Summary:
Craignure in Gardenstown, Aberdeenshire sleeps four guests in two bedrooms.
The Space:
Craignure is a reverse-level property consisting of a first-floor open-plan living space with kitchen equipped with oven, hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, a dining area with seating for four guests and a sitting area with Smart TV and woodburning stove. The ground-floor bedrooms consist of a twin and a super king-size, serviced by a ground-floor bathroom and first-floor cloakroom. Outside there is a private terrace, and roadside parking is available. Within 0.2 miles you will find a shop and pub and within 0.3 miles, a beach and please note that one well-behaved dog is welcome but sorry, no smoking. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen and towels are all included in the price. A highchair, travel cot and stairgate are also available. Craignure is the perfect place from which to begin your next Scottish adventure. Note: There are steeps steps in the garden, please take care. Note: Check-in from 4pm, check-out at 11am. Hot tub is use on request, please contact owner or Sykes if you would like to use it, there is not extra charge for this.
The Neighborhood:
The port village of Gardenstown is often linked with neighbouring Gamrie and Crovie as one community, and was founded in 1720 by Alexander Garden as a fishing village. Gardenstown borders a small sandy bay with stunning scenery flanking both sides. The village has a pub serving food all year and a restaurant, galleries and several tea rooms in season. A steep road leads you through the ancient, narrow and winding streets to the harbour where many small boats are moored. The neighbouring town of Banff boasts a relaxing sandy beach and a variety of fascinating architecture in contrasting styles, exemplified by Duff House, an impressive Georgian mansion open to visitors and home to paintings and artefacts from the National Galleries of Scotland. Banff and the surrounding area also have a good selection of shops, restaurants and hotels, which serve a fine selection of local sea foods, whilst nearby Pennan, a beautiful old smugglers village, was the location for the movie 'Local Hero'. The whole area is an ideal tourist destination, being on the North East Tourist Trail, with easy access to coastal paths and the Whisky and Castle Trails, as well as numerous golf courses, fishing, sailing, dolphin watching, surfing, climbing, great walking and of course, stunning sunsets and fabulous scenery. The Grampian and Cairngorm mountains are easily accessible for day excursions, and the North East of Scotland is protected from prevailing winds and has the driest Scottish climate with virtually no midges.
