Aberdeenshire

Aberdeenshire is a historic Scottish county featuring dramatic landscapes, medieval castles, and a vibrant cultural heritage centered around Aberdeen, with excellent transport links and diverse outdoor activities.

East Balnacraig

This recently refurbished rural cottage offers peaceful and cosy accommodation with beautiful views, suitable for families or groups, featuring an open-plan living area and an enclosed garden with patio in a private and tranquil setting.

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The Heathers

The Heathers is a self-contained holiday home located in a peaceful village setting within Cairngorms National Park, near a gallery cafe, pub, and restaurant, offering a relaxing atmosphere with access to outdoor activities and scenic natural surroundings.

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Burn of Aultmore Croft

Stone-built detached croft house set in 200 acres of farmland, offering spacious accommodation for eight guests in a countryside setting with gardens and a tumbling burn nearby.

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Glenlivet View

Glenlivet View is a detached lodge in Speyside with panoramic views of the Glenlivet Estate and Cairngorms National Park, offering a cosy and stylish retreat ideal for exploring nearby whisky distilleries and Scottish Highlands attractions.

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Crovie Cottage

A cosy, homely cottage perched on a narrow ledge at the base of the Gamrie Bay cliffs in the unique preservation fishing village of Crovie, offering scenic sea views and a peaceful seaside setting.

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Sea Breeze Cottage

Sea Breeze Cottage is a one-bedroom bungalow located in the historic fishing town of Buckie with views over the dramatic coastline, offering a peaceful setting for couples to relax and enjoy the coastal surroundings.

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Glen Nevis Cottage

A charming 2-bedroom croft cottage set in Aberdeenshire countryside, offering a peaceful and scenic retreat for families or friends, surrounded by extensive natural grounds and close to local town facilities.

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March Brown

This single-storey property in a small village offers a cosy and homely setting with garden access, suitable for families or couples, near coastal walks and countryside amenities.

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Birchland - Park Lodge

A detached holiday lodge located in an elevated position with views towards Cairn O’Mount, set within 8 acres of natural woodland, offering a peaceful and scenic countryside retreat.

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Glen Doll Cottage

A cosy woodland cottage in a spectacular glen setting within the Cairngorms National Park, offering peaceful seclusion and easy access to walking and local culture, suitable for families and couples with dogs allowed.

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Royal Deeside Woodland Lodges - Lodge D

This cosy lodge located next to a nature reserve offers a peaceful and scenic holiday setting with family-friendly accommodations and easy access to hotel facilities including dining and a whisky lounge.

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Lairds Cast

This accommodation is a spacious and comfortable property located close to the River Dee with views overlooking the river and patio access to the garden, ideal for a relaxing stay in a rural setting close to outdoor activities and local attractions around Banchory, Balmoral, and Aberdeen.

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Haven Lodge

A newly renovated lodge in the tranquil countryside of Aberdeenshire, featuring four bedrooms and spacious open-plan living, surrounded by scenic rural views with close access to castles and outdoor activities.

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Isla Bank Cottage

Isla Bank Cottage is an end terrace cottage in a quiet part of Keith, an agricultural town on the Whisky Trail, close to local shops and facilities, with access to an orchard and nearby beach and golf amenities.

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Straw Bale Cabins - Honeysuckle Bale Cabin

This accommodation is a ground-floor straw bale cabin situated in the Moray countryside on a working farm, offering a homely and peaceful setting surrounded by nature and farmland views, suitable for families with children.

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Birchland - Cairn View

This detached holiday lodge accommodates up to 6 guests with 3 bedrooms and is set in elevated natural woodland gardens with views towards Cairn O’Mount, offering a peaceful and rural self-contained retreat ideal for families and outdoor activities.

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Boghead Holiday Cottages - The Byre

The Byre is a three-bedroom steading conversion located on a working farm near the village of Lumsden, offering a peaceful and accessible countryside retreat with scenic views and family-friendly features.

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Yardie View

Yardie View is a coastal pet-friendly home located in the Scottish burgh town of Buckie, offering sea views and a setting suitable for families or groups of four.

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Birchland - Mountshade

This ground floor detached lodge with a cathedral ceiling is situated in a natural woodland setting with views towards Cairn O’Mount and is located 5 miles from Banchory, offering a peaceful and stylish rural retreat with shared natural gardens.

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East Kilblean Cottage

A cosy cottage set in the Aberdeenshire countryside on a working farm, offering a romantic and peaceful retreat surrounded by open fields with scenic views.

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Cluny

This detached lodge is located in a peaceful woodland setting within easy reach of countryside and coast, offering spacious accommodation ideal for families with two bedrooms and a private outdoor seating area, situated on a small exclusive park with extensive natural grounds.

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Strathspey Lodge

Strathspey Lodge is a luxurious detached lodge in a peaceful Highland hamlet with stunning views across Cairngorms National Park, offering a stylish and cosy retreat ideal for families and groups seeking a tranquil rural setting.

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Coast Away

A cosy and charming holiday home located in the traditional fishing village of Inverallochy, featuring sea views, a wood burner, and a private steam room, set amidst stunning coastal scenery and offering a peaceful retreat for six guests.

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Eilean

A detached lodge set in 28 acres of natural woodland near Forres, accommodating 6 guests with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, featuring a conservatory with woodland and lake views and an open-plan living space.

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Tom's Lodge

A unique and eco-friendly lodge in the Cairngorms National Park offering scenic mountain and forest edge views with stylish interiors and facilities for families and pets.

