Gamrie Lodge Cottages - 1st Class Self-Catering

GAMRIE LODGE HOLIDAY COTTAGES.

Maybe you're planning a romantic break, or an action-packed holiday with the kids, or simply taking some time out for a well earned bit of peace and quiet.

Whatever your requirements, short break or long term stay at any time of the year, we hope either THE SWALLOW cottage (Sleeping 2+2) or THE OWL cottage (Sleeping 4+2) at Gamrie Lodge are what you are looking for.

FIRST CLASS SELF-CATERING ACCOMMODATION IN THE NORTH EAST OF SCOTLAND.

We've set our standards high, both cottages provide the same first class self-catering accommodation all on ground level. Each cottage is furnished and equipped to the highest standard to provide an enchanting holiday environment in a tranquil rural location, yet less than a mile from the sea.

For your comfort our self-catering holiday cottages are fully furnished and tastefully decorated sleeping either 2+2 (The Swallow) or 4+2 (The Owl). In the event your group extends to 10 guests, access to both cottages can be linked through the courtyard.

Each cottage is double glazed, centrally heated and complemented in the main sitting room with a glass fronted feature cast iron multi-fuel stove.

In the main bedroom of each cottage you have the choice of two single beds or a 6ft wide super-king.

BANFF ABERDEENSHIRE

History - The Parish of Gamrie

The Parish of Gamrie is situated upon the shore of the Moray Firth and extends from the Bridge of Banff to the Burn of Netherhill which separates it from the Parish of Aberdour in Aberdeenshire. Gamrie abounds in glens and precipices, its coast line consisting of a great wall of crags whose ledges are the home and resort of sea-birds of all kinds.

Between the two well-known headlands, Gamrie-mor and Troup Head, lies Gamrie Bay, which provides an anchorage for vessels of large size. These heights command a wide and magnificent prospect, which includes the hills of Caithness, Sutherland and Ross.

Along the coast many caverns are found, two of which are particularly interesting. Into one, the full force of the sea driven before northerly gales find entrance by a passage eighty yards long, the spray escaping through a wild fissure and drifting away like smoke. This weird place is locally known as "Hell's Lum". The other is entered by a natural tunnel of such restricted dimensions that it is called "The Needle's Eye" on account of the difficulty of going through it.

The spelling of the name of the parish has undergone many vicissitudes. Gaemrie, Gemri, Gamry, Gamery, and Gamrie, have all had their turn. The etymology cannot with any certainty be now decided.

The listed rates apply to The Swallow cottage sleeping 2+2.

Other rates apply to The Owl cottage sleeping 4+2.

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Stunning Cottage Facilities.
We are also pleased to provide as standard:

* Wide screen TV
* DVD player
* Digital free-sat
* Mini CD hi-fi
* FREE Broadband WiFi access
* Dish washer
* Toaster
* Hair Dryer
* Clock-radio
* Ceramic hob cooker with extractor
* Fan assisted oven with separate grill
* Microwave
* Fridge freezer
* Washer / Drier
* Iron / Ironing board
* Fresh coffee maker & juicer
* All utensils
* Co-ordinated bed linen and towels

All accommodation is on ground level with easy access throughout.

For the comfort of all guests please note that we operate a strict no smoking policy within the building.

A well-behaved dog is welcome subject to prior arrangement.

Parents can relax knowing that the large lawns provide a safe open space for children to play.

Local Amenities: Gardenstown provides a small selection of shops for essential groceries and includes a Bakers, Butchers, Pub, Petrol Station, Doctors Surgery, and Post Office. In addition to these Banff also has two Supermarkets, Banks, several Restaurants a Hospital and Veterinary Surgery.

GARDENSTOWN BANFF ABERDEENSHIRE

Learn about the local area: Whilst spending time in this beautiful area you can enjoy a multitude of activities including golf, riding, fishing, cycling and walking which is by no means an exhaustive list.

For those looking for less energetic experiences, why not explore the plentiful supply of dramatic ruins and historic buildings or seek out the many other idyllic places to slow down, rest, and take it easy with a book, sketch pad or easel.

Visit Gardenstown, Fordyce, Fyvie, Macduff, Portsoy, Pennan, Banff, Troup Head which are all within easy travelling distance of Gamrie Lodge Cottages.