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North Mains Cottage - Craigievar Castle
10
Fantastic
- 4 People
- 2 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathroom
- Cottage
- No pets allowed
Alford 5.4 miles.
Originally built as a home for the workers of the National Trust for Scotland’s 18th century Craigievar Castle estate, North Mains Cottage is a charming semi-detached dwelling offering four guests a wondrous base for an adventure to Aberdeenshire.
After a stroll around the parkland, take a seat on the inviting sofa, beside the traditional woodburning stove in the living/dining room, soaking up the delightful décor of the room.
North Mains Cottage has been carefully furnished in an antique, country style, in keeping with its history, and there are plenty of unique delights to find, including a beautiful antique chest, which houses the TV. Head into the bright and spacious kitchen, with sunny yellow walls and a host of appliances to assist you in cooking up a feast for your loved ones, as well as a handy washing machine and dishwasher.
Serve up your home cooked feast in the dining area at the classic round table, before retiring upto one of the two bedrooms for your night’s rest.
Choose from two lovely twin bedrooms, with plenty of storage for your things and Scottish tartan blankets, they offer the perfect setting for waking up to views of the splendorous castle's pink turrets and stunning estate grounds.
The charming ground floor bathroom features traditional wood-panelled walls and is home to a bath with an overhead shower, where you can freshen up and prepare for the day ahead.
Spend quality time with your loved ones in this idyllic setting at North Mains Cottage.
This property can be booked with Refs. 1060434, 1060436, together sleeping 15 guests.
Originally built as a home for the workers of the National Trust for Scotland’s 18th century Craigievar Castle estate, North Mains Cottage is a charming semi-detached dwelling offering four guests a wondrous base for an adventure to Aberdeenshire.
After a stroll around the parkland, take a seat on the inviting sofa, beside the traditional woodburning stove in the living/dining room, soaking up the delightful décor of the room.
North Mains Cottage has been carefully furnished in an antique, country style, in keeping with its history, and there are plenty of unique delights to find, including a beautiful antique chest, which houses the TV. Head into the bright and spacious kitchen, with sunny yellow walls and a host of appliances to assist you in cooking up a feast for your loved ones, as well as a handy washing machine and dishwasher.
Serve up your home cooked feast in the dining area at the classic round table, before retiring upto one of the two bedrooms for your night’s rest.
Choose from two lovely twin bedrooms, with plenty of storage for your things and Scottish tartan blankets, they offer the perfect setting for waking up to views of the splendorous castle's pink turrets and stunning estate grounds.
The charming ground floor bathroom features traditional wood-panelled walls and is home to a bath with an overhead shower, where you can freshen up and prepare for the day ahead.
Spend quality time with your loved ones in this idyllic setting at North Mains Cottage.
This property can be booked with Refs. 1060434, 1060436, together sleeping 15 guests.
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. Please note: Over the Christmas and New Year period, this property can only accept a minimum stay of 7 nights. This property has a Good Housekeeping Bond of 250 GBP
Note: There is no WiFi at this property.
Note: There are 3 steps up to the path leading to the entrance of the cottage.
Note: Over the Christmas and New Year period, this property can only accept a minimum stay of 7 nights
Note: 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.
What this place offers you
TV
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Washing machine
Private
Microwave
Kettle
Sleeping arrangements
Bedroom 1
2 Single beds
Bedroom 2
2 Single beds
Where you'll stay
Explore map
House rules
- Check-in: From 17:00 to 23:59
- Check-out: Until 09:30
- Pets not allowed
Guest reviews
10.0
Fantastic
Fantastic cosy cottage
10.0
kim B., Sept 2023, United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Loved the peace and quiet. Loved lighting the log fire in the evenings and snuggling up cosy
The rain
Hervorragend
10.0
Markus W., Jun 2023
Die saubere und großzügig ausgestattete Wohnung ist ein guter Ausgangspunkt für jede Art Ziel in der Nähe.
Abderdeen und die Küstenstädte, der Whiskey Trail, Wanderungen im naheliegenden Nationalpark oder kleine Runden vor Ort.
Das direkt vor Ort liegende Schloss war leider wegen Renovierungsarbeite...
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