Find self catering and cottages with an open fire or a wood burner in East Scotland

Haugh of Glass, Huntly, Aberdeenshire, East Scotland

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £384 to £

Self catering accommodation in Huntly sleeps 4.

Features include: Fishing nearby • Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Open Fire or Wood Burner Stove Golf near by Garden • sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Surrounded by a beautifully maintained landscaped garden, featuring a pond, fountain, seating areas, barbecue, patio and summer house, this charming property enjoys a tranquil leafy location overlooking a small river at the end of a quiet lane. Completely renovated the cottage is fitted and furnished to a high standard and the spacious bright rooms are tastefully decorated and comfortably furnished. Garden doors from the lounge, conservatory and dining room facilitate outdoor living in the secluded garden. This would be the ultimate choice for a relaxing and peaceful holiday away from the stresses of modern life.The attractive country towns of Huntly and Dufftown are 7 miles away offering good shops, pubs and restaurants and the Speyside Whisky Trail and Aberdeenshire Castle Trail are within easy touring reach as is the picturesque Moray Firth coast with its old fishing villages and golden beaches. The surrounding countryside is ideal for walking or cycling and there is good angling, golfing and riding available. 1 double and 1 twin bedroom (cot available), lounge with solid fuel stove, dining room, conservatory, kitchen, bathroom with bath and shower unit. Cooking by electricity, oil-fired central heating plus stove. Fridge, freezer, washing machine, dryer, microwave, SKY television, video, DVD, CD player, telephone for incoming calls only. Bed linen and towels supplied.

Drifter Cottage, Portsoy, Aberdeenshire, East Scotland

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £255 to £390

Self catering accommodation in Portsoy sleeps 2.

Features include: • Non Smoking • Fishing near by • Beach close by • Fire or Woodburner • Easy Walking • Pub near by • Pets allowed • Parking Available • Golf near by •

Accommodation overview: Offerance Farm Cottage is a lovely traditional style semi detached property located within 80 acres of working farmland. Situated at the edge of the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, the cottage is only 2 miles from the small village of Gartmore. The cottage has a lovely lounge with wood burning stove, making it feel warm and welcoming. There is a separate sun lounge enjoying the view across the garden. The neat kitchen is fully equipped and there is a separate dining room. The double bedroom is on the ground floor and the twin bedroom and large bathroom are on the first floor. The rear garden is private, with outdoor furniture and fenced off along the river bank. There is shared use of the front gravel courtyard and a large raised deck area providing beautiful views over surrounding countryside to the Campsite Fells and Ben Lomond. The farm has a herd of Highland cattle. The river, 'Kelty Water', flows directly behind the cottage, which eventually leads into the River Forth. This is a fantastic location for outdoor enthusiasts; the vast Queen Elizabeth Forest is right on the doorstep, with endless miles of forest trails to explore, both walking and cycling. The Trossachs has spectacular mountains to climb such as Ben Lomond, Ben A'an, Ben Venue and Ben Ledi. This area has an abundance of wildlife to spot; ospreys, red squirrels and pine martens to name a few. There are many lochs to discover and Scotland's only "lake" - Lake of Monteith is close by. This stunning lake is famous for its fishing and the Inchmahome Priory is located on its small island. There are lots of activities for all ages and interests including pony trekking and sailing. For the adventurous, Aberfoyle has a high wire forest adventure, with the longest zip wire in Britain. There is an 18 hole golf course located just outside Aberfoyle. This area is steeped in history and there are lots of places of interest to visit. The Glengoyne Distillery producing Highland Single Malt Whisky sits at the foot of the Campsite Fells close by. The Loch Katrine steamship "Sir Walter Scott" is a superb cruise, reached by a thrilling drive over twisting undulating "Duke's Pass" or experience the 13 Lochs Forest Drive. From this central location you can easily travel and explore all that Central Scotland has to offer. Property has oil central heating.

Methlick, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, East Scotland

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £434 to £

Self catering accommodation in Aberdeen sleeps 6.

Features include: Fishing nearby • Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Open Fire or Wood Burner Stove Golf near by Garden • sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: Beautifully positioned on an elevated site, this charming country cottage enjoys lovely views south over the Ythan Valley and the village to the rolling landscape of rural Aberdeenshire. On a working farm, the cottage has been completely rebuilt and re-fitted to a very high standard providing superb contemporary accommodation within a traditional exterior. The open plan living area has an open fire and connects to a lovely conservatory with patio doors. All rooms are on ground level. There is a well-kept enclosed garden with patio and garden furniture. Private water supply. The pretty little village of Methlick is 2 miles by road or 1 mile on a picturesque footpath and it has a shop and inn set around the river and the park. The famous Castle Trail is easily accessible as are the beaches and picturesque fishing villages of the Moray Firth coast, Royal Deeside and the Glen Garioch Distillery visitor centre. Local activities include golf, angling, riding and walking. Aberdeen (25 miles) offers excellent leisure facilities and shopping.1 double bedroom with en-suite shower room, 2 twin bedrooms (cot available), open-plan living/dining/kitchen, conservatory, bathroom with shower over bath. Cooking by electricity, oil-fired central heating. Fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer, microwave, Freeview television, DVD player. Bed linen and towels provided.

