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A beautiful steading conversion on a working farm in rural Aberdeenshire

Family-friendly cottage in Huntly

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Exterior detail
Property grounds
Living area
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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  • Place, Kildrummy Castle
  • Place, Huntly Castle
  • Place, Macallan Distillery
  • Airport, Aberdeen (ABZ)

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
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
1 bedroom has a zip and link bed to make 2 singles
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Dogs welcome by prior arrangement, sorry no cats.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Dogs must not be left in the cottage on their own at any time during your stay and they must be on a lead whenever they are outside the cottage.

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. Cairngorms National Park and Haughton Country Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Alford Valley Steam Railway and Dean's of Huntly. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
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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

  • Huntly Station - 22 min drive
  • Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kildrummy Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪double happiness - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Golden Pheasant - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A beautiful steading conversion on a working farm in rural Aberdeenshire pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at A beautiful steading conversion on a working farm in rural Aberdeenshire?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at A beautiful steading conversion on a working farm in rural Aberdeenshire?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A beautiful steading conversion on a working farm in rural Aberdeenshire located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of Kildrummy Castle, Cairngorms National Park and Leith Hall and Garden. Alford Valley Steam Railway and Haughton Country Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 130 out of 135 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 135 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 135 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 135 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 135 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karoline M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing cottage on peaceful farm

This place is a gem. Everything in the „stables“ was well picked and nicely designed. Not too much, not too little- just spot on. Thomas was friendly and it was so lovely experiencing all the animals and pure nature. A great place to stay and we would love to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Erika T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Serene Setting

We visit Aberdeenshire most Decembers and the setting of this charming cottage is about as idyllic as it gets. We enjoyed it very much and some of our favourite places (Crathie, Ballater, Braemer, Duff House) are within easy reach.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short winter farm break

We spent three days in February in the Stables. The cottage was warm, comfortable and well equipped. Two very good bedrooms with excellent ensuite facilities. The kitchen/living room was also well equipped and had great views. Our only minor criticism is that we would have liked an extra easy chair so that the four of us could all sit in comfortable chairs. (There were four dining chairs as well as a sofa and an easy chair.) The location was very rural with great views and dark skies and a short walk down to Limsden village which had a few facilities including a small shop. Plenty of tourist information in the cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Andrea F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Eins der besten Cottages, die wir in Schottland bewohnt haben. Sehr sauber und modern. Tolle Lage um Ausflüge zu machen. Thomas und Fiona sind sehr herzliche Gastgeber. Wir kommen gerne wieder!
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vriendelijke ontvangst, perfect schoon huis en van alle gemakken voorzien. Prima uitvalsbasis om het oosten van Schotland te verkennen.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolute lovely cottage and lovely view. Er enjoyed every second
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naomi M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautifully presented cottage in peaceful surrounding on a working farm. We couldn't believe how lovely it was. It was light and airy but with a warm cosy feeling too. The photos on VRBO really don't do it justice. The cottage was finished to a high standard and had everything we needed. The welcome gift of traditional Scottish goodies was a lovely touch.We were very lucky with the weather and sat out until late viewing the dark skies and listening to the owls calling.There is another cottage (The Byre) attached to The Stables but you wouldn't know as they are insulated so well.We really didn't want to leave and hope to be back in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Das Haus ist sehr schön und wunderbar renoviert. Viele Details und die schönen Bilder im Haus schaffen eine gemütliche Athmosphäre.Alles ist perfekt sauber und sinnvoll eingerichtet.Die Umgebung und Aussicht sind einzigartig.Wir haben unsere Zeit sehr genossen.Wir konnten von hier viele schöne Ziele in der Umgebung erkunden und haben Schottland von seiner schönsten Seite kennengelernt.Die sehr kompetenten und freundlichen Vermieter haben unseren Aufenthalt ermöglicht. Vielen Dank dafür.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

François D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gite magnifique, parfaitement équipé, apaisant au milieu de la belle campagne de l'Aberdineshire.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garry P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect in every way.

Property was spotlessly clean, well equipped and in a peaceful location. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wunderschön angelegte Ferienhäuser in ländlicher Lage.Alles vorhanden, was es für einen schönen Familienurlaub braucht.Sehr nette und zuvorkommende Gastgeber.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beate K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wunderschön gelegen, aber ohne Auto nicht erreichbar
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erik v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Heerlijke plek om tot rust te komen

Fantastisch huisje, van alle gemakken voorzien, schoon, prachtige omgeving en veel oog voor duurzaamheid. Ik zou iedereen aanraden om gebruik te maken van één van beide vakantieverblijven!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ralf W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Geschmackvolle Wohnung mit toller Aussicht

Wir waren 5 Nächte bei Fiona & Thomas und würden die Wohnung sofort wieder buchen.Modern und mit Liebe zum Detail eingerichtet.Aus dem Wohnraum eine tolle Aussicht in die Natur.Die Lage ist perfekt für Ausflüge in die Cairgorn, Aberdeen, Isle of May bis hin nach Elgin. So viel zu sehen …Ich kann die Wohnung Mit voller Überzeugung empfehlen
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Stable

Lovely property situated on a farm with nothing but peace and quiet. Really enjoyed watching the young calves and lambs frolicking in the fields. Bliss!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gavin P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

Property and owners are amazing. Can’t thank them enough for allowing us to stay on the farm and enjoy the surroundings. Can’t wait to come again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ines S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay, nice people there

It was a great and quiet place, nice house, lovely people, the farmer Thomas explained us the farm . The view outside was amazing .
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roland H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice stay in Aberdeenshire

We enjoyed our stay very much in this peaceful cosy cottage. We felt very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Andreas B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome

It was a wonderfull stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerstin F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wunderschönes Cottage

Wir hatten eine sehr schöne Woche in Aberdeenshire. Das Cottage ist sehr gepflegt und liebevoll eingerichtet. Wir haben uns direkt wohl gefühlt. Der gesamte Hof ist mit Hingabe gepflegt, schön gelegen und ein perfekter Ausgangspunkt für Ausflüge in der Region.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerhard N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Top Unterkunft

Top Unterkunft, nichts zu bemängeln, super Lage, Top Ausstattung
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aimee H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Heaven in the Highlands

Out of all the properties we stayed on our holiday, this one was by far the best. Thomas and the family have made a haven in the highlands. The accommodations were quiet and comfortable; the personal welcome and basket were incredible. The farm is peaceful and serene. Thomas was very generous with his time to answer questions and to allow us freedom to explore the beautiful scenery. We cannot say enough about this stay - it was incredible. Would not hesitate to book again the future!!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful conversion and setting

Lovely place to stay, very cosy and had all the amenities. Felt rural but was still easily accessible. We had a great stay and would book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karsten T., Munich, Bavaria Germany

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Modern cottage with rural charm

A perfect place to explore Aberdeenshire and the Esst Coast. The friendly owners left a lot of information and tips for local activities, cottage is perfectly equipped and quiet Highly recommended!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anja W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfekt stay

A very comfortable place, good kitchen equipment and a lovely terrace. Although a bit high-priced: it is worth every single penny. Definitely recommendable!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Thomas and Fiona Jackson

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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.

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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English

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