Finzean Estate

Welcome to Finzean Estate

Finzean Estate is located in the heart of Royal Deeside. The Estate has been in the ownership of the Farquharson family for sixteen generations, including the renowned Victorian landscape painter, Joseph Farquharson.

The Estate is situated in the Feugh valley with its scenery of rich woodlands and heather hills and its abundance of wildlife

Finzean Estate extends over several thousand acres, encompassing farmland, moorland and forestry. The land is managed by the Farquharsons as an integrated family business, with an interest in conservation and the preservation of a viable community.

Contact details
Tel: 01330850710 or 01330850767
fax: 01330850710
email:

Joseph Farquharson:

The Painting Laird

Joseph Farquharson, Deeside's well-loved Victorian artist, is best known for his meticulous, snow-covered landscapes, in many cases with Finzean Estate as a backdrop. Often tinged with the glow of a rising or setting sun, the carefully observed trees in silhouette and the foreground animals – usually sheep – bring Joseph Farquharson's canvasses to life.

Throughout the year Joseph Farquarson talks and walks are available

Please contact for details
Tel: 01330850710 or 01330850767
fax: 01330850710
email: catriona@finzean.com

Garden Cottage
Finzean
Aberdeenshire
AB31 6NZ

Sleeps up to 4.
Cot available on request.
Pets welcome under strict control

Garden Cottage is situated across the courtyard from Finzean House in the private grounds of Finzean Estate, once the home of Joseph Farquharson, the Victorian landscape painter in South Deeside, midway between Banchory and Aboyne.

Finzean is situated in the Feugh valley with its mixed scenery of rich woodlands and heather hills and its abundance of wildlife.

There are many glorious walks on the estate and in Royal Deeside; good golf courses, pony trekking and skiing are easily accessible and several National Trust properties are near at hand.

Trout fishing is available on several miles of the Feugh and the A'an and salmon fishing can be arranged on the Dee.

Finzean House tennis court is available to cottage guests.
Pets welcome under strict control

	2010
3th January to 13th February	£350
14th February to 20th February(Half term)	£420
21st Februaryl to 27th March	£350
28th March to 10th April (Easter)	£550
11th April to 26th June	£440
27th June to 4th September	£550
5th September to 30th October	£440
31st October to 18th December	£350
19th December 2010 to 8th January 2011(Christmas and New Year weeks)	£700
All inclusive of VAT, bedlinen and towels

All inclusive of VAT, bedlinen and towels

Ground Floor
A large and bright kitchen/dining room with 2 oven range cooker, built under fridge, freezer and washing machine; table and chairs to seat six
Through to Sitting Room with wood burning stove and TV/video; open staircase leading upstairs Door leads directly onto large enclosed gardens (Finzean House Garden which cottage guests are free to use) There is a garden table and chairs and sheltered patio area just outside the cottage

First Floor
1 twin bedroom, 1 double bedroom, 1 bathroom
The cottage is fully equipped and centrally heated.
Bed linen and towels are provided
A cot, high chair & changing mat are available on request.

Click here to view availability

NB: A 50% non-refundable deposit is required to secure a reservation and the balance settled two weeks prior to arrival. Check-in time is 4pm on the day of arrival and check-out time is 10am on the day of departure. During quieter periods it may be possible to arrange an earlier check-in time and a later check-out time. Please check with the Estate Office

Please contact for details
Tel: 01330850710 or 01330850767
fax: 01330850710
email: catriona@finzean.com

Driven Pheasant – 1 st November – 31 st January
We occasionally have the opportunity for the letting of 80 – 100 bird days – for 8 guns with sit-down lunch or picnic available.

The MacNab . Available in the 3rd week of September – with accommodation, if required.
After the tradition of John Buchan's novel, “John Macnab”, achieve the most complete sporting challenge - a salmon, a brace of grouse and a stag on a single day. All are available on Finzean Estate.

The Finzean MacNab . Bring a team to shoot, stalk, walk and fish for the week.

The MacHedge. Available 1st November – 31st January
Our recently created challenge – a roe doe, ten rabbits and two pheasants, individually or as a team.

Rough Shooting with Keeper, 1 st November – 31 st January, personal attention for 1- 4 guns on rabbits, pheasants, pigeon, ducks, snipe & woodcock.

Duck flighting – weather dependent but an evening's duck flighting from mid October – until end January, at a choice of four ponds and natural hides, wild duck only – mallard or teal, for 1-9 guns

Pigeon Flighting or Decoy – availability in season and farm activity dependent, for 1 – 9 guns.

Ferreting rabbits with Keeper, from September – March, an exciting day out for 1-4 guns.

Fishing on the River Dee

Fishing on the Rivers Feugh and A'an
Please contact for details
Tel: 01330850710 or 01330850767
fax: 01330850710
email: andrew@finzean.com

Finzean Estate's Farm Shop opened in April 2006
Quote from the newly launched 10th edition of Peter Irvine's book "Scotland the Best"
FINZEAN FARM SHOP, DEESIDE "THIS one's fabulous, a new one for the book. It's not on the main road, but between Banchory and Aboyne, in an estate. Kate and Catriona run it and it's just lovely, looking out on to the mountains. A lot of food sold here is from the estate – meat and game – and loads of stuff they make themselves, carefully sourced and very well presented. It's really special – one of the best in Britain, I'd say. A real foodie destination.

