Dog-friendly 111A Main Street, Aberdeenshire

Overview

A duplex apartment resting in the coastal town of Gardenstown, Aberdeenshire, 111A Main Street is a lovely hideaway for a family or a group of friends looking to explore Scotland. Settled above a hairdressers, discover this property nestled within a narrow street of cottages, and ascend the stairs to make your way to the open-plan living area. Full of natural light, this social hub is an ideal spot for guests to relax, sporting contemporary grey kitchen furniture with loads of amenities and space for guests to cook together, and dine at the dining table with a view across the rooftops of the town. Spend an evening with a glass of your favourite beverage in the sitting area as you reflect on your adventures so far or take a relaxing soak in the bubbling hot tub to get rid of those tired muscles. This property has a single bedroom and a shower room on the first floor, and two more lovely bedrooms await on the second floor. Here you will find a double with a handy en-suite, bay windows and stunning seaside views across the local coastline, and a second double. Gardenstown is a lovely seaside town with a local pub, The Garden Arms, where you can indulge in a hearty meal, and a convenience store where you can stock up on essentials. Stroll beside the picturesque harbour or spend an afternoon enjoying the sunshine at Gardenstown Beach, beside which you will find St. John's Church & Kirkyard nestled into the rugged headlands. The Gardenstown Foot Path allows for stunning panoramic sea views, leading to the Crovie Clifftop Path and Crovie village, a small settlement overlooking the ocean. From here, head over to the Braconden Footpath or visit RSPB Scotland Troup Head to see what wildlife you can spot. Further from the property you will find the beautiful Aberdour Beach, the intriguing ruins of Pitsligo Castle, or you can explore the exciting wildlife at Macduff Marine Aquarium, beside which there is also a golf course. Indulge in the wild scenery of Scotland with a stay at 111A Main Street.

Bedrooms & Suites

Duplex apartment set over first and second floor. Three bedrooms: 1 x second-floor double with en-suite with walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x second-floor double, 1 x first-floor single. First-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC. First-floor open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area

Location

Directions

The port village of Gardenstown is often linked with neighbouring Gamrie and Crovie as one community, and was founded in 1720 by Alexander Garden as a fishing village. Gardenstown borders a small sandy bay with stunning scenery flanking both sides. The village has a pub serving food all year and a restaurant, galleries and several tea rooms in season. A steep road leads you through the ancient, narrow and winding streets to the harbour where many small boats are moored. The neighbouring town of Banff boasts a relaxing sandy beach and a variety of fascinating architecture in contrasting styles, exemplified by Duff House, an impressive Georgian mansion open to visitors and home to paintings and artefacts from the National Galleries of Scotland. Banff and the surrounding area also have a good selection of shops, restaurants and hotels, which serve a fine selection of local sea foods, whilst nearby Pennan, a beautiful old smugglers village, was the location for the movie 'Local Hero'. The whole area is an ideal tourist destination, being on the North East Tourist Trail, with easy access to coastal paths and the Whisky and Castle Trails, as well as numerous golf courses, fishing, sailing, dolphin watching, surfing, climbing, great walking and of course, stunning sunsets and fabulous scenery. The Grampian and Cairngorm mountains are easily accessible for day excursions, and the North East of Scotland is protected from prevailing winds and has the driest Scottish climate with virtually no midges.