"On arrival at East Craighill, Mouse was shown to his stable under the scrutiny of Julia's ponies , and in no time at all had settled in with the others. While the ponies got to know each other , I retreated to my accomodation- a cottage conversion in close proximity to the ponies .
 
The cosy living kitchen area leads into the double bedroom - complete with four poster . Additional sleeping accomodation is available inthe gallery overlooking the sitting area , and is accessed by a Ramsay ladder - ideal for the younger members of the family.
 
Meals cooked in the fully appointed kitchen were eaten in the conservatory area overlooking the back of the cottage - within sight of the ponies , and in close proximity to the wooded area which leads to the two small lochs at the bottom of the valley - ideal for an early morning walk , or for a quiet hack in complete seclusion.
 
There is ample offroad hacking , and if you prefer, an enclosed sand school adjoining the paddock  is available to use .
 
Within easy reach of Turriff and Huntly , this quiet retreat is an ideal base to explore rural Aberdeenshire."

Sally Smith  

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