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Beautiful family house set in a spectacular garden

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and fireplace

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Nestled in rolling countryside, The Old Manse offers a peaceful retreat with traditional decor and open fireplaces. Enjoy the beautiful walled garden, explore sandy beaches of the Northeast Scottish coastline or follow whisky trails of Aberdeenshire.

Entire home

5 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beautiful family house set in a spectacular garden

A large house set within a beautiful walled garden. Nestled in rolling countryside, with stunning views, it's a wonderful place to enjoy a peaceful retreat or a family holiday. It has a variety of different-sized rooms, with traditional decor, toys for kids and open fireplaces.
The Manse is the perfect base from which to explore sandy beaches of the Northeast Scottish coastline, drive inland towards the Caingorm Mountains, or follow the whisky and castle trails of Aberdeenshire.

The Old Manse is a historic, grade II listed house set within 3 acres of beautiful walled gardens with wonderful views of the hills. It was originally built as the residence of the Minister of the Kirk of Forgue, a hamlet of a few hundred residents 7 miles drive from Huntly, the nearest market town. It lies close to the River Deveron, which is famous for its trout fishing, and the Gordon Estate which offers beautiful hillside walks and pheasant/grouse shooting. The area is famous for its excellent food, particularly local meat and fish.

The house has been in our family since the 1960s. It has traditional furniture and decor. The interior is full of character as well as being comfortable and easy to live in. Two large reception rooms have open fires and are the perfect place to relax and socialise. The main reception room is very large and has a grand piano, while the smaller reception room has an elegant dining table and chairs. A library/study is packed with fascinating books including local history and novels. There is a large dolls house and plenty of board games and lego. A grand staircase leads upstairs to four very spacious bedrooms each with a different character, and a fifth single room enjoying a spectacular view towards the mountains.
A traditional farmhouse kitchen is the social heart of the house. With a gas-fired aga and large table, families and friends can gather here to enjoy a meal after a day outside. The Manse enjoys its own supply of spring water, plentiful supply of logs for the fire, as well as central heating in most of the rooms. The house has wi-fi, a TV with plentiful DVDs, Bose sound system and a huge supply of classical CDs. Well behaved pets will be considered.

The Garden
A private gateway leads into a drive up to the house where there is parking for at least four cars. A large, secluded garden entirely surrounds the house, planted with beautiful, mature trees, wide borders of perennials and lawns. Children will be amused for hours with outdoor activities including a swing, croquet and games, or simply playing hide and seek.

Other things to note
It is an old house, and can be chilly in the winter. There is central heating in half of the house, but some of the rooms must be heated using electric fires.
The decor is a little old-fashioned and shabby. Bathrooms function perfectly well, but have not been updated for several years.
Wi-fi functions in the living room and kitchen but is weak on one side of the house.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

- no open fires in upstairs rooms - please treat the grand piano with care

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: we will allow one well behaved dog

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Beautiful Family House set in a Spectacular Garden Huntly

About the area

Located in Huntly, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Huntly Castle and Delgatie Castle are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Wartle Moss and The Haughs. Dean's of Huntly and Insch Meadows Wildlife Area are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Huntly travel guide
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What's nearby

  • Much like their scotch, the new visitor center at the Macallan Estate is the perfect blend of new, old, and natural. I highly recommend the tour and tasting.

#Culture photo contest
    Macallan Distillery
    47 min drive - 34.2 miles
  • Aberdeen University King's College building captured on a beautiful late summer morning. Founded in 1495 this is one of Scotland's oldest universities; the crown tower and chapel date from 1500.; Shut
    University of Aberdeen
    55 min drive - 43.4 miles
  • Glendronach Distillery
    3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Huntly Castle
    14 min drive - 9.5 miles
  • TECA
    45 min drive - 39.0 miles

Getting around

  • Huntly Station
    12 min drive
  • Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)
    47 min drive

Restaurants

  • The New Inn
    8 min drive
  • The Royal Oak
    10 min drive
  • Super Wok
    10 min drive
  • Cheers
    9 min drive
  • Joy Indian Takeaway
    9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful family house set in a spectacular garden pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beautiful family house set in a spectacular garden?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful family house set in a spectacular garden?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful family house set in a spectacular garden?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Beautiful family house set in a spectacular garden located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Glendronach Distillery and within 9 miles (15 km) of Huntly Castle and Dean's of Huntly. The Haughs and Turriff Cottage Hospital are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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