Title: Red Squirrel Cottage Pet Friendly Family Adventure Retreat in Aberdeenshire Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk

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# Red Squirrel Cottage Pet Friendly Family Adventure Retreat in Aberdeenshire

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

 Red Squirrel Cottage Pet Friendly Family Adventure Retreat in Aberdeenshire provides a garden and more. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas. 

## Reviews

10

Exceptional

### Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

## Popular amenities

- Pet-friendly
- Parking included
- Free Wi-Fi
- Outdoor space

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## About this property

### Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

### Red Squirrel Cottage Pet Friendly Family Adventure Retreat in Aberdeenshire

A garden, free self-parking and free Wi-Fi in public areas are available at this holiday home. The holiday home features a fridge, a stovetop and an electric kettle. 

This holiday home offers 3 accommodations. 

## Property amenities

### Internet

- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

### Parking and transport

- Free self parking on site
- Limited on-site self parking
- Wheelchair-accessible parking available
- Onsite parking options include a garage

### Food and drink

- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Electric kettle
- Hob
- Refrigerator
- Toaster

### Bedrooms

- 2 bedrooms

### Bathroom

- 1 private bathroom

### Entertainment

- Games

### Outdoor areas

- Garden

### Comfort

- Heating

### Pets

- Pet friendly

### Suitability/Accessibility

- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- No lift
- Wheelchair-accessible parking

### Safety features

- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- First aid kit
- Fire extinguisher

### General

- 3 units
- Garden

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM 

Contactless check-in and check-out are available 

Minimum check-in age - 25 

### Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out 

### Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property for check-in information

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools 

### Pets

Pets are allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

### 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 

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property 

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property 

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit 

This property is professionally cleaned 

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.

### We should mention

This property does not have any lifts 

A mandatory cleaning fee is included in this property's rental rate 

### Property is also known as

Red Squirrel Cottage Strathdon

Red Squirrel Cottage Strathdon Aberdeenshire

## About the area

Alford is home to this holiday home. Kildrummy Castle and Corgraff Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Lecht 2090 and Aboyne Golf Club. Alford Valley Steam Railway and Deeside Activity Park are also worth visiting. [Visit our Alford travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Alford.dx6144964)

[View more Holiday homes in Alford](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Alford-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6144964-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation)

![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C57.21087%2C-2.96471&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=tOt5E5CFu8tU2TL2P1e-g3icNeU=)

Alford, Scotland

### What's nearby

- ![Ski touring at Loch Avon on the River Avon, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6088691/c967043b-5f75-405b-9921-bbb485b96f51.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Cairngorms National Park  
10 min walk \- 0.6 miles
- ![Lecht Ski Resort which includes a gondola and snow](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6088711/50ff2a02-7ea5-480b-adee-84cd49545ea2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Lecht Ski Resort  
27 min drive \- 18.1 miles
- ![Prince Albert Cairn, near Balmoral Castle, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6083335/ca2d7e0d-6efa-48d2-a6a3-d12573e6f67e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Balmoral Castle  
43 min drive \- 27.2 miles
- ![Whisky isn't whisky without barrels. The Speyside Cooperage has over 500,000 barrels waiting to be refit for use in the whisky industry. Their visitors centre offers tours to see how this process is done by hand. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182751/3b502283-f5e9-4755-b162-8ae16013dbce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Speyside Cooperage  
57 min drive \- 36.9 miles
- ![Much like their scotch, the new visitor center at the Macallan Estate is the perfect blend of new, old, and natural. I highly recommend the tour and tasting.  
#Culture photo contest](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182751/6fa43c24-4ce9-4296-8a89-8abc8cfa94d1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Macallan Distillery  
60 min drive \- 39.2 miles

### Getting around

- Huntly Station  
29 min drive
- Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)  
63 min drive

### Restaurants

- Kildrummy Inn  
6 min drive
- Steading Bar  
7 min drive
- The Strathdon Bar  
7 min drive
- The Colquhonnie Hotel House  
7 min drive

## Frequently asked questions

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## Red Squirrel Cottage Pet Friendly Family Adventure Retreat in Aberdeenshire Reviews

## Reviews

### Exceptional

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### 10

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### 10

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## Reviews

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Stephen

12 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Very nice

##### Stephen

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

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