Places to stay near Slain's Castle

Charming quiet clifftop cottage, relax by the sea!

Fisherman's clifftop cottage from around 1890, renovated, original beams, wood-burning stove make a cosy retreat. Accommodation on ground floor: open plan living room & kitchen provide sociable space, bedroom, shower room. Free Wi-Fi, Smart TV. Private car parking. The village bay is a sheltered spot to relax, listen to the sea; or walk along the clifftop path to the beautiful golden sands of Cruden Bay and golf course. Shops, pubs, services 3 miles. Peterhead 17 minutes, Aberdeen 30 minutes.

Farm stay at Ewe View, Aberdeenshire

Take it easy at this unique and tastefully decorated getaway on a working farm in Aberdeenshire. Located just 20 minutes drive from Aberdeen International Airport it is a highly accessible countryside location with local amenities and beautiful attractions. Explore the local area and see the seals at Newburgh beach just 2.5 miles away with adjoining golf course. On the farm there are cattle, sheep and arable crops. The grass fields surrounding Ewe View often are home to the cattle and sheep.

Stunning Scottish Cottage - sleeps 8 guests

Beautiful detached cottage, comfortably sleeps 8 people; set on two-thirds of an acre of grass with several trees that are over 100 years old. We’ve fully enclosed the garden & added a Weber Charcoal BBQ, double hammock & outdoor furniture. Lovely retreat for couples, families or friends looking for a relaxing Scottish break. Perfect base for business trips with a desk and two computer screens available. Good WiFi, 2 flat screen TVs, BT sports, large book collection & family board games.

The Tower, Thornton Castle

Traditional & relaxed accommodation in the 16th century Scottish tower of our family home. Accessed by a spiral staircase your space comprises 2 bedrooms for 4 people over two floors in a private wing of the castle with bathroom and small sitting room. Full breakfast included. Set in the foothills of the Cairngorm National Park, this is an ideal stop off between Inverness and Edinburgh. Balmoral Castle, Dunnottar Castle, Glamis Castle and St Andrews are nearby. Tennis court available.

Bell View Cottage

This unique place has a style all its own. Small but open space detached cottage in the heart of the quaint fishing village of Gardenstown. Bell View offers a quiet get away in a comfortable space only newly renovated in 2023/24. All your home comforts under one roof. One double room with the option of another double within the front room if 4 guests were to stay. A modern kitchen and shower room. Tv, wifi, washing machine, dishwasher and even a small garden also provided within this space.

The Lily Pod ,Gypsy caravan/shepherds hut,Hot Tub

Our dream of a Romany style glamping pod has finally come true in the heart of Buchan, near the North Sea coast. We offer a large pod with a double bed and a small kitchen corner, a small pod with toilet, shower and hand washing basin, and a summer house converted as a small kitchen. We are located in the peaceful countryside, 5 minutes from Cruden Bay village and its beach & renowned golf course, 10 minutes from Peterhead, 15 minutes from Ellon and 40 minutes from Aberdeen.

Beautiful Haddie Cottage by the seaside

A recently redecorated 2 bed cottage with new furniture and interior. If you are looking for a beautiful part of the world to visit, then this could be the answer. We have miles of coast line and rural scenes literally on our doorstep. Perfect for a relaxing holiday or perhaps you are interested in discovering more of the North East of Scotland, fishing, hillwalking or playing golf at one of the most famous, internationally known, links courses in Scotland.

Woodlands Edge • Entire Flat in Ellon • 2 Bedrooms

Spacious ground floor flat with private entrance and self check in. The Macdonalds woods are right outside the front door providing gorgeous views. A 2 minutes drive to Ellon centre or take a lovely short walk through the woods. Family friendly, we provide a huge selection of products for travelling with kids, travel cot etc. Ten minutes walk to BrewDog. Lock box is right at the door with the keys, the code will be sent the day before check in.

Rustic Hollow - Rural setting with coastal views.

Stunning views, surrounded by nature with the perfect window to view it from. Our cabin sleeps 2 and is ideal for that romantic break, sole adventure or hub whilst exploring the NE250 coastal route. Bathe outdoors in our copper, tin finished bath. Totally submerge yourself and soak in the quiet. Enjoy the tranquillity of the rural setting and the calming powers of the coastal air. A truly luxurious space to make your own and off the beaten track.

The Beach House

Beach House Recently Refurbished, light, bright and brilliantly situated right on the Beach in the small village of Cruden Bay 26 miles North of Aberdeen. Bram Stroker himself holidayed in Cruden Bay back in the late 1800's and many believe that the Local Slains castle inspired Dracula. Also, right on the doorstep of this unique property is the World Famous Championship Golf Course featuring a par 70 Links Course.

The Bothy at Aikenshill

Located on our family farm. The Bothy at Aikenshill, is a modern, spacious cottage over looking our fields of highland cattle and The North Sea beyond. With ample parking, our 2 bedroom bothy is comfortable and well equipped with underfloor heating and an electric wood effect fire. The kitchen, dinning, lounge host all the requirements for a comfortable self catering stay.

Lovely 2 + 2 bed Cabin by the beach with Hot Tub

Tern Cabin is a lovely wooden building with all amenities required for a short term holiday. Situated in the coastal village on Newburgh, Aberdeenshire only a short walk from the beach which teems with wildlife. People come from far and wide to see the seal colony, there's always something happening including the seasonal visitors from which the cabin is named.