being seduced by the slow smashing of the waves on the shore or just from seagulls' squawking? Or even walking to quaint and secluded villages nearby?
Whatever your journey's purpose might be, Tidewater Cottage will satisfy all your needs.
If you are looking for a seaside retreat Gardenstown offers you a fine sandy beach where swimming is available in summer time.
From Seatown a ten-minute walk gets you to the picturesque bay of Crovie whilst from there you may continue up the hill to the village of Pennan, along the Coastal Trail.
The western marine ports of Whitehills, Portsoy, Cullen, Portnockie, and Findochty are all within few minutes drive.
Art enthusiasts should not miss the "Duff House" in Banff, a splendid mansion in perfect Georgian baroque, converted into the national academy of fine arts.
In the countryside the history dates back to centuries visiting the Castles of Huntly, Fyvie, Delgatie and Tolquhon ruins.
Renowned all over the world for its whisky the Grampian Higlands offer the unique experience of a "malt whisky trail" discovering Strathisla and Glenfiddich distillery as well as the famous Glen Grant's.
For sport seekers two golf clubs await you at little distance from Gardenstown: the Royal Duff House and the Tarlair Golf Course both immersed into spectacular sceneries.
For all the "bravehearts", finally, Gardenstown itself would be a perfect base for Inverness (60 mls westward) discovering the most mysterious lake in the world, Loch Ness, and visiting Cawdor castle of Shakespearian memory.