Mintlaw, Mintlaw, Aberdeenshire, East Scotland

Sleeps 3
Weekly price range £315 to £

Self catering accommodation in Mintlaw sleeps 3.

Features include: Fishing nearby • Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Open Fire or Wood Burner Stove Pets allowed Golf near by Garden • sleeps 3

Accommodation overview: Beautifully situated on a working farm, amidst tranquil rolling countryside, this charming property comprises a self-contained wing of an historic listed farmhouse. It has been completely refurbished to provide exceptionally well appointed accommodation and the spacious living area has panoramic views over the garden to the surrounding fields and woods. There is a south-facing outdoor seating area, which is ideal for relaxing in the peaceful surroundings and large well-kept gardens.This convenient location offers the opportunity to explore the quiet roads, pretty market towns, picturesque fishing villages, spectacular cliffs and sandy beaches of the North Sea coast. The towns of Mintlaw and Strichen are each within 4 miles, offering shops and pub/hotels. All around are lovely walks and cycle tracks, abundant wildlife and glorious scenery. The surrounding area offers golf, angling, field sports and surfing.Ground Floor: Living/dining room with wood burning stove, kitchen, shower room. First Floor: 1 bedroom with zip link beds (can be kingsize double or twin), cot and single folding bed available. All electric. Fridge, dishwasher, microwave, Freeview television, Broadband, CD, DVD player. Secure storage for sports equipment etc and laundry room available. Bed linen and towels provided.

The Windowky, Seatown Gardenstown, Aberdeenshire, East Scotland

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £235 to £582

Self catering accommodation in Seatown Gardenstown sleeps 2.

Features include: Short Breaks Romantic Break Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Open Fire or Wood Burner Stove Pub near by • Pets allowed sleeps 2

Accommodation overview: Perched by the sea wall only yards from a beautiful sandy beach this romantic retreat (shown right with red roof) enjoys glorious sea views with magnificent sunsets as well as sightings of bottlenose dolphins. Comfortably furnished in a stylish nautical fashion it is ideally situated for walking and bird watching on the cliff tops and coastal paths and for exploring the picturesque villages along this lovely coastline – Pennan (5 miles) was the location for Local Hero. Banff is just 7 miles away. Shop and pub serving food 200 yards.

Cosy open plan sitting room with open fire dining and galley style kitchen areas. First floor: Double bedroom with wood burning stove and sea views. Bathroom/W.C. (shower over bath).

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Angler's Bothy, Farnell By Brechin, Angus, East Scotland

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £388 to £753

Self catering accommodation in Farnell By Brechin sleeps 4.

Features include: Short Breaks • Multi bathrooms • Non smoking • Detached • Open Fire or Wood Burner Stove Pets allowed sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: This stunning property has been carefully designed to maximise its light spacious and contemporary open plan living area. Furnished and finished to an exceptional standard even to a hand crafted walnut kitchen it enjoys a peaceful location near the Angus Glens and lovely walks from the door. Set with its own garden near a bubbling stream and next to the owners' home it lies just 3 miles from Brechin where visitors will find shops pubs restaurants and a historic cathedral as well as a swimming pool tennis and riding nearby. Within easy reach are Glamis Castle the House of Dun (NTS) and the sandy beach at Lunan Bay and the Montrose Basin Nature Reserve (10 miles).

Spacious kitchen and dining area with doors to terrace. Utility room. Cloakroom/WC. Double bedroom with ensuite bathroom/WC. First floor: Open plan sitting room with wood burning stove. Double bedroom with 5' bed and ensuite shower room/WC. Single bedroom (for alternative sleeping only).

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Faunoran Cottage, Crathie, Aberdeenshire, East Scotland

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £319 to £753

Self catering accommodation in Crathie sleeps 4.

Features include: Short Breaks Non smoking • Detached • Open Fire or Wood Burner Stove Pets allowed sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Just a few hundred yards from Balmoral Castle and across a field from the beautiful River Dee (right photograph) is this very comfortable cottage. Enjoying a peaceful setting on the very edge of the tiny village of Crathie the cottage is ideally placed for exploring Royal Deeside and enjoying its wonderful scenery. Walking cycling canoeing pony trekking gliding skiing in winter golf fishing and the Whisky Trail are all available in the area. Bar and restaurant 3 miles. Choice of pubs restaurants and shops at Ballater 8 miles.

