The Castle Stables - STB 4 stars - At the Middle of a Wonderful Forest
Chateau/Castle with 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4, Garden
Converted stables in the tranquil wooded glen of Drumtochty. Adjacent to the prestigious Drumtochty Castle. Originally built around 1850. Beautiful garden grounds, pleasant small lake and a water stream. Pastoral environment with forest walks and cycle routes.
Next to the stables you will find a forest with paths and marked cycle route for 12.4 miles. 2 miles from the pleasant Auchenblae rural village. 12 miles from Stonehaven. 9 and 18 golf course is a few minutes away. Other attraction includes Crathes Castles, Dunnottar Castle, the Fettercarn distillery and the east coast. Equipped and furnished to a high standard. Electricity included.
We are located at the middle of the Drumtochty wildlife reserve.
About 10 miles west of Stonehaven, 25 miles south of Aberdeen and 40 miles north of Dundee.
Facilities for this holiday chateau/castle in Stonehaven, Highlands & Islands
Property
Type:
Chateau/Castle
Nearest Airport:
Aberdeen International Airport - 32 miles
Nearest Port:
Aberdeen Port - 27 miles
Nearest Bar/Pub:
Auchenblae - 2.1 miles
Nearest Restaurant:
Laurencekirk - 7 miles
Nearest Beach:
Stonehaven - 11 miles
Nearest Golf Course:
Auchenblae - 2 miles
Nearest Ski Resort:
Braemar - 45 miles
Location Type:
Fishing Nearby, Golfing, Near the sea, Quiet, Rural/Village
Terrestrial TV, DVD, Radio, CD System, Board Games.
Outside:
Garden, BBQ, Parking, Garden Furniture.
Suitability:
Children Welcome, Suitable For Elderly, Sorry - No Pets Allowed, Sorry - No Smokers.
Local activities in and around Stonehaven, Highlands & Islands
Auchenblae Golf Course - A well maintained, nine hole course situated in the spectacular landscape surrounding the village of Auchenblae.
Stonehaven Golf Course - Stonehaven Golf Club lies on the Braes of Cowie, overlooking the North Sea and Stonehaven town. The course also provides stunning views of the North Sea, of Stonehaven Bay and the town itself, and of the ancient fortress of Dunnottar Castle. Porpoises, dolphins and seals can often be seen in the bay.
Wildlife at North Drumtochty - North Drumtochty is very popular with walkers and cyclists and has a great range of forest habitats, from mature 100 year old trees and dense forest to wildlife ponds, and from long Forest Trails to short walks and picnic areas.
Although roe deer are seen here more commonly, red deer are regularly spotted. Roe deer bucks cast their antlers in late autumn/early winter, and grow new antlers during January. Red deer stags have a different cycle - they still carry their antlers through the winter, and do not cast them until the early spring. We have information about Red squirrel, Red deer and Roe deer.
Birds: In spring, warblers from Africa make their home in the low canopy of young oak trees along the Yellow Walk. In winter mixed flocks of great tits, coal tits, long-tailed tits, chaffinches and treecreepers can be found together in the forest, as they move through the canopy in search of food. Treecreepers, hunting up the tree trunk bark in search of insects and spiders, are always at the end of these mixed flocks.
Fishing, Sailing, Yachting and Canoeing are available nearby.
Stonehaven Golf Club
Although short, the Stonehaven golf course features dramatic short holes played over deep gullies and along the top steep cliffs.
The fairways have lush inland turf and good greens.
It is a good testing challenge for all standards of golfer.
Look out for....
The 18th hole being a good par three with the ancient church yard and ruined church dated from 1246 at the left of the green.
Visit Stonehaven, the main county town of Kincardinesire and the Mearns.
Situated by the sea, 15 mile south of Aberdeen, Stonehaven is fast becoming one of Scotland's most popular coastal towns and plays an important role in attracting visitors to the Aberdeen City and Shire region of Scotland.
Originally a fishing village built around the High Street, Stonehaven has grown to a population of around 11,000
The sense of history, with the impressive ruined fortress of Dunnottar Castle, the awe inspiring views of the sea and harbour, the friendliness of the local people, combine to make Stonehaven special and a must visit town when touring the North East of Scotland.
Dunnottar Castle
Visit Dunnottar Castle for an unforgettable experience. A dramatic and evocative ruined cliff top fortress in a truly stunning setting.
As you wander round the extensive buildings - from the keep through the barracks, lodgings, stables and storehouses to the less-ruinous chapel and drawing room - you will discover the importance of Dunnottar, an impregnable Castle that holds many rich secrets of Scotland’s colourful past, helping to bring history alive.
What is commonly called "The Fireballs" is a colorful annual festival, unique to Stonehaven, attracting thousands of spectators in festive mood. The ceremony is not only Stonehaven's way of welcoming the New Year, but it also provides a gathering point for the town's "ain folk", some home from distant lands, to greet relatives and old friends, mingling happily with visitors from home and overseas who have come to enjoy a guid Scots Hogmanay. Some fifty participants (the number varies year by year) parade up and down the High Street in the Old Town from the Mercat Cross at the east end of the street near the harbour to the Cannon embedded nose down at the west end (some 175 yards). They swing fireballs around their heads with gusto and in spectacular style, the dark skies memorably illuminated.
From Aberdeen head south on the A90 for 22 miles and turn right on the B966 to Auchenblae, turn right on the signpost for Auchenblae, proceed up the hill and turn left at the sign posted Drumtochty.
Rental rates for this chateau/castle
Price Per Week
Quoted In
Approximately equivalent to
UK Pound
Euro
US Dollar
1 Jan - 30 Apr 2008
£455.00
€573.30
$737.10
1 May - 31 Aug 2008
£525.00
€661.50
$850.50
1 Sep - 31 Oct 2008
£455.00
€573.30
$737.10
1 Nov - 31 Dec 2008
£420.00
€529.20
$680.40
Rental Notes: Short breaks are available. A minimum booking of two nights applies.
This cottage is available from 3.00 pm. Checkout time is 10.30.
The rental price is inclusive of all electricity, towels etc.
Availability of The Castle Stables - STB 4 stars
This property is normally available
for rent between January
and December each year.
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