Located in the countryside of West Aberdeenshire, this welcoming lodge is an excellent base for a couple, friends or small family to explore this stunningly picturesque area. It’s just 2 miles from the village of Insch, where there are a few cafes and takeaways, a hotel serving food and drink, and a welcoming golf club. The charming market town of Inverurie is just 11 miles away, offering a greater choice of eateries as well as an array of independent shops. Bennachie (8 miles) is Aberdeenshire’s best-loved forest with panoramic views from the tops of its hills and an array of wildlife, including red squirrels. To tour a quirky historic house and beautiful garden, Leith Hall Garden and Estate is 9.5 miles away, and there are a plethora of historical landmarks nearby, including the Bronze Age Loanhead of Daviot stone circle, 7 miles.

Set over a single storey, this appealing holiday escape has two wide, shallow steps (with a handrail) to the front door. Once inside its spacious hallway, there’s seating for you to take off your shoes and a wardrobe for coats and waterproofs. Head into the bright and spacious lounge/diner, where you’ll find a comfortable corner sofa, a Smart TV and a wood-burner-effect electric fire, making this an appealing spot in which to relax with a good book or a favourite TV programme. The dining table by the window extends to accommodate four people. The kitchen is another generously sized room with plenty of cupboard space and a handy microwave, as well as all the kitchen kit the chef of the holiday will require. Stroll along the hall to reach the king-size bedroom, with gorgeous views of the surrounding countryside, and the lovely single room. Both bedrooms have ample storage for clothes. An indulgent wet room with WC, illuminated by a large skylight window, completes the interior.

For fresh air and a morning cuppa or a sundowner, a bistro table and chairs are tucked just outside the front door, under cover of the porch. There are also extensive, shared gardens with lawn and some mature trees, and you’ll have a parking space for one car.

2 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 single

1 wet room with WC

Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine

Welcome pack

Travel cot and highchair available

Smart TV with Netflix

Shared gardens with a drying area

Private parking for 1 car

Shop, pub and restaurants 2.5 miles

STL AS-01220-F

EPC rating: A

Short Term Let License Number: Pending