Location location location, arrive and relax in this wonderful cottage.

Location location location, arrive and relax in this wonderful cottage.. Ground Floor:
Open plan living space: with wooden floor.
Living area: With open fire, 14" Freeview TV and DVD player.
Dining area: With wooden floor.
Kitchen area: With electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, freezer and washing machine.
Bedroom 1: With kingsize bed.
Bathroom: With shower over bath, walk-in shower, toilet and heated towel rail.
Separate toilet.
Steep stairs to...
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: With zip and link super kingsize bed (can be twin beds on request).
Bedroom 3: With twin beds.. Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Initial logs for open fire included. Travel cot and highchair. External utility room with tumble dryer.. Large enclosed lawned garden with patio, garden furniture and firepit. Private parking for 4 cars. No smoking. Please note:There is an old fenced off mill in the garden.. Crofts is situated in an elevated position on the fringes of the Cairngorms National Park and offers guests a magical experience, from the moment you drive over your private bridge into the grounds you will not be disappointed. There is a steep incline to the property which leads to a large parking area where you can enjoy the views over the glen.
The property provides a good level of comfort throughout. There is an open plan living area with the centrepiece being a roaring fire and the kitchen provides a light and airy feel. There is a well fitted family bathroom with a walk-in shower and a separate bath and an adjoining separate toilet. There is a king size bedroom on the ground floor, whilst on the first floor there are two further bedrooms, one is a zip and link super kingsize and the other has twin beds. There is a great selection of traditional board games and jigsaws for those lazy days in front of the fire. Outside, the gardens are lawned and offer a safe environment for children and the four legged members of the family.
There is a rustic outdoor seating area around a large firepit for an evening of watching the stars and toasting marshmallows under the moonlight. This area is one of natural darkness so for the apprentice astronomers, the location is ideal. There is a large open barn with table tennis and a selection of toys.
There is an abundance of history and wildlife on your doorstep with wild deer, a visiting barn owl and nesting sand martins to name but a few. The location is ideal for exploring the Cairngorms National Park, the famous whisky trail, Royal Deeside, Balmoral and National Trust properties. Glenbuchat and Kildrummy Castles and Gardens are also close by. The surrounding hills have trails for mountain bikers as well as many road-based cycle routes; golfers can also enjoy the courses nearby, where visitors are always welcome. Riding in the area offers spectacular treks, and there are numerous wonderful walks available to take you up the hills of Strathdon, such as Ben Newe or more challenging Mountains over 3000 feet, are close by in the Cairngorms. Fishing is available in the River Don along with the local Mossat Fishery. Cultural events are held throughout the year at our local Glenbuchat Hall.
In late summer, the world-famous Braemar Gathering and Highland Games are worth visiting to see the athletic performances. Bellabeg, 6 miles has a well provisioned Spar market, and the Steading pub at the Lonach provides live entertainment and local beers. Kildrummy Inn provides a restaurant well worth visiting, and taxis are available by arrangement. The pretty market town of Alford nearby has a good selection of shops and eateries. Aberdeen is an hour drive for a wider range of facilities and entertainment. Shop 6 miles, pub and restaurant 7 miles.

There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
There is a fenced off mill in the grounds.