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South Mains Cottage is a charming semi-detached cottage resting in the grounds of Craigievar Castle near Alford, Aberdeenshire. Hosting three bedrooms, including a double, two twins,along with a ground-floor bathroom, this property can sleep up to six guests. There is also a kitchen/diner and a sitting room, while outside there is off-road parking and a private garden. South Mains Cottage can be the base for your next family adventure to Scotland. This property has a Good Housekeeping Bond of 350 GBP There is no WiFi at this property. Note: There are 3 steps up to the path leading to the entrance of the cottage. Note: If the Accommodation becomes inaccessible due to bad weather the National Trust for Scotland will take all reasonable steps to inform you and to offer an alternative National Trust for Scotland note : There is a planned a power outage at the property, Tuesday, 2 September 2025, Time: 09:00 to 17:00

Lying next to the River Don in the region of Aberdeenshire is the lovely town of Alford, offering a great base for a host of outdoor adventures in Scotland. Within easy reach of the Cairngorms National Park and the shores of the 'Granite City' of Aberdeen, Aldford has all you need for a self-catered stay including shops, pubs and local businesses like butchers, a fish van every week and a fish and chip van each week too. Visit the wondrous Craigievar Castle just outside the town for a great day out.