The Preston Tower Apartment - Fyvie Castle

Rothienorman 4.9 miles. One of the National Trust for Scotland's most prestigious holiday properties, The Preston Tower Apartment offers a truly exceptional stay at any time of the year, resting in the rural location of Fyvie, near to Rothienorman, Aberdeenshire. Stretching across Fyvie Castle's Preston and Seton Towers, providing stunning accommodation for twelve guests, it is the ultimate choice for a memorable escape to Scotland. Discover four floors of winding nooks and mezzanines, a spiral staircase and even a bedroom within one of the traditional turrets, a truly magical stay in Fyvie, Aberdeenshire. Spend quality time with your loved ones within these historic walls, where medieval stone cedes seamlessly into Edwardian opulence. Celebrate a special occasion in the grandiose second-floor dining room, complete with traditional Scottish tartan carpet, or delight in a catch-up within the spacious drawing room, with a TV in here too for an evening of entertainment. The well-equipped kitchen is also on the second floor and has everything you need to rustle up feasts for the group, with the cellar being home to a freezer too. Find a peaceful moment within the snug, which can also be used as a study where you can delve into a good book. The bathroom on the first floor boasts a beautifully classic roll-top bath, perfect for a hot relaxing soak, while you will discover two shower rooms in total, one on the third floor and one on the fourth floor, offering plenty of space for guests to prepare for their day in style. The bedrooms are made up of two king-size, two doubles and two twins, spread across all floors making the most of the lavish space and providing each guest with an elegant place to rest their heads, boasting antique furnishings throughout each unique sleeping spot. Explore the stunning redeveloped gardens of Fyvie Castle, now home to Scottish fruits and vegetables, with impressive lawned areas to roam, making a pleasant picnic spot in the summer. This dramatic castle is a prime example of Scottish Baronial architecture; with ghosts, legends, and folklore lurking within the walls, you can take a complimentary tour during your stay and see the elaborate wood panelling, suits of armour and fine tapestries, all symbolising the wealth of its past owners. The village of Fyvie is home to a shop where you can pick up any essentials, along with a lovely tearoom, great for an afternoon treat, while the nearby village of Rothienorman has a welcoming pub and a shop. Another National Trust for Scotland gem, Pitmedden Garden & Museum of Farming Life, comprises five miles of weaving geometric boxwood hedging, fountains, and orchards; a truly wonderful day outdoors. The 18th-century mansion of Haddo House is close by too, while there is excitement to discover at Lochter Activity Centre, where you can partake in trout fishing, clay pigeon shooting, highland games and even raft building. Choose the opulence of The Preston Tower Apartment for an unrivalled stay in Scotland.

A magnificent apartment resting within Fyvie Castle in Fyvie, near Rothienorman, Aberdeenshire. Four storeys. Beautiful castle grounds. Private parking. Inverurie 14.2 miles; Newburgh 20.9 miles; Aberdeen 26.7 miles.

Over four floors with spiral staircase. Six bedrooms: 2 x king-size, 2 x double, 2 x twin rooms. Ground-floor cloakroom with basin and WC. First-floor bathroom with roll-top bath, basin and WC. Second-floor cloakroom with basin and WC. Third-floor shower room with basin and WC. Fourth-floor shower room with shower, basin and WC. Second-floor kitchen. Second-floor dining room. Second-floor drawing room. Second-floor snug. Cellar

Electric storage heaters. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher. TV, radio, CD player, DVD player. Wifi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Offroad parking for 4 cars. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 1.1 miles, pub 4.5 miles. An additional 4 people can be accommodated on request for an additional fee, please enquire. Two well behaved dogs welcome. Holiday guests have access to the estate grounds outside of the regular opening hours. The opening times, visitor facilities and entry prices of all National Trust for Scotland properties and attractions can be viewed on their website <a href="http://www.nts.org.uk">here</a>. This property has a good housekeeping bond of £750.