Banffshire

Banffshire is a historic Scottish county renowned for its scenic coastline, medieval castles, prehistoric sites, and notable mansions, offering cultural and walking attractions.

The Windowky

The Windowky is a two-storey sea view home located in the quaint fishing village of Gardenstown, featuring a private front garden and scenic views over the beachfront and open sea.

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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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Alves

This detached lodge is set within 28 acres of natural woodland near Inverness, offering a tranquil and spacious environment with two bedrooms, suitable for a family of four.

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Ford Cottage

A traditional single-storey granite cottage located on the banks of the River Dee offering self-contained accommodation in a peaceful woodland setting, ideal for relaxation and nature immersion in the Royal Deeside area.

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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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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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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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Viaduct View

This Grade B listed semi-detached cottage in Cullen is situated near the beach and local amenities, offering a homely atmosphere with original features, suitable for families or groups and set within a garden with sea views.

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Gallowhill Lodges - Gallowhill Quarryside

This is a mini holiday luxury lodge in the Scottish countryside for up to 4 guests with a private hot tub and a garden sitting-out area, offering a tranquil and scenic retreat.

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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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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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Royal Deeside Woodland Lodges - Lodge G

A smart and comfortable lodge located in peaceful rural surroundings near Loch Kinord Hotel and Muir of Dinnet Nature Reserve, offering a homely and scenic environment suitable for families and nature enthusiasts.

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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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Sea Yonder

Sea Yonder is a coastal cottage in the Scottish Highlands with sea views and wildlife, offering a peaceful and scenic setting near the shoreline and local attractions.

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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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Riverview Country Park - The Finch

The Finch is a cosy 2-bedroom mobile lodge situated in tranquil countryside on the banks of the River Findhorn in Forres, providing a comfortable and laid-back retreat surrounded by natural beauty and opportunities for outdoor activities.

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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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Clochforbie Yurts - Green Yurt

A cosy yurt accommodation situated in the peaceful countryside of Fisherie, North-East Scotland, offering a private hot tub and scenic outdoor surroundings suitable for a small group or family stay.

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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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Huntly

This detached lodge is set in 28 acres of natural woodland with views over a lake, offering spacious and comfortable accommodation ideal for guests with mobility issues, located near Forres with access to local amenities and outdoor activities.

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Tanar View

A charming and cosy barn conversion apartment in a rural setting on Royal Deeside, offering peaceful and scenic surroundings with private decking on two levels, ideal for nature immersion and outdoor activities, accommodating up to four guests including two pets.

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Ferness

A detached lodge situated in 28 acres of natural woodland with scenic views, offering spacious accommodation for up to six guests including a master double bedroom with en-suite and two twin bedrooms, featuring an open plan living area and a conservatory, located near the town of Forres and various outdoor activities.

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Asloun Farmstay - Muir Cottage

A charming holiday cottage located on a scenic farm 3 miles from Alford, offering a cosy and homely retreat with rustic charm, suitable for families and pet owners seeking a peaceful countryside setting.

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Inver House Apartment

Inver House Apartment is a bright, airy, finely furnished two-floor apartment in the heart of Inverurie market town, offering a panoramic market place view and a convenient base for families or couples.

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19 South Street

This semi-detached holiday cottage is set in the heart of Grantown-on-Spey, offering a pleasant and homely atmosphere with easy access to local shops, pubs, restaurants, and outdoor activities like golf and skiing, featuring a lawned garden and private parking.

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The Bothy at Willowbank

The Bothy at Willowbank is a cosy holiday cottage located in the Scottish Highland town of Grantown-on-Spey, ideal for two guests and situated in a tranquil yet central village setting offering easy access to local walks, whisky distilleries, and historic sites.

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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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Clochforbie Yurts - Orange Yurt

This cosy yurt in the countryside of Fisherie, North-East Scotland, provides a peaceful and private retreat for up to three guests with a fully equipped kitchen, private hot tub, and outdoor sitting area, set in a tranquil rural environment.

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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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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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The Stables

The Stables is a spacious stone-built cottage in rural Aberdeenshire with countryside views, situated in a peaceful farm setting suitable for families, featuring a wet room on the ground floor and access to outdoor activities nearby.

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The Coach House

The Coach House is a spacious semi-detached former coach house set in rural Aberdeenshire on a working farm surrounded by countryside and hills, offering a peaceful country retreat with garden and nearby outdoor activities.

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Dairy Cottage

A comfortable detached cottage situated on a working farm in rural Aberdeenshire near Alford, ideal for families or friends seeking a peaceful countryside retreat with private garden and on-site parking.

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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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Portknockie Escape

A cosy and homely family accommodation in the coastal town of Portknockie, North-east Scotland, offering a relaxed seaside atmosphere with a small enclosed garden and scenic surroundings ideal for walkers and nature lovers.

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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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Crofts

A detached countryside cottage near Cairngorms National Park, offering a peaceful and homely stay with open-plan living, three bedrooms, and a large enclosed garden with a firepit and outdoor seating, set in a scenic elevated location with views over a glen.

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Woodside Cottage

This detached cottage is set in a remote, sheltered rural location with natural grounds and woodland, overlooking heather hills and offering outdoor activities like walking, fishing, skiing, and wildlife watching, along with a peaceful and romantic atmosphere.

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Boatman's Cottage

Traditional detached sail-makers cottage dating from 1863 located just 100 yards from the seafront in Portessie, offering sea views from bedrooms and decked area, with cosy and comfortable accommodation including 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

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Firth View

A traditional fisherman's cottage located just 50 yards from a beach in the village of Kingston-on-Spey, featuring an enclosed garden and a peaceful setting with scenic coastal and nature surroundings.

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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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Cedar Cottage

Cedar Cottage is a spacious detached bungalow located in a quiet residential street near the centre of Grantown-on-Spey and adjacent to a forest walk to the River Spey, offering a peaceful and homely atmosphere with easy access to amenities and outdoor 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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Royal Deeside Woodland Lodges - Lodge F

A comfortable ground-floor lodge set in picturesque grounds near Loch Kinord Hotel and Muir of Dinnet Nature Reserve, ideal for a peaceful holiday with family or friends in a rural Scotland setting.

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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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Dalroddie

Dalroddie is a detached former Farm Grieve's house set in the rural Drummuir Estate of Banffshire, offering a peaceful private retreat with a homely atmosphere and access to local walking routes, beaches, and whisky distilleries.

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Dava

Dava is a detached lodge set in 28 acres of natural woodland, offering tranquil and spacious accommodation for up to four guests with rural surroundings ideal for walking and outdoor activities.

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West Kilblean Cottage

A cosy rural cottage set on a working farm in Aberdeenshire countryside offering peaceful surroundings and access to shared farm walks, with close proximity to Old Meldrum amenities and scenic local attractions.

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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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Seafield Street

This self-contained apartment in Cullen offers a cosy and homely atmosphere close to the Moray Firth coast, ideal for families and guests seeking a peaceful retreat with scenic views and nature immersion activities nearby.

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