Lobster Pot Cottage in Gardenstown, Aberdeenshire, sleeps four in two bedrooms.

The living areas in this home consist of a kitchen/diner with an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine and dishwasher, and a first-floor sitting room with Smart TV and woodburning stove. The bedrooms consist of a ground-floor double, and a first-floor twin, serviced by a ground-floor bathroom. Outside there is an enclosed, multi-level garden to the rear with patio, decking, furniture, fire pit and barbecue, roadside parking, and a car park nearby. Two well-behaved dogs welcomed, but sorry, no smoking. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen and towels are all included in the price, along with a travel cot. You'll find a shop and a pub in 0.2 miles, the beach in 0.4 miles, and Gardenstown Harbour in 0.1 miles. For a Aberdeenshire escape, book Lobster Pot Cottage. Note: There are steps in the garden; please take care. Only dogs are allowed in the property.

Amenities: Electric heating. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, counter-top dishwasher. Smart TV, WiFi. Fuel, power, and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Highchair available. Roadside parking with a public car park nearby. Enclosed, rear multi-level garden with patio, decking, furniture, fire pit and barbecue. Two well-behaved dogs welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pub 0.2 miles, beach 0.4 miles, Gardenstown Harbour 0.1 miles. Note: There are steps in the garden; please take care

Region: From the lush green farmlands of the Borders to the ruggedness of the Highlands, the Scots are proud of their land and identity. Scotland also has some of Britain’s best beaches with glorious stretches of clean sand over which to roam.

Town: 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.