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Stunning 6 bedroom 6 bathroom country home with large private indoor heated swimming pool

Family-friendly vacation home in Banff with an indoor pool

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Dining
Children's area
6 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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By Banff, Aberdeenshire
  • Place, Duff House
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Inverboyndie Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Banff Museum
    ‪11 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Banff

This vacation home is located within a few miles (5 km) of Duff House and Banff Museum. The vacation home includes a private pool, a kitchen, and a fireplace.
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What's nearby

  • Duff House - 7 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Macduff Marine Aquarium - 10 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Inverboyndie Beach - 11 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Banff Museum - 11 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Portsoy Pottery - 18 min drive - 10.8 miles

Getting around

  • Huntly Station - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Market Arms - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪SEAFIELD ARMS - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Boyndie Visitor Centre - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Happy Palace - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Annie's Cakery - ‬12 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.

Stunning 6 bedroom 6 bathroom country home with large private indoor heated swimming pool

Craig Alvah Lodge sets the standard, appointed with stunning Poggen Pohl kitchen, Villeroy and Boch and Lauren Allessi bathroom fittings. Floor to ceiling windows in the kitchen brings the outside in.

No stone was left unturned in the quest to create luxurious self-catering holiday accommodation. It sits in a unique location above the Bridge of Alvah and the famous gorge of the River Deveron. The property is secluded and remote yet only 2 miles from Banff on Scotland’s stunning Moray Firth coastline. It’s surrounded by beautiful woodland and countryside as far as the eye can see.

Picturesque and remote, the grounds are spectacular where you’ll find football goals, sunken trampoline and an incredible Rainbow systems play frame. There’s plenty to keep the kids entertained, and that’s before you explore the surrounding woodland which is home to red squirrels, rabbits, roe deer, woodpeckers, pine marten and more. Beautiful woodland and riverside walks start right from the door.

For indoor entertainment, there’s a Sonos sound system, table tennis table and pool table, 2 Sky TV boxes with full Sky package.

Craig Alvah Lodge will take your breath away.
The vacation home is heated and features a kitchen, 6 bathrooms, and a patio. There's space to spread out with 6 bedrooms and a dining area. Guests can expect free WiFi and an LCD TV with a DVD player and a video-game console. The bathroom offers a rainfall showerhead and hair dryers. Other standard amenities include a private pool, a washing machine, and a fireplace.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 6 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video game console

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer station
  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Heated pool
  • Table tennis

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

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21

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.

Property is also known as

539183

Frequently asked questions

What can I see close to this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Banff, close to Duff House, Banff Museum, and Inverboyndie Beach. Macduff Marine Aquarium is also within a driving distance of 3.9 mi.

Is there parking available at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer parking.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

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

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

Yes, this vacation home has an indoor pool.

What do couples enjoy most about Stunning 6 bedroom 6 bathroom country home with large private indoor heated swimming pool?

At this historic vacation home, couples will welcome the many amenities including a private pool and a fireplace along with an indoor pool.

Does Stunning 6 bedroom 6 bathroom country home with large private indoor heated swimming pool have a hot tub?

No, but guests can enjoy a heated pool at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

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

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Stunning 6 bedroom 6 bathroom country home with large private indoor heated swimming pool?

Yes, every accommodation at Stunning 6 bedroom 6 bathroom country home with large private indoor heated swimming pool comes with a deck.

Stunning 6 bedroom 6 bathroom country home with large private indoor heated swimming pool Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barbara F.

Fantastic, spacious house.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Estel J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house and grounds, most spectacular views and very private.Has everything you need there. The house is well maintained and clean with all the essentials you need. The only thing you need is some citrus candles in the garden on the night to repel the nats. Beautiful little town few minutes away. The only downside was we didnt have a nice experience with the Tesco staff they were very rude and unfriendly, apart from that we had a lovely family hoilday would definitely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Craig Alvah Lodge

Amazing house and facilities for our family of 8 adults and 5 children aged from 2 to 10 years. Everyone loved the indoor swimming pool snooker and table tennis. The children enjoyed the outdoor facilities. The nice weather was a bonus with lots of lovely walks. The facilities in the house were first class and I would highly recommend this property. Hopefully we will return for another family get together.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne F., East Kilbride, Glasgow

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely house in beautiful location

We all enjoyed our stay for our Dad's 70th Birthday. The pool was used constantly! The house was very clean, well equipped and beds comfortable. The grounds and surrounding areas to the property are beautiful. Alan, the host was good at communicating and replied very quickly to any queries I had. My only gripe, which didn't detract from the stay at all, would be plastic cups for the pool area and maybe some pictures and ornaments throughout the house to make it feel more homely. Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous holiday

We had an amazing time thank you

10/10 Excellent

Natalie A.

Wonderful mid-week break

Fantastic property with beautiful surroundings. The pool was great and the kids loved it! There was so much to keep us entertained at the property we didn’t go anywhere else. We spent our break swimming, trampolining, had a table tennis tournament, enjoyed a barbecue, the list goes on. The beds were all very comfortable and the rooms are very spacious. One gripe would be that two of the double rooms could do with black out curtains. Overall we had an amazing break and we will be back.