreciated as was the generous supply of logs. Thank you very much for the bottleRead more of wine & delicious fudge. Such a convenient location for visiting all the coastal towns & villages, castles, etc. We've had a super week, thank you. Hide

Reviewed by Mark 26th April 2026

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Cottage and garden were perfect for us and property was ideal location for all the places we visited. Wooded walk at cottage was ideal for walking our dog in the mornings.

Reviewed by John 16th April 2026

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Lovely cottage and location. Had a really enjoyable and relaxing stay

Reviewed by Lesley 23rd February 2026

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Its a lovely comfortable little house. Enough room for everyone. It has everything one needs for a quiet family getaway. Cosy with a little garden and close to walking trails. Nice if you want quality family time away from the hustle and bustle. We plan to rent it again one day.

Reviewed by Timothy 6th February 2026

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Had a fantastic time at North Lodge, the property is in a great location with easy access to coastal and countryside walks. Inside the property is very comfortable with everything you need to make your stay a pleasant one. The wood burner really kicks out some heat and that's all we needed on an evening, there was no need for the central heating toRead more be on too. A really enjoyable stay. Hide

Reviewed by Helen 17th October 2025

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Reviewed by Leanne 26th September 2025

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We loved our one week stay at North Lodge. The cottage was warm, cosy, had all of the comforts that we needed. The views from every window were beautiful, making it an idyllic location. The cottage is very centrally located in Aberdeenshire. We spent our days exploring castles and ruins, and went on beautiful walks.

Reviewed by Jean 5th September 2025

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The Lodge is comfortable and quite quaint. The garden is large and fully enclosed which is good for those with a dog. It is ideally located on the edge of the castle estate with lots of walks around the grounds. There is a beautiful peaceful walled garden which is well worth a visit. Turriff is only 10 mins away by car and has plenty of local shopsRead more. Hide

Reviewed by May 18th July 2025

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The cottage is very comfortable and is very well equipped. It is situated in a quiet location, but is close enough to Turriff for shopping, restaurants etc. The enclosed garden was a bonus as we have a dog, there was also some nice place to walk closeby.

Reviewed by Ton 30th May 2025

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A great location Neat and clean with everything provided would book a week's holiday there again

Reviewed by Robert 23rd May 2025

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Reviewed by Richard 2nd May 2025

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Reviewed by Chris 25th April 2025

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We had a brilliant time. North Lodge had everything we needed. Especially peace and quiet. Lovely locations around the area to visit.

Reviewed by Gary 4th April 2025

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Great property in a great area

Reviewed by Diane 21st March 2025

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What a wonderful stay in this beautiful Lodge. Everything was just perfect during our 2 week stay. All the beds were extremely comfy, the location was central for our needs. Shops, chip shop, Chinese and restaurants just 5 mins away. The lodge itself is a little old fashioned which actually added to its charm. A bright and modern kitchen was well eRead morequipped. The grounds are ideal for dogs with a woodland walk literally on the doorstep. I would highly recommend this fabulous cottage. Hide

Reviewed by Chris 28th January 2025

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Very spacious, comfortable cottage. Excellent sized beds. Well stocked kitchen for pans, crockery and cutlery. Great 4+ walk around the grounds of the castle. Very dog friendly. Ana an appreciated welcome gift of white wine and chocolates

Reviewed by Michael 1st November 2024

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A lovely cottage on edge of castle estate ideal for peace and quiet but only 10 mins from the min town of Turriff for any shops. A large garden and walking routes ideal for dog Cottage was very clean and had everything you need with lots of books, games and local information about the area. Although we never met host Elisabetta was on hand via whatRead moresapp and made sure our stay was as comfortable as possible and allowed early check in and late check out both which were perfect for our itinerary. Hide

Reviewed by Irene 2nd August 2024

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A great house with lots of character and set in a super location for exploring the area. Betta is the perfect host and there was everything in the house that you could need for your stay. Best holiday cottage that I have stayed at for kitchen equipment. The beds were extremely comfortable and it felt just like home. Beautiful garden, which is fenceRead mored off and great for anyone who has a dog. We can fully recommend it for a family holiday. Hide

Reviewed by Nadia 12th July 2024

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Reviewed by Paul 5th July 2024

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Accommodation was excellently presented. In particular the beds were extremely comfortable. All necessary equipment was available to make the stay "home from home". We would have no hesitation in staying here again.

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