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Larach is a traditional, detached cottage in a quiet setting in the little hamlet of Ordie on the edge of the Cairngorms National Park near Aboyne (6.5 miles) in Royal Deeside.
Quick Info
| Sleeps: 4 | Bedrooms: 2 |
| Changeover Day: Sat | Pets Allowed: Yes (2) |
| No smoking | Bathrooms: 1 |
Within the thick stone walls this charming cottage has been lovingly refurbished and modernised throughout with picture windows that showcase views of the surrounding countryside. The sitting room is warm and inviting with a wood-burning stove at its heart to curl up in front of. From it an open wooden staircase (care should be taken) leads up to the attic that has been converted and turned into a snug with cosy bean bags and an additional TV so that all viewing tastes can be catered for.
The inviting kitchen is a delightful place to gather together for meals with views out towards Movern and a further wood-burning stove in the corner that warms the place through. A little utility room off the kitchen houses the laundry facilities.
The attractive double bedroom has a king-size bed to spread out on and a full length window so the views can be admired even from bed. In the smart twin bedroom the beds can be zipped together to make a super king-size bed. The cottage is laid out all on one level and the bedrooms share a family bathroom that has a bath and a shower over.
There is ample offroad parking in the enclosed garden and to the rear is a gravelled area with a picnic table. Open views south west towards Lochnagar can be enjoyed from the front of the cottage and there is also secure storage in the garage for bikes, etc.
There is plenty to see and do in the rest of the Cairngorms National Park with gorgeous scenery to take in all around, several castles to visit and hundreds of walking trails to explore.
The nearest spot for basic grocery shopping is Tarland (3.5 miles), although Aboyne (6.5 miles) is the place to stock up on supermarket supplies. Walkers can tread the Tarland Way, an easy 6 mile route that runs from Tarland across to Aboyne and mountain biking enthusiasts will enjoy tackling the Tarland Trails just outside the village.
There are some pretty woodland walks with wildlife to spot within the Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve (2.5 miles) and its Visitor Centre offers a fascinating insight into how the surrounding landscape was formed. The Burn O Vat waterfall in the reserve is particularly impressive after heavy rainfall and it is possible to climb right into the Vat itself, a huge pothole formed by glaciers thousands of years ago.
Cycle hire is available in Ballater (9 miles) where there is also a very picturesque 18 hole golf course to try out. The wonderful River Dee is world renowned for its salmon fishing and there are beats at Ballater and Aboyne that can be fished from February through to October.
In the winter months there is the choice of skiing/snowboarding at either Glenshee (33 miles) or The Lecht (23.5 miles), where mountain biking is available in the summer months.
Local Events and Attractions
Please note: while we make every effort to be as accurate as possible, the actual position of the cottage indicated on the map above and the proximity of the amenities in the Local Info section cannot be guaranteed to be precise and should be used as a guide only.
Accommodation
Downstairs
Sitting room with wood-burning stove, Smart TV and Bose docking station
Dining kitchen with wood-burning stove, electric oven and ceramic hob, fridge with ice compartment, dishwasher, coffee maker etc
Utility room with washing machine, microwave etc
Double bedroom (king-size)
Twin bedroom (zip-linked to form super king-size)
Bathroom with bath and shower over, WC and wash basin
Upstairs
Attic room with Smart TV, Xbox games console
What's included
- Linen (Double Bed)
- Free
- Linen (Single Bed)
- Free
- Sets of towels
- Free
- WiFi
- Free
- Cot (excluding linen)
- Free
- Highchair
- Free
Available Extras
- Pet
- £20.00
Services
Bed linen and towels INCLUDED. Electricity is INCLUDED. Heating is by LPG (INCLUDED) and wood-burning stove (starter pack INCLUDED). WiFi is INCLUDED. A maximum of 2 dogs are welcome (2 large, 2 medium or 2 small). If you wish to bring any other pets please contact us and we will see what we can do. No smoking.
Weekly Prices
The weekly guide prices for this property are shown below. Use the availability & book sidebar on the right to select your holiday or calculate short break rates (where available).
From 11/10/2024 to 14/10/2024
From 18/10/2024 to 21/10/2024
From 19/04/2024 to 22/04/2024
From 12/04/2024 to 15/04/2024
From 05/04/2024 to 08/04/2024
From 01/12/2023 to 04/12/2023
From 05/01/2024 to 08/01/2024
From 15/12/2023 to 18/12/2023
From 12/01/2024 to 15/01/2024
From 05/01/2024 to 08/01/2024
From 29/03/2024 to 01/04/2024
From 29/03/2024 to 02/04/2024
From 19/04/2024 to 22/04/2024
From 08/12/2023 to 11/12/2023
From 04/10/2024 to 07/10/2024
From 25/10/2024 to 28/10/2024
From 18/10/2024 to 21/10/2024
From 11/10/2024 to 14/10/2024
From 20/12/2023 to 23/12/2023
From 27/12/2023 to 30/12/2023
From 06/01/2024 to 08/01/2024
Changeover Day: Sat
| Rental - Date Range | Sleeps 4 |
| 28 Oct 2023 - 17 Dec 2023 | £495.00 |
| 18 Dec 2023 - 27 Dec 2023 | £750.00 |
| 28 Dec 2023 - 05 Jan 2024 | £750.00 |
| 06 Jan 2024 - 02 Feb 2024 | £550.00 |
| 03 Feb 2024 - 29 Mar 2024 | £595.00 |
| 30 Mar 2024 - 19 Apr 2024 | £695.00 |
| 20 Apr 2024 - 03 May 2024 | £595.00 |
| 04 May 2024 - 24 May 2024 | £695.00 |
| 25 May 2024 - 31 May 2024 | £795.00 |
| 01 Jun 2024 - 21 Jun 2024 | £695.00 |
| 22 Jun 2024 - 19 Jul 2024 | £795.00 |
| 20 Jul 2024 - 23 Aug 2024 | £850.00 |
| 24 Aug 2024 - 13 Sep 2024 | £695.00 |
| 14 Sep 2024 - 04 Oct 2024 | £595.00 |
| 05 Oct 2024 - 25 Oct 2024 | £695.00 |
| 26 Oct 2024 - 19 Dec 2024 | £550.00 |
| 20 Dec 2024 - 27 Dec 2024 | £850.00 |
| 28 Dec 2024 - 05 Jan 2025 | £850.00 |
| 06 Jan 2025 - 05 Jan 2026 | POA |
| 06 Jan 2026 - 05 Jan 2027 | POA |
| 06 Jan 2027 - 05 Jan 2028 | POA |
Please note: Prices are calculated based on your party size at the time of booking. If your party size changes for any reason after booking, please let us know so we can ensure the accommodation provided meets your exact requirements.
Reviews
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A lovely clean well equipped cottage one of the best we have been to over the last 40 years.
Cottage is excellent but the access road was in poor condition.
Larach was a delightful cottage in a beautiful setting. Easy access to all of the famous Royal Deeside attractions and t...
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Superbly presented cottage - as always - in a lovely location.
Larach Cottage is in a beautiful part of Scotland & we have stayed there a few times now. The owners are always very hel...
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