About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Barclay’s But n Ben in Alford offers a holiday home with two bedrooms and a living room. The property features a garden, free WiFi, and a hot tub. Modern Amenities: Guests enjoy a fully equipped kitchen, washing machine, and streaming services. The ground-floor unit includes a walk-in shower, dining area, and outdoor furniture. Local Attractions: Located 5 mi from Kildrummy Castle and 6.8 mi from Craigievar Castle, the property is 20 mi from Huntly Castle and 30 mi from Balmoral and Hilton Community Centers. Aberdeen Airport is 27 mi away. Guest Favorites: Visitors highly rate the hot tub, convenience for nature trips, and the friendly host.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Lottie
United States United States
Loved waking up to the animal sounds, and enjoyed the hot tub so much! Really comfortable home and lovely hosts. Kitchen has everything you need to make meals.
Alastair
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Perfect !!! Clean very friendly down to earth couple who make sure your happy ! Short notice & they pulled out all the stops Really can't thank them enough or say how how happy I was at my stay It's is very quiet which I love & the views...
Siobhan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Lovely family who runs it. Fantastic views, especially in the hot tub
Karen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Perfect location for us and everything had been well thought out Lots of lovely little touches small welcoming gift that we all enjoyed Clean well equipped kitchen and a lovely hot tub
Cassie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The view, the peace and the weather ( although I am not sure they had control over that) The secure garden was also lovely for the dogs to be safe. The facilities were immaculate and the gift bag was a nice touch.
Aileen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
So much. The house was pretty much perfect. Every room was well equipped and laid out. Beds were super comfy. Back garden and hot tub was fab. Arlene and family were excellent hosts.
Brogan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Lovely location, nice and quiet area which we loved as all have stressful jobs so was well needed.
Ian
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Spacious accomodation, friendly family, out of town location, very clean, private garden area. Ideal for our short stay. Would love to go back and explore more of the area. Pet friendly and a hot tub. Highly recommend this property.
Gill
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Location was wonderful with beautiful views. Great sized kitchen which we took full advantage of. Very pretty and tidy garden. A hot tub with everything working. Alford only 15 minutes away. Easy access to good walks. Hosts were very friendly.
Abbie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
We thought the property was lovely and had amazing views , we loved that there was chickens and goats you could see and the added touch of eggs and muffins being provided was such a lovely added extra , the hosts were so kind and everything...

Hosted by Arlene

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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

Area info

Amenities of Barclay’s But n Ben

Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms

House rules

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From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
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Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

< 1 year old
Crib upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

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No age restriction
There's 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 apply.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

License number: AS 00763F, C

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