NORMAL HOURS
OPEN SEVEN DAYS
Mon – Sat
9am – 5pm
From Sunday 14th February open from 11am
for Sunday brunch
11.00 am – 5pm

Follow signs for Finzean School
(off the Banchory/Aboyne South Deeside Road B976)
to Balnaboth Steading, Finzean, Banchory, AB31 6PA

We accept game orders, in season, from October to February.
Please telephone 01330 850710
or email
farmshop@finzean.com

Deer Park Cottage
Finzean
Aberdeenshire
AB31 6NZ

Sleeps up to 6
Cot available on request
Pets welcome under strict control

Deer Park Cottage stands in a secluded spot in the private grounds of Finzean Estate.

	2010
3th January to 13th February	£380
14th February to 20th February(Half term)	£450
21st Februaryl to 27th March	£380
28th March to 10th April (Easter)	£650
11th April to 26th June	£525
27th June to 4th September	£650
5th September to 30th October	£525
31st October to 18th December	£380
19th December 2010 to 8th January 2011(Christmas and New Year weeks)	£800
All inclusive of VAT, bedlinen and towels

Ground Floor

Sitting Room, with large old stone fireplace and woodburning stove, open staircase and colour TV.
Dining room through to kitchen with electric cooker, refrigerator and washing machine.
Bathroom with bath/shower, WC and basin.
Outside garden bench and table.

First Floor

1 twin bedroom.
1 double bedroom.
1 bedroom with bunk beds.

The cottage is fully equipped and centrally heated.
Bed linen and towels are provided
A cot, high chair & changing mat are available on request.

Click here to check availability
NB: A 50% non-refundable deposit is required to secure a reservation and the balance settled two weeks prior to arrival. Check-in time is 4pm on the day of arrival and check-out time is 10am on the day of departure. During quieter periods it may be possible to arrange an earlier check-in time and a later check-out time. Please check with the Estate Office

Please contact for details
Tel: 01330850710 or 01330850767
fax: 01330850710
email: catriona@finzean.com

THE GARDEN FLAT
11B Redcliffe Square,
London SW10

Sleeps up to 4.
Cot available on request.
Sorry no pets.

£150 per night Minimum two nights booking with a discount of 10% on all bookings of seven nights or more. We operate a no-smoking policy

The Garden Flat is a luxurious and spacious London flat in prime location set in its own enclosed garden and with its own private entrance.

The Flat is beautifully decorated and furnished to a very high standard.
It comfortably sleeps four with two double bedrooms each with an en-suite shower room.

Location

Earls Court and Gloucester Road Underground Stations are a short distance and buses run frequently along the Fulham Road.
This is the perfect flat for a weekend break for two in London, or a sight seeing/theatre trip with the family.

Click here to view availability

Please contact for details
Tel: 01330850710 or 01330850767
fax: 01330850710
email: catriona@finzean.com

Finzean Estate Farm Shop & Tearoom is delighted to stock
FINZEAN, The Fair Place, Celebrating 400 years
by Angus Farquharson

“High up in the Grampian hills, a lovely little river winds gently down through heather covered moors. It passes by an ancient pine wood recognised today as one of the last remnants of the Old Caledonian Forest. On the river bank stand two working watermills, as if time has stood still for 150 years. Suddenly, the wooded valley opens out to reveal a very different scene of small hamlets, interspersed with well-tended agricultural land. All this richly diverse area is aptly called “Finzean”, meaning in Gaelic “the fair place”, for it is very beautiful and has been the home of the Farquharson family for four hundred years … All this presents a pleasing picture, little altered since the time of the twelfth Laird, Joseph Farquharson R.A., who loved this place, and made it known in artistic circles all over the world. He was a master at painting atmosphere and mood. The changing lights of all that surrounded him became the inspiration, from which he never tired.

Price: £8

CHRISTMAS FAIR

Friday 27th, Saturday 28th and
Sunday, 29th November

The marquee is going up again for three days of festive frenzy

Complimentary mulled wine
Beautiful Christmas decorations
Children’s Craft Corner **
Present ideas for ALL the family
Order your Christmas turkey
Order your Christmas tree
Order locally made wreaths
Stunning painting exhibition by Finzean artist, Allan Lawson
Bacon butties and burgers
.... and much, much more. We all look forward to seeing you!

** children’s spaces limited so booking essential Tel: 01330850710

Farm Shop open seven days: Mon – Sat 9am – 5pm
Sunday 12 – 5pm

CHRISTMAS FAIR

Friday 27th, Saturday 28th and
Sunday, 29th November

The marquee is going up again for three days of festive frenzy

** children’s spaces limited so booking essential Tel: 01330850710

Farm Shop open seven days: Mon – Sat 9am – 5pm
Sunday 12 – 5pm

	Finzean House, once the home of the acclaimed Victorian landscape painter, Joseph Farquharson, the perfect setting amidst beautiful countryside with outstanding views south over Clachnaben and the Feugh valley. Ideal for wedding receptions, corporate events, house parties and special occasions. Large or small, we extend a warm professional welcome.
		Finzean House can be adapted to suit the scale of your party, our speciality is in the attention to detail. Available for weddings, performances, dinners and launches, training courses and team building days. Facilities can be adapted to suit your wishes.