PERIWINKLE COTTAGE, pet friendly, country holiday cottage in Banff

Periwinkle Cottage in Banff, Aberdeenshire sleeps six people in three bedrooms.

Periwinkle Cottage, a charming holiday cottage, consists of a kitchen with dishwasher, electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, and kettle, a utility with washing machine and tumble dryer, a dining room with dining seating, and a sitting room with TV and electric fire. The bedrooms consist of a king-size, double, and bunk. There is a shower room with walk-in shower and basin and WC, and a cloakroom with basin and WC. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen, and towels are included in the rent and a highchair, travel cot and stairgate are available. Outside, there is an enclosed rear multi-level decking with furniture and roadside parking. Two well-behaved pets are welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Stay at Periwinkle Cottage for your next picture-perfect holiday. Minimum 7 nights in the winter.

Amenities: Gas central heating. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, tumble dryer, kettle. TV, WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Highchair, travel cot and stairgate available. Roadside parking. Enclosed rear multi-level decking with furniture. Two well-behaved pets welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 0.7 miles, pub 0.4 miles, beach 1 mile. Minimum 7 nights in the winter.

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: Banff is a former county town and a Royal Burgh, having received its charter from Robert the Bruce in 1324. The town has been designated an Outstanding Conservation Area and is famous for its outstanding architecture. Banff contains a variety of architecture in a number of contrasting styles, including Georgian architecture that can be found in the upper part of the town. Banff Harbour is now a recreational harbour and marina, and the town boasts spectacular sea views, sandy beaches, shops and seafood restaurants. Duff House, built between 1735 and 1740 is situated in the Deveron Valley, and is thought to be one of Britain's finest Georgian houses. Close by is Duff House Royal golf course and two miles away the neighbouring town of Macduff offers the Royal Tarlair golf course and award-winning Marine Aquarium. Nearby, the old smugglers village of Pennan was used as the location for the movie Local Hero, and its famous phonebox is a listed historical monument. The area also boasts sandy beaches, forest walks, cycle routes, whisky trails, pony trekking and dolphin watching, along with the Museum of Scottish Lighthouses in Fraserburgh and the Portsoy Boat Festival and Turriff Show.