A beautiful 3 Bedroom accessible steading conversion in rural Aberdeenshire

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9.9Outstanding
(51 Ratings)
"This is a modern, well-equipped barn renovation. Each bedroom has its own ensuite, which made it easy for our group of 4. The owner is on site, as this is a working farm. We enjoyed seeing him work..."
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9.9 / 10.0
Outstanding(51 Ratings)

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6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area

About this cottage rental


The Byre, a 3 bedroom steading conversion which will sleep up to 6 people is set on a working farm just outside the small village of Lumsden which is between the towns of Alford and Huntly.
The three bedrooms all have ensuite shower rooms with the accessible bedroom having an ensuite wetroom.
Bedroom 1 has a Super King size zip and link bed that will split to make two 3ft singles, it has been designed to allow enough room for wheelchair users as has its ensuite wet room which is fitted out with grab handles and frames and a fold up shower seat if these should be needed.
Bedroom 2 has a King size zip and link bed that will split to make 2 singles again with ensuite shower room.
Bedroom 3 has a Double bed again with an ensuite with extra large shower.
The open plan Kitchen/Living room has a large dining table (to seat 6) as well as comfortable sofas to relax in and enjoy the views of the surrounding hills. The fully fitted kitchen is equipped with cooker, fridge, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine as well as all the utensils and equipment you may need.
The property is double glazed with underfloor heating with thermostats in every room to give you your optimum temperature. There is also a wood burning stove, Smart TV and wireless internet.
The cottage is all on one level with no steps inside or out.
Outside the Patio doors is a paved patio area with ajoining lawn where you can relax and enjoy the fields of animals and wildlife on the farm or just enjoy the quiet and take in the view.
Adjoining the cottage is a large drying room with a dryer to compliment the washing machine and plenty of space to dry outdoor clothing or for the storage of fishing gear (access to a large freezer is available for your catch), bicycles or similar equipment, immediately outside is an electric car charging point.

For accessibility details please see:
https://www.accessable.co.uk/visit-scotland/access-guides/boghead-holiday-cottages-the-byre

Our impact on the environment is important to us and we hold a Green Tourism Gold Award. Recycling is important to us and we have an electric car charging point.

The village of Lumsden has its own small sculpture trail, an excellent childrens playground, a garage complete with small shop which stocks daily essentials as well as fuel and full garage services. In the ajoining hamlet of Mossat is an antique shop, usualy open Thu-Sun.
The nearby small town of Alford (8 miles) has all the local amenities you might expect including an excellent butcher, a post office a number of excelent independent shops, cafes and a Co-op supermarket and 2 small convinience stores as well as the Alford Heritage Museum, Grampian Transport Museum and the Alford Valley Community Railway with the market town of Huntly (12 miles) in the opposite direction with its local shops, cafes and 2 large supermarkets, Asda and Tesco, who will both deliver to the cottages.
The Cairngorm National Park is 25 minutes away with the Lecht Ski Centre for the winter months and mountain biking in the summer.
The Tomintoul & Glenlivet Cairngorms was awarded Dark Sky Status in November 2018. It is Scotland's Second International Dark Sky Park and the Darkest Park in the UK and the most Northerly Dark Sky Park in the World.
There is also Golf, Walking, Fishing or even Go-carting all nearby. We are situated on the Castle Trail and just off the Whisky Trail or you could visit one of the coastal villages such as Portsoy and Newburgh or just enjoy the stunning beaches of North East Scotland.
The main city of Aberdeen with its Airport and Exhibition centre is 45 mins away with Museums, Restaurants and shopping as well as sight seeing.
We also have a 2 bedroom cottage which can also be booked with the Byre if your party needs more space.
Please note, Dogs are welcome by prior arrangement, but must not be left in the cottage alone during your stay and be kept on a lead at all times when outside the property as there is no enclosed area by the cottage and our livestock are usually nearby.

Amenities at A beautiful 3 Bedroom accessible steading conversion in rural Aberdeenshire

Pets allowed

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Ratings and reviews

9.9 / 10.0
Outstanding(51 Ratings)
10.0 / 10.0
This is a modern, well-equipped barn renovation. Each bedroom has its own ensuite, which made it easy for our group of 4. The owner is on site, as this is a working farm. We enjoyed seeing him working the sheep with his dogs. He was quick to share information about his farming and about the attractions in the area. It is a rural location, which is what we wanted. There are grocery stores, a CO-OP and an ASDA not too far away (11 miles?) so we could get anything we needed, but we enjoyed being in farming country.The largest bedroom has a super king bed, and a wet room that is equipped for disabled. The owners have taken care that it is designed to be accessible (although we did not require that feature).We would definitely recommend this property, and would come again if we return to the area.
10.0 / 10.0
Another great stay at the cottage
10.0 / 10.0
Modern, clean. Friendly Landlord. Stunning and calm surroundung.
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely well-maintained property, works well for wheelchair user. Good location for visiting the area- we had a fantastic time staying here!
10.0 / 10.0
Our hosts were very welcoming, answering and questions and giving us a farm tour. The house itself was lovely, even better than the photos and with a fully decorated Christmas tree (we stayed over new year). We made good use of the fireplace and dad very cosy nights in. Would recommend to everyone!
4.0 / 10.0
By the end of our stay, I initially decided against writing a review despite unpleasant interactions with the host, Thomas. The property itself was spotless, well-fitted, and had a Christmas tree for our festive getaway—a thoughtful touch we appreciated. Leaving a review that would effect the property's rating seemed a shame.However, during check-out, Thomas doubled down on his unpleasant behaviour and I felt compelled to make our experience known.Upon arrival, he made disparaging comments about previous guests, which felt odd and very unprofessional. I brushed it off, but the following morning, he banged aggressively on the door at 9 AM, berating us for bringing a cat. Although we had selected “4 adults, 1 pet” during booking, he claimed cats didn’t count as pets. I apologised for overlooking the dog-only policy and offered to resolve any issues, but he threatened legal action for damage which had not, and never arose to occur.At check-out, he berated us again for not rearranging furniture, despite previously saying we could arrange it however we liked. After returning home, I found a 100 charge for a key which we accidentally had in a pocket, a punitive amount considering we could return it easily. Thomas’ attitude left us feeling unwelcome and inconvenient. I'm in disbelief that a host could speak to a guest the way we were spoken to while being nothing but appeasing. I cannot recommend staying here and hope never to encounter another host like Thomas.
10.0 / 10.0
House is beautiful and perfectly laid out for a wheelchair user. Extremely comfortable and felt very homely with lovely decor. Lovely bedding and comfortable beds. Highly recommend. Would love to go back.
10.0 / 10.0
We had a brilliant time at The Byre, Boghead Farm. It was everything advertised and more, peace and quiet and extremely beautiful surroundings. The hosts Thomas & Fiona went above and beyond to accommodate my disabled mother. We will definitely be going back and would definitely recommend it.

FAQs

Is parking included with this cottage?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at A beautiful 3 Bedroom accessible steading conversion in rural Aberdeenshire. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cottage?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is A beautiful 3 Bedroom accessible steading conversion in rural Aberdeenshire pet friendly?

Yes! This cottage is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at A beautiful 3 Bedroom accessible steading conversion in rural Aberdeenshire?

We found 1 amenities for this rental. This includes , and pets allowed.


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