Idyllic rural country escape close to the Cairngorms National Park. | House in Glenkindie

10.0 (6 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   2 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  6 Guests
Alford House | Idyllic rural country escape close to the Cairngorms National Park.

2 Bedroom House in Alford, Glenkindie

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.

Idyllic rural country escape close to the Cairngorms National Park is located in Alford. Idyllic rural country escape close to the Cairngorms National Park provides accommodation, featuring Security/Safety, Bedding/Linens, Entertainment, among other amenities. This House features Security/Safety, Bedding/Linens, Entertainment, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Idyllic rural country escape close to the Cairngorms National Park has 2 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 6 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Alford has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Alford, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Parking
Pet Friendly
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Hot Tub
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • Toilet paper
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
Bedroom
  • Sofa bed
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Dining table
  • Living room
Kitchen
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster
  • Spices
  • Electric kettle
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
Laundry
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine and dryer
Parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
Accessibility
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Smoke-free property
  • Stair-free path to entrance
Activities
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
Entertainment
  • Music library
  • Games
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV
General
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Recycling
  • Composting
  • Double-glazed windows
  • English
  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
Guest Services
  • Highchair
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's books
  • Children's toys
  • Children's games
  • Playground
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • Free WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
Security/Safety
  • First aid kit
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock
Skiing
  • Close to skiing
Spa
  • Hot tub

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 pm minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
2 total pets note from host: drooling dogs aren’t allowed in bedrooms or sofa. pets allowed service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees welcoming dogs and cats only
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited property registration number stl licence no: as-00763-p safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

License number: STL licence no: AS-00763-P

Reviews

Kelli M.
Aug 13, 2025 09:24:20 PM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Exceptional cottage and host is very friendly and welcoming. Perfect location, clean and comfortable place we will definitely return to this place!
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