CRAIG COTTAGE, pet friendly, with open fire in Banff

Craig Cottage near Banff in Scotland sleeps six guests in three bedrooms.

Craig Cottage has a kitchen/diner with an electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher, and a sitting room with a woodburning stove and Smart TV. The bedrooms comprise a ground-floor twin, a twin with TV and a king-size with TV. The ground floor hosts a shower room with a walk-in shower, basin and WC, while the first floor has a bathroom with a corner bath, separate walk-in shower, basin and WC. Oil-fired central heating, WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen and towels are included in the rent. Outside, there is off-road parking for five cars and gardens with lawns, a patio and furniture. Shop 2.3 miles, pub 2.6 miles. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Craig Cottage offers a welcoming base for families looking to explore Banff and Aberdeenshire. Good housekeeping 200GBP

Amenities: Oil-fired central heating with woodburning stove. Electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher. Smart TV, WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off-road parking for 5 cars. Gardens with lawns, patio area and patio furniture. Two well behaved dogs welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Riverside and woodland walks. Fishing for Salmon and brown Trout is included with the cottage for two people up to Mid June, from Mid June to the end of October there is an additional cost. Shop 2.3 miles, pub 2.6 miles

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.