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Ben Shea Smart Home

Living area combines a spacious lounge and kitchen with comfy and practical seating
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Living area, well-equipped kitchen with breakfast bar, fridge-freezer, dishwasher & induction hob
Ben Shea Smart Home, 21 Fife Street, Dufftown, AB55 4AL - typical 1800's Victorian Villa in the Whisky Capital

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Ben Shea Smart Home
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  • Sleeps up to: 6
  • 90 m² / 969 ft²

Ben Shea Smart Home

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Scotland's first luxury automated accommodation. A Traditional 3 bedroom 1800's Victorian villa with an incredibly modern interior. Relax ...

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Scotland's first luxury automated accommodation. A Traditional 3 bedroom 1800's Victorian villa with an incredibly modern interior. Relax fireside with a dram in Dufftown, Moray whilst enjoying a truly unique experience. Based in the heart of the town as well as having the glorious countryside, river walks, trails & hikes on your doorstep too. Enjoy an authentic remote and wild Scottish experience with the bonus comforts of town living, smart TVs, and reliable WiFi throughout. A great Workcation as well as your Speycation. You will be welcomed from the moment you arrive with automated lighting and ambient temperatures can be set per room. Inset music system means you can start the day listening to your motivational tunes via airplay, or select from the central iPad a station of choice to play in each room or drift off to sleep with soothing sounds of your choice. Enjoy night mode and more in this intelligent automated home. Ben Shea has a fully equipped kitchen for cooking, including the details of Champagne & Whisky glasses. Dishwasher and Washing machine. Each room is equipped with a Smart TV, powerful Diva pro Hairdryer, straighteners are even supplied too.

