Holly Leaf Cottage - Drum Castle Estate, Drumoak Near Peterculter

Kincardineshire. Sleeps up to 2

Peterculter 3.7 miles. Resting near Peterculter, Aberdeenshire within accessible reach of the Cairngorms National Park is this beautiful, detached property, Holly Leaf Cottage. Located within easy reach of Drum Castle, Garden and Estate, Holly Leaf Cottage is a stunning National Trust for Scotland property offering wonderful holiday accommodation for a tranquil escape in Aberdeenshire, welcoming two guests, ideal for a couple or friends sharing. The property itself hosts a well-equipped kitchen, stocked with all the necessary appliances required to rustle up delicious homecooked meals before settling down in the dining room to tuck in. If you prefer to spend your evenings alfresco, why not take a stroll before sundown, soaking in your peaceful location before heading back inside and curling up in the sitting room; light the fire on cooler evenings or click on the TV to enjoy a movie. Retreat to the ground-floor bathroom to delight in a long soak or shower and when sleep calls, make yourself at home in the charming double bedroom on the first floor, unwinding and dozing off in preparation for another exciting day. This property is located close to Drum Castle, one of Scotland’s oldest tower houses, which offers visitors the opportunity to go back in history in its many rooms, including a library with more than 4,000 books, an exquisite chapel, built in the 1500s, a Garden of Historic Roses, and an award-winning wildlife garden where you can enjoy a picnic in the sunshine or take in the breathtaking views from the battlements. Roe deer, red kites, and red squirrels are among the various flora and fauna that call Drum's Old Wood of Drum home, making this an ideal location for nature enthusiasts. There is a convenience store and a café in Drumoak Village where visitors may eat lunch, and there are further services and activities in Peterculter. Visit Aberdeen for a wider variety of delectable restaurants, a golf course, and a museum, or travel to the Cairngorms National Park for breathtaking scenery and options for watersports, mountain biking, skiing, and snowboarding. Crathes Castle has more pathways to discover and a more fascinating past. For all of this and more, book a stay at Holly Leaf Cottage. Note: This property can be booked with Ref. 1060438, together sleeping 4 guests.