Newton House

Set in the heart of Scotland’s ‘castle country’, this spacious holiday home, sleeping 14 guests, is surrounded by spectacular rolling countryside and picture-perfect views. It’s the ideal spot for friends and family to gather together and enjoy a relaxing break in beautiful surroundings with wonderful historical attractions, sporty adventures and family-friendly activities nearby. The house has been lovingly restored to its former glory and is well-equipped with everything you need for an incredibly comfortable stay.

Inside, you’ll find three storeys with wonderful views over rolling fields and traditional country-style furniture alongside contemporary touches in calm inviting tones. There’s at least one bedroom on each floor, and ample room for everyone to spread out and find their own favourite nook of this handsome home.

On the ground floor, you’ll find the heart of the home: a bright and airy kitchen and dining area with a dining table for 12 and a charming Aga – perfect for the cook in your party. There’s also a separate formal dining room with a smaller dining table and a warming wood burner. After dinner, head into the living room where another toasty wood burner (first basket of logs supplied), a TV and comfortable sofas all call for relaxed evenings together. There’s a king-size bedroom (zip-and-link) with an en-suite bathroom, and a double bedroom with an en-suite wet room on this floor.

As night falls, climb the magnificent sweeping staircase to the first floor. You’ll find a double bedroom with an en-suite shower room which has a spectacular feature stained-glass window, adding a stylish splash of colour to the space.

As you reach the second floor, you’ll find the four remaining bedrooms, all bright and airy. Each one is individually designed with its own colour theme and has its own en-suite. There are two double bedrooms and two king-size bedrooms (zip-and-link and easily adapted to twin beds).

Enjoy morning coffee outside in your own private garden, where you can all relax and enjoy the views along with your four-legged friends. Walk down to the nearby pool house and enjoy a dip in the heated pool.  Plan great group adventures for the day and, on your return, enjoy a long soak in the hot tub as you all relax and gaze up at the stars. Private parking is available for guests.

• 7 bedrooms – 3 zip-and-link king-size and 4 doubles all with white Egyptian cotton bed linen
• 7 bathrooms – 1 ensuite with separate shower, bath with hand held shower and WC, 1 ensuite wet room with WC, 1 ensuite with shower and WC, 1 ensuite with bath and hand held shower and WC, 3 ensuite with shower over bath and WC 
• 2 log burning stoves, Aga, electric double oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer and washing machine
• Highchair and travel cot available upon request
• Woodburner - starter pack of logs provided
• TV with Freeview
• Wi-Fi included
• The garden is private but not enclosed
• Ample private parking
• The ground floor bedroom has been designed to accommodate wheelchair users and contains an ensuite wet room
• Private Hot tub (please bring own towel)
• Private water supply (tested and UV filtered)
• Supermarket, restaurants, pub and Post Office 3 miles away in Methlick
• Pool House - Heated pool available on site - please book time slots directly with owner prior to arrival and please bring own towel
• 1 day fishing permit included to fish on the River Ythan - Rods hired through Ythan Field Sports
• Shooting Range available on request
• Night Safari available and tours of House of Schivas subject to availability 
• Arrival: 16:00 onwards
• Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
• 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
• There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £500 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £60. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Challenge fellow guests to a round of golf on the fairways of nearby Ellon Golf Club (6 miles); Newburgh on Ythan championship links (12 miles); or Aberdeen Royal Golf Club by the Bridge of Don (20 miles).

If you enjoy nature and wildlife, head to the National Nature Reserve at Forvie Sands, a rugged landscape of wildflower trails, shifting sand dunes and mudflats, attracting a variety of seabirds including diving terns, eiders and wading oystercatchers.

Aberdeenshire is a haven for history buffs with more than 260 historic landmarks to visit in the region. The Castle Trail is a great way to embark on an adventure to see 19 of the best highlights. Visit the fascinating ruins of 16th-century Tolquhoun Castle which bears the initials of its maker (6 miles); 13th-century baronial Fyvie Castle with its spectacular art exhibits of portraits and antiques (12 miles); and 11th-century Delgatie Castle in the Grampian Highlands with its sturdy exteriors, turnpike stairs, and interesting painted ceilings (19 miles).

Closer to your doorstep, you'll find the former residence of Lord Byron at Gight Castle ruins (7 miles); and the Palladian-style Haddon House, the 400-year home of the Gordons with opulent Victorian interiors, and dog-friendly gardens to explore with your pup pals (3 miles). There's also a shop, pub, restaurant and village amenities at Methlick (3 miles).