Little Blackhall Lodge

Description

A lovely fishing lodge set in beautiful shared grounds alongside the River Dee, overlooking farmland.. Ground Floor:
Living room: With open fire, Freeview TV, DVD player and French doors.
Kitchen/dining room: With electric cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, 2 dishwashers and Freeview TV.
Utility room: With electric cooker, freezer and washing machine.
Bedroom 1: With twin beds and en-suite with shower over bath, and toilet.
Bedroom 2: With twin beds.
Shower room: With shower cubicle and toilet.
Separate toilet. . First Floor:
Bedroom 3: With twin beds and sloping ceiling.
Bedroom 4: With twin beds and sloping ceiling.
Bathroom: With shower over bath, and toilet.. Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels, Wi-Fi and logs for open fire included. Payphone (honesty box). Welcome pack. . Large lawned garden with terrace and garden furniture. 99 acres of grounds with sitting-out area and garden furniture. Fishing on-site by arrangement (at cost, licence required). Bike store. Private parking for 4 cars. No smoking. Please note: There is direct access from the grounds to the River Dee, 200 yards and there is a fenced pond in grounds.. A stunning location and wonderful gardens make this a real stand-out property! This lovely fishing lodge, built on the site of the demolished Blackhall Castle, is a real home from home. Its tastefully furnished interior is beautifully complemented by sweeping lawns and mature trees which were once part of the old castle gardens, and being in a superb position just a couple of hundred yards from the River Dee, there are lovely walks along this delightful river. With plentiful wildlife, you may encounter ospreys, otters, red squirrels and pine martens during a relaxing stroll. The seldom used owner accommodation is attached to the house but the gardens and grounds are all available to be enjoyed by guests at any time. A well stocked trout pond nearby is available for fishing by arrangement with the estate overseer.
Banchory, a bustling market town, is just a couple of miles away and has plenty of interesting shops and eateries as well as being the gateway to Royal Deeside. The area, a favourite haunt, first of royalty and ever since of tourists, has many delights to offer and makes an ideal base from which to explore castles, mountains and coastlines, all within an hour’s drive. Watch the salmon leap at the nearby Falls of Feugh, or visit Crathes and Drum Castle, just two of the many on the Castle Trail which winds its way through the area. A spectacular drive over the high pass of Cairn o’Mount will take you to the village of Fettercairn where there is one of the oldest whisky distilleries in Scotland. Slightly further afield is the delightful village of Ballater, Balmoral Castle (open most of the year to visitors) and skiing at the Lecht, only an hour’s drive. Quad biking, cycling, archery, horse riding and golf (two courses in Banchory itself) are all easily available and walking in the beautiful scenery (try Lochnagar and the Lairig Ghru) adds to the many outdoor activities available in abundance in this magical area. Beach 20 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 2 miles.

There is a fenced pond in the grounds and direct access from the grounds to the River Dee.