Title: The Byre, Countryside Home 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 apartment # The Byre, Countryside Home Apartment in Alford with kitchen ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118720000/118717400/118717341/ca9c9e0d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118720000/118717400/118717341/w1350h801x0y0-c089e9f9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118720000/118717400/118717341/f1aea51a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118720000/118717400/118717341/3eedc92a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118720000/118717400/118717341/4d884107.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location The Byre, Countryside Home provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Washer - Parking available - Kitchen - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Byre, Countryside Home The Byre is a beautifully renovated one bedroom loft apartment set across the first floor of a traditional stone barn building. On entering the property, guests are welcomed into our cosy living room, with comfortable sofa, armchair and footstool - a perfect spot to relax after a day of exploring. Our smart TV has access to services such as Netflix for streaming your favourite TV shows and films. Our bright and spacious country kitchen features an oven, hob and a dishwasher, along with all necessary amenities for cooking during your stay. There is a dining table for two located in the Kitchen where you can enjoy a meal together, whether you decide to cook something delicious or enjoy a takeaway. We also have a large fridge-freezer and plenty of cupboard space for storing items during your stay. Along the corridor is our spacious Master Bedroom, with comfortable kingsize bed. There is plenty of storage space for unpacking and hanging clothes during your stay. Our bathroom is accessed from the hallway, next to the bedroom, and features a traditional style bathtub with overhead shower, sink and toilet. Soft robes, towels and luxurious toiletries from Fine Scottish Soaps are provided for all guests. Our bed is made up with fresh, high quality linens. As The Byre is located on the first floor of a traditional renovated building, there are steep stone stairs leading to the front door for entry and may not be suitable for all. Surrounding The Byre is a quiet courtyard and grassy area which guests are welcome to use. There is off-street parking to the side of the property with plenty of parking space for two cars. The Byre is located in beautiful Aberdeenshire and is a 10 minute drive from the town of Alford where guests can find supermarkets, coffee shops, restaurants and attractions, such as museums and parks. There is a great network of cycling routes, mountain biking trails and walking routes around the property, accessible right from the doorstep. There is a great range of things to do in the areas surrounding The Byre, with beautiful castles, such as Craigievar Castle, a short distance away. Royal Deeside is a short drive from the property, with towns such as Aboyne, Ballater, Braemar and Banchory around 30 minutes away by car. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Bedrooms - Bedroom ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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) - Fire extinguisher ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106570000/106568400/106568351/56e6704c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Guise Cottage (UK46303) Alford, near Banchory - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Outdoor space [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=106568351&PinnedHotelID=106568351&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120060000/120052300/120052219/ebfab4ad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cosy apartment in beautiful rural Aberdeenshire, convenient for shire and city. 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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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited 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 This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation 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 392243 ## About the area ![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%7C57.18379%2C-2.67377&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=LYOLIRxG-g-f2_ghM72q0fMKTjc=) Tough, Scotland #### What's nearby - Grampian Transport Museum - 12 min drive - 6.0 miles - Craigievar Castle - 12 min drive - 3.4 miles - Haughton Country Park - 14 min drive - 6.8 miles - Deeside Activity Park - 15 min drive - 10.8 miles - Castle Fraser - 29 min drive - 13.9 miles #### Getting around - Kintore Station - 26 min drive - Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 47 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Alford Bistro - ‬10 min drive - ‪Great Wall Chinese Restaurant - ‬11 min drive - ‪Farquharson's Coffee Shop - ‬13 min drive - ‪The Cheery Cup - ‬10 min drive - ‪Breakfast At The Nobles - ‬11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Byre, Countryside Home pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Byre, Countryside Home? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Byre, Countryside Home? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Byre, Countryside Home located? > Situated in Alford, this apartment building is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Craigievar Castle and within 6 miles (10 km) of Grampian Transport Museum and Alford Valley Steam Railway. Haughton Country Park and Monymusk Village Hall are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Byre, Countryside Home Reviews 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### No reviews yet Be the first to leave a review for this property after your stay.