Steading Cottage - Craigievar Castle, Alford, Aberdeenshire - Sleeps 4

This detached single-storey cottage rests in the grounds of Craigievar Castle near Alford, Aberdeenshire and can sleep four people in two bedrooms.

Steading Cottage is a lovely L-shaped detached cottage resting in the grounds of Craigievar Castle near Alford, Aberdeenshire. Hosting an all-ground-floor layout with two bedrooms; including a double and a twin, along with a bathroom, this property can sleep up to four guests. There is also a kitchen and a living/dining room with an open fire.

Outside there is off-road parking beside the cottage and access to the castle estate. Steading Cottage offers a chance for you and your loved ones to come together in beautiful Aberdeenshire. 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

Accommodation Summary


All-ground-floor. Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin. Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. Kitchen. Living/dining room with open fire( Please provide your own fuel)

Facilities


Electric central heating with radiators and open fire.

Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washer/dryer, dishwasher. TV with intergrated DVD player, radio. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Travel cot available. Off-road parking close to the cottage for 2 cars. Access to the castle grounds. Two well-behaved dogs welcome.

Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pub 5.3 miles miles. Holiday guests have access to the estate grounds outside of the regular opening hours. There is no WiFi at this property and mobile phone reception can be poor. Access is via the front door which has a step, and there are three internal steps down into the living/dining area, the area by the front door is cobbled.

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. Please note: Over the Christmas and New Year period, this property can only accept a minimum stay of 7 nights.

The opening times, visitor facilities and entry prices of all National Trust for Scotland properties and attractions can be viewed on their website here

Next availability 08-11-2026

Accommodation Overview

  • Sleeps: 4
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Pets: 2

Accommodation Facilities

  • Dogs welcome
  • Ground floor accommodation
  • Log fire
  • Great views
  • Near golf course
  • Parking (1 space)
  • Towels provided
  • Dishwasher
  • Cooker
  • Fridge
  • Washing machine
  • Cot

In the Area

  • Craigievar Castle (National Trust for Scotland)
  • Castle Fraser (National Trust for Scotland)
  • Leith Hall (National Trust for Scotland)
  • Crathes Castle, Banchory (National Trust for Scotland)
  • Inverurie Golf Club

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