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Idyllic rural country escape close to the Cairngorms National Park.

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Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior detail
Smart TV, DVD player, music library

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

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Glenkindie, Scotland
  • Kildrummy Castle
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Grampian Transport Museum
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Craigievar Castle
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Aberdeen (ABZ)
    ‪50 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Alford

This vacation home places you 4 mi (6.5 km) from Kildrummy Castle and 7.3 mi (11.7 km) from Craigievar Castle. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a sofa bed.
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What's nearby

  • Kildrummy Castle - 12 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Grampian Transport Museum - 20 min drive - 10.2 miles
  • Haughton Country Park - 20 min drive - 11.0 miles
  • Craigievar Castle - 22 min drive - 9.2 miles
  • Balmoral Castle - 47 min drive - 35.2 miles

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.
The vacation home is heated and features a kitchen and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a Smart TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a sofa bed, and an electric kettle.

Property manager

Arlene Barclay

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 0.5 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

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

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

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

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

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 2 total pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Drooling dogs aren’t allowed in bedrooms or sofa.

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Property Registration Number STL licence no: AS-00763-P

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do within easy reach of this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Alford, close to Kildrummy Castle, Craigievar Castle, and Grampian Transport Museum. You'll also find Alford Valley Steam Railway and Haughton Country Park nearby.

Will I be able to park at this vacation home?

Yes, there is accessible parking available.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Idyllic rural country escape close to the Cairngorms National Park. ?

Couples staying at this vacation home will appreciate amenities like a kitchen and a smart TV as well as a garden.

Are there hot tubs at Idyllic rural country escape close to the Cairngorms National Park. ?

Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although cats and dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Aberdeen Airport (ABZ), which is 28 mi away (53 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Idyllic rural country escape close to the Cairngorms National Park. ?

Yes, every accommodation at Idyllic rural country escape close to the Cairngorms National Park. comes with a deck with some featuring mountain views.

Idyllic rural country escape close to the Cairngorms National Park. Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kirstine G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Alford Stay

The property was lovely and very well equipped. We enjoyed the views and the garden and hot tub . Well worth a visit
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

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