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.
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1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free Wi-Fi
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About this property
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 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)
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 are 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
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Property Registration Number STL licence no: AS-00763-P
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
About the area
Located in Alford, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Grampian Transport Museum and Lost Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Alford Valley Steam Railway and Deeside Activity Park. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing, hiking and mountain biking nearby. Visit our Alford travel guide
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 at Idyllic rural country escape close to the Cairngorms National Park. ?
On-site 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. ?
Checkout 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 holiday 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 miles (15 km).
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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!
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
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.