Facilities

Facilities

  • Alarm clock
  • Fire alarm with light
  • Fireplace
  • Ironing facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Pets allowed
  • Free high speed Internet
  • Free WiFi Internet
  • Hairdryer
  • Non-smoking
  • Hypoallergenic bedding
  • Freeview TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • High speed internet
  • WiFi Internet
  • Kitchen
  • Heating - room controlled
  • Wood burning stove
  • Clothes rack
  • Wardrobe
  • Sitting area
  • Living room
  • Dining area
  • Carpeted floor
  • Sofa
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • First aid kit
  • Emergency card / instructions
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Voice assistant device
  • USB plugs / charging station
  • TV / movie streaming service
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Kitchenware
  • Cooking appliance
  • High quality bedding
  • Linen provided
  • Blackout curtains/blinds
  • Private entrance
  • Patio
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Wine glasses
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee maker
  • Radio
  • Travel cot
  • Accessed by staircase
  • Smartlock access
  • Keypad access
  • Smoke detector
  • BBQ grills
  • Oven
  • Clothes drying rack
  • Cleaning products
  • Dining table
  • Rubbish bin
  • Wine/champagne available
  • iPad
  • High Definition (HD) Flat Panel Television
  • Firewood provided
  • Board games
  • Laptop friendly workspace
  • Virtual tour available
  • Living area combines a spacious lounge and kitchen with comfy and practical seating
  • Living area, well-equipped kitchen with breakfast bar, fridge-freezer, dishwasher & induction hob
  • Ben Shea Smart Home, 21 Fife Street, Dufftown, AB55 4AL - typical 1800's Victorian Villa in the Whisky Capital
  • Self Check-in with your personalised keypad access enabling express check in and no need to worry about passing a key about your party for access
  • Private Entrance and Hallway, ideal for storing Hiking & Cycling gear - stairs leading to living accommodation on 2nd & 3rd Floors
  • From private front door ascend the stairs to first floor, door midway leads to garden snug room and back door
  • Centrally mounted tablet for you to explore your smart home in more detail if you - or pass it by if the home is taking care of you just as it is
  • A warm welcome awaits with a wood burning stove and comfy seating
  • Stunning triple tier chandelier gives ambient dimmable lighting, a bespoke Go Home Smart creation
  • Living area, coffee table raises & expands to become dining table, wood burning stove and original stone wall with ambient lighting
  • Explore, Dream, Discover from Dufftown - the home of your Speycation
  • Breakfast Bar for a Bite to Eat, Workcation station or socialising in the evening with a drink as you cook up a storm in the kitchen or enjoy a take out
  • in the heart of Speyside and Single Malt Whisky Capital why not enjoy a dram from the comfort of your home or let us plan a whisky nosing or book a tour
  • Spacious Hallway with Walk-in cupboard housing dining and outdoor chairs, washing machine and supplies. Secondary cupboard gives some storage as well as housing supplies including high chair
  • Centrally located iPad - view your own met station forecast, adjust heating temperature room by room, play music in rooms and much more
  • Award winning designed 5 point touch switches give you control of lighting scenes, automated shading & music control - 5 point switches on bedside cabinets as decals and even the night light alarm clock as this switch integrated
  • Ideal for relaxing after a day exploring in Moray Speyside
  • All bedrooms have sumptuous beds - as you would find at The Savoy - relax for a deep nights sleep in a Super King or each room can have Twin bed, 2 x full single bed set up
  • Ambient and coloured lighting with a chandelier in first floor bedroom
  • First Floor bedroom with striking and comfortable headboard with integrated reading light. Bed has integrated tread lighting to safely guide you in night mode to kitchen or bathroom
  • Each guest room has automated shading, controlled from wall switch or bedside cabinet 5 point switches
  • First floor bedroom spacious with storage, seating and Smart Tv and ambient lighting as well as tread bed LEDs
  • First floor bathroom with sink, wc and large walk in shower
  • High finish throughout with deep cleaning & disinfecting between each stay
  • 2 Shower rooms in Ben Shea with instant hot water
  • First floor spacious entrance hall with motion based lighting, access to living area, bedroom and bathroom room as well as stairs to 3rd level
  • Traditionally maintained stairs to Top Bedrooms and Shower Room on 3rd Floor - also home to games and library
  • Top Left Bedroom with automated shading, ambient lighting and ability to have 2 full size singles or one large Super King luxury bed
  • Comfort is no 1 when it comes to our bed choices
  • Check your weather from the comfort of your bed by raising the shades, or switch on the radio for latest news or motivational tunes, all before you get up!
  • Top left bedroom currently shown as Twin Bed set up - can be arranged as Super king too. Reading lights integrated into headboard and tread lighting for daytime ambience and night mode lighting
  • Dressing table and mirror in each room with hairdryer and seat
  • Each bedroom has a touch night light with smart controls too
  • Select from functional bright lighting to dimmed to any choice of colour you fancy
  • Top Right bedroom, each with Smart TVs, integrated LED lighting for reading and night mode tred lighting
  • Powerful hairdryers provided in each bedroom, no need to pack yours and hair straighteners supplied as standard too
  • Super King bedroom, with colour selectable lighting
  • Smart TVs, powerful hairdryers and open wardrobes in each of Ben Shea bedrooms
  • Options to control your home are the same throughout whether its on the touch light alarm clock, the bedside decal or wall switches
  • Each of our homes are finished to a high standards and we want your holiday to be filled with memorable adventures
  • Wardrobe, Storage in each bedroom as well as linen and fluffy towels supplied as standard. All laundry is to best practice standards
  • Top floor shower room with electric shower, always gleaming for your arrival. Please be assured Ben Shea is deep cleaned and disinfected to best practice standards between stays
  • Garden Snug room with private entrance to back garden, a sun trap in the summer, also store games such as Bulls for outdoor use
  • Fully Enclosed Garden with outdoor lighting and BBQ
  • Sun trap garden when the weather delivers, home of BBQ, fully enclosed and secure
  • Make sure our layout is great for you before your arrival
  • Iconic Clock Tower, metres from Ben Shea Smart Home and the centre of Dufftown

Reviews

Ben Shea Smart Home

(3 Guest Reviews)

Guest Ratings

  • 3
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  • 0
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Review Summary

