Country comfort in Aberdeenshire

Relax in the comfort of this spacious, well-equipped farmhouse in the rolling valleys of the Garioch area. Totally refurbished in 2024, this beautiful home comfortably embraces up to 10 guests who can relax indoors in front of the log fire or wood burner and enjoy BBQs in the lovely garden. Centrally located for touring Aberdeenshire, Royal Deeside, the Cairngorms and the Castle and Whisky Trails, Hogholm Farmhouse is dog and horse friendly (grazing and stabling available at additional cost). The space Positioned against a stunning country backdrop just 17 miles from Aberdeen city centre, this granite farmhouse comfortably sleeps 10 and has everything you need for family gatherings and special celebrations with friends. A lovely place for creating memories of a lifetime, Hogholm is located 15 minutes' drive from TECA, 30 minutes from Aberdeen city centre and within 45 minutes from several distilleries. Known as Scotland's castle country, Aberdeenshire has many interesting historic properties and whisky distilleries nearby, with a great selection of restaurants and village inns for all tastes. Only 10 miles away is Bennachie, a range of hills with several tops, the highest of which, Oxen Craig, has a height of 528 metres (1,732 ft), and at the foot of the hill is the Bennachie Visitor Centre where you can find out all about Bennachie’s history and wildlife.There are opportunities within an easy distance for cycling, surfing, kite-surfing, horse-riding, hill-walking, skiing, exploring Royal Deeside - or simply having a relaxing holiday soaking in the fabulous views. Enjoy Hogholm's rural setting before stepping inside, kicking off your boots and preparing to relax as a group. The kitchen/diner leads through to the spacious lounge with open fire, which in turn leads to the large conservatory with log burner and fantastic views. Enjoy watching the horses graze in the fields and the gorgeous sunsets. The kitchen is well equipped for keen cooks, or equally serves as a comfortable room to enjoy takeaway meals from the many local providers. Settle down to watch Netflix in front of the open fire in the lounge, or star gaze in the conservatory with the log burner. The large garden is private but not fully enclosed. It has a charcoal BBQ for al fresco dining, a firepit for those chillier evenings, and a variety of outdoor furniture. The first bedroom is on the ground floor along with a family bathroom. Upstairs are four further bedrooms, one of which has an en suite shower room; the others share a smart shower room. House Rules & Additional Information - 5 bedrooms: 2 king size beds, 2 double beds and 1 bunk bed (2 singles) - 3 bathrooms: 1 en suite shower room, 1 family bathroom with large bath and 1 shower room - Electric range style oven with ceramic hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, toaster and coffee machine - Utility room with washing machine, tumble drier and clothes drying rack - 1 highchair & stair gate - Open fire in lounge (initial logs included) - Wood burner in conservatory (initial logs included) - Smart TV with Netflix in lounge, Smart TV in kitchen - Sony PS4 with loads of games and two controllers - Board games - Fast fibre broadband - Large private garden with graveled and lawned areas, charcoal BBQ, firepit, a variety of garden furniture (please note that the garden is not fully enclosed) and a lockable shed for ski, cycle and tack storage - Private parking for 15+ cars (easy access for 7.5 ton horsebox) - Shops, pubs and restaurants 2.5 miles - 2 well behaved dogs are welcome; please note that dogs are not allowed upstairs or in bedrooms - 3-night minimum stay - Please note that Stag and Hen parties are not permitted at this property and group bookings require to be checked with the host before confirming to ensure the purpose of the stay is for a holiday Guest access The whole house, car park, patio and garden are for the guests. What3 words: giants.solicitor.encourage Other things to note We welcome families and friends, groups of anglers, golfers, cyclists and shooting parties (a copy of your gun certificate is required in exchange for the keys to the gun safe). We also have a valuables' safe in the farmhouse for guests' use. You can bring your horses too! Enjoy exploring Aberdeenshire's lovely hacks - such as Bennachie, Castle Fraser, Fetternear, Haddo House, Gartly Moor, the Old Railway Line, Delgatie Woods and Balmedie beach - or ride in one of our three arenas, one of which is a 63x20m indoor school. Just search online for Hogholm Stables for photos and yard information.