With a long and interesting history, this farmhouse has been delightfully renovated so that it retains many traditional features, whilst also housing modern appliances that ensure your stay is comfortable and relaxing.   With numerous activities in the surrounding area, including fishing, shooting and hiking, days at Easterton can be actively filled in the beautiful countryside or, if you prefer, discovering one of the local towns and villages.

Property History

EASTERTON was built in the 1940`s by the STEPHEN family, and was a working farm until 2000. Prior to this the family were born and raised at DRYWELLS, the ruins of which can be seen to the rear of the house.

Currently, a neighbouring farmer lets out all the land for use.

In preparing the house for let, we have made an attempt to retain some of its original character, while incorporating some modern features for your comfort.

The dresser situated in the dining room has been a part of this house since it was built .A local joiner constructed it as a wedding present for Mr &Mrs Stephen Snr, who were married in 1892.

The tea caddies along the top are also an original feature. The late Stephen Aunties would fire their oatcakes on the girdle, hanging from the swey on the open fire, and then store them in the drawers of the dresser, along with their homemade butter and cheese.

All the cooking was done on the open fire, which has only been slightly altered from its original state. Upstairs in the two bedrooms you will find linoleum, which has been there since the house was built. We felt that this should be left, as it is a characteristic feature of the house as it used to be. We have added rugs for your comfort.

The fireplaces in the two upstairs rooms are non functional. The pine chests ("kists") were an essential part of the Uncles` furniture where they stored their clothes and other belongings.

Local Attractions

Easterton to Aberdeen - approx 52 miles, 1 hour 56 minutes
Visit the beach and surrounding activities, Duthie Park, Maritime Museum, Satrosphere, and the Gordon Highlander Museum. There are also castles and historic sites, museums and art galleries, shopping, and some excellent eating and drinking establishments.

Easterton to Storybook Glen - approx 43 miles, 1 ½ hours
A family theme park at Maryculter, 5 miles west of Aberdeen.

Easterton to Inverness - approx 65 miles, journey time 2 hours
Visit the many tourist attractions in and around the city, including Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, Culloden Moor and Fort George.

Easterton to Aviemore - approx 50 miles, 1 ½ hours
Visit the Landmark centre at Carrbridge for a fun filled family day out, see the Ospreys at Boat of Garten, or be entertained by the Waltzing Waters at Newtonmore.

Easterton to Huntly - approx 12 miles, 30 minutes
Huntly is a lovely wee town not too far from Easterton. Here you can do all your grocery and fresh produce shopping, choosing from a selection of small grocery stores or the Somerfield supermarket. There are also a number of butcher and bakery shops offering a wide selection of produce. No visit to Huntly would be complete without trying a Rizzas ice cream or a visit to the Deans Shortbread factory shop. Huntly has a number of attractions including the Castle, dry ski slope, golf, swimming pool, horse riding, and on the road between Huntly and Easterton, visit the Falconry Centre.

Easterton to Archaeolink - approx 26 miles, 50 minutes
This is situated at Oyne village, and gives you an opportunity to journey back in time to experience the world of our ancestors 6000 years ago, through the use of interactive displays, reconstructions and an audio visual display.
www.archaeolink.co.uk

Easterton to Dufftown - approx 8 miles, 15 minutes
Another nice wee town to visit for your groceries and fresh produce. Just outside Dufftown you can visit the famous Glenfiddich Distillery where you can enjoy an excellent tour of the distillery and round it off with a large "dram". No charge for the tour or the tipple. Dufftown website

Easterton to Craigellachie - approx 14 miles, 25 minutes
Carry on from Dufftown to Craigellachie and visit the working cooperage and see the barrels being made for storing the whisky. You will be able to view Highland Cattle here too.

Easterton to Macduff and Banff - approx 41 miles, 1 hour 20 minutes
Visit Macduff Marine Aquarium and see fascinating displays featuring Moray marine life, and experience the touch and feel pools. As you leave there why not visit the Inshore Fish Shop and take home some delicious fresh fish for tea. (I personally shop there on a regular basis, and am always delighted with the selection of fish and shellfish on sale.) Back over the Banff Bridge and head to Duff House, an 18th century mansion filled with fine paintings and furniture. There is a picnic area and play park for children, or enjoy a beautiful woodland walk along the River Deveron.

Easterton to Braemar and Royal Deeside - approx 53 miles, 1 hour 40 minutes
A beautiful part of Scotland to visit, with some breath taking scenery and many visitor attractions.

The above are only a small number of suggested visits for you, chosen to give you an idea of distances and time taken for journeys. All times and distances were taken from Microsoft Autoroute 2001.