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This ground floor lodge with a cathedral ceiling enjoys views towards Cairn O’Mount.

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Living area | Mountshade - Birchland, Strachan, near Banchory
Living room | Birchland - Mountshade, Strachan, nr. Banchory
Kitchen | Birchland - Mountshade, Strachan, nr. Banchory
Living area | Mountshade - Birchland, Strachan, near Banchory

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Strachan, near Banchory
  • Falls of Feugh
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Platform 22
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Crathes Castle and Gardens
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Aberdeen (ABZ)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

This ground floor lodge with a cathedral ceiling enjoys views towards Cairn O’Mount.

This ground floor lodge with a cathedral ceiling enjoys views towards Cairn O’Mount. Banchory is just 5 miles away.. 2 steps to entrance.
All on the Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Freeview TV, DVD Player, Woodburner
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, Freeview TV, DVD Player
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet. Oil central heating and logs for wood burner included. Travel cot available on request. Welcome pack. Decked area with garden furniture and. Private parking for 2 cars.. All properties: Electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Natural woodland gardens and grounds (shared). No smoking.. These lovely detached holiday lodges are set in an elevated position with marvellous views towards Cairn O’Mount. Situated in 8 acres of natural woodland, all the properties are very stylishly furnished with good attention to detail. Mountshade (ref 30297) has been constructed to make the most of its surroundings with its concertina doors from the living room, relax and enjoy the views from the decking area after a busy day out exploring. Park Lodge (ref 17329) has an open-plan living room with a cathedral ceiling, opening on to a well-equipped kitchen. Cairn View (ref 30456), as its name suggests, boasts a wonderful view towards Cairn O’Mount and sleeps 6 in comfort, ideal for families or couples. All three lodges have plenty of space between them, ensuring good levels of privacy. The local and surrounding area provides the perfect holiday for families, friends and couples of all ages. Visit Balmoral Castle, (open in summer to visitors), or tour Royal Deeside, which begs to be explored, with fantastic walks on moor and mountain, river and loch fishing, cycle trails and pony trekking, or take in the scenic majesty of Lochnagar. The popular town of Banchory is just 5 miles away with interesting shops and restaurants, and the area is renowned for its Highland Games in summer. Aberdeen is approximately 30 minutes’ drive with its theatres, bars, gardens and shopping centre, and when the weather starts to cool down, the ski resorts of Lecht and Cairngorm are easy to reach. Shop and pub 5 miles.
Free WiFi

EPC Rating = C

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Languages

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
This property accepts a maximum of 1 pet(s)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The guest will be charged 50% amount for a cancellation after the reservation is made.

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Banchory

Located in Banchory, this cottage is in a rural area. The Butterworth Gallery and Banchory Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Crathes Castle and Gardens and Fasque House. Deeside Activity Park and Royal Deeside Railway are also worth visiting.
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Strachan, near Banchory

What's nearby

  • Falls of Feugh - 8 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Platform 22 - 10 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Deeside Activity Park - 10 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Crathes Castle and Gardens - 18 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Dunnottar Castle - 32 min drive - 38.0 km

Getting around

  • Laurencekirk Station - 30 min drive
  • Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Falls of Feugh - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tease Coffee Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cowshed - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Feughside Inn - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Ashvale Takeaway - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is This ground floor lodge with a cathedral ceiling enjoys views towards Cairn O’Mount. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at This ground floor lodge with a cathedral ceiling enjoys views towards Cairn O’Mount.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at This ground floor lodge with a cathedral ceiling enjoys views towards Cairn O’Mount.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is This ground floor lodge with a cathedral ceiling enjoys views towards Cairn O’Mount. located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of The Butterworth Gallery, Falls of Feugh and Banchory Museum. Platform 22 and Deeside Activity Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

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Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Garry

Lovely spacious log cottage in terrific surrounding.
Lovely spacious log cottage in terrific surrounding. Would highly recommend. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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10/10 Excellent

Lesley

We had a relaxing time enjoying the views from the lodge.
We had a relaxing time enjoying the views from the lodge. There were lots of local walks and we also visited Stonehaven and the transport museum at Alford. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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10/10 Excellent

Brenda

We loved this lovely lodge.
We loved this lovely lodge. The facilities were fabulous, beds super comfy and the showers wonderfully powerful. The bird feeder brought a huge variety of birds into the garden...wonderful! Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Lovely, comfortable, spacious chalet in quiet location set in gorgeous scenery.
Lovely, comfortable, spacious chalet in quiet location set in gorgeous scenery. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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10/10 Excellent

Jean

Mount shade was fabulous! Ideal if you want a relaxing break and everything you could want in a holi
Mount shade was fabulous! Ideal if you want a relaxing break and everything you could want in a holiday home. It is very tastefully decorated and furnished and very comfortable. Not for you if you're glued to your mobile, we had no signal, which can be a blessing.
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Absolutely lovely, lovely and clean, so comfortable, so peaceful.
Absolutely lovely, lovely and clean, so comfortable, so peaceful. We had such a lovely Holiday, relaxing, just lovely, I didn't want to leave.
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10/10 Excellent

John

Mountshade provides superb modern accommodation.
Mountshade provides superb modern accommodation. It is situated a few miles from Banchory near the village of Strachan, and the surrounding countryside is quiet and very pretty, with nice views of the mountains to the south as you look through the fringe of trees. It is very roomy inside with everything you might need for self-catering, fridge freezer, cooker, washing machine, lots of sockets for charging our many electrical gadgets like phones and cameras, good wifi, TV, an excellent en-suite in our bedroom as well as a separate bathroom, both with good showers. There are two double bedrooms and a single, so as there were only two of us we perhaps did not need so large a property, but it was lovely to have so much space, and we would be very happy to return. Everything is clean, modern and in perfect working order, comfortable beds and sofas, we could have lived here for ever! It is a few miles from the nearest shops and restaurants, so it is probably not for you if you like to go out clubbing every night, and there was no phone signal on O2, hence our score for local amenities is the only slight negative, but we loved the peace and quiet, getting up early in the morning to watch the woodpecker on the bird feeder with all the other birds like the daft pigeon who couldn't quite work out how to get at the food, and the baby rabbits running around. If you travel about five miles, there are excellent shops and eateries in Banchory, which is a pleasant little town. We found this to be a great base to explore all the beautiful castles and gardens in the area and to do some gentle walking. The owners live nearby if you need anything.
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10/10 Excellent

steve

great to return to Mountshade,,its location is good and the lodge is excellent.
great to return to Mountshade,,its location is good and the lodge is excellent.

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