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Gleneffock Farmhouse

This detached four-bedroom holiday home on the historic Dalhousie Estate in Glenesk, Angus offers a tranquil and spacious retreat surrounded by Scottish countryside, suitable for families or groups up to eight guests with a private garden and parking.

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Greenlands

This cosy detached cottage is set in a tranquil rural location surrounded by trees and fields, ideal for families or two couples seeking a peaceful retreat near walking trails and local attractions in the Royal Deeside area.

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Hogholm Farmhouse

Hogholm Farmhouse is a spacious five-bedroom farmhouse set in the countryside near Inverurie and Kintore, offering expansive outdoor views and a tranquil rural setting suitable for families and groups.

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Inverspey

Inverspey is a detached bungalow in northern Scotland set in its own grounds with views across farmland to hills and sea; renovated to a high standard with spacious living areas opening to a large decked garden and outdoor dining spaces, surrounded by a beautiful garden and proximate to coastal and wildlife attractions in Spey Bay.

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Clunymhore

This traditionally styled, detached holiday cottage is set on the ground floor in the Cairngorms National Park with views of the Cairngorm Mountains and Abernethy Forest, suitable for families and pets, with an enclosed garden and private parking.

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Strathlene Lodge

This holiday home is located on the northeastern coast of Scotland by the Moray Firth, offering sea views and access to a golf course, with a peaceful and cosy atmosphere and a garden with decking.

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Shedend

Shedend is a cosy, semi-detached holiday cottage located in a peaceful hamlet near Spey Bay, known for its wildlife and coastal views, all on one level with direct garden access and suitable for less able-bodied guests.

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Queen's View Lodge

A stylish self-contained two-floor lodge set in peaceful woodland surroundings near Inchmarlo Golf Club, offering a comfortable family space with scenic views and access to outdoor activities in Royal Deeside.

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Ben View

Ben View is a charming detached croft cottage set in a rural Scottish countryside location approximately 4 miles from Fochabers with extensive views and enclosed gardens suitable for families and pets.

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Royal Deeside Woodland Lodges - Lodge E

This comfortable spacious lodge is set in a peaceful rural location on the grounds of Loch Kinord Hotel near Muir of Dinnet Nature Reserve, offering a cosy and tranquil base with access to the hotel’s dining and bar facilities.

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Scobach Lodge

This holiday home is a charming and bright bungalow set in a secluded natural spot near Turriff, offering a quiet and relaxing countryside atmosphere.

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Queens Court - No 32

This spacious three-bedroom villa near Inchmarlo Golf Centre in Aberdeenshire features a first-floor balcony with views, gas central heating, and shared lawned grounds, set in peaceful countryside surroundings.

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West Lodge

West Lodge is a two-bedroom cottage in Banchory set on the ground floor, located in a peaceful part of Scotland close to outdoor activities and local amenities, with an enclosed garden and a homely atmosphere suitable for families.

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South Lodge

South Lodge is a detached holiday home just outside Banchory that accommodates up to 8 guests with 4 bedrooms, offering a countryside setting near Balmoral Castle and Cairngorms National Park.

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Queens Court - No 22

This spacious first-floor two-bedroom apartment is situated near Inchmarlo Golf Centre in peaceful woodland surroundings with a balcony that offers views, perfect as a base for exploring Royal Deeside and enjoying nearby golf and countryside activities.

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The Brae Steading

This detached barn conversion is situated just outside the conservation village of Fordyce with panoramic sea and countryside views, set within one acre of private grounds and close to sandy beaches and coastal walks, offering a peaceful and rural retreat.

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Going Coastal

This traditional stone-built fisherman's cottage in Cairnbulg offers cosy comfort and historical charm with modern amenities, set near the coast surrounded by scenic countryside and local cultural sites.

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The Birches

A spacious, modern, single-storey woodland cottage surrounded by large, enclosed gardens with views over open countryside, offering a peaceful and rural setting ideal for families, groups, and pets.

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The Coyles Cottage

This detached ground-floor cottage in the heart of Ballater offers a homely and peaceful family-focused retreat with scenic rural views, an enclosed garden, and proximity to village amenities and outdoor leisure activities.

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The Mews

This accommodation is a historic family-friendly house set in 27 acres of rural grounds with woodland walks, a walled garden, and a private wood-fired hot tub, offering a peaceful countryside retreat.

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Failte

A beautifully refurbished one-bedroom annex holiday home for up to four guests, set on the ground floor with a living room, kitchen/dining room, bedroom, and shower room, featuring an enclosed garden with patio and private parking, located near coastal and countryside attractions.

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Puffin Cottage

Puffin Cottage is a homely cottage located in the quiet coastal village of Cairnbulg, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, near the sea and suitable for families and pets.

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Boghead Holiday Cottages - The Stables

This ground-floor two-bedroom steading conversion accommodates up to four guests on a working farm near Lumsden, featuring ensuite bathrooms, underfloor heating, a woodburner, and a small garden with patio and BBQ, set in scenic countryside with nearby village amenities and outdoor activity opportunities.

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Straw Bale Cabins - Primrose Bale Cabin

A ground floor open-plan cabin on a working farm in the Moray countryside, with views, friendly animals, shared children's play area, barbecue, and private parking for one car.

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Royal Deeside Woodland Lodges - Lodge B

This lodge is a peaceful and cosy accommodation set in the picturesque grounds of Loch Kinord Hotel, near Muir of Dinnet Nature Reserve in Royal Deeside, Scotland, offering a homely and scenic rural retreat with access to the hotel's facilities including a fine dining restaurant.

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