  • Homes 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Friendliness 5.0
  • Cleanliness 5.0
  • Facilities 5.0
  • Service 5.0
  • Location 5.0
  • Breakfast 0.0

Review Overall Rating

  • 5.0
  • 4.0
  • 3.0
  • 2.0
  • 1.0
  • 5.0

Ben Shea Smart Home Information

Description

Ben Shea provides a truly unique holiday experience in Scotland. Built in1873, Ben Shea is a typical Victorian Villa that hides an ultra-modern interior. Completed in August 2019, Ben Shea is fully renovated providing a well-equipped holiday home with private garden. We partnered with Go Home Smart to refurbish it sympathetically, making the most of its character, whilst integrating it with the most up to date technology, providing our guests with a truly unique Smart Home experience. On arrival the house welcomes you with automated motion based lighting and heating is pre-set to an ambient temperature. Light scenes and music are available in most rooms. Night mode guides you to the bathroom or kitchen when it’s dark. Light scenes, music & shading are controlled from 5 point switches in rooms or a central iPad. However you don’t need to alter anything if you prefer not to. Motion initiates a lot of your smart home features, so don’t worry about having to ‘learn’ the house! The first floor has an open plan living area with a fully-equipped kitchen, including dishwasher and washing machine and a cosy sitting room complete with wood-burning stove. The stunning original stone wall is enhanced by lighting options. The coffee table raises and extends simply to suit your dining needs from 2 to 6 people. Both shower rooms have a walk-in shower, basin and WC, the first floor shower room has motion based music and lighting. When it comes to the bedrooms the biggest features are their luxurious beds – which are the same as the Savoy! Each can be made up as 1 x Super King or 2 x Single beds (twin set up). Rooms are complemented with automated shading, inset speakers, & ambient temperature control. Towels and linen are in your rooms On the mezzanine floor Ben Shea has a snug garden room, which leads to the private garden, also with motion sensor lighting. A lovely peaceful spot to wind down with a refreshing drink after the day’s adventures.

James and Louise of Speyside Cottages, putting a face behind their business. James moved to Dufftown attracted by the fresh air, open landscape and tremendous dog walks he and Dave (Sprocker, man’s best friend!) could enjoy. After meeting, James & Louise very quickly adventured, lived & started working together, literally building Speyside Cottages with its first development, The Milking Sheds. Louise moved from Aberdeen, attracted by Dufftown's way of life, & the potential to work in such a spectacular environment. It’s a relatively short journey from the city but it feels like a different world as you drive in, you can feel like the only person in the wild remoteness. They love to travel, good accommodation & experiencing new cultures is important. Sharing these elements from their region is key. By refurbishing old properties James & Louise know it inside & out as well as knowing they have re-purposed it for years to come. Creating homes each with a delight factor is key – These are homes they would love to stay in & want to share with others. Valuing the personal connection helps them gain satisfaction knowing guests have had an enjoyable & memorable stay.

Cleaning and safety

  • Professionally cleaned
  • Disinfected between stays
  • Staff protective clothing
  • Contactless check-in/out
  • No staff present
  • High-touch surfaces disinfected
  • Linens washed to local guidelines
  • Linens washed above 60°C/140°F
  • Mattress and pillow protectors
  • Washable duvet covers
  • Masks for guests
  • Request no staff entry to room
  • Staff trained in safety protocol

Facilities

  • Free WiFi internet
  • Garden
  • Fire alarms with lights
  • Express check in
  • Express check out
  • Kitchen/kitchenette
  • Bicycle rental
  • Library

Parking

  • Free parking

Children's Facilities

  • Highchairs

Activities and Experiences

  • Animal watching
  • Clay pigeon shooting
  • Cycling
  • Fishing
  • Fly fishing
  • Golf
  • Mountain biking
  • Walking
  • Adventure
  • Arts & crafts
  • Family fun
  • Fitness
  • Hunting
  • Special interest
  • Wild life
  • Hiking

