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Stunning 6 bedroom 6 bathroom country home with large private indoor heated swimming pool

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Heated pool
    Swim in comfort year-round in the heated pool, a rare find in this location.
6 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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By Banff, Aberdeenshire
  • Place, Grass Labyrinth
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Duff House
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Duff House Royal Golf Club
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

3 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Double Bed

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

6 bathrooms

Bedroom 2 ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Bedroom 3 ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Bedroom 4 ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Bedroom 5 ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Hall toilet

Toilet

Master ensuite

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Stunning 6 bedroom 6 bathroom country home with large private indoor heated swimming pool

Craig Alvah Lodge sets the standard, appointed with stunning Poggen Pohl kitchen, Villeroy and Boch and Lauren Allessi bathroom fittings. Floor to ceiling windows in the kitchen brings the outside in.

No stone was left unturned in the quest to create luxurious self-catering holiday accommodation. It sits in a unique location above the Bridge of Alvah and the famous gorge of the River Deveron. The property is secluded and remote yet only 2 miles from Banff on Scotland’s stunning Moray Firth coastline. It’s surrounded by beautiful woodland and countryside as far as the eye can see.

Picturesque and remote, the grounds are spectacular where you’ll find football goals, sunken trampoline and an incredible Rainbow systems play frame. There’s plenty to keep the kids entertained, and that’s before you explore the surrounding woodland which is home to red squirrels, rabbits, roe deer, woodpeckers, pine marten and more. Beautiful woodland and riverside walks start right from the door.

For indoor entertainment, there’s a Sonos sound system, table tennis table and pool table, 2 Sky TV boxes with full Sky package.

Craig Alvah Lodge will take your breath away.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property # 6972053
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Banff

Banff is home to this holiday home. Duff House Royal Golf Club and Turriff Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Inverboyndie Beach and The Haughs. Travelling with kids? Consider Macduff Marine Aquarium and Grass Labyrinth.
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By Banff, Aberdeenshire

What's nearby

  • Grass Labyrinth - 7 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Duff House - 8 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Duff House Royal Golf Club - 8 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Macduff Marine Aquarium - 10 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Inverboyndie Beach - 11 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

  • Huntly Station - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Market Arms - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Dolphin fish & chips - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪SEAFIELD ARMS - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Bridgeview Restaurant & Coffee Shop - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Broken Fiddle - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Stunning 6 bedroom 6 bathroom country home with large private indoor heated swimming pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Stunning 6 bedroom 6 bathroom country home with large private indoor heated swimming pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Stunning 6 bedroom 6 bathroom country home with large private indoor heated swimming pool?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Stunning 6 bedroom 6 bathroom country home with large private indoor heated swimming pool?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning 6 bedroom 6 bathroom country home with large private indoor heated swimming pool?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stunning 6 bedroom 6 bathroom country home with large private indoor heated swimming pool located?

This family-friendly Banff holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Duff House Royal Golf Club, Grass Labyrinth and Duff House. Banff Museum and Inverboyndie Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fabulous family holiday at Craig Alvah Lodge. The children loved the well equipped garden and indoor swimming pool. The adults enjoyed lounging in the sunshine playing pool, ping pong and swimming. The facilities provided were exceptional and we were sad when it was time to leave, thanks for a memorable holiday xx
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Brenda R.

Brilliant stay

We had a fantastic weekend away with family, lots of space and things to keep everyone entertained swimming pool, table tennis, pool and outdoor toys for the kids. Well equipped kitchen.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Lyn U.

Superb venue for our family birthday celebration

This is a super venue for a large family event, with everything provided we needed and facilities for all ages except the very elderly The pool was an absolute hit with our grandchildren, and providing pool towels and an airer is such a bonus
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Great family holiday

We had a lovely family holiday at Craig’s Alvah Lodge I would highly recommend it. Three generations and all would e to go back again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara F.

Fantastic, spacious house.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great place for families

My family had a wonderful time at Craig Alvah. A lovely house and garden, nice walks and the pool is fabulous. I’m looking forward to my next break there in July.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

teresa m.

Perfect for families

Perfect for families. Plenty of space inside and out. Swimming pool snd games room especially good. Hope to return next year for the 8th time.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Graham G.

Birthday

Great stay with the family .The swimming pool was a great hit with the grandchildren and the games room was great especially the log fire.Some of the seating was sinking a bit and a few of the furnishings looked tired but overall enjoyed our stay.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great, spacious house for a family celebration!

Had a great long weekend at Craig Alvah for a family celebration. The house is very large with plenty of room for everyone. Beds and bedding are very comfy. Plenty of towels are supplied. The pool is great and nice and warm, the kids loved it. I would definitely recommend!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Family Break

We all really enjoyed our stay at Craig Alvah. The property was immaculate and the location was amazing. The kids loved the pool, games room and large garden. Great place to unwind and recharge, highly recommend.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

WOW! Perfect

Wow! What a place! Stunning house, incredible location, we just can't fault it! Perfect for us all to get together. Everything we needed was there, plus a few extras, swimming pool was such a treat. We will be back im sure of that!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Family gathering weekend

Chidren loved the swimming pool and outdoor space. Adults also enjoyed the large garden for football and relaxing. Table tennis and pool were played every day. Lots of nice walks on the doorstep and lovely beaches nearby. An excellent holiday retreat. Everyone sad at going home.This has been our second visit to this house.Very lucky both times with amazing weather.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

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

Craig Alvah Lodge

Amazing house and facilities for our family of 8 adults and 5 children aged from 2 to 10 years. Everyone loved the indoor swimming pool snooker and table tennis. The children enjoyed the outdoor facilities. The nice weather was a bonus with lots of lovely walks. The facilities in the house were first class and I would highly recommend this property. Hopefully we will return for another family get together.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Angie S.

