Welcome to Stone Gables. This detached bungalow is in the town of Alford in Aberdeenshire and can sleep thirteen people in seven bedrooms.
Accommodation
Seven bedrooms: 1 x four poster double with en-suite Jacuzzi bath, basin and WC, 3 x double, 2 x twin, 1 x single. Bathroom with bath, basin and WC. Shower room with shower, basin and WC. Kitchen with dining area. Utility. Dining room. Two sitting rooms. Study.
Location
Stone Gables is a detached bungalow situated outside the town of Alford in Aberdeenshire. The cottage can sleep thirteen people in four double bedrooms (one with en-suite facilities), two twin rooms and one single room as well as a family bathroom and a family shower room. The rest of the cottage is made up of a kitchen with a dining area, a dining room, two sitting rooms and a study. To the outside of the cottage is ample off road parking and a lawned garden to the rear with a patio, barbecue and furniture. Stone Gables is a lovely cottage which can be enjoyed throughout the year.
Nestled in rural Aberdeenshire, the town of Alford sits by the River Don and the hills of Bennachie and Coreen and has a variety of shops, restaurants and amenities. Steeped in history, the town is home to the Battle of Alford battleground and Alford Heritage Centre as well as the Grampian Transport Museum. For those who love the outdoors, the nearby Haughton and Murray country park offers an abundance of walks. In the surrounding area there are a number of castles including the Scottish Baronial Castle Fraser and its historic walled gardens. An ideal location for exploring Aberdeenshire, there is something for everyone in Alford.
Reviews of Stone Gables
"Good value for money for a large family weekend stay with small dog. Well laid out and lots of space for everyone. There were 10 of us, but we needed the 7 bedrooms for our family dynamic. The house was very well equipped and included some of the kitchen things you usually have to bring, such as dishwasher tablets/washing up liquid/spices etc, and seemed to have every appliance you might want. Owner met us on arrival and showed us around. Very friendly and helpful, even let us in early to set up our surprise birthday celebration. Outside the barbeque hut and hot tub would have been fun, but the weather was truly dire on our weekend so we barely used either. House warmed up very quickly and had a lovely atmosphere. TV's in every corner and plenty board games for the kids on a rainy day. Wifi also worked well. Walk to the village is not far and is easy walking distance for most (takes about 10 minutes to walk), but need to be very careful as quite a busy road and no pavement. On the down side, the house is a bit tired and could use some TLC and updating although there are 2 brand new shower rooms which were lovely. House is near the road with parking at the front which is the large tarred area shown, and not 'down' a driveway, so you would need to keep a close eye on young kids (or dog) when unpacking/packing. All in all though, it was great fun and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay."
Reviewed by Pauline R on 30/10/2018