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Idyllic rural country escape close to the Cairngorms National Park.

Family-friendly holiday home in Alford with a hot tub

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

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
  • Place, Kildrummy Castle
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Craigievar Castle
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Balmoral Castle
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Airport, Aberdeen (ABZ)
    ‪50 min drive‬

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About the area

Alford

A family-friendly stay in Alford awaits you at this holiday home. You'll be 6.5 km (4 mi) from Kildrummy Castle and 11.7 km (7.3 mi) from Craigievar Castle. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .You can enjoy Smart televisions with a DVD player, and home features a patio, a sofa bed and a hairdryer. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, a TV and an iron/ironing board are also available. .This pet-friendly holiday home offers a garden and barbecues. Other amenities include a hot tub and laundry facilities. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this Alford holiday home include Grampian Transport Museum and Alford Valley Steam Railway.
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What's nearby

  • Kildrummy Castle - 12 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Grampian Transport Museum - 20 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Haughton Country Park - 20 min drive - 17.6 km
  • Craigievar Castle - 22 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Balmoral Castle - 47 min drive - 56.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Kildrummy Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Alford Bistro - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Great Wall Chinese Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Chloe’s Kitchen Creations - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Frank's Fryer - ‬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.

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • 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.
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

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

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Drooling dogs aren’t allowed in bedrooms or sofa.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number STL licence no: AS-00763-P

Frequently asked questions

Does Idyllic rural country escape close to the Cairngorms National Park. have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

What makes Idyllic rural country escape close to the Cairngorms National Park. a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and private patios help set the scene for a sizzling getaway at Idyllic rural country escape close to the Cairngorms National Park. .

Is Idyllic rural country escape close to the Cairngorms National Park. family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground and laundry facilities, as well as highchairs and children's dinnerware, it's no surprise that Idyllic rural country escape close to the Cairngorms National Park. is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a private hot tub at Idyllic rural country escape close to the Cairngorms National Park. ?

Yep, there is a hot tub.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Idyllic rural country escape close to the Cairngorms National Park. ?

No, Idyllic rural country escape close to the Cairngorms National Park. does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Idyllic rural country escape close to the Cairngorms National Park. ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeannine M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had an amazing time! The location was ideal for a mountain getaway. The landscape surrounding the home is breathtaking. The home has everything you could want including a lovely hostess that is so friendly and kind. If I lived nearby I think we'd get on great! This one's a keeper!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelli M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptional cottage and host is very friendly and welcoming. Perfect location, clean and comfortable place we will definitely return to this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

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