Shieling Beag

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Scored 8.9
Rated fabulous

Excellent location!

9.5
  • The entire place is yours
  • 431 ft² size
  • Garden
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Parking on site

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About this property

Comfortable Living: Shieling Beag in Banchory offers a cosy holiday home with one bedroom, a bathroom, and a spacious living room. Guests enjoy free WiFi and a private garden for relaxation. Modern Amenities: The property features a washing machine, refrigerator, microwave, shower, and TV. Free on-site private parking is available, and Aberdeen 31 Located 31 Shieling Beag is situated 31 km from Aberdeen Airport and close to attractions such as Crathes Castle (5 km) and Beach Ballroom (34 km). Highly rated for its convenient location.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Free private parking available on-site

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2 single beds
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1 extra-large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Brian
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Shieling Beag is a lovely studio apartment with a very nice layout and design. Very clean and comfortable. The little kitchen was just right and the tea and biscuits were a nice welcome.”
Alan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“It was in a lovely location, just on the edge of Banchory town centre. Well appointed gardens and nice compact accommodation. The host, Dr Linda, was readily available for any queries/needs as she and her husband live in the same property, which...”
Rachel
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very comfortable bed. Well equipped. Nice views. Good location for walking to town centre.”
Ingrams
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very comfortable with everything you could need. Spotlessly clean. Great hosts. Thank you”
Maureen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely apartment. We didn't use cooking facilities but could see everything we would have needed had been provided. Great shower and very comfy bed. Less than 10 min walk to shops, pubs and restaurants. 2 supermarkets a 5 min drive away. Great...”
Thompson
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“So comfortable and peaceful. The hosts were very welcoming and provided lots of useful information concerning the local area.”
Gordon
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A lovely quaint accommodation with everything we required. Comfortable and quiet”
Alan
Australia Australia
“Quiet location, comfy bed, privacy and the ability to walk into the village.”
Hazel
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely little apartment. Comfy bed. Good Shower. Very handy with the street. Quiet at night. Very clean. Well equipped. A lovely garden to sit at the front where we met the owner's friendly dog.”
Rhona
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely self-contained studio apartment in a large property-was really clean, comfortable and had everything that I needed. The owner was flexible and approachable, and very informative about the area.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Discover Scotland Holiday Cottages

Company review score: 9.3Based on 586 reviews from 214 properties
214 managed properties

Company information

Holiday Cottage letting Agency operating since 1983 with cottages across all of Scotland

Property information

Sumptuous accommodation for 2! Superbly furnished apartment for two making a great base for a short break in the lovely town of Banchory and perfectly placed for touring Royal Deeside. The sumptuous luxury accommodation with Egyptian cotton bed linen and towels and anti allergy duck down & feather duvets ensures that you will have a wonderful holiday.

Neighbourhood information

Shieling Beag is both tranquil and private, yet just 200 metres from the middle of the charming bustling town where there is a choice of tempting coffee shops serving delicious scones and cakes. There is also a good range of hotels and restaurants which specialise in local produce, beautifully presented meals and contemporary cuisine. Royal Deeside is a stunning setting for a holiday throughout the year. Within a short distance from the apartment you can enjoy wonderful riverside or woodland walks. Fishing can be enjoyed, with a permit for the River Dee or simply at a local fishery. In winter, the Lecht and Glenshee sports facilities are available and the ski slopes are only an hour's drive away. Summer activities at the Lecht include downhill mountain trails for mountain biking. Other activities in the area include walking and cycling in the Cairngorms National Park, exploring the stunning coastline of north east Scotland, travelling on the steam railway, the thriving arts and music venue, and golf, with the Banchory golf course within a short walking distance. Nestling at the gateway to Royal Deeside and on the banks of the River Dee, Banchory is a beautiful place to enjoy a holiday. Deeside's historical connections can be explored in the town and there is a wealth of beautiful castles to visit locally which include NTS castles such as Crathes and Drum, as well as Balmoral Castle, the Scottish home of the Royal Family. There are truly so many sights to see that you really are spoilt for choice.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

Shieling Beag takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of £150 is required. The property charges this 7 days before arrival. That's about US$199. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

A damage deposit of £150 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.