10/10 Excellent
Martin M.
27 September 2024
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Martin M.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
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Idyllic rural country escape close to the Cairngorms National Park.
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 6
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Explore the area
Glenkindie, Scotland
- Kildrummy Castle11 min drive
- Haughton Country Park17 min drive
- Craigievar Castle17 min drive
- Aberdeen (ABZ)53 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.
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 manager
Arlene Barclay
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
Drooling dogs aren’t allowed in bedrooms or sofa.
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 Scottish Lighthouse Museum 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.
Glenkindie, Scotland
What's nearby
- Kildrummy Castle - 11 min drive - 6.6 km
- Grampian Transport Museum - 16 min drive - 13.4 km
- Haughton Country Park - 17 min drive - 13.8 km
- Craigievar Castle - 17 min drive - 11.7 km
- Balmoral Castle - 41 min drive - 47.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Alford Bistro - 16 min drive
- Great WALL - 16 min drive
- Kildrummy Inn - 11 min drive
- ALG Towbars - 18 min drive
- Alford Tandoori Takeaway - 17 min drive
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
marja v.
13 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic, great hospitality
marja v.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sophie R.
9 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway
Sophie R.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
About the host
Hosted by Arlene Barclay
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.
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.
Languages:
English
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