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Idyllic rural country escape close to the Cairngorms National Park.

Family-friendly vacation home in Alford with a hot tub

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Alford Country Retreat is a haven in the beautiful countryside with its own enclosed private garden and hot tub, perfect for stargazing on clear evenings. Enjoy hillwalking, mountain bike trails and explore nearby castles. Our friendly animals add to the charm of this rural retreat.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

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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.

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

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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

About the neighborhood

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Glenkindie, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Kildrummy Castle - 12 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Haughton Country Park - 24 min drive - 11.0 miles
  • Grampian Transport Museum - 24 min drive - 10.2 miles
  • Craigievar Castle - 25 min drive - 9.2 miles
  • Cairngorms National Park - 35 min drive - 20.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Kildrummy Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Alford Bistro - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Chloe’s Kitchen Creations - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Frank's Fryer - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Aberdeen Arms - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

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

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Idyllic rural country escape close to the Cairngorms National Park. located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Kildrummy Castle, Alford Valley Steam Railway, and Cairngorms National Park. Haughton Country Park and Grampian Transport Museum are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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