Cousins Weekend

We had a lovely relaxed weekend the house is amazing. Plenty of space for everyone. Sonas system for our music. Pool was lovely and clean and checked everyday we were in the house. Alan our host was only a text message away if we needed him.
Response from VrboOwner on 19 November 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, much appreciated
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Estel J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house and grounds, most spectacular views and very private.Has everything you need there. The house is well maintained and clean with all the essentials you need. The only thing you need is some citrus candles in the garden on the night to repel the nats. Beautiful little town few minutes away. The only downside was we didnt have a nice experience with the Tesco staff they were very rude and unfriendly, apart from that we had a lovely family hoilday would definitely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Family Birthday treat

We had a magic time at the lodge we would highly recommend this place.The moment you open the door it was a WoW feeling!Big open spaces and lovely rooms all very bright and fresh.Excellent facilities too especially the swimming pool /pool table / table tennis and beautiful Large Garden with large swing set and Trampoline and a set of Goals,great fun for the kids.Lovely walks and very peaceful too.We all had a ball the week we was there can't wait to go back again.Thank you .
Response from VrboOwner on 4 November 2024
Thank you for taking the time to review us June and thank you for staying with us.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

William S.

Hot water

No hot water in shower near the pool ‘ Found it complicated to work out the light ! other than that our stay was very good
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Hayley G.

Amazing lodge

Absolutely loved our stay at the lodge, kids loved the swimming pool and spent do many hours in it. Games room was good too, but we could not find the table tennis bats unfortunately. The location was rural, but 10 minutes in the car into town. We honestly could not fault the lodge fully equipped with everything you need, toilet roll, soap, cloths the lot, The grounds were beautiful too. We had a lovely dinner and the Fife Hotel and also Banff springs, would def recommend both, the Chinese in the town Hapoy Palace I think was called was amazing too, there is a small Tesco also in town. We will definitely be back, def recommend this lodge!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne F.

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

Lovely house in beautiful location

We all enjoyed our stay for our Dad's 70th Birthday. The pool was used constantly! The house was very clean, well equipped and beds comfortable. The grounds and surrounding areas to the property are beautiful. Alan, the host was good at communicating and replied very quickly to any queries I had. My only gripe, which didn't detract from the stay at all, would be plastic cups for the pool area and maybe some pictures and ornaments throughout the house to make it feel more homely. Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Linda A.

Great Stay

Having stayed at the Craig Alvah Lodge a few times now over the past years, I feel that there are several areas in which need updating. Some kitchen appliances ie Oven, fridge, freezer but especially the hob. We found it took quite a bit of time to cook meals etc.. It is a lovely house and the swimming pool is amazing and checked everyday by the owner.
Response from VrboOwner on 4 November 2024
Thank you Linda for staying with us again and taking the time to review us.Much appreciated.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent family stay at Craig Alvah

We had a great family stay at Craig Alvah. Every body enjoyed the swimming pool but the kids loved it. The bedrooms were all very comfortable. Absolutely everything had been thought about. The only things you need to take is your food and drink/juice. Plenty dishes, cutlery etc. The weather wasn’t the best for our weekend but we did manage to sit outside and enjoy the garden. The kids loved the trampoline and the play park. We all managed a game of football and got very good use of the pool table and table tennis table. We all enjoyed it so much we have rebooked to go back again next year.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Alexander F.

Very special place to stay

Craig Alvah Lodge is a very special place to stay, we visited the Lodge as a family group of 8 adults and 2 children. The luxurious Lodge was immaculate, superbly equipped and has massive amounts of space with super large bedrooms with enquires. The open plan kitchen with massive island has absolutely everything you need. The large lounge had large sofas and eating area large tv, with separate dining room. The other lounge/ games room, had large sofa, relax chairs, pool table and ping pong. There is a heated indoor pool which was fantastic where lots of hours were spent, enjoyinh, fun games and swimming. There is beautiful large garden with fantastic scenery, with football nets and trampoline, with lots of patio seating and a gas bbq (superb). We all had a fantastic time making lots of wonderful memories and won't hesitate in returning in the future. Highly recommended.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2025
Much appreciated taking the time to review us and delighted you all had a great stay
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Definitely recommend

I would highly recommend the Craig Alvah lodge to anyone looking to visit the area, the rooms were spotless with plenty of space. Both the living room and kitchen/dining area has plenty of seating available (pretty comfy too). The pool was a big part of what finalised our decision to stay here and it did not disappoint, very clean and well kept. Garden area was well looked after too ! Owners and cleaners were very friendly and quick to respond when we had questions. WiFi was strong as there were 15+ devices connected at once and we had no problems with it. We can’t wait to come :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donnie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property. Lots of space. Swimming pool lovely and warm and much bigger than I thought it would be. Garden is a great space.Very good host. Answered every question I had. Would definitely return
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina M.

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

Fabulous holiday

We had an amazing time thank you
Response from VrboOwner on 25 August 2020
Thang you for staying with us.It was a pleasure having you stay.

About the host

Hosted by Alan Bruce

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Been self catering over 11 years and take great pride in offering high quality accommodation at sensible prices

Why they chose this property

Stunning home, stunning location.at the top of the historic gorge and Bridge of Alvah.
Red squirrels, deer, foxes, badgers and numerous birds seen on a regular basis.
Lovely woodland walks from the door.

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