North Mains Cottage - Craigievar Castle

Alford, AB33 8JF, United Kingdom
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North Mains Cottage - Craigievar Castle

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Scored 9
9.0
Rated superb
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8 reviews
  • The entire place is yours
  • 1130 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • View
  • Pets allowed
  • Washing machine
  • Free parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Parking on site

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Situated in Alford in the Grampian region with Craigievar Castle nearby, North Mains Cottage - Craigievar Castle features accommodation with free private parking. The property is around 37 km from Huntly Castle, 43 km from Aberdeen Art Gallery & Museum and 44 km from Aberdeen Harbour. The property is non-smoking and is located 45 km from Beach Ballroom. This holiday home has 2 bedrooms, a kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a TV, a seating area and 1 bathroom. The accommodation offers a fireplace. Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Alford, like golfing, cycling and fishing. Hilton Community Centre is 45 km from North Mains Cottage - Craigievar Castle, while Balmoral Castle is 47 km from the property. Aberdeen Airport is 40 km away.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
Sykes Cottages
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

Free private parking available on-site

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
2 single beds
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.4
Location
8.4
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Derek
    Jersey Jersey
    “Beautiful location, it was perfect for what we wanted as a base. As the castle was closed for renovations we had complete peace and quiet. When we booked we were unsure about whether the Interior would be big enough but were very pleasantly...”
  • Jenifer
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “all furniture was to the period of the house, excellent quality of all white goods and utensils, the beds were very comfortable and plenty of blankets and extra pillows”
  • Racheldk
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “Geweldig om zo vlakbij een kasteel te verblijven. Ook nog in een prachtige historische cottage.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Sykes Holiday Cottages

Company review score: 9.1Based on 83,108 reviews from 20920 properties
20920 managed properties

Company information

Sykes Holiday Cottages is an independent holiday cottage rental agency, with the finest selection of holidays across the UK and Ireland. Whether it’s a family-friendly holiday, a pet-friendly holiday or an activity and adventure-filled holiday, find your ideal UK break with Sykes Holiday Cottages. Our sister brands include Abersoch Quality Homes, Best of Suffolk, Carbis Bay Holidays, Character Cottages, Coast and Country Cottages, Coast and Country Holidays, Cornish Cottage Holidays, Dream Cottages, Heart of the Lakes, Helpful Holidays, Hideaways, Hogans Irish Cottages, John Bray, Lakes Cottage Holidays, Lake District Lodge Holidays, Lakelovers, Manor Cottages, Menai Holidays, Northumbria Coast & Country, Welsh Coast and Country Cottages and Yorkshire Coastal Cottages, and our family extends as far as Bachcare in New Zealand.

Property information

North Mains Cottage is a wonderful semi-detached cottage resting in the grounds of Craigievar Castle near Alford, Aberdeenshire. Hostingon the first floor two twin bedrooms, along with a bathroom on the ground floor, this property can sleep up to four guests. There is also a kitchen and a living/dining room with a woodburning stove. Outside there is parking beside the property and access to the castle grounds. North Mains Cottage makes a perfect base for a holiday to Scotland with friends. Note: There is no WiFi at this property. Note: There are 3 steps up to the path leading to the entrance of the 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.

Neighbourhood information

Alford is a small rural town resting in Aberdeenshire sitting by the River Don and the hills of Bennachie and Coreen. The town boasts a rich history as it is home to the Battle of Alford battleground, Alford Heritage Centre and the Grampian Transport Museum. Alford has a variety of shops, with a local butcher and a pub, as well as local fish van visiting every Tuesday and a fish and chip van every Thursday. Just outside the town is the spectacular Craigievar Castle, while Alford also has Alford Golf Course and Haughton and Murray country park.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of North Mains Cottage - Craigievar Castle
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

    Internet
    No internet access available.

    Kitchen

    • Children's high chair
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator

    Bedroom

    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet

    Bathroom

    • Toilet paper
    • Bath or shower
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Shower

    Living Area

    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Fireplace
    • Seating Area

    Media & Technology

    • TV

    Room Amenities

    • Heating

    Pets
    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

    Activities

    • Cycling
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)

    Outdoor & View

    • View

    Miscellaneous

    • Non-smoking throughout

    Safety & security

    • Carbon monoxide detector

    Languages spoken

    • English

    House rules
    North Mains Cottage - Craigievar Castle takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 17:00
    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    Until 09:30
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Cards accepted at this property
    VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Pets
    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    One well behaved dog welcome

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    FAQs about North Mains Cottage - Craigievar Castle

    • North Mains Cottage - Craigievar Castle has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 2 bedrooms

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • North Mains Cottage - Craigievar Castle offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Fishing
      • Golf course (within 3 km)

    • The prices at North Mains Cottage - Craigievar Castle may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • North Mains Cottage - Craigievar Castle is 3 miles from the centre of Alford. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at North Mains Cottage - Craigievar Castle is from 17:00, and check-out is until 09:30.

    • Yes, North Mains Cottage - Craigievar Castle is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • North Mains Cottage - Craigievar Castle can accommodate the following group size:

      • 4 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.