Title: Red Squirrel Cottage Pet Friendly Family Adventure Retreat in Aberdeenshire 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 # Red Squirrel Cottage Pet Friendly Family Adventure Retreat in Aberdeenshire Holiday home with free parking, a short walk to Cairngorms National Park ![House | 2 bedrooms](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107440000/107437100/107437001/28c176c4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![House | 2 bedrooms](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107440000/107437100/107437001/5f26f534.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![House | 2 bedrooms](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107440000/107437100/107437001/5f6e0d07.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![House | 2 bedrooms](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107440000/107437100/107437001/e6ceba8b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![House | 2 bedrooms](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107440000/107437100/107437001/3ea2862c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Red Squirrel Cottage Pet Friendly Family Adventure Retreat in Aberdeenshire provides a garden and more. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Outdoor space - Parking included - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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 Holiday home with free parking, a short walk to Cairngorms National Park A garden, free self-parking and free Wi-Fi in public areas are available at this holiday home. All 3 homes offer fridges, stovetops and electric kettles. Red Squirrel Cottage Pet Friendly Family Adventure Retreat in Aberdeenshire offers 3 accommodations. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Free self parking on site - 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 - Service animals only (pets not allowed) ### 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) - 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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 not indicated whether 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 Red Squirrel Cottage Pet Friendly Family Adventure Retreat in Aberdeenshire. 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 - Cairngorms National Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles - Kildrummy Castle - 6 min drive - 4.0 miles - Craigievar Castle - 30 min drive - 21.2 miles - Balmoral Castle - 37 min drive - 27.2 miles - Macallan Distillery - 52 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 ### Is Red Squirrel Cottage Pet Friendly Family Adventure Retreat in Aberdeenshire pet-friendly? > No, only service animals are welcome at the property. ### How much is parking at Red Squirrel Cottage Pet Friendly Family Adventure Retreat in Aberdeenshire? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Red Squirrel Cottage Pet Friendly Family Adventure Retreat in Aberdeenshire? > Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Red Squirrel Cottage Pet Friendly Family Adventure Retreat in Aberdeenshire? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Red Squirrel Cottage Pet Friendly Family Adventure Retreat in Aberdeenshire located? > Situated in Alford, this holiday home is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Cairngorms National Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Kildrummy Castle and Corgraff Castle. Lost Gallery is 8.5 mi (13.6 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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