Kincardineshire is a historic Scottish county on the northeast coast, known for its castles, scenic hills, and cultural heritage including literary connections and coastal landscapes.
The Old Mill
This converted cornmill cottage near Fettercairn offers a peaceful and scenic rural retreat with cosy, homely interiors and an upside-down layout that maximizes views of the surrounding countryside.
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.
Birch Tree Cottage
A detached barn conversion in the village of Edzell featuring a sunny enclosed courtyard and close proximity to local shops, eateries, and golf course, offering a peaceful and private retreat in a scenic countryside setting.
Edzell Castle is a 16th-century ruined tower house and courtyard near Edzell, Angus, featuring a unique early-17th-century Renaissance walled garden with intricate symbolic carvings. Visitors can explore both the historic castle structures and the extensively decorated garden, which reflects esoteric traditions and Renaissance artistry. The site is maintained by Historic Environment Scotland and open to the public with an entrance charge.
Toll Bridge Lodge
Toll Bridge Lodge is a cosy and welcoming detached home near the Falls of Feugh on the outskirts of Banchory, offering a homely atmosphere in a scenic countryside setting with private parking, garden access, and close to nature and outdoor activities.
Woodend Lodges- Ben Macdui
Ben Macdui is a detached rural lodge with three bedrooms set in a peaceful countryside location near Banchory, suitable for families or groups looking for a homely and private retreat with shared outdoor space and parking.
Dee View Apartment
A newly renovated modern two-bedroom apartment on the first floor in Banchory offers a comfortable and flexible stay with a focus on relaxation and exploration of the nearby Cairngorms National Park and Royal Deeside.
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.
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.
Crathes Garden is a renowned walled garden featuring eight distinct themed gardens, a diverse tree collection, and year-round colourful planting. It offers facilities including a children's play area, refreshments, picnic spots, and parking, and access is free for RHS members on selected days.
The Manor Retreat
This two-bedroom lodge in Glenesk Holiday Park, Edzell offers a cosy and family-friendly retreat in the Scottish countryside with access to woodland views, scenic trails, and shared amenities including a sauna and gym.
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.
The Butchers Cottage
A whitewashed cottage in the heart of Edzell village, offering ground-floor living with a cosy and homely atmosphere, close to local shops, eating places, and recreational opportunities in a countryside setting.
The Caterthuns are a ridge of hills in Angus, Scotland, featuring two notable Iron Age hillforts, the White Caterthun with its impressive dry-stone wall and the Brown Caterthun known for its earthen embankments. Visitors can explore ancient fortifications and enjoy scenic outdoor historic sites.
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.
Crathes Castle is a 16th-century tower house near Banchory, Aberdeenshire, featuring original Renaissance interiors, historic furnishings, expansive themed gardens, and a visitor centre with a tea shop. It's managed by the National Trust for Scotland and open to the public year-round.
Howe Cottage
A cosy semi-detached cottage located in a small town near Aberdeen with ground floor living, enclosed garden, and suitability for families and pets.
Straton Cottage
This spacious detached cottage is set in a rural elevated position near St Cyrus with panoramic sea views and a large enclosed garden, perfect for family stays with nearby beach access and local amenities within a mile.
The Byre
A cosy and homely barn conversion set on a working beef farm in Deeside, offering a private retreat with panoramic countryside views and suitable for a family holiday with outdoor space and private hot tub.
The Peel of Lumphanan is a 13th-century earthwork castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, featuring a central mound with wall remains and surrounded by defensive ditches. It offers historical significance linked to the Battle of Lumphanan and is a protected scheduled monument.
Cowie Mill Apartment
This charming holiday apartment is a cosy first-floor coastal retreat in Stonehaven, Scotland, near the beach and local attractions including a pub within 1 mile, offering a comfortable setting for a coastal getaway.
Dunnottar Castle is a historic ruined cliff top fortress in Scotland known for its dramatic views and rich history. Visitors can explore the evocative ruins, enjoy stunning seaside scenery, and learn about Scotland's past. Facilities include a cafe, picnic area, free parking, and pet-friendly grounds.
Dunlappie Lodge
This cosy, detached Grade C listed gate lodge in rural Scotland offers ground floor living space with a wood burner and garden access, set in peaceful surroundings near the village of Edzell and Angus Glens.
Dess Lodge
This Victorian detached baronial gatehouse is located in Royal Deeside, Scotland, surrounded on three sides by gardens and near Balmoral with traditional interiors and scenic countryside surroundings.
Little Blackhall Lodge
A fishing lodge located in shared grounds by the River Dee with farmland views and extensive gardens, providing a home-like atmosphere in a rural setting near Banchory with access to outdoor activities and local attractions.
Keyland Cottage
This charming stone fisherman's cottage in Johnshaven, Scotland offers a cosy and romantically styled coastal retreat with a sea view and private courtyard garden, combining historic character with family-friendly amenities.
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.
Fifie Cottage
A traditional whitewashed fisherman’s cottage in the harbour-front village of Johnshaven offering a cosy and stylish ground-floor stay with sea views and an enclosed garden.
Sauchenshaw Cottage
Sauchenshaw Cottage is a detached family home situated in a rural setting surrounded by gardens, offering a peaceful retreat suitable for families and couples.
The Garden Pod
This holiday pod is a cosy detached accommodation located on a working farm in the countryside of Carwell near Brechin, Angus, sleeping up to four guests including two pets. It features a ground floor layout with a double bed and a pull-out sofa bed, a kitchenette, an enclosed garden with a sitting area, barbecue and firepit, and offers private parking and Wi-Fi.
Hallgreen
This ground floor apartment in the historic Hallgreen castle in Inverbervie offers a peaceful and homely retreat for up to four guests with a charming coastal countryside setting.
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.
Sheildaig Cottage Annexe
The Annexe at Shieldaig Cottage is a self-contained accommodation in a quiet rural location near St Cyrus beach, offering views of countryside and sea, suitable for couples and families with an enclosed garden and patio area.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Potarch Lodge
Potarch Lodge is a spacious countryside lodge on the Deeside Way, offering a relaxed and stylish retreat with comfortable furnishings, a large private garden, and proximity to local nature and outdoor attractions.
Arbuthnott Estate Cottages - Sunset Song
Sunset Song is a cottage set in the Scottish countryside within the Arbuthnott Estate, close to the sea and local attractions, offering a peaceful and scenic rural setting suitable for families and groups.
Sweet Hope
Detached family home on the outskirts of St Cyrus with garden views to cliffs and sea, offering a tranquil and rural coastal retreat near the beach and nature reserve.
Canterland Lodge
A well appointed semi-detached fishing lodge located near the River Esk on the Aberdeenshire/Angus border, set in peaceful natural surroundings and suitable for nature lovers, fishermen, and ramblers with easy access to local amenities and scenic attractions.
Arbuthnott Estate Cottages - Grey Granite
Grey Granite is a cosy countryside cottage located within the Arbuthnott Estate, near the Scottish coast and surrounded by rural scenic areas, making it suitable for families and groups seeking a peaceful country retreat.
Angus Caravan
Stylish two-bedroom retreat located at Glenesk Holiday Park, offering a cosy lounge and private decking, set in the tranquil Scottish countryside.
