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Charming cottage with fully enclosed gardens and views over the Cairngorms
Enjoy an afternoon al fresco cuppa
The sun room is perfect for afternoon tea
Unwind in the cosy snug with TV
Spacious sun room with amazing views
Bright kitchen / dining area
 Enjoy a cosy night in by the wood burner after a day out exploring
Sit and admire the spectacular views
When your day is done retire to the futher bedrooms
Double bedroom with views of the rolling countryside
Twin room with lovely views
Double bedroom
Double bedroom with en-suite
Soak away the busy day in nice hot bath
Family bathroom with shower and bath
Lovely views from the conservatory
Neighbouring Aberdeen Angus
River Dee renowned for its excellent salmon and trout fishing
Beautiful parklands of Aboyne
Enjoy a trip to Ballater
Guests will appreciate the countryside views from the property
1 / 22  Charming cottage with fully enclosed gardens and views over the Cairngorms
2 / 22  Enjoy an afternoon al fresco cuppa
3 / 22  The sun room is perfect for afternoon tea
4 / 22  Unwind in the cosy snug with TV
5 / 22  Spacious sun room with amazing views
6 / 22  Bright kitchen / dining area
7 / 22   Enjoy a cosy night in by the wood burner after a day out exploring
8 / 22  Sit and admire the spectacular views
9 / 22  When your day is done retire to the futher bedrooms
10 / 22  Double bedroom with views of the rolling countryside
11 / 22  Twin room with lovely views
12 / 22  Double bedroom
13 / 22  
14 / 22  Double bedroom with en-suite
15 / 22  Soak away the busy day in nice hot bath
16 / 22  Family bathroom with shower and bath
17 / 22  Lovely views from the conservatory
18 / 22  Neighbouring Aberdeen Angus
19 / 22  River Dee renowned for its excellent salmon and trout fishing
20 / 22  Beautiful parklands of Aboyne
21 / 22  Enjoy a trip to Ballater
22 / 22  Guests will appreciate the countryside views from the property

Ferneyhowe Croft

The Cairngorms, Aberdeenshire
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Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Open fire / wood burner
Increased accessibility
Internet access
Fishing on site / nearby
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Nestled on the edge of the splendid Cairngorms National Park, perfect for all outdoor pursuits
  • Explore the malt whisky trail and enjoy a wee dram by the wood burner on return
  • Visit nearby picturesque villages of Ballater, Tarland and Aboyne
Property code: 53150

Set in peaceful countryside overlooking splendid views of the Grampians, this wonderful period property is an idyllic hideout on the cusp of the Cairngorms National Park. Set out on an adventure with all the family, or sit back and stargaze under excellent dark skies from this peaceful and secluded retreat.

 

The detached cottage is characterful with huge rooms, all brimming with country-style charm. Tasteful wooden detailing complements the natural surroundings, while the view from every window is of spectacular unspoilt mountains, with large mature gardens at the foreground.

 

Enter through the hall to find a large, bright lounge with inviting wood burner where you can sit back with a dram of whisky, warming up after a day in the great outdoors. Or simply lose yourself in a film with the TV/DVD. Next door, a spacious sunroom with panoramic views of that magnificent mountain scenery also sports a wood burner for keeping cosy on the cooler evenings. Through the lounge, cook up a storm in the well-equipped kitchen and enjoy a hearty meal at the large dining table. Also on this floor is a convenient ground-floor double bedroom and modern bathroom with bath and separate shower. Upstairs, a double bedroom with en-suite and a twin bedroom of  which each have beautiful views over the countryside.

 

Outside, bask in the large grounds enjoying the fresh air and spectacular panoramic views of the fields and mountains. Sit in the mature garden of an evening on outside seating, where you can enjoy a BBQ or alfresco dining and drinks. Watch the sun set over the dramatic peaks and watch the stars come out.

 

  • 3 bedrooms – 2 doubles and 1 twin
  • 1 bathroom - with bath, separate shower and WC
  • 1 en-suite with shower
  • Electric oven and hob, dishwasher, microwave and fridge/freezer
  • Utility room with washing machine, tumble dyer and fridge/freezer
  • 2 wood burners – logs included
  • Electric and central heating included
  • Bed linen and towels included
  • Ample off-road parking
  • Wi-Fi included
  • 1 small or medium well behaved dog welcome
  • Shop, pub and restaurant 3 miles
  • Increased accessibility - Please ensure you refer to our FAQ's
  • Bicycle storage
  • Smart TV/DVD in lounge
  • Charcoal BBQ available
  • Provisional Short Term Let Licence Number - AS-00834-P
  • EPC Rating - Band F
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 18:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 1 dog allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £250 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £30. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

The area surrounding this property is a haven for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts, with the Cairngorms National Park almost on your doorstep. A range of picturesque and history-rich villages are within 7 miles' radius or less, and Scotland's Castle trail boasts over 300 castles and stately homes to explore.

