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Idyllic rural country escape close to the Cairngorms National Park.

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Outdoor spa tub
Exterior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, WiFi
Dining
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
    Hot TubHot Tub
  • Washer
    WasherWasher
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Dryer
    DryerDryer
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendlyPet friendly

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Map
Glenkindie, Scotland
  • Popular LocationKildrummy Castle11 min drive
  • Popular LocationHaughton Country Park17 min drive
  • Popular LocationCraigievar Castle17 min drive
  • AirportAberdeen (ABZ)53 min drive

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The price is $327
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$392 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
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About the neighborhood

Alford

In Alford .You'll be within 6 miles (10 km) of Kildrummy Castle and 9 miles (15 km) of Cairngorms National Park. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Craigievar Castle and Grampian Transport Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Kildrummy Castle - 11 min drive
  • Grampian Transport Museum - 16 min drive
  • Haughton Country Park - 17 min drive
  • Craigievar Castle - 17 min drive
  • Balmoral Castle - 41 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Great WALL - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Alford Bistro - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Kildrummy Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪J G Ross Bakers - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪ALG Towbars - ‬18 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, a single bed and also a foldable bed. The smaller bedroom has a double bed.

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.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 0.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower only
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

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

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains

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

  • 1 unit

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.

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
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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Idyllic rural country escape close to the Cairngorms National Park. to the airport?

This vacation home is 28 mi (53-min drive) away from the Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Idyllic rural country escape close to the Cairngorms National Park. have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Idyllic rural country escape close to the Cairngorms National Park. offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

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

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Idyllic rural country escape close to the Cairngorms National Park. ?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

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

This vacation home does not have a pool.

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

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Idyllic rural country escape close to the Cairngorms National Park. to downtown Alford?

This vacation home is 3.3 mi away from Alford.

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Reviews

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Reviews

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