Sitting room with dining area and wood burning stove. Kitchen. Cloakroom/WC. First floor: Double bedroom. Twin bedded room. Bathroom/WC (shower over bath).

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Sandend Cottage, Portsoy, Banffshire, East Scotland

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £265 to £420

Self catering accommodation in Portsoy sleeps 4.

Features include: • Non Smoking • Fishing near by • Fire or Woodburner • Easy Walking • Pub near by • Pets allowed • Parking Available •

Accommodation overview: Set in stunning open countryside close to the pretty coastal village of Catterline, Brewlaw Cottage offers comfortable and well presented single storey holiday accommodation. The patio area takes advantage of the surrounding countryside, with views towards the sea in the distance. Catterline, well known locally for the Creel Inn and its excellent seafood, is only 1 mile away. Stonehaven has lots to offer 6 miles away, with a good selection of shops, an open air swimming pool and a very picturesque harbour, where you can sample some real ale! Just outside Stonehaven is Dunnottar Castle; this dramatic ruin is steeped in history. As you wander around the extensive buildings you are almost surrounded by sea with the cliffs below. The north east coastal trail runs for 165 miles, where you will find many interesting villages, fine sandy beaches and coves all waiting to be explored, you may even be lucky enough to spot bottle nose dolphins, seals, osprey or puffins. Nature lovers will feel very at home here with Fowlsheugh RSPB reserve being only a few miles away - the spectacular cliffs are packed with 130,000 seabirds, including razorbills, puffin and guillemot.  Montrose Basin nature reserve is just 20 miles south, the centre provides superb views across the tidal basin, which inhabits seals, herons, eider and waders. Osprey can be seen in the summer and pink-foot geese in the winter. 20 miles to the north is Aberdeen, with its stunning granite architecture. Aberdeen has much to offer with a good selection of shops, restaurants and attractions. For the more adventurous there are lots of opportunities locally for walking and cycling and a number of golf courses the closest being the challenging course at Stonehaven with stunning cliff top views. Brewlaw Cottage is an ideal coastal retreat giving easy access to explore the north east of Scotland. The accommodation is all on ground floor, has oil central heating.

The Stables, Turriff, Aberdeenshire, East Scotland

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £265 to £420

Self catering accommodation in Turriff sleeps 4.

Features include: • Non Smoking • Fishing near by • Beach close by • Fire or Woodburner • Easy Walking • Pub near by • Parking Available • Golf near by • Has a Garden •

Accommodation overview: Nestling in the heart of Royal Deeside, this detached cottage has been converted, using the original stone, from an old steading and enjoys magnificent views of Deeside and Mount Keen.  Views of Lochnagar (one of Scotland's 284 munros - mountains over 3,000ft) can also be admired after a short uphill walk.  Boghead Cottage is situated on a 36 acre farm with ponds, small burns and woodland - an area where many different species of bird can be found, along with pathways for walking, relaxing and enjoying the peace and tranquillity.  The quiet village of Lumphanan is 1.5 miles away where there is a shop, post office and restaurant.  Numerous outdoor activities are readily available, with a 9-hole golf course in Lumphanan and an 18-hole course in Aboyne, just 7 miles away.  There is an activity centre offering archery, quad biking and shooting etc. just outside Aboyne.  For the more adventurous there is plenty of walking and climbing in the Cairngorms, part of the Cairngorm National Park - the largest National Park in Britain.  Aberdeen is 26 miles to the west with its many amenities and attractions.  Balmoral, Fraser, Drum and Braemar Castles are all within easy reach.  Golf, fishing, horse-riding, gliding, cycling and skiing are all available locally.  Boghead Cottage is an ideal location to explore Royal Deeside renowned for its whisky, castle and Heritage trails and abundance of outdoor activity. The property has oil central heating.

Faunoran House, Crathie, Aberdeenshire, East Scotland

Sleeps 12
Weekly price range £601 to £2500

Self catering accommodation in Crathie sleeps 12.

Features include: Short Breaks • Multi bathrooms • Non smoking • Detached • Open Fire or Wood Burner Stove Pets allowed sleeps 12

Accommodation overview: Just a few hundred yards from Balmoral Castle and the beautiful River Dee this spacious former manse stands peacefully on the edge of the tiny village of Crathie. Set in the heart of Royal Deeside – an area closely associated with the Royal Family since the time of Queen Victoria – this very comfortable and well equipped property with its own walled garden area is ideally situated for exploring the beautiful valley of the Dee and the Grampian Mountains. Picturesque towns and villages many ancient castles and the Whisky Trail around some of Scotland's most famous distilleries are all within easy reach. Aberdeen and Inverness (the capital of the Highlands) both make good day trips. Golf canoeing gliding pony trekking hill walking and spectating at Highland Games are just some of the activities in the area and fishing is available by arrangement. Skiing in season is available nearby. Bar and restaurant at Inver Hotel 3 miles. Choice of pubs restaurants art galleries and antique shops at Ballater 8 miles.

