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A beautiful steading conversion on a working farm in rural Aberdeenshire
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2 bedrooms 1 bathroom Sleeps 4
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Lumsden, SCT
- Kildrummy Castle10 min drive
- Huntly Castle24 min drive
- Macallan Distillery42 min drive
- Aberdeen (ABZ)50 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Soap · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
A beautiful steading conversion on a working farm in rural Aberdeenshire
The Stables is set on a working farm in Lumsden between the towns of nearby Alford and Huntly.
The cottage which is all set on one level comprises of 1 double bedroom and 1 bedroom that has a zip and link king size bed that can be converted to 2 singles. Each room has its own en-suite shower. Through the hallway you enter the open plan kitchen, lounge/dining room and here you can relax and look out onto the views of the stunning countryside. The property is double glazed with a wood burning stove and under floor heating with all the rooms having their own thermostats so you can set the temperature just how you like it. There is a patio area with a small lawn just outside the Lounge where you can sit out, relax, and enjoy the fields of animals and wildlife on the farm and the views of the surrounding hills.
For accessibility information please contact the owners, we do have a fully accessible cottage The Byre ajoining this one.
Our effect on the environment is important to us and we hold a Green Tourism Gold Award, we encourage guests to recycle and also have an electric car charging point.
Nearby is the small town of Alford with a Co-op supermarket as well as a number of independent shops, cafes and local amenities, it is also home to The Grampian Transport Museum, Alford Heritage Museum and the Alford Valley community Railway. There are many leisure activities nearby including walking, fishing, go - karting and golf.
The Cairngorm National Park is a 25 minute drive away and if you enjoy skiing the Lecht and Aviemore ski resorts are open in the winter months.
Boghead Holiday cottages are situated 20 miles from the Cairngorm National Park and 5 miles from The Cabrach.
The Tomintoul and 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.
We are situated on the Castle trail, our nearest castle being 5 miles away, and just off the Whisky trail, with the nearest distillery open to the public 13 miles away and another 5 within 20 miles.
Visit the beautiful coastal towns including Portsoy, Cullen and Newburgh and enjoy the stunning beaches and scenic fishing villages of North East Scotland.
The main city of Aberdeen is 45 minutes away with many museums, eateries and shopping.
Aberdeen airport is a 45 minute drive to the property.
We have an electric car charging point by the cottages for the use of guests.
Please note we also have a three bedroom cottage which ajoins this one.
Please note that check in is from 4.30 pm and check out on your day of departure is 10am
We lamb at the start of February for 3 weeks and again from about 17th March until early April . If you would like to experience lambing we can offer 2, 3 or 7 day Lambing experience holidays.
Please note Dogs are welcome by prior arrangement but must not be left in the cottage on their own during your stay and be kept on a lead at all times when outside the property due to the proximity of our livestock. Please note there is no enclosed area adjoining the cottage.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
1 bedroom has a zip and link bed to make 2 singles
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Dogs welcome by prior arrangement, sorry no cats.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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
Property Registration Number AS 00494F
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Huntly
Located in Huntly, this cottage is in a rural area. Ardmore Distillery and Insch Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Alford Valley Steam Railway and Dean's of Huntly. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby.

Lumsden, SCT
What's nearby
- Kildrummy Castle - 10 min drive - 9.2 km
- Leith Hall and Garden - 15 min drive - 13.9 km
- Huntly Castle - 24 min drive - 26.8 km
- Glenfiddich Whisky Distillery - 35 min drive - 40.8 km
- Macallan Distillery - 42 min drive - 49.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Kildrummy Inn - 7 min drive
- Golden Pheasant - 13 min drive
- double happiness - 13 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Thomas and Fiona Jackson

Boghead is owned by Thomas and Fiona Jackson and is also home to their son Ewan, 5 dogs, Glen and Red who are both working sheepdogs , Storm, Rum (known as Bert to his friends) and Jasper the working Cocker Spaniels and Harvey the Ginger Cat.
Thomas is from generations of farmers and runs the Aberdeen Angus beef herd (our local breed which originated in Alford)and a flock of Vendeen sheep on the farm and Fiona works for the NHS in the Jubilee Hospital in Huntly. Ewan works at Linnorie Firewood in Huntly and helps out on the farm when needed.
We moved up from Gloucestershire in September 2012 and spent the first four years removing the old farm buildings that had been errected in the 1950s and putting up some modern farm buildings before restoring the old steading and converting "The Stables" into your holiday accomodation.
We have spent quite a lot of time and effort to improve the farm so it is both efficient to run but also a haven for wildlife having improved the woodland area we took over, planted more small areas of woodland and some new hedges. We also grow .4ha of a bird feed crop each year to feed the small bird population that lives on the farm as well as providing habitat for House Sparrows in the farm building and host Swallows and House Martins in both the old and new buildings.
Our impact on the environment is very important to us and we have a strong green policy and a Gold Environmental award to prove it.
Thomas is from generations of farmers and runs the Aberdeen Angus beef herd (our local breed which originated in Alford)and a flock of Vendeen sheep on the farm and Fiona works for the NHS in the Jubilee Hospital in Huntly. Ewan works at Linnorie Firewood in Huntly and helps out on the farm when needed.
We moved up from Gloucestershire in September 2012 and spent the first four years removing the old farm buildings that had been errected in the 1950s and putting up some modern farm buildings before restoring the old steading and converting "The Stables" into your holiday accomodation.
We have spent quite a lot of time and effort to improve the farm so it is both efficient to run but also a haven for wildlife having improved the woodland area we took over, planted more small areas of woodland and some new hedges. We also grow .4ha of a bird feed crop each year to feed the small bird population that lives on the farm as well as providing habitat for House Sparrows in the farm building and host Swallows and House Martins in both the old and new buildings.
Our impact on the environment is very important to us and we have a strong green policy and a Gold Environmental award to prove it.
Why they chose this property
The Donside area in Scotland is not recognised in the same way as Deeside and is largely off the radar as far as tourists are concerned but is in many ways better situated than Deeside which gets all the publicity although Deeside is less than 20 miles away through wonderfull mountain sceanery. We are on the Aberdeenshire Castle trail, just off the Whisky trail, 30 miles from Aberdeen city, 30 miles from the Moray coast in stunning unspoilt sceanery.
What makes this property unique
The Stables has been converted from the original steading using all the original materials to retain its original look and feel but is modern light warm and airy inside with the most wonderfull views over the surrounding countryside.
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