Guests say
Dairy Cottage receives high praise for its peaceful, idyllic setting and spacious, well-equipped accommodation. Guests appreciate the secure garden, ideal for dogs, and the abundance of scenic walks from the doorstep. The cottage is noted for its cleanliness, comfort, and suitability for families and those travelling with pets. While most found the beds comfortable, a few mentioned the single mattresses could be improved. The location is perfect for exploring Aberdeenshire, with local amenities and attractions nearby. Overall, guests enjoyed a relaxing and memorable stay, with many keen to return.
Multiple reviews highlight the cottage as very clean and well-presented, with no negative comments regarding cleanliness. Guests consistently mention the high standard of cleaning and presentation.
The location is frequently described as peaceful, idyllic, and perfect for exploring the local area and attractions. Guests appreciate the proximity to walks, local shops, and National Trust properties. The only minor issue noted is the bumpy access track, but this does not detract from the overall positive impression.
Most guests found the cottage spacious, cosy, and comfortable, with particular praise for the log burner and peaceful atmosphere. However, a few guests found the single mattresses too firm, which slightly affected their comfort.
The cottage is described as very well-equipped, with all necessary amenities provided. Guests appreciated the enclosed garden, kitchen facilities, and thoughtful touches like board games. Some suggested outdoor furniture would be a welcome addition.
Guests mention thoughtful touches such as an information pack and board games, which enhanced their stay. While some reviews reference these extras, please note that such gifts or amenities are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Ideal for family or friends holidaying together in this beautiful, rural part of Aberdeenshire with many attractions and activities for everyone..
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Freeview TV, Woodburner
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge (Small Freezer Compartment), Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Bedroom 1: Super Kingsize (6ft) Bed
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Separate Toilet.
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Oil central heating, bed linen and towels included. Initial logs for wood burner included, remainder available at a cost. Highchair, available on request.. Enclosed lawned garden. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: There are 5 steps in the garden.. This delightful, detached cottage is situated in the heart of the farm on the rural Whitehouse Estate, just outside the village of Alford. It is furnished in a very comfortable style, is open plan with a cosy wood burner and its own private garden and sitting out area.
Nestled on the edge of the Cairngorms National Park, this property has great walks from the front door, with plenty of other activities nearby, including golf, fishing (salmon and trout), mountain biking, climbing, birdwatching, sailing and wildlife watching. Alford has many amenities including a swimming pool, sports centre, pubs, shops, restaurants, craft shops, two museums, a narrow gauge railway and a huge country park area, all making for great family days out.
There are many walks to enjoy, with a historic battlefield and a golf course along the way. Alford Heritage Centre has an extraordinary collection of objects, books and images, housed in the old auction mart, whilst Grampian Transport Museum is a treasure house of transport history, displaying working exhibits and DVD presentations illustrating the history of travel and transport.
Skirted by the beautiful River Don and surrounded by the hills of Bennachie and Coreen, the area is a great place to relax away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Three miles south of Alford is Craigievar Castle (National Trust Scotland), a unique tower house built in the 1580s and was converted to its current form in the early 1600s. Shop, pub and restaurant 3 miles.
Owner lives near the property. Please note there is NOT wifi at the cottage although 4G signal is good in the area. If you have an Electric vehicle please discuss by prior arrangement with the owner. Thank you.
The property is located on a working farm.
Electric vehicle charging at charging points only.
Approach to property is by a rough or gravel track.
There are low ceilings, doors and/or beams within the property.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Nearby points of interest
- Grampian Transport Museum
Reviews (23)
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Confirmed Guest
We had a lovely time in Dairy Cottage. The house is confortable, in a lovely, quiet environment. We were there to visit Aberdeenshire and there are many nice castles very near, beautiful landscapes around with nice walks.We definitely recommend.
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Darren Dixon
We had an amazing week with my elderly mum in Scotland taking her to places from our child hood memories and hers and it was a great base location for getting to all the places we wanted to visit The cottage was brilliant and well suited for our needs with mums bedroom to be downstairs the main bedroom and ensuite was ideal The cottage had such character and it looked fantastic as we pulled up and the peace and quiet on the estate was very relaxing The cottage it's self was very well equipped and had everything you needed and the log burner was fantastic on an evening very cosy and it's was exceptionally clean when we arrived We enjoyed playing board games provided on a night which was a nice touch In the area there were plenty of walks and lots of wildlife around the cottage A couple of bits that would improve it a couple of the mattresses on the single beds were very uncomfortable and some kind of picnic bench or some form of outdoor furniture to dine at in the self contained garden would have been great to sit out Locally there were some shops co-op was well stocked with everything we needed and local Chinese in Alford was a really nice place for a takeaway All in all it was a brilliant stay and we made some lasting memories with mum/nan so thanks for the opportunity to stay here and we would definitely visit again
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Linda Richardson
Great cottage in excellent location Very well equipped and beautifully presented,fab cleaner Lots of N.T.S castles and gardens to visit This was our second holiday here and we wouldn't hesitate to come again