Highland
Belfry
Braemar, in the heart of lovely Royal Deeside,
some 60 miles east of Aberdeen and amid some of the most
impressive scenery that Scotland has to offer, has long been a
mecca for visitors. On the edge of the village, in a cleverly
converted Victorian church, is Highland Belfry, a
self-contained first floor apartment which has now been
refurbished to provide most comfortable, spacious and
stylishly furnished accommodation for up to four people. The owners have made every
effort to ensure that tenants will have everything necessary
for a perfect holiday. The open plan living area is bright and
airy with double glazed lancet windows, from which you can
watch the red squirrels which play in the surrounding
grounds.
The church stands among trees, set back from the
road and on the banks of the river, with ample parking round
about. Yet you are just 2 minutes walk from the centre of the
village, where there are shops, hotels and restaurants. You
would be hard put to it to find a more conveniently situated
spot! The apartment also has fishing rights on the river, so
you can go down and try your hand. (There are steps down from
the grounds, but easier access is possible from the car park
just down the road.)
Folk come to
the Highlands for many reasons - to marvel at the spectacular
scenery, to walk the hills, visit its stately homes and
castles, and enjoy all manner of sporting activities - skiing,
cycling, fishing, golf, riding, shooting, to name but a few.
At Highland Belfry you will find scope for all of these. You
can walk right out of the cottage and on to Morrone Hill,
where you are more than likely to encounter a herd of shy deer
on your stroll (if you visit in the early autumn, the whole
area resounds to the noise of rutting stags!). Lochnagar,
South Top, Ben Bhreac and other peaks round about provide
tougher challenges. The apartment has fishing rights on the
Clunie which flows past the back of the house, so you can just
go down with your rod and have a go. Fishing in the Dee can be
arranged in the village; Braemar has its own good (and
surprisingly level!) golf course, there is skiing just 10
minutes up the road at Glenshee - the list goes
on.
Then there are the
many fine castles to visit, including the Queen's own summer
residence at Balmoral, and beautiful gardens at Crathes and
Pitmedden. Just 4 miles up the road, the beautiful falls of
the Linn of Dee should also not be missed. However you decide to spend
your break in this breathtaking area, at Highland Belfry you
will have a cosy and well-appointed base to which to return
after the exertions of the day.
Accommodation Features:
Sleeps up to 4
people.
Sitting
room with TV/DVD.
Kitchen/Dining room
with microwave and washing machine etc.
Double-bed room with king-size
bed
Single-bed room with additional pull out
bed.
Bathroom with bath/shower, WC and
basin.
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