3 THE GRANARY, family friendly, country holiday cottage in Banff

3 The Granary in Banff, Aberdeenshire sleeps six people in three bedrooms.

3 The Granary consists of a kitchen with ceramic hob, oven, washing machine, microwave, fridge/freezer, and dishwasher, and a living/dining room with Smart TV and dining seating. The bedrooms consist of two second-floor doubles and a second-floor twin. There is a shower room with a walk-in shower, basin, and heated towel rail, and a WC, and a shower room with a walk-in shower, basin, and heated towel rail, and a WC. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen, and towels are included in the rent. Outside, there is off-road parking available. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Return year after year to 3 The Granary.

Amenities: Gas central heating. Oven, ceramic hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, coffee machine. Smart TV, WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Highchair and travel cot available. Off-road parking available for one car and additional parking available across the road. Sea Views. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. No hen or stag parties. Shop, pub and beach 0.1 mile

Region: From the lush green farmlands of the Borders to the ruggedness of the Highlands, the Scots are proud of their land and identity. Scotland also has some of Britain’s best beaches with glorious stretches of clean sand over which to roam.

Town: Banff is a former county town and a Royal Burgh, having received its charter from Robert the Bruce in 1324. The town has been designated an Outstanding Conservation Area and is famous for its outstanding architecture. Banff contains a variety of architecture in a number of contrasting styles, including Georgian architecture that can be found in the upper part of the town. Banff Harbour is now a recreational harbour and marina, and the town boasts spectacular sea views, sandy beaches, shops and seafood restaurants. Duff House, built between 1735 and 1740 is situated in the Deveron Valley, and is thought to be one of Britain's finest Georgian houses. Close by is Duff House Royal golf course and two miles away the neighbouring town of Macduff offers the Royal Tarlair golf course and award-winning Marine Aquarium. Nearby, the old smugglers village of Pennan was used as the location for the movie Local Hero, and its famous phonebox is a listed historical monument. The area also boasts sandy beaches, forest walks, cycle routes, whisky trails, pony trekking and dolphin watching, along with the Museum of Scottish Lighthouses in Fraserburgh and the Portsoy Boat Festival and Turriff Show.