Vacation Rental Description
Set on the coast about a mile due west of Portsoy, Westerwards Croft is ideally suited for exploring the coastline and highlands.
The cottage enjoys panoramic views across the Moray Firth to the north and the hills to the south. Portsoy a 17th century fishing village offering shops and restaurants is within easy reach.
Westerwards Croft is fully modernised to a high standard whilst preserving its natural character.
Westerwards Croft is on a single storey and comfortably sleeps five. It was built in the 17th century as a croft with farm steading. This was renovated a few years ago and the steading was incorporated into the living accommodation. Many of the original features were retained including feature stone walls and deep window recesses. All rooms overlook the sea which is about 100 yards from the house.
The sitting room has a vaulted beamed ceiling and leads into the kitchen/diner. A corridor from the kitchen leads to the bedrooms and main bathroom. There are three bedrooms, one double, one twin and one single. The double bedroom also has an en-suite bathroom with both bath and shower.
Facilities
- Cleaning Service
- Cooking Utensils
- Dryer
- DVD
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Linen Service
- Microwave
- Open Fire
- Amenity Parking
- Refrigerator
- Sterio
Westerwards Croft is extremely well equipped including television, DVD, washing machine, tumble dryer, fridge/freezer and microwave.
There is full oil central heating with thermostatically controlled radiators in all rooms and a log burner in the sitting room.
Bed linen and towels are provided free. All beds have multi-season duvets allowing a range of thickness.
There is ample private parking.
Well behaved pets are welcome, free of charge but must not be left unattended in the croft.
Activities
The main attractions of this part of Scotland are the castles and the whisky trail. Also you can visit farm, transport and loacl museums; craft workshops and many National Trust properties.
For the family visit Storybook Glen, Aden Country Park, The Falconry Centre, Animal sanctuaries, Highland Games, Agricultural Shows and Stratosphere (Hands on Science).
In the summer take a boat trip and see the dolphins or find an empty cove (just next to the croft) and relax.
Follow the maze of quiet roads and discover the hidden delights of the Scotish countryside from snow-peaked mountains to rich agricultural lowlands, traditional fishing villages to a spectacular coastline of cliffs and award winning beaches.
Various sports are on offer including golf(56 courses in Grampian), fishing, pony trekking, swimming, cycling, walking and bird-watching.
Westerwards Croft is on the coastal path which offers lovely walks round the coastline.
