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.