Rural north east Scotland holiday home at Lumsden Aberdeenshire
Top rated by guests
9.8Outstanding
(21 Ratings)
Stayed at this spacious and comfortable house surrounded by stunning views and friendly hosts. Perfect for families and nature lovers. Highly recommended!
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About this house rental
The detached house of Clayhooter was built to a very high standard by the current owners 10 years ago and is set in its own grounds of over 2 acres.The property comprises four double bedrooms (and a cot if required), en-suite shower room, bathroom, lounge, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility, sun lounge and downstairs toilet. The house has oil central heating, is double glazed and has an oil fired burner in the lounge.Outside there is a south facing patio area and a large lawn surrounding the house. The property is set in very peaceful surroundings with uninterrupted views but is still within easy reach of the coast, Aberdeen City, the Cairngorm mountains, Royal Deeside,all the local facilities and tourist attractions. The dining room easily accommodates eight adults and offers spectacular and uninterrupted views over the beautiful and peaceful countryside and hills, including The Buck and Clayhooter, either during breakfast or the colourful sunsets (and occasionally the Northern Lights) over dinner. Internet access is now available and free to any residents at 'Clayhooter'.
Amenities at Rural north east Scotland holiday home at Lumsden Aberdeenshire
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Top rated by guests
9.8Outstanding
(21 Ratings)
Stayed at this spacious and comfortable house surrounded by stunning views and friendly hosts. Perfect for families and nature lovers. Highly recommended!
The detached house of Clayhooter was built to a very high standard by the current owners 10 years ago and is set in its own grounds of over 2 acres.The property comprises four double bedrooms (and a cot if required), en-suite shower room, bathroom, lounge, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility, sun lounge and downstairs toilet. The house has oil central heating, is double glazed and has an oil fired burner in the lounge.Outside there is a south facing patio area and a large lawn surrounding the house. The property is set in very peaceful surroundings with uninterrupted views but is still within easy reach of the coast, Aberdeen City, the Cairngorm mountains, Royal Deeside,all the local facilities and tourist attractions. The dining room easily accommodates eight adults and offers spectacular and uninterrupted views over the beautiful and peaceful countryside and hills, including The Buck and Clayhooter, either during breakfast or the colourful sunsets (and occasionally the Northern Lights) over dinner. Internet access is now available and free to any residents at 'Clayhooter'.
Amenities
Pets allowed
Family friendly
Things to know
Additional fees to expect
Cleaning & other feesWe include all stay related fees in the Cleaning Fee line, which may include cleaning, property manager, resort, tourism and other stay related fees. All Vrbo properties are professionally cleaned after each stay.
Service feeThis helps Vrbo provide a safer and more secure booking experience.
TaxesTaxes on accommodation such as Occupancy Tax, VAT, or GST. May also include tourism fees.
Customer support
Customer support is handled by our partner Vrbo
Ratings and reviews
9.8 / 10.0
Outstanding(21 Ratings)
Summary of reviews
Stayed at this spacious and comfortable house surrounded by stunning views and friendly hosts. Perfect for families and nature lovers. Highly recommended!
From real guest reviews summarized by AI
8.0 / 10.0
Very Private we loved it! Great views and a quaint quiet location.. directions were amazing. Sadly the upstairs toilets are not functioning..but the downstairs one is fine! The windows had not been opened for some time, and needed attention.All in all a wonderful experience!
10.0 / 10.0
Very friendly neighbours, property owner was all the time keep communicating and inform us about our stay, very nice and big house, everything provided and clean .Recommend this property.
8.0 / 10.0
This is a decent house on the countryside that matched our expectations. Our host was nice and welcoming. An extra plus that the beds were made when we arrived!
It's not luxury by any means, but very cozy and close to nature.
10.0 / 10.0
We had a lovely stay at the Clayhooter! It was a spacious house that was comfortable and clean. Graham was very attentive to any questions as was the neighbor, Karen. We went on a wonderful hike and even met a friendly horse and some highland coos. I can’t recommend this place enough.
Thanks so much!
10.0 / 10.0
The property and location were all we could of asked for.
Plenty of room for us all.
Very cosy and like a home form home.
10.0 / 10.0
Very spacious property, ideal for our group of five adults and two dogs looking for a quiet place out in the country. It had everything we needed, including a well-stocked larder of goodies left by previous guests! Would definitely recommend, it really lived up to its billing.
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely spacious property, which was ideal for our big party. Great amenities and perfect location for exploring surrounding areas. Exceptional host, who couldn’t have been more helpful.
10.0 / 10.0
Calm, Quiet, Well-Appointed with Stunning Views
Calm, Quiet, Well-Appointed with Stunning Views
We spent 6 nights at the Lumsden house and loved every minute of it. The bedrooms and beds are lovely. The bathrooms are very comfortable. The kitchen is nice and large, well provisioned.