Policies

  • Check in
    16:00 22:00
    Early check-in available on request
  • Check out
    10:00
    Late check-out available on request
  • Child Policy
    Infants and children welcome
  • Smoking Policy
    No smoking
  • Pets
    Pets by arrangement
  • Parties Allowed
    Parties not allowed
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Accessibility

It should be noted all living accommodation and bedrooms are accessed by stairs only at Ben Shea Smart Home

Directions

A car is recommended when staying at the property
  • Road from Aberdeen Airport (46.7 miles)

    via A96 and A920 by car

    - Take airport road to A96

    - Follow A96 to A920 Huntly

    - After Huntly roundabout take the next Left to A920, Dufftown

    - Follow A920 to T-Junction arriving into Dufftown

    -Turn Left onto Fife Street and follow until you see Ben Shea Smart Home, 21 Fife Street, on left - If you arrive at the iconic Clock Tower you have passed it

    - Parking is readily available onstreet

    Safe Travels

  • Road from Inverness Airport (48.5 miles)

    Via A96 and A941

    - Continue to A96

    - Follow A96 to Edward Avenue / A941 in Moray

    - Follow A941 into Dufftown, you will pass The Balvenie & Glenfiddich Distilleries this becomes Balvenie Street, continue straight to the crossroads at the iconic Clock Tower

    - Turn left onto Fife Street, Ben Shea is no 21 on the right side of road

    - Parking is readily available on the street

    Safe Travels

  • Road from Glasgow (181.0 miles)

    Two options from Glasgow to Dufftown with similar time and distance


    Via A9 a scenic route (181miles)

    - Get onto the M8 then follow M80

    - A9 to Doune

    - Continue on A95 into Aberlour, keep on A95 until you can Turn right onto A941,Duffttown

    - Follow A941 into Dufftown, takes you past Balvenie & Glenfiddich distilleries on left, this becomes Balvenie Street and takes you to the iconic Clock Tower

    - Turn Left onto Fife Street / A941, Ben Shea is on the right side, no 21.


    Via A90 (195 miles) this takes you through Stonehaven and via Aberdeen

    - Join the M8 at junction 12 take A80 to Riddrie/Stepps

    - Join M80 slip road to Kincardine Br / Stirling

    - Merge onto M80

    - Merge onto M9

    - Take M90 heading to Aberdeen

    - Take the Exit towards Aberdeen A90

    - Continue onto A90 Use the left lane to take the B979 slip road to A90 North / Inverness

    - Take Aberdeen Peripheral Road / A90 Slip

    - Take exit towards C89C and then follow A96

    - Follow A96 until arriving into Huntly turning left to A920 to Dufftown

    - Follow A920 to Dufftown T-Junction, Turn Left onto Fife Street

    - Ben Shea is on left of Fife Street, parking onstreet.

    - If you arrive at the iconic Clock Tower you have passed Ben Shea

    - Safe Travels

  • Road from Edinburgh (175.0 miles)

    Edinburgh has 2 similar routes in time and distance


    Via A90 (175 miles)

    - Join A90 and follow it going through Dundee and towards Aberdeen

    - Take the B979 slip road to A90 North / Inverness / A96 / Aberdeen

    - At the roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route / A90 Slip road

    - Stay with Aberdeen Peripheral / A90

    - Take exit towards C89C Chapel of Stonewood At Craibstone Roundabout take the exit to A96

    - Follow A96 passing through Huntly roundabout Turn Left onto A920

    - Follow A920 into Dufftown, at T-Junction Turn Left onto curving hill and this is you on Fife Street

    - Ben Shea Smart home is on the left with readily available on-street free parking


    Via A9 (167 miles)

    - Take Leith St / A9000 and Queen St to Queensferry Rd/ A90

    - Follow M90 and A9 to A95 Highland

    - Continue on A95 into Aberlour, keep on A95 until you can turn right onto A941, Dufftown

    - Go straight on into Dufftown passing the world-famous Glenfiddich Distillery onwards to the iconic Clock tower

    Turn left onto Fife Street

    - Ben Shea is 21 Fife Street on right, with on street parking readily available, no charges or permits apply

    - Safe Travels

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