Holly Leaf Cottage - Drum Castle Estate
ID: S701064
- Bedrooms 1
- ・ Sleeps 2
- ・ Pets 2
Guests say
Holly Leaf Cottage is a well-presented, cosy and stylish property with a secure garden, ideal for dogs. It offers good quality furnishings and is equipped for a comfortable stay. The property is praised for its charm and tranquillity, with easy access to local attractions. Some guests noted road noise and suggested minor improvements for an even better experience.
The cottage is generally described as clean and well-maintained, with guests appreciating the tidy condition upon arrival. However, one review suggests it could benefit from a deep clean, slightly lowering the score.
The location is appreciated for its proximity to local attractions and the secure garden for dogs. However, several reviews mention road noise and difficult access from a busy road, which impacts the score.
Guests find the cottage comfortable, with a cosy atmosphere and quality bedding. Some concerns about steep stairs and the need for outdoor furniture are noted, but overall comfort is rated highly.
The property is equipped with good quality furnishings and necessary amenities. However, guests have pointed out issues with windows, heating, and the lack of garden furniture, suggesting room for improvement in facilities and maintenance.
There is no mention of gifts or special thoughtful touches in the reviews, so it is not possible to assess this category. Therefore, the score is set to null.
About this property
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.This property can be booked with Ref. 1060438, together sleeping 4 guests.
The vibrant suburb of Peterculter - also known as Culter, is a charming location resting 8.3 miles away from Aberdeen city centre, sitting on the northern banks of the serene River Dee. Peterculter is home to a generous selection of shops, pubs, restaurants, a museum and heritage hall, village hall and activity centre, with historic tales found throughout attractions such as the quaint river of Culter Burn, and a statue of folk hero Rob Roy Macgregor, known for apparently leaping across Cutler Burn to chase away pursuing Hanoverian troops. The hustle and bustle of Aberdeen city centre is just a short journey away, boasting views of high cliffs, open farmland and rugged mountains, contrasted with sandy beaches and far-reaching sea views, as well as contemporary entertainment such as retail centres, welcoming pubs, exciting bars, and fine dining. Further afield is the extensive Cairngorm National Park, an adventurous and popular tourist hub spanning over 1,748 square miles of majestic views found on walking trails, cycle paths, outdoor activities, watersports and so much more! Peterculter is a lovely destination to experience the adventure, history and culture of Aberdeenshire in a more tranquil resting spot.
Accommodation
One double bedroom.
Ground-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Kitchen.
Dining room.
Sitting room with woodburning stove (Please provide your own fuel)
Electric central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine.
Freeview TV.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 2 cars.
Rear garden with lawn.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 2.4 miles, pub 3.2 miles.
This property has no WiFi.
The property is located just off the A93, please take care when entering and exiting the short driveway.
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Reviews (20)
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Joannah
Secondary glazing upstairs is on magnets, should you wish to open the windows. There's are no gauntlets with the fire, so when the handle gets hot, you have to manage with oven gloves. The fire extinguisher is hidden in a cupboard behind the sofa, and the two fire doors are very heavy for opening. The hook behind the dining room door is perhaps the best for coats. Cleaning products and items are spread across five cupboards, which is slightly inconvenient. If you are bringing your dog, then be aware that the garden isn't fully fenced behind the roadside rhododendron or the gate pillar; there is a wall beyond, but this could easily be hopped by our dogs (60mph road). The lower oven door doesnât align properly, so the glass catches. The pictures slide about on the walls as doors are opened and closed. The click clack drain plug for the bath doesn't work, and the toilet roll is really very cheap. I lost a pair of socks to the nails in the bedroom threshold strip. The garden tap is broken, as is the clothes line and garden shed window. The house is difficult to spot in the depths of winter; even with the outside light left on for reference. A courtesy light would have been nice when we arrived, just so we could see the key pad to open up. Perhaps gate marker lights would be a good investment? The building is definitely ready for a deep clean; the longer you stay, the more dirt you see, but you can't leave a note for change over staff without a pen and paper. Overall, this place is 80% good. It just doesn't quite live up to my national trust accreditation expectations.
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Antony
The location was ideal for the exploring all we had wished to do. We found the cottage to be cosy and had all we needed, maybe an extra roasting dish for cooking would be handy. We decided to keep our small dogs on leads in the garden due to the busy road but the garden is fenced. We would suggest looking at allowing daylight arrivals in winter months due to it being difficult to locate in the dark. Overall we had a lovely week break and was sad to depart.
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Fraser
The only issues to be aware of are that the bathroom and location. The bathroom is on the ground floor and the bedroom is up a flight of quite steep stairs so be aware if you have any mobility issues. The location is slightly spoilt being so close to the A93 which is part of the NE Coast 250. This may be ok for car enthusiasts on a sunny Sunday afternoon watching the Ferraris, Porches Austin Martinâs passing by but be aware this is a busy road at all times and there are no footpaths alongside.