Arrival & Departures
Check in is from 16:00 and check out is by 10:00
During your stay
On arrival at your accommodation, you'll find a complimentary Scottish themed welcome hamper to help you settle in after your journey here.
- Share bag of Taylors crisps
- Locally roasted coffee beans from Roaring Stag Coffee
- Handmade artisan chocolates from Coco Caramel
- Selection of tea, hot chocolate and sugar
Because we are in a very rural location, the closest shops might not be open when you arrive. So to make life that little bit easier, you can also pre-order a ‘Starter Pack’ for £10 (we’ll email you before arrival with more information). Your starter pack includes a selection of locally sourced essentials to help you settle in.
- Milk
- A small loaf of bread
- Butter
- A gift of fresh eggs from our own estate hens
- Orange Juice.
Something else guests treat themselves to is a breakfast pack, to really help you set yourself up for your first day of exploring. Supplied by our local butchers, you can pre-order and we’ll pop them in the fridge at your holiday cottage.
- 2 pork sausages
- 1 slice of beef lorne sausage
- 2 rashers of home cured bacon
- 1 slice of black pudding
Hand soaps, Shampoo, Conditioner and shower wash are plant based and chemical free from Laura Thomas Co. are supplied in all the holiday cottages, along with a basket of handy items in the kitchen. These contain Ecover products including washing up liquid, Multipurpose sprays, washing detergent and dishwasher tablets. Black bags, cleaning cloths/sponges and a sewing kit are also provided.
Firewood is also included, so you’ll be nice and toasty during your time here.
- Stairgates, travel cot and high chair can be made available upon request (bedding must be supplied by the guests)
- Fireguards located in each cottage
The Estate offers a peaceful and scenic spot to fish for Brown Trout or Salmon on the River Don.
- Fishing by permit only. Contact us for permit availability.
- The Estate Ghillie may be able to accompany you to the river.
- Fly Fishing is the only method permitted.
- Contact us for any other questions (conditions, equipment availability etc.).
Nearest filling station, shops and supermarkets
Alford is nearby, it's pretty market town with a good selection of shops and eateries. We are a bit off the beaten track, but not too far. There's a shop just 1.5 miles down the road and a pub and restaurant a little bit further on (5 miles)
The Central Garage and Shop in Glenkindie and The Spar shop in Ballabeg are both open sevend days a week. Supermarkets are a little further away, there's a Co-op in Alfor (14 miles away) or Aboyne (19 miles); it's a little bit further to Huntly (21 miles away) where you'll find Asda and Tesco.