OUR STORY
'Larach' in Gaelic means 'ruin' .This beautiful stone Byre sits on a private track off the main road and once housed the animals that belonged to Rose Cottage the adjacent croft cottage.
Lovingly renovated to provide cottage rental accommodation in 2017. Many years ago Ordie was a thriving village with a Smiddy, Bakery and Post office. Now it is a sleepy hamlet with a small scattering of cottages and a farm at the top of the hill. Ordie sits conveniently between Aboyne and Ballater just 2 miles North of Dinnet. Dinnet sits on the North Deeside Road which provides direct access to Aberdeen 40 miles away and Braemar 23 miles away by bus or car.
Ordie sits within the Cairngorm National Park and on the edge of an RSPB Nature Reserve. The Burn O' Vat which is a National Nature Reserve (NNR) has a lovely collection of paths and trails to suit all abilities.
Larach is characterised by it's odd shaped windows and doors. You can tell that originally it was built to house the animals not people! But this all adds to its wonderful charm. The thick stone walls and wood burning stoves provide a warm shelter from the Scottish weather. There is also gas fired central heating and hot water so you know you'll be warm and toasty. It has WIFI so also makes an ideal place for those that might need to get away but also work away from home.
Larach
Log burning stove, 3 seater sofa and 2 Harris tweed armchairs , smart TV and bluetooth speaker , Large picture window with spectacular views across the fields to the South. Small wooden staircase leads from the lounge to the attic space.
Lounge
Pine freestanding kitchen with plenty of drawer and cupboard space, Double Belfast sink, electric oven and fridge. Microwave and Bean to cup coffee machine. All the utensils, crockery and pans for a comfortable self catering stay. Large kitchen window with spectacular views to the North towards Morven. Small log burning stove in the kitchen for those cosy meals in or long lazy breakfasts.
Kitchen
Utility room: Off the kitchen here you'll find a washer/dryer, microwave and sink. First aid kit, extra lightbulbs etc.
Snug: This leads from the lounge to the kitchen and originally was the kitchen. You'll now find book shelves with information about what to do and see around the area. Also a book exchange feel free to take a book you fancy and leave one that you have read for someone else. Games and cards can be found in the dresser.
Utility room
Snug
Bathroom
Newly fitted bathroom with over the bath electric shower.
Bedroom 1: Largest bedroom with plenty of space. Kingsize bed , chest of drawers and built in cupboard. South facing views through the unusual shaped windows.
Bedroom 2: Twin room with North facing views. Built in cupboard. These beds can be zipped together to make a super-king bed.
Bedrooms
Attic
The attic is accessed via a small wooden staircase in the lounge. Please enter the attic at your own risk and supervise small children at all times. In the attic you will find a carpeted space with bean bags , 2 single sofa beds, smart tv and xbox games console.
The detached garage can be accessed by a door at the side. Space will be available in here for bikes and outdoor equipment .
Garage
Outside
There is a picnic table for the summer and bench seating to the front and rear for putting on those muddy boots. A BBQ can be found in the garage and the log store will have enough logs to keep the stoves burning for when you return after a day in the hills.
