A 'Home from Home' to explore and enjoy the beautiful North East of Scotland.

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A stone cottage with a tiled roof, a white door, and a small window.
A neatly made bed with white linens and plaid pillows, flanked by two bedside tables with lamps and decorative peacock feathers.
A wooden deck with a table and chairs, surrounded by a stone wall with a window and potted plants.
A window with a view of a grassy yard, a stone wall, and a distant hill.
A dining table with two white bowls and plates, a sign reading "Reserved", and a potted plant.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Alford, Scotland
  • Place, Grampian Transport Museum
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Alford Valley Steam Railway
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Haughton Country Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Aberdeen (ABZ)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Alford

Located in Alford, this cottage is in a rural area. Grampian Transport Museum and Insch Connection Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Alford Valley Steam Railway and Bogbeth Park. Insch Meadows Wildlife Area and Bennachie Leisure Centre are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Alford, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Grampian Transport Museum - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Alford Valley Steam Railway - 6 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Haughton Country Park - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Monymusk Village Hall - 12 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Castle Fraser - 23 min drive - 18.6 km

Getting around

  • Insch Station - 24 min drive
  • Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Alford Bistro - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Howe Pantry - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Farquharson's Coffee Shop - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪alford tandori - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sciamed - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A 'Home from Home' to explore and enjoy the beautiful North East of Scotland. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at A 'Home from Home' to explore and enjoy the beautiful North East of Scotland.?

As of 1 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A 'Home from Home' to explore and enjoy the beautiful North East of Scotland. on 7 Nov 2026 start from £445, 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 A 'Home from Home' to explore and enjoy the beautiful North East of Scotland.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A 'Home from Home' to explore and enjoy the beautiful North East of Scotland.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A 'Home from Home' to explore and enjoy the beautiful North East of Scotland.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A 'Home from Home' to explore and enjoy the beautiful North East of Scotland. located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Grampian Transport Museum and within 6 miles (10 km) of Alford Valley Steam Railway and Haughton Country Park. Monymusk Village Hall and Craigievar Castle are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely little cottage – I’ve never stayed in such a well-equipped holiday home before; it has everything you could possibly need.Rick and Kirsty are brilliant hosts – very helpful and lovely.We felt very much at home!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Oct 2026
Thank you so much for your kind feedback! We think what we would like, enjoy or need in a holiday home and then provide this for our guests... and then add a few extras! It was a pleasure to host you and would love to welcome you back again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place, very clean and the area was beautiful. Hosts were very friendly with lots of information about where to visit.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great hosts, great cottage, lovely garden
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent

A lovely location with a great host.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time at the Acorn Bothy! We were very confortable, everything we needed was there and we could relax just like at home. We are planning to stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2025
Lovely to meet you both and so pleased you enjoyed yourselves. We'd love to welcome you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great little cottage

A very well equipped cottage in a convenient location. Excellent hosts - what more could you need?
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Adorable Acorn Bothy

A cute little home from home for 2, well situated for exploring the area by car.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept 2023
Many thanks for your kind review. We'd love to welcome you back in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Autumn break

Lovely cottage in a lovely area
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Thanks for your feedback, Colin. It was great to welcome you both!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A trifecta of enjoyment

Wonderful hosts, a cozy well designed bothy in a convenient location for exploring the beautiful and amazing area. We were able to see castles and Carin Gorms with the bothy's location.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jun 2024
A pleasure to host. Ideal guests, would recommend to any other rental establishments. And they're lovely people!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice people

Fantastic
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location for exploring Aberdeenshire

The Bothy was perfect for our fortnight in Scotland. We played golf, walked, visited numerous castles and gardens, all in glorious weather! The area has so much to offer. Owners Rick and Kirsty were extremely helpful on all matters, also lots of information in the Bothy.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Acorn Bothy is such a great cottage. The bed was very comfortable and the bothy was very clean and well equipped. Rick and Kirstie were very accommodating and such nice people. They went out of their way to help with any questions and provided lots of great information about the area. A perfect location to explore the coast or the highlands.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2025
It was a welcome to host you! We thoroughly enjoyed the time with you. As memorable for us as I hope it was for you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Bothy

Acorn Bothy had everything you would need for a relaxing holiday. Kitchen well stocked with utensils, crockery and cutlery. Large comfortable bed. Two, two seater settees to relax watching tv. A quiet well, placed location. Friendly, helpful hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2023
Thank you for your kind review. We'd love to welcome you back again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Suited us perfectly. Welcoming, helpful hosts. Very clean, quiet, warm and well equipped. Lovely countryside, beautiful walks and interesting prehistoric sites. Highly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Acorn Bothy

Acorn Bothy was an excellent base from which to explore the countryside and heritage of the area around Alford. The property itself was modern, attractive and well-equipped making for a comfortable and relaxing stay. We received a warm reception from the property owners followed by a brief and helpful introduction to the cottage.
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