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STEADING COTTAGE - CRAIGIEVAR CASTLE in Alford, Aberdeenshire

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A castle with multiple towers, a stone wall, and a small pavilion.
A castle with a paved pathway leading to its entrance, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
A stone building with a green door, two windows, and a chimney.
A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a door, and a window.
A bedroom with two single beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • A quiet escape
    Guests like the location for the peace and quiet.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Craigievar Castle

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Alford, Highlands and Islands
  • Place, Craigievar Castle
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, TECA
    ‪58 min drive‬
  • Place, Balmoral Castle
    ‪59 min drive‬
  • Airport, Aberdeen (ABZ)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Alford

Alford is home to this cottage. Grampian Transport Museum and The Butterworth Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Reflect Spa and Aboyne Golf Club. Alford Valley Steam Railway and Deeside Activity Park are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Alford, Highlands and Islands

What's nearby

  • Craigievar Castle - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Haughton Country Park - 21 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Crathes Castle and Gardens - 44 min drive - 38.4 km
  • TECA - 58 min drive - 50.5 km
  • Balmoral Castle - 59 min drive - 58.1 km

Getting around

  • Kintore Station - 36 min drive
  • Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Alford Bistro - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Lodge on the Loch of - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Howe Pantry - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪TWISTED ANKLE Brewing Company - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Farquharson's Coffee Shop - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is STEADING COTTAGE - CRAIGIEVAR CASTLE in Alford, Aberdeenshire pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at STEADING COTTAGE - CRAIGIEVAR CASTLE in Alford, Aberdeenshire?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at STEADING COTTAGE - CRAIGIEVAR CASTLE in Alford, Aberdeenshire?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at STEADING COTTAGE - CRAIGIEVAR CASTLE in Alford, Aberdeenshire?

Checkout is at 9:30 AM.

Where is STEADING COTTAGE - CRAIGIEVAR CASTLE in Alford, Aberdeenshire located?

Situated in Alford, this cottage is steps from Craigievar Castle and within 6 mi (10 km) of Grampian Transport Museum and Alford Valley Steam Railway. Haughton Country Park and Deeside Activity Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A fabulous weekend

The cottage is beautiful! It has been beautifully furnished and is so comfortable. The beds are absolutely perfect for a good night’s sleep. It was so special too to take the drive up to the cottage and see the castle in all its beauty. There are only good views from the castle grounds too.We just wish we could have spent longer there!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for relaxing

Did not realize that we actually had booked a cottage situated in castle grounds. Cottage was well equipped and clean. Perfect place to relax after cityhotell. Tourists left in the evening and did not bother at all. People working at castle were very helpful. Magnificent place, hope to come again some day.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing stay at Steading Cottage (Craigievar Castle)

The National Trust for Scotland has done an incredible job with the self-catering cottages at Craigievar Castle. The Steading Cottage was absolutely perfect for our family of four. The cottage was spacious, spotlessly clean, and well-equipped for cooking and all of our needs during our stay. Very comfortable and cozy space. We all loved hiking and strolling the beautiful grounds. After the castle closed to tours (4:00pm-ish), we had the grounds entirely to ourselves (even when the castle was open, it was quiet and not at all busy feeling - the cottage is situated well away from where day visitors are). Lots of birds and wildlife - we even saw a red squirrel in the forest while hiking. From the living room, Steading has a view of the castle as well as the rolling hills of the beautiful countryside. The cottage provided a lovely basecamp for exploring the 'quieter' side of the Cairngorms, visiting Balmoral Castle, and exploring the unique and fascinating recumbent stone circles of northeastern Scotland. Highly recommend Steading Cottage for a restful, historically interesting (tour the castle!), and beautiful stay. It was one of our absolutely favorite experiences while visiting Scotland!
Living room and dining room with fireplace in the middle
Castle grounds
Steading Cottage
Steading Cottage
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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