Glengower House, John Street, Craigellachie, Aberlour, Banffshire ,Scotland (Speyside, Malt Whisky Trail, Cairngorms, Craigellachie, Thomas Telford, Scotland, Banffshire, Year of Homecoming)

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Glengower House

Glengower House, John Street, Craigellachie, Aberlour, Banffshire, Scotland

With a snug full of toys and a sweet enclosed garden (summer house, climbing frame, swing) this, for kids, is ideal. The house is also perfectly positioned for an active Scottish holiday, with walking, fishing, mountain biking and canoeing close by and the most clement climate in North Scotland. As for Craigellachie, it's a conservation village on the banks of the Spey that's managed (thus far) to hold on to its post office, two pubs and tiny primary school – peacefully opposite the house. Built in 1893, the house has kept all its pine doors and its cast-iron fireplaces with tile surrounds. It's spacious, comfortable and fashionably uncluttered. There are three comfy sofas in the main room, art on the walls, games, DVDs, and that extra snug with an extra TV. The kitchen/dining area is large, warm and friendly: new slate floors, farmhouse table, two-oven Aga and all the cookbooks and utensils a domestic goddess could need. On the half-way landing is the main family bathroom; above, four fresh bedrooms with hill views. Craigellachie also happens to be bang on the famous malt whisky trail – you could try a different dram each day of the year!

Home-cooked meals to order.

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Glengower House

Contact: Francesca Bex

Tel: +44 (0)1235 813972
Sleeps: 10 + cot
Rooms: 2 doubles, 2 twins, bath & shower room, shower room.
Price: £650 – £1,250. Short breaks available (exc. July and Aug)
Closed: Never

Children are positively welcomed, with no age restrictions, but cots, high chairs etc are not necessarily available.

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Dishwasher
Electricity included
Washing machine
Microwave oven
Central heating
Mobile reception
Television
BBQ
Beach within 3 miles
Cooked meals available
Restaurant nearby
Short breaks possible
Extra bed/cot available
Shop within 3 miles

Points of interest

Located on The Malt Whisky Trail
Glenfiddich Distillery, Scottish Visitor Attraction 2007 and best distillery attraction just 4 miles away
Ballindalloch Castle, 'Pearl of the North' and base for Captain Johns, author of Biggles
The Cairngorm National Park
Moray monster mountain biking trails
The River Spey

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Glengower House

Cosy Kitchen with Aga

Living room with open fire

Twin Bedroom

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: Children of all ages are welcome. Cots, highchairs, etc, are not necessarily available.
: Guests’ pets can sleep in the bedroom (not on the bed).
: Working farm or vineyard.
: Wireless internet access available for guests.
: No smoking anywhere in the property.
: At least one bedroom and bathroom accessible for wheelchair users. Phone for details.
: Tennis court on the premises; use may be by arrangement.
: Credit cards accepted, most commonly Visa and MasterCard.
: Bikes on the premises to hire or borrow.
: Swimming pool on the premises; use may be by arrangement.
: Within 10 miles of a bus/coach/train station and owner can arrange collection.
: At least one bedroom and bathroom accessible without steps.