About this property
Insch 2.5 miles. This sublime, contemporary stone & larch clad property rests amid wondrous rolling Aberdeenshire countryside, near the lovely village of Insch. Offering accommodation of the highest quality for up to ten guests, bring your friends and family together and make the most of this one-of-a-kind, sumptuous retreat. Upon entering Knowehead Bothy, spot a useful boot room with a shoe rack and coat hooks before heading into this first-class holiday home. Step down into a luxuriously large kitchen/diner/family room which comes fully equipped with the finest fittings while also offering a stylish breakfast bar and a dining table looking out towards the encompassing countryside and Bennachie Hill range. The ground floor offers several seating areas to suit all moods, choose from a spacious and social family room with a rustic woodburner, a more modern sitting area and a heart-warming little snug based in the old stone bothy which this superb home was built around, topped off with a modern woodburner for a warming effect. The ground floor concludes exquisitely with an immaculate double bedroom which benefits from fitted wardrobes and a lavish Jack-and-Jill en-suite also accessible from the main hallway. Upstairs provides a further four tastefully decorated bedrooms made up of a twin, two doubles and a spectacular master superking-size bedroom dominated by floor-to-ceiling picture windows overlooking rolling countryside, along with a remarkable en-suite with the shower doubling up as a steam room. The interior concludes with class as a family bathroom features an elegant, contemporary freestanding bath and a separate shower cubicle. Relish in this serene rural location by strolling the beautifully landscaped lawns. Access the patio through sliding doors and enjoy the BBQ with a refreshing drink in hand. Insch village is a peaceful holiday base boasting a selection of local shops and takeaways as well as a golf course. Nearby, well-stocked towns including Inverurie and Huntly, while the striking port city of Aberdeen is also accessible via train and is well worth the journey. The awe-inspiring Cairngorms can also be reached by car for you outdoor enthusiasts. A holiday home of tremendous fashion, placed perfectly for exploring this marvellous region of Scotland. The property is located close to the Bennachie Hill Range offering many different walking routes offering fantastic views over the countryside with the property being approximately an hour's drive from the Lecht and Glenshee ski centres. Knowehead Bothy is also within a short driving distance of local distilleries, Whisky trails, the Moray Coast and the famous Trump International Golf Course which includes a 18-hole championship Links golf course and two stunning restaurants.
A village in Aberdeenshire in between Huntly, Inverurie and Alford. It has a selection of shops and takeaways as well as a museum. The Dunnideer Hill Fort and stone circles are worth a visit with their views over the Aberdeenshire countryside. Donald Trump's golf course is available nearby, as is the port city of Aberdeen and the Cairngorms National Park.
Accommodation
Five bedrooms: First floor: 1 x super king-size with en-suite shower/steam room, basin and WC and walk-in wardrobe, 1 x double and 1 x king-size, both with fitted wardrobes, 1 x twin, 1 x bathroom with separate shower, basin and WC.
Ground floor: 1 x double with en-suite (Jack-and-Jill also accessible from the main hallway with main corridor) shower room with basin and WC).
Ground floor cloakroom with basin and WC.
Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and five steps down to sitting area with woodburner.
Sitting room.
Snug with woodburner.
Boot room.
Oil underfloor heating throughout, 2 x woodburning stoves.
Electric oven and induction hob, coffee machine, full height fridge and freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, 4 x TV, surround sound, Alexa, DVD, WiFi, Sonos, selection of books, games and DVDs.
Fuel, power and starter pack included in rent.
Bed linen included in rent.
Highchair and cot available on request.
Ample off road parking.
Patio with furniture and BBQ, lawn.
Sorry, no smoking and no pets.
Shop and pub 2.5 miles, award winning restaurant 2 miles.
Note: property has private water supply.
Note: This property has a £350 Good Housekeeping bond which Sykes have authorisation to take costs out up to 7 days of your departure if any reported issues.