The views from the sitting and dining rooms are superb. The views of Clayhooter are fascinating and ever-changing, sometimes partially obscured by fog and low clouds. There are lots of little rabbits running about, the occasional deer and bird of prey.
Very little artificial lighting outdoors at night so perfect for stargazing.
We found the owner very communicative and the house very well managed.
I'm planning on returning as soon as I can.
10.0 / 10.0
Peaceful Christmas break
Peaceful Christmas break
Great second stay at Clayhooter. Spacious, flexible accommodation and brilliant property manager next door for any advice needed. Thank you, and see you again in future.
8.0 / 10.0
Fantastic rural setting
Fantastic rural setting
Very comfortable house, with lots of different spaces to spend time. It would be good to have more than 1 shower in the whole house - especially for larger parties.
10.0 / 10.0
Good sized well looked after property with big garden and beautiful views all round
Good sized well looked after property with big garden and beautiful views all round
Really enjoyed our stay really nice walks and very relaxing highly recommended and the property made it a really enjoyable stay .
10.0 / 10.0
Superb location and spacious property ideal for a quiet getaway
Superb location and spacious property ideal for a quiet getaway
Great property for a large family group, beautiful part of Scotland
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely property, great location.
Lovely property, great location.
A very comfortable house with everything you need. Cosy and welcoming. The Sun Room especially is fabulous.
Lovely views and great to access all areas of Aberdeenshire and the Highlands.
10.0 / 10.0
Thanks for a great holiday .
Thanks for a great holiday .
Clayhooter was exactly as depicted on line - it was spotlessly clean and well maintained with a fully equipped kitchen.
Although in a rural area, it was surprising how close we were, by car, to Aberdeen, Royal Deeside, Banff,etc to the north, and in about 2 hours, we were in Dundee. There were many walks in the nearby districts.
Unfortunately we couldn't dine at Glekindie Arms as it was closed and up for auction: however, there was Kildrummy Inn for Sunday lunch, Forbes Arms at Brig o' Alford, choice of cafes in Huntly, etc etc. Our favourite was lunch or afternoon coffee was at Kildrummy Castle Hotel, where, whether wet or fine, we were entertained by the squirrels.
We travelled from Australia and had a wonderful holiday whilst based at Clayhooter. We;ll be back!
5.0 / 10.0
"Clayhooter" was a very comfortable and immaculate home, which met all of our requirements. The setting was gorgeous and perfect for long walks, birding, close to several towns and excellent restaurants. The village was a short walk for papers and basics. Our granddaughter enjoyed the games, books and puzzles that were available for her. TV was available for us, which we enjoyed in the evenings. Neighbors friendly. We could have just stayed! Definitely would recommend "Clayhooter to our Friends.The location was perfect for sightseeing. Many excellent castles and gardens were within a 6 to 20 mile radius.Day Trips: The drive across the top of the Cairngorms to Inverness and on to Urquhart Castle is totally spectacular; Castle Fraser; Fyvie Castle; Huntly Castle; Ballindalloch Castle & Gardens; Kildrummy Castle Gardens, and Leith Hall Gardens. The Glenfiddich distillery in Dufftown was an interesting outing a bit farther away.Food: Kildrummy Castle and The Glenkindie Arms. Groceries: ASDA & Tesco - Huntly and Inverurie. The Grampian Transport Museum in nearby Alford was most interesting and the fish & chips shop almost next door scored high.
10.0 / 10.0
"Clayhooter", Lumsden, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
"Clayhooter", Lumsden, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
"Clayhooter" was a very comfortable and immaculate home, which met all of our requirements. The setting was gorgeous and perfect for long walks, birding, close to several towns and excellent restaurants. The village was a short walk for papers and basics. Our granddaughter enjoyed the games, books and puzzles that were available for her. TV was available for us, which we enjoyed in the evenings. Neighbors friendly. We could have just stayed! Definitely would recommend "Clayhooter to our Friends.
The location was perfect for sightseeing. Many excellent castles and gardens were within a 6 to 20 mile radius.
Day Trips: The drive across the top of the Cairngorms to Inverness and on to Urquhart Castle is totally spectacular; Castle Fraser; Fyvie Castle; Huntly Castle; Ballindalloch Castle & Gardens; Kildrummy Castle Gardens, and Leith Hall Gardens. The Glenfiddich distillery in Dufftown was an interesting outing a bit farther away.
Food: Kildrummy Castle and The Glenkindie Arms. Groceries: ASDA & Tesco - Huntly and Inverurie. The Grampian Transport Museum in nearby Alford was most interesting and the fish & chips shop almost next door scored high.
