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Idyllic rural country escape close to the Cairngorms National Park.

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Terrace/patio
Interior
Exterior detail
Smart TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Glenkindie, Scotland
  • Kildrummy Castle
    11 min drive
  • Haughton Country Park
    17 min drive
  • Craigievar Castle
    17 min drive
  • Aberdeen (ABZ)
    53 min drive

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About the area

Alford

When you stay at this vacation home in Alford, you'll be in the mountains and 11 minutes by car from Kildrummy Castle. .This family-friendly vacation home is 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from Cairngorms National Park and 7.3 mi (11.7 km) from Craigievar Castle.

What's nearby

  • Kildrummy Castle - 11 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Haughton Country Park - 17 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Craigievar Castle - 17 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Lecht Ski Resort - 34 min drive - 37.6 km
  • Balmoral Castle - 41 min drive - 47.0 km

Getting around

  • Huntly Station - 32 min drive
  • Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Alford Bistro - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Great WALL - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Kildrummy Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪ALG Towbars - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Alford Tandoori Takeaway - ‬17 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Idyllic rural country escape close to the Cairngorms National Park.

Beautiful rural country views. The perfect location close to many local attractions, beautiful scenery, hillwalking, mountain bike trails and many castles to explore.

The property has its own enclosed private garden and the hot tub is the perfect place to chill out and relax whatever the weather. On a beautiful clear evening, you can gaze up at the stars with little to no light pollution. This is a truly fantastic experience.

Our Pygmy goats, hens, cockerel and ducks are sure to add a little extra to your stay with their quirky little personalities.

The village of Alford is a busy village only 7 miles away and has a few pubs and restaurants where you can enjoy a lovely meal. There is the Haughton Arms Hotel. The Forbes Arms Hotel. The Bistro and some other small cafes, gift shops, chemists and the like.

If you enjoy fine dining, we are only 3.5 miles from Kildrummy Inn. The atmosphere, decor and menus there are amazing and well worth a visit.

Our holiday home is a home from home. We have a fully fitted kitchen with everything you need to make meals.

Our bathroom is fitted with a walk in shower We provide shampoo, conditioner and shower gel we also provide towels.

The largest bedroom has a double bed and two single beds. The smaller bedroom has a large king sizebed.

The lounge/dining room is bright and airy. It is a very spacious room with the most comfortable sofa you can imagine. We have a smart tv where you can access Netflix and Amazon prime. We also have a selection of DVDs, some board games and a Bluetooth speaker.

We have free parking on the premises.

We are committed to making your stay at our place a memorable one and hope you love it here as much as we do.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. A Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and an electric kettle.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a spa tub or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • A hot tub

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Composting
  • Recycling
  • Double-glazed windows

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Note from host: Drooling dogs aren’t allowed in bedrooms or sofa.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number STL licence no: AS-00763-P

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Martin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stargazing
Absolutely loved stopping here, it is such a fantastic location and a beautiful property to match. Arlene made us very welcome on check-in and showed us around the property and how things worked, we also got fresh eggs from Arlene's hens , which was a lovely touch Whilst here we visited Glen Moray distillery in Elgin, other distilleries are available, in fact there are loads around here. We also went to the 3B's, Balletar, Balmoral and Braemar which was lovely although Balmoral was closed.on the last night the sky's cleared and the heavens opened and we got to see all the stars whilst relaxing in the hot tub, which was amazing. I highly recommend coming here.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sophie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway
Fantastic stay, lovely accomodation and area. Lovely welcome with fresh eggs and freshly baked cakes and even some easter eggs for us all! Well equipped kitchen and rooms, hot tub was amazing and the kids loved the goats and chickens out the back. Thank you Arlene
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

marja v.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic, great hospitality
Very comfortable house, very friendly hosts. All you can ask for and more, despite the wheather.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024