SOUTH MAINS COTTAGE - CRAIGIEVAR CASTLE in Alford, Aberdeenshire

Alford, Highlands and Islands
$230 avg/night Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

This semi-detached cottage rests in the grounds of Craigievar Castle near Alford, Aberdeenshire and can sleep seven guests in four bedrooms.

South Mains Cottage is a charming semi-detached cottage resting in the grounds of Craigievar Castle near Alford, Aberdeenshire. Hosting three bedrooms, including a double, two twins,along with a ground-floor bathroom, this property can sleep up to six guests. There is also a kitchen/diner and a sitting room, while outside there is off-road parking and a private garden. South Mains Cottage can be the base for your next family adventure to Scotland. Please note: Over the Christmas and New Year period, this property can only accept a minimum stay of 7 nights. This property has a Good Housekeeping Bond of 350 GBP . Please note communication work is being carried out on 10th June 2026.

Amenities: Electric central heating. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher. TV and DVD player. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Travel cot and highchair available. Off-road parking for 3 cars close to the cottage. Garden. Two well-behaved dogs welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop ad pub 5.3 miles. Holiday guests have access to the estate grounds outside of the regular opening hours. There is no WiFi at this property and mobile phone reception can be poor. There are 3 steps up to the path leading to the entrance of the cottage, Internally there is a staircase to the first floor and all the bedrooms. The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted. If the Accommodation becomes inaccessible due to bad weather the National Trust for Scotland will take all reasonable steps to inform you and to offer an alternative National Trust for Scotland property. Please note: Over the Christmas and New Year period, this property can only accept a minimum stay of 7 nights. The opening times, visitor facilities and entry prices of all National Trust for Scotland properties and attractions can be viewed on their website here. Please note communication work is being carried out on 10th June 2026.


Region: From the lush green farmlands of the Borders to the ruggedness of the Highlands, the Scots are proud of their land and identity. Scotland also has some of Britain’s best beaches with glorious stretches of clean sand over which to roam.

Town: Lying next to the River Don in the region of Aberdeenshire is the lovely town of Alford, offering a great base for a host of outdoor adventures in Scotland. Within easy reach of the Cairngorms National Park and the shores of the 'Granite City' of Aberdeen, Aldford has all you need for a self-catered stay including shops, pubs and local businesses like butchers, a fish van every week and a fish and chip van each week too. Visit the wondrous Craigievar Castle just outside the town for a great day out.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    Pet Friendly
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1399 Sq Ft (130 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Freezer Microwave Oven Refrigerator
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Includes Off-street Options
  • OUTDOORS

    Garden
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Shower/tub Combination
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Golfing On Site
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    CD Player DVD Player TV
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Travel Crib
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 05:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 09:30 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

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Review Review

  • Thomas C.

    Submitted Apr 16, 2025

    Stayed Apr 11, 2025

    Horrible management company. Read their online reviews. Almost impossible to reach by telephone, email, chat, text,Whatsapp(recommended by them). VRBO tried unsuccessfully as well. Fireplaces are unusable, though listed as an amenity. The bathrooms are on 1st floor with all bedrooms on 2nd floor.

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$230+
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