5.0 / 10.0
If you require a great home away from home, then this is it. The house is modern, cosy, had all the amenities one could wish for and on top of that it is situated at the end of a quiet lane with the most magnificent views from the house and from the superb sun room.Large garden, all around the house, therefore plenty of room for thechildren to play and barbecues to take place.Walks from the house are numerous and the beautiful coast and beach a short car ride away.A Shop and Pub in easy walking distance completes a really relaxing holiday with plenty of sights to explore in the area and beyond.Stables are nearby and therefore horse riding in a lovely area is also possible.I would recommend winter or summer, I could imagine the terrific tobogganing when the snow is on the ground. I look forward to repeating the trip sometime in the future. Jacque Matthews, Brixworth.
5.0 / 10.0
The house is clean, light and airy and yet so cozy on those dull days. Spend time in the sun room soaking in the view and watching the wildlife.There is so much to do in the area castles (in abundance), mountains, distilleries (sample the goods!!! ) walk along the beach and then visit a charming cafe for scrummy fresh seafood. If you don't want to go far there are some lovely walks straight out of your front door
10.0 / 10.0
relaxing retreat
relaxing retreat
The house is clean, light and airy and yet so cozy on those dull days. Spend time in the sun room soaking in the view and watching the wildlife.
There is so much to do in the area castles (in abundance), mountains, distilleries (sample the goods!!! ) walk along the beach and then visit a charming cafe for scrummy fresh seafood. If you don't want to go far there are some lovely walks straight out of your front door
10.0 / 10.0
Great Idea for holidaying in Scotland
Great Idea for holidaying in Scotland
If you require a great home away from home, then this is it. The house is modern, cosy, had all the amenities one could wish for and on top of that it is situated at the end of a quiet lane with the most magnificent views from the house and from the superb sun room.
Large garden, all around the house, therefore plenty of room for the
children to play and barbecues to take place.
Walks from the house are numerous and the beautiful coast and beach a short car ride away.
A Shop and Pub in easy walking distance completes a really relaxing holiday with plenty of sights to explore in the area and beyond.
Stables are nearby and therefore horse riding in a lovely area is also possible.
I would recommend winter or summer, I could imagine the terrific tobogganing when the snow is on the ground.
I look forward to repeating the trip sometime in the future.
Jacque Matthews, Brixworth.
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect Family Get Away
Perfect Family Get Away
The house is light, clean, spacious, very child friendly, more fully equipped than my own home and three bathrooms really helps on family holidays! The views are stunning and the setting is so peaceful that traffic passing down the lane is a novelty although the village with shop, garage and pub is just a 5 minute stroll away.
We found there was so much to do: hill walking, paddling at the beautiful beach at Sandend, fresh seafood at Banff and visiting the Sea Life Centre, horse-riding (even for our one year old!), fly fishing, trips to Alford, Huntly, Ballater and Braemar, the Whisky Tour..., I could go on. The children were equally happy riding their bikes down the quiet country lanes, or pottering around the child-proof garden leaving Mum and Dad to enjoy a large glass of red (or two!) and a well earned rest. We certainly found the whole experience very relaxing - we even saw some deer in the garden!
My only complaint was we didn't have long enough to do everything. We're visiting again this year and I can't wait!! I've heard the food at the nearby award-winning Glenkindie Arms is superb; just hope we can get there this summer.
PS. For those who enjoy winter sports such as skiing and snow-boarding, the house is ideally located for the Cairngorms.
PPS. A downstairs bedroom and toilet makes the house an ideal holiday venue for the less able as well as the active (access to the house is via a couple of steps).
10.0 / 10.0
Highland Haven !!
Highland Haven !!
We had a fantastic holiday.
The house has a lovely ,homely feel particularly as it had a large toy selection which was great to keep our todlers amused !! It was clean ,tidy and very spacious.
It is literally built in the middle of a field so every view is of the Scottish countryside ! We walked through the woods went to a distillery and spent a day on the beach.
We ate at the Alford Bistro (great for kids lunch.) steak and chips is superb.
Thank you for having us !!
10.0 / 10.0
Maravilloso Clayhooter
Maravilloso Clayhooter
Hemos pasado 12 fantásticos días en Escocia. Gran parte del estupendo recuerdo se lo debemos a esta casa que ha sobrepasado nuestras espectativas: acogedora, amplia, confortable, limpísima, con un montón de servicios, impecable estado. Perfecto. Estupenda la descripción del anuncio y la disponibilidad de su propietario.
Los vecinos maravillosos, amabilísimos y muy tolerantes con los niños.
Los campos alrededor fantásticos para que jugaran los niños que, también dentro de la casa tenían juegos a su disposición.
En fin, hemos pasado todos unos días estupendos en esta casa altamente recomendable.
Volveremos con toda seguridad. Gracias
FAQs
Is parking included with this house?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Rural north east Scotland holiday home at Lumsden Aberdeenshire. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Rural north east Scotland holiday home at Lumsden Aberdeenshire pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Rural north east Scotland holiday home at Lumsden Aberdeenshire?
We found 2 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, and family friendly.
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