Guests say
Skene House Court is a beautifully decorated and spacious cottage set in tranquil, green surroundings, ideal for exploring local castles, villages, and wildlife. Guests consistently praise its cleanliness, high-quality furnishings, and exceptionally well-equipped kitchen. The property offers a peaceful retreat with plenty of space for relaxation, both indoors and outdoors. Minor niggles such as lounge chair comfort and pillow protectors were mentioned, but overall, visitors found the house welcoming and would highly recommend it for a memorable stay.
Multiple reviews highlight the property as clean and tidy, with no negative comments regarding cleanliness.
Guests consistently praise the quiet, green surroundings and convenient access to local attractions, villages, and countryside.
The house is described as comfortable, spacious, and welcoming, with high-quality beds and bathrooms. One minor comment noted lounge chairs could be more comfortable.
The property is repeatedly described as very well equipped, with modern bathrooms, a top-notch kitchen, and quality fixtures and fittings throughout.
There are no mentions of welcome gifts or extra thoughtful touches in the reviews, so a score cannot be provided for this category.
About this property
This wonderful three bedroom apartment is situated within a castle, perfect for those looking for a luxurious break away.. 3 steps to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living room: 48" Freeview Smart TV
Kitchen/dining room: 40" Freeview Smart TV, Breakfast Bar, Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Coffee Machine
Living room 2: Woodburner, French Doors Leading To Outside Seating Area
Utility Room: Washer Dryer
Separate Toilet.
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Ensuite: Walk-In Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, Freeview Smart TV
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Bidet, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Oil underfloor heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included, remainder at £10 per basket.. Lawned garden with patio and garden furniture. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. This stylish and very well presented apartment offers comfortable living space, with many unique and luxurious features. The main living room enjoys plenty of natural light from the tall castle windows, the feature modern wood burner is perfect to sit and relax around on cooler evenings, for less conversation and more visual entertainment, the separate television room is great for a movie night or for the children to have their own fun in. A large well-equipped kitchen has everything you need to make a hearty meal, with open plan dining area overlooking the grounds. The quality of fixtures and fittings is throughout this apartment, with Italian tiled floors, with underfloor heating, through to wooded herringbone styled flooring in the living areas. Upstairs sumptuous beds can be found in the three bedrooms, one of which is en-suite, wake up from a good nights sleep to a reviving shower in the family bathroom. There are many features to still remind you that you are staying in a historic castle, with turret hideaways, and extensive grounds but the modern contemporary home comfort adds to that little bit of luxury.
Set within your own private grounds, and surrounded by rolling countryside, this is an ideal spot to relax in, and get out and explore in the fresh air that is on offer in the area. Enjoy the wonderful landscapes of Royal Deeside, and stretch your legs along the golden sands of the nearby coastline. The historic city of Aberdeen is just a 30-minute drive away with plenty of good restaurants, theatre and shopping, or for the whisky trail, Speyside has an abundance of distilleries to choose a favourite tipple from. Need more castles than the one you are staying in? The area boasts more castles per acre than anywhere else in the UK, so take your time and and enjoy the historic past this area has on offer. The Royal Aberdeen Golf Course is the sixth oldest golf club in the world, and frequently plays host to professional tournaments. There are plenty of walking and cycling routes from your doorstep, perfect for all abilities and the family. Shop 5 miles, pub and restaurant 2 miles.
Free WiFi
Reviews (16)
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Confirmed Guest
Wonderful and unique property that has everything you need. Nice location and very quiet. The entire family loved this property.
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Thomas Veith
We had a nice short trip to Scotland as a family with 4 Adults and 2 children. The house is very good equipped and in an amazing surrounding. Bathrooms and the kitchen is quite new. All you need to cook for a family is available.
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C Dignan
What an absolutely beautiful property. The location is stunning and the property has everything and more that you could possibly want. Everything is of a very high quality but it still feels like home. The area has plenty to offer too.