 

A place well worth venturing out to explore is Ballater (9 miles), a Victorian village known as the Jewel of the Cairngorms and famed for its spring waters. It rests on the River Dee where fishers regularly go to catch salmon and trout, and the Glenshee Ski Centre close by offers more adventure on the slopes.

 

The famous Malt Whisky Trail is near to hand from here and features a range of captivating distilleries and museums to explore. The renowned Castle Trail showcases over 300 castles, stately homes and ruins for days out steeped in history, starting perhaps with Craigievar (12 miles) or the royal family's Sottish retreat at Balmoral (16 miles).

 

Not to be missed are the beautiful villages of Aboyne (7 miles) and Tarland (4 miles), popular with golfers. Arboyne has a picturesque loch, swimming pool and all-weather tennis courts so you'll find plenty to do on a day out. The Tarland Way offers stunning scenery to cycle through on the edge of Drummy Woods.

 

Lisa Hogg

This property is personally managed by Lisa.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 10 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Paul 28th July 2023

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The silence is golden. The most wonderful setting away from any noise. Wild life is all around you. We were visited by a red squirrel, various birds of pray and had a Hare in the garden for a good 30 minutes. The conservatory is a lovely place to lookout for wildlife, in coming weather and the stars on a clear night. Everything in the house was gooRead mored very well equipped and log burner if needed. Love to live there. Hide

Reviewed by Catherine 16th June 2023

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Lovely comfortable, clean and well equipped cottage. Helpful owners. Excellent location and stunning views.

Reviewed by Ian 2nd June 2023

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Great place to stay and a lovely scenic area perfect for relaxing

Reviewed by Justin 19th May 2023

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A lovely cottage in a fantastic location with beautiful views and total peace and quiet. The conservatory/garden room was wonderful to relax in and watch sun go down. The outside store with all the logs and tumble dryer etc was fantastic. We had excellent BBQ's as weather was kind to us. We would definitely come back to this cottage, an absolute fiRead morerst class holiday cottage. Hide

Reviewed by Gilbert 2nd September 2022

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Reviewed by David 19th August 2022

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A wonderful property in a spectacular location. I dont want to praise you too much or we will never be able to rebook again if it becomes too popular! The Croft was stunning, the sun lounge was like a 360 degree panoramic weather station. We spent virtually all of our time in there. The local pubs were fantastic, people so friendly (and dog friendlRead morey) , roads generally empty with stunning drives. We cant wait to return. You have something quite magical.. Hide

Reviewed by Mark 12th August 2022

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The house and the sunroom are really nice. Everything we needed was availble and we very much enjoyed our stay.

Reviewed by John 5th June 2022

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Nice location giving options for different travel destinations. Outdoor pursuits (hiking or biking in the main) available in all directions. Outstanding scenic areas relatively close (within thirty miles). Opportunities for wildlife spotting start at the cottage and improve as you move outwards.

Reviewed by Katherine 13th May 2022

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Amazing place - the views from the sunroom are breathtaking. The house is stylish and comfortable, the kitchen well equipped and the wood burners complete the perfect country escape. Our dog loved the 360 enclosed garden and staring competition with the sheep in the next field ( they won). Highly recommend for an escape (but the Wi-Fi is also wondeRead morerful) Hide

Reviewed by A 22nd April 2022

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Magnificent property, with its isolation, privacy, panoramic views, attention to detail such as an amazing shower and good internet connection. The use of the outbuilding to provide comprehensive laundry facilities was a welcome thought.

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Charming cottage with fully enclosed gardens and views over the Cairngorms
Enjoy an afternoon al fresco cuppa
The sun room is perfect for afternoon tea
Unwind in the cosy snug with TV
Spacious sun room with amazing views
Bright kitchen / dining area
 Enjoy a cosy night in by the wood burner after a day out exploring
Sit and admire the spectacular views
When your day is done retire to the futher bedrooms
Double bedroom with views of the rolling countryside
Twin room with lovely views
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Location

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