Once a simple old stone cottage dating back to the 1700s, Crossgates has been lovingly refurbished to become a charming characterful holiday home. Inside the small yet perfectly formed cottage is a welcoming sitting room with a wood burning stove that leads through to two lovely bedrooms. There is a well equipped kitchen where tasty meals can be prepared with ease. Completing the property is a toilet/shower room, a porch with seating and a large mature garden which wraps around the house

I feel passionately about the North East of Scotland and enjoy providing places for people to come and stay here.

The scenery provided by the breathtaking coastline and rolling landscape attracts many visitors. Walkers, artists, photographers and outdoor enthusiasts are all drawn to this wonderful unspoilt area. Although some guests never want to leave the cottage, you will find much of interest in North Aberdeenshire. We are always on hand to give local tips on where to go and how to discover special places. We have endless beach and cliff walks with opportunities to see a range of wildlife, with New Aberdour beach being the closest at just 2 miles away and Cullykhan beach being of special interest as home of the remarkable ‘Hells Lum’ Heading inland slightly you will find many castles, all within easy driving distance from the cottage. Fyvie and Delgatie are our favourites, but a visit to Slains is a must too, especially if you are intrigued by the theory that Bram Stoker conceived the idea for his infamous creation Dracula here. This ruin, perched on the cliff tops, with only the sound of crashing waves on the rocks below and the cry of seagulls, can easily become eery and is not for the faint hearted. The Moray Firth is home to a population of around 130 dolphins.