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Mountain view holiday home near Huntly Castle

Comfortable Accommodation: Barclay’s But n Ben in Alford offers a holiday home with two bedrooms and a living room. The property features a garden and free WiFi, ensuring a pleasant stay. Modern Amenities: Guests can enjoy a hot tub, family rooms, and free on-site private parking. Additional facilities include a washing machine, patio, kitchen, and barbecue. Convenient Location: Located 44 km from Aberdeen Airport, the holiday home is near attractions such as Huntly Castle (33 km) and Craigievar Castle (11 km). Guests appreciate the hot tub, nature trips, and friendly host.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

    • Free private parking available on-site


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
2 single beds
and
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sophie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We all loved the views and the hot tub and the animals really were a bonus my little boy loved the hens :)
  • Adam
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Perfect location for exploring Cairngorms. Lovely property, area, & host.
  • Cally
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    What a gem! We enjoyed a wonderful 3 night break in the most idyllic, tranquil location in this clean, well equipped property. We were greeted by the lovely hosts who made us feel instantly at home, giving great recommendations on places to visit....
  • Michael
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Peaceful location great for switching off and losing yourself in nature
  • Christine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent accommodation. The owners couldn’t do anymore for us. So helpful and welcoming. Fresh eggs and cakes when we arrived! Everything you need at the But n Ben and great location for exploring.
  • Megan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    From the minute we arrived, we were made to feel so welcome. Fresh eggs and baked pastries were an added bonus. Local shops a short drive away and the kitchen had everything we could have needed for home cooked meals. We were so lucky with the...
  • Lorraine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location was amazing ideal for dogs they loved the long walks through all the fields. Hot tub was a bonus.
  • Susan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Stayed here for a family holiday, lovely comfortable accommodation in spectacular setting. Had everything we needed and our hosts were so friendly, welcoming and nothing was too much trouble. We felt really welcomed and would definitely stay here...
  • Elizabeth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    From the moment I walked in I felt my stress dropping away. This is a very special place in stunning countryside. The owner couldn't have been more helpful. I would love to go back again. It's great for people who like the outdoors or want to...
  • Mandy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location. The accommodation. The peacefulness. The size of the accommodation. The cleanliness. The helpfulness of the hosts. The comfort of the hot tub.

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.

Hosted by Arlene

10
Host review score
Arlene
Our holiday let is a home from home equipped with everything you need for a stress free break away with family and/or friends. We are pet friendly and accept up to two dogs. People with allergies should take this into consideration when booking our property. Although we clean the house thoroughly between guests, some pet hair might go undetected. We charge a 30.00 per dog per stay which is due on arrival. We are situated in a beautiful rural location with stunning views and amazing dark skies. We are a short drive from the Cairngorms National park as well as the villages of Alford, Tarland, Aboyne and Ballater. The Tarland Trails are only 7 miles away and can be accessed straight from our door if you’re a keen hill walker or mountain biker. There are many local attractions in the area, whether you’re interested in hill walking, mountain bike trails, golf, fishing, skiing, whisky or gin tours, heritage or car museums as well as local castles and large houses that you can tour through the National Trust for Scotland or Historic Scotland. You can find it all within a short walk or drive from the property. We also have an amazing hot tub where you can come back after a busy day of sightseeing and relax under the stars. We have some pigmy goats as well as some ducks and hens and so there’s almost always fresh eggs available should you wish purchase them. We love welcoming our guests to our property and making sure they have everything they need for a memorable stay. You can b00k direct for more favourable pr!ces.
We are a family of four with many animals including a dog, cats, goats, ducks and chickens. We grew up in the local area and love welcoming our guests to our holiday let. You will be greeted on arrival and shown around the property. We live at the property although we won’t interfere with your stay unless you need our help with something. We are available to answer any questions (no matter what they may be) during your stay.
The holiday home is located in a quiet rural area with stunning views and lots of attractions nearby. There are many pubs, cafes and restaurants in the local villages of Alford, Aboyne and Tarland as well as other small towns and villages within a twenty mile radius. One of our favourite restaurants is the Kildrummy Inn which is located only 3.5 miles from the property.
Language spoken: English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 11:00
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 16 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

< 1 year old
Cot upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
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

Please inform Barclay’s But n Ben in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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