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The Old School Arbuthnott, Laurencekirk, Kincardineshire, Scotland

These three delightful holiday cottages have been converted from the old school on the Arbuthnott estate near Laurencekirk. The design is clever so that each cottage has a different outlook and is very separate and private. Two of the cottages sleep 6 and one sleeps 5-7 - all are beautifully appointed and tastefully decorated. Arbuthnott House is open to the public and if you are staying in one of the estate holiday houses then you can enjoy the gorgeous gardens that surround the house.

There is lots to do in the area - the sea is just a few miles away, with sandy or rocky beaches at St Cyrus and the neighbouring villages. Royal Deeside is on the doorstep - gorgeous houses, castles and gardens to visit. There is excellent hill walking, pony trekking and cycling on Deeside and in the gorgeous Angus glens. It is also a great area for nature reserves and there are lots of nearby golf courses (including Montrose, Edzell, Auchenblae and Stonehaven). Fishing is another popular holiday acitivity in the area with sea-fishing from Stonehaven and a free fishing permit on River Bervie if you are staying in the holiday cottages. The well known salmon rivers of the River Dee and the North and South Esk are nearby and fishing can be arranged. This is Lewis Grassic Gibbon country (he was born in Aberdeenshire) and the fascinating Grassic Gibbon Centre is closeby (the holiday accommodation is named after some of his books). There is lots to do in Deeside and this holiday accommodation offers a peaceful and quiet retreat from the stresses of 21st century life.

Accommodation:
These three 4 star cottages are very pretty and offer excellent holiday accommodation in Royal Deeside. They all have well equipped, modern kitchens (with a dishwasher, microwave, washer/drier and fridge) and comfortable sitting rooms. 'Sunset Song' has a double bedroom, a twin bedroom and a single bedroom as well as a double sofa-bed. The other two cottages have a double bedroom and 2 twin rooms.

Outside there is lots of off-road parking, a fenced off, secure garden, a children's play area and football pitch next door. There is also a useful locked storage area for bicycles etc.

Directions:
By Road: The directions to the holiday houses are as follows. We are approximately one hour north of Perth or half an hour south of Aberdeen. The best way (coming from the north or the south) is to leave the A90 dual carriageway at Fordoun where there is a large sign to Inverbervie and Arbuthnott (B967). After about 3 miles you drive through Arbuthnott, past the Grassic Gibbon Centre and the playing field, and the School is next on the left behind the beech hedge.

What's included:
All bed, bathroom and kitchen linen are provided. £30 of electricity is included in the rental price.

Cost and availability.
The cottage is rented out year round.
Rental periods are generally Saturday-Saturday, arrival 4pm and departure at 10am.
Prices are for the whole cottage.
Dogs are welcome see charges per dog.

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