Penrhyn, Cullen, Buckie, Moray

Other amenities include dolphin and whale watching from boat or shore, 1-2 miles walk to some spectacular climbing and bouldering on the nearby sea cliffs and rock formations, less than ½ a mile from exhilarating coastal and cliff top foot paths stretching for miles in either direction, 8 miles from the popular “winding walks” forest tracks. Enjoy a section of the coastal trail, stretching 165 miles from St Cyrus to Findhorn or visit the award winning Archeolink, the start of “the stone circle” trail. For the ornithologist, watch the ospreys catch fish and feed at Spey Bay, watch the magnificent Peregrine falcon swoop for prey over the nearby sea cliffs and watch the mighty Golden Eagle soar.

The house is in a quiet village setting with fresh fish shops, local butchers and bakers all near by. It is in the very heart of castle and malt whisky country, only 1 hour's drive to Findhorn and the world famous Findhorn Foundation, and just over two hours will take you into the heart of Royal Deeside and Braemar.

Accommodation:
Penrhyn is a very well equipped and comfortable 5 bedroom home, split over two floors. It was totally renovated and refurbished during 2008–2009 and is furnished and decorated to a very high standard, whilst retaining many of the properties original features. The enclosed south facing 8ft walled garden is bordered with pear, apple, plum and cherry trees, Penrhyn’s garden has ample furniture and space for enjoying outdoor relaxation, alfresco dining and BBQ.

Entering the front door leads through the vestibule into the bright “T” shaped lower hallway. Rooms leading from here include the living room, luxury bathroom, snug, kitchen and conservatory. The living room has 2 x 3 seater soft brown leather sofas and a large wooden coffee table, modern hardwood sideboard on which stands the 40” HD LCD TV and DVD player, the bookcase is fully stocked with a wide range of novels as well as housing the CD HIFI. The snug has a distinctive African feel to it and houses a number of pieces of original African art. The comfortable leather and fabric sofa and foot stool are opposite the large multi fuel stove, the stove not only heats this room but provides the energy to heat all twelve column radiators and provides ample hot water for the rest of the house. The bookcase is again fully stocked with a range of reading material, with the fire blazing, this is a great room for snuggling down into the sofa with a good book, a glass of wine and some chocolates!

The kitchen is bright and airy with a very large window which looks out into the conservatory and garden beyond. The kitchen is fully equipped with a 5 burner gas/electric range cooker, fridge freezer, dishwasher, microwave, table and chairs. There are solid oak work surfaces providing ample space to prepare and serve. Leading from the kitchen is the conservatory, with a large 8 foot wooden dining table and 8 chairs. From the conservatory, the side door leads onto the fully enclosed south facing walled rear garden. There are 2 outbuildings; one housing the washing machine, drier and 5 foot chest freezer, the other used to store an ample supply of logs and coal for the multi fuel stove. The garden enjoys the very best of the sunshine from sunrise to sunset, with areas of grass, gravel and paving to sit and relax or dine alfresco.

The downstairs luxury bathroom has a stunning free standing bath with floor mounted taps, a separate shower cubicle with power shower, his and her wash bowls mounted on a floating elm shelf with wall mounted spout taps, a crystal chandelier and large designer wall mirror. The stairs and hallway to the upper floor have been fitted with a luxury wool carpet. The upper floor has a further quality family bathroom with over bath shower. Off the long “T” shaped hall there are 5 bedrooms, 2 of which have queen size wooden beds, 1 with a double brass bed, 1 with wooden twin beds and 1 with white wooden bunk beds. Flooring throughout the house is original stripped and dark stained wooden boards, dressed with quality woollen rugs.

Location:
From the south take the A9 north, just after Aviemore take the A95 to Rothes then the B9015 to Mosstodloch. Take the A96 for two miles to Fochabers, then on to the A98 coast road. After approx 10 miles you will arrive in Cullen, follow the road under the viaduct until almost at the top of the hill, turn right then turn right again at the road junction onto South Castle street, Penrhyn is approx 200 yards on the left.

What's included:
The first £50 of gas/electricity/coal and logs is included in the rental, any additional usage will be charged at cost. Bed linen and towels are provided.
Complimentary bottle of red and white wine, basic starter pack included.
There is ample kindling, logs and coal stored in the out buildings.

Cost and availability.
Change over day is Saturday. Check in is at 16:00 hours and check out is at 10:00hours.
Short breaks are available from September to May.

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