Comfortable and spacious sitting room with open fire. Dining room with open fire and French doors to garden. Well equipped kitchen. Snug/games room with pool table and TV. Utility room. Cloakroom/WC. First floor: Double bedroom with king size bed and ensuite bathroom/WC (shower over bath). Second double bedroom with king size bed and ensuite shower room/WC. Third double bedroom. Twin bedded room. Bathroom/WC with separate shower cubicle. Separate WC. Second floor: Two twin bedded rooms. Shower room/WC.

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Alford, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, East Scotland

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £458 to £

Self catering accommodation in Aberdeen sleeps 6.

Features include: Detached Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Open Fire or Wood Burner Stove Pub near by • Golf near by Garden • sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: In an idyllic rural setting, enjoying open views over the rolling farmland and native woodlands, this traditional stone-built farm building has been beautifully converted by local craftsman. This stunning semi detached property is highly specified and very well furnished with lovely features such as the cathedral ceiling and gallery over the lounge and all rooms are spacious, bright and welcoming. There is a sheltered garden with large patio and outdoor furniture for outdoor living in beautiful surroundings. Alford ( 1 mile) lies at the heart of Upper Donside and has excellent shops and hotels and many attractions including a renowned transport museum, dry ski slope, swimming pool, skate park, golf course and a beautiful country park. There are lovely quiet walks, winter sports at the Lecht Ski Area, a host of golf courses within easy reach and this is the centre of the Aberdeenshire Castle and Whisky trails making this property the ideal base for activities, touring or relaxing. The Granite City of Aberdeen is 25 miles away and has beautiful clean beaches, an international airport and outstanding retail and leisure facilities. Ground floor - 1 double bedroom (king size bed) with en-suite bathroom (shower over bath), large airy lounge/dining room with open fire, patio doors and a second galleried sitting area above, well appointed spacious breakfasting kitchen, utility room, cloakroom / wc. First floor - 1 double bedroom (king size bed) with balcony and en-suite shower room, 1 twin bedroom, (cot and high chair available), family bathroom with shower over bath. Cooking by gas hob/electric oven, oil-fired underfloor heating plus open fire. 2 fridges, freezer, washing machine, dryer, dishwasher, microwave, 2 televisions with Sky package, 2 DVD and CD players. Bed linen and towels are provided.

The Bothy, Turriff, Aberdeenshire, East Scotland

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £240 to £370

Self catering accommodation in Turriff sleeps 2.

Features include: • Non Smoking • Fishing near by • Beach close by • Fire or Woodburner • Easy Walking • Pub near by • Parking Available • Golf near by • Has a Garden •

Accommodation overview: Nestling in the peaceful surroundings of Glenbuchat in the Eastern foothills of the Cairngorm National Park are Kirkton Steading and Kirkton Cottage. On either side of Glenbuchat are the quiet villages of Strathdon and Glenkindie. Strathdon offers a shop and a post office, while Glenkindie has a petrol station, which houses a shop and post office and a hotel which serves excellent food. There are a great number of outdoor pursuits to be enjoyed including salmon and sea trout fishing in the river Dee and river Don (permits available locally), cycling on the miles of cycle path, horse riding through spectacular scenery and golfing on a choice of courses. Walkers are well catered for, whether you would like a leisurely stroll on forest trails or take on the challenge of some of Scotland's highest mountains (Munro's) you won't be disappointed. Some of the finest skiing Scotland has to offer is only 12 miles away at the Lecht and with Glenshee, Scotland's largest ski centre, only 44 miles away; skiers will find this the ideal base. The Castle and whisky trails are within easy reach and give a good opportunity to take in some history, at the many famous castles including Balmoral, and have a taste of the good stuff whilst taking a tour at one of the excellent distilleries! The Lonach Gathering and Highland Games are a must on the local calendar, held on the fourth Saturday in August, the highland hospitality and games will make it a day to remember. The market town of Alford will prove an interesting choice for the motor enthusiast with the Heritage Centre, Grampian Transport Museum and Alford Valley Railway - a narrow gauge railway. Aberdeen with its bright lights is just 43 miles away, with an excellent selection of fine restaurants, shops and galleries making it well worth a visit. Kirkton Cottage is a warm and comfortable cottage with wood lined lounge and large farmhouse kitchen offering idyllic accommodation for a relaxing break or a welcome return from a long day in the countryside.