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Idyllic rural country escape close to the Cairngorms National Park.

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Terrace/patio
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Terrace/patio

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10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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2 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Glenkindie, Scotland
  • Place, Kildrummy Castle
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Alford Valley Steam Railway
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, Craigievar Castle
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Airport, Aberdeen (ABZ)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
Drooling dogs aren’t allowed in bedrooms or sofa.
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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
Property Registration Number STL licence no: AS-00763-P

About the area

Alford

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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Glenkindie, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Kildrummy Castle - 12 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Alford Valley Steam Railway - 24 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Grampian Transport Museum - 24 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Craigievar Castle - 25 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Cairngorms National Park - 35 min drive - 33.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Alford Bistro - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Kildrummy Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Frank's Fryer - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪alford tandori - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Farquharson's Coffee Shop - ‬19 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 does it cost to stay at Idyllic rural country escape close to the Cairngorms National Park. ?

As of 30 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Idyllic rural country escape close to the Cairngorms National Park. on 28 Jan 2026 start from AU$289, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Kelli M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
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10/10 Excellent

Kirstine G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
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10/10 Excellent

marja v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
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10/10 Excellent

Jeannine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
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10/10 Excellent

Sophie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
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10/10 Excellent

Martin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

About the host

Hosted by Arlene Barclay

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What makes this property unique

Barclay’s But n Ben is a relaxing country retreat with stunning views and is close to the Cairngorms National Park. Our holiday home has everything you could need for your stay. There is free parking and free WiFi. The kitchen is fully equipped with pots and pans, crockery, cooking oil, salt and pepper, as well as tea and coffee. The bathroom is equipped with Towels, toilet roll, shampoo, conditioner and body wash. All bed linen is included and the main living area is large and spacious and has a smart tv where you can access Amazon Prime and Netflix (through your own accounts). If there’s something we’ve missed, we’d be happy to try and provide it to you.

There are many local tourist attractions nearby such as castles, distilleries, the Grampian Transport Museum and Alford ski slope.

There is also fantastic hillwalking in the surrounding areas, some hills are accessible straight from the front door. The Tarland bike trails (located on Pressendye) can also be accessed from our property. If you’re looking for a mountain bike holiday then this is the perfect place for you.

We have a lovely hot tub in the private garden which is perfect for relaxing in with a glass of bubbly after a day of fun and adventure.

We strive to make your stay as comfortable and as special as possible.
Many of our guests come back again and again.

We welcome any queries about our place.

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