Title: North Mains Cottage - Craigievar Castle Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # North Mains Cottage - Craigievar Castle Eco-certified cottage in Alford with free parking ![Cottage | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65370000/65364800/65364774/50cf9e79.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65370000/65364800/65364774/99a535fd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65370000/65364800/65364774/765749b5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65370000/65364800/65364774/0a2b4bcd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65370000/65364800/65364774/2b08b688.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location North Mains Cottage - Craigievar Castle provides an adjacent golf course and more. ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Washer - Pet-friendly - Kitchen - Parking included ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### North Mains Cottage - Craigievar Castle Eco-certified cottage in Alford with free parking This smoke-free cottage features free self-parking. The cottage features a washing machine and a kitchen with a fridge and a dishwasher. An electric kettle and a shower are among the other amenities available to guests. Housekeeping is not available. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Accommodation at this 3.5-star cottage has kitchens with fridges, kitchenware and utensils and dishwashers. Bathrooms include a shower. ### Awards and affiliations Eco-certified property This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy. ## Property amenities ### Parking and transport - Free self parking on site - Onsite parking includes off-street options ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 private bathroom - Shower ### Laundry - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - No housekeeping service ### Location highlights - Next to a golf course ### Things to do - Fishing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - 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21 ### Check-out Check-out before 9:30 AM ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards and debit cards Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as North Mains Cottage North Mains Craigievar Alford North Mains Cottage - Craigievar Castle Alford North Mains Cottage - Craigievar Castle Cottage North Mains Cottage - Craigievar Castle Cottage Alford ## About the area Located in Alford, this cottage is next to a golf course. Grampian Transport Museum and The Butterworth Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Reflect Spa and Aboyne Golf Club. Alford Valley Steam Railway and Deeside Activity Park are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing. [Visit our Alford travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Alford.dx6144964) [View more Cottages in Alford](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Alford-Cottages.d6144964-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=57.171005,-2.716802&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7Ba%7E%7BI%7ErqO%3F%5B%3F%5D%40%5B%3F%5D%40%5B%3F%5D%40%5B%40%5B%40%5DB%5B%40%5BB%5BB%5BB%5B%40%5BB%5BD%5BB%5BD%5BBYD%5BDYD%5BDYDYFYDYFYDYFWFYFWHWFYFUHWHWFUHWHUHUHUJSHUJSHSJSJSJSJQHQLQJQJQLOJOLOJOLOLMLMLMJMLKNKLKLKLKNILILINGLINGLGNELGNENELCNENCNCNALCNANAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FN%40N%40LBN%40NBNBNDLBNDNDLFNDNFLFLHNFLHNHLHLJLJLJNJLJJLLLLLLLLNJNLNJNLNJPJPLPHPJPLRHRJRHRJRHTJRHTHTHTHVFTHVHVFVFVHVFVFXFVDXFXFXDXDXDXDZDXDZBXDZBZDZBZBZ%40ZBZBZ%40ZBZ%40%5C%40Z%40%5C%3FZ%40Z%40%5C%3FZ%3F%5C%3FZ%3F%5C%3FZ%3F%5CAZAZ%3F%5CAZA%5CAZCZAZC%5CCZAZCZCZEZCXEZCZEXEZEXEXEZEXGXGVEXGXGVGXIVGVGVIVITGVITITITITKTIRKRITKRIPMRKPIRMPKNKPMNKPMNKLMNMLMLMLKLMJOLMJMHMJMHOHMHOHMFMFOFOFMDODODMDOBOBOBOBM%40O%40O%40O%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAOAOAMAOCOCOCOCMEOEOEMEOGMGOGMGOIMIMIOIMKMIMKOMMKKMMMMMMMMOKMMOKQMOKQKOMQISKQKSKQKSISKUISKUIUIUIUIUGWIUIWGWGWIWGYGWGYEYGWEYGYE%5BEYEYE%5BEYC%5BE%5BCYE%5BC%5BA%5BC%5BC%5BC%5DA%5BC%5BA%5BA%5DA%5B%3F%5DA%5B%3F%5BA%5D%3F%5B%3F%5D&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=rhB8J-TmQepV8BidNz1Zgb-jlng=) Alford, Scotland ### What's nearby - Craigievar Castle - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - Grampian Transport Museum - 13 min drive - 6.2 miles - Haughton Country Park - 14 min drive - 6.6 miles - Deeside Activity Park - 16 min drive - 9.7 miles - Kildrummy Castle - 25 min drive - 17.3 miles ### Getting around - Kintore Station - 36 min drive - Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 51 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Alford Bistro - ‬11 min drive - ‪Great Wall Chinese Restaurant - ‬11 min drive - ‪The Lodge on the Loch of - ‬16 min drive - ‪The Learney Arms - ‬15 min drive - ‪Chloe’s Kitchen Creations - ‬11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is North Mains Cottage - Craigievar Castle pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at North Mains Cottage - Craigievar Castle? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at North Mains Cottage - Craigievar Castle? > Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at North Mains Cottage - Craigievar Castle? > Checkout is at 9:30 AM. ### Where is North Mains Cottage - Craigievar Castle located? > Situated in Alford, this golf cottage is steps from Craigievar Castle and within 6 mi (10 km) of Grampian Transport Museum and Alford Valley Steam Railway. Haughton Country Park and Deeside Activity Park are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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