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A beautiful 3 Bedroom accessible steading conversion in rural Aberdeenshire

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

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Lumsden, Scotland
  • Place, Kildrummy Castle
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Leith Hall and Garden
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Haughton Country Park
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Aberdeen (ABZ)
    ‪58 min drive‬

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Huntly

With a stay at this cottage in Huntly, you'll be in the mountains, within a 15-minute drive of Cairngorms National Park and Kildrummy Castle. .This family-friendly cottage is 7 mi (11.3 km) from Leith Hall and Garden and 8.4 mi (13.4 km) from Ardmore Distillery.

What's nearby

  • Kildrummy Castle - 8 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Leith Hall and Garden - 15 min drive - 8.0 miles
  • Haughton Country Park - 17 min drive - 11.0 miles
  • Alford Valley Steam Railway - 18 min drive - 11.4 miles
  • Grampian Transport Museum - 18 min drive - 11.6 miles

Getting around

  • Huntly Station - 20 min drive
  • Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kildrummy Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Golden Pheasant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Rannes Hall Community Cafe - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

A beautiful 3 Bedroom accessible steading conversion in rural Aberdeenshire


The Byre, a 3 bedroom steading conversion which will sleep up to 6 people is set on a working farm just outside the small village of Lumsden which is between the towns of Alford and Huntly.
The three bedrooms all have ensuite shower rooms with the accessible bedroom having an ensuite wetroom.
Bedroom 1 has a Super King size zip and link bed that will split to make two 3ft singles, it has been designed to allow enough room for wheelchair users as has its ensuite wet room which is fitted out with grab handles and frames and a fold up shower seat if these should be needed.
Bedroom 2 has a King size zip and link bed that will split to make 2 singles again with ensuite shower room.
Bedroom 3 has a Double bed again with an ensuite with extra large shower.
The open plan Kitchen/Living room has a large dining table (to seat 6) as well as comfortable sofas to relax in and enjoy the views of the surrounding hills. The fully fitted kitchen is equipped with cooker, fridge, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine as well as all the utensils and equipment you may need.
The property is double glazed with underfloor heating with thermostats in every room to give you your optimum temperature. There is also a wood burning stove, Smart TV and wireless internet.
The cottage is all on one level with no steps inside or out.
Outside the Patio doors is a paved patio area with ajoining lawn where you can relax and enjoy the fields of animals and wildlife on the farm or just enjoy the quiet and take in the view.
Adjoining the cottage is a large drying room with a dryer to compliment the washing machine and plenty of space to dry outdoor clothing or for the storage of fishing gear (access to a large freezer is available for your catch), bicycles or similar equipment, immediately outside is an electric car charging point.

For accessibility details please see:
https://www.accessable.co.uk/visit-scotland/access-guides/boghead-holiday-cottages-the-byre

Our impact on the environment is important to us and we hold a Green Tourism Gold Award. Recycling is important to us and we have an electric car charging point.

The village of Lumsden has its own small sculpture trail, an excellent childrens playground, a garage complete with small shop which stocks daily essentials as well as fuel and full garage services. In the ajoining hamlet of Mossat is an antique shop, usualy open Thu-Sun.
The nearby small town of Alford (8 miles) has all the local amenities you might expect including an excellent butcher, a post office a number of excelent independent shops, cafes and a Co-op supermarket and 2 small convinience stores as well as the Alford Heritage Museum, Grampian Transport Museum and the Alford Valley Community Railway with the market town of Huntly (12 miles) in the opposite direction with its local shops, cafes and 2 large supermarkets, Asda and Tesco, who will both deliver to the cottages.
The Cairngorm National Park is 25 minutes away with the Lecht Ski Centre for the winter months and mountain biking in the summer.
The Tomintoul & 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.
There is also Golf, Walking, Fishing or even Go-carting all nearby. We are situated on the Castle Trail and just off the Whisky Trail or you could visit one of the coastal villages such as Portsoy and Newburgh or just enjoy the stunning beaches of North East Scotland.
The main city of Aberdeen with its Airport and Exhibition centre is 45 mins away with Museums, Restaurants and shopping as well as sight seeing.
We also have a 2 bedroom cottage which can also be booked with the Byre if your party needs more space.
Please note, Dogs are welcome by prior arrangement, but must not be left in the cottage alone during your stay and be kept on a lead at all times when outside the property as there is no enclosed area by the cottage and our livestock are usually nearby.
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include barbecue grills and bike storage.
Guests will find features like internet access, onsite parking, and a car charging station.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car recommended
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycles
  • Farming classes
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycles
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Electric car charging station
  • Farming classes
  • Local artist showcase
  • Recycling
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Take out the trash
Turn off the lights
Please turn the heating down to 10 degrees on all thermostats if you have had it on and open the windows to air the cottage.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Dogs are not to be left alone in the cottage and need to be on a lead at all times when outside the property.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Note from host: Dogs by prior arrangement only, sorry no cats.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: 2 of the bedroms have zip and link beds

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number AS 00497F

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

A beautiful 3 Bedroom accessible steading conversion in rural Aberdeenshire Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful stay in superb accommodation. Having booked many months ago we were looking forward to our stay and it did not disappoint. There are some super places to visit and some lovely restaurants. We had our groceries delivered to the property which was extremely convenient. The beds and quality of the bed sheets are superb. The showers in the bathrooms were excellent. The owners have provided everything you need for a lovely relaxed stay. We would recommend a stay at Boghead to our family and friends and we would have loved to stay longer. The accommodation is spotless and the kitchen has everything you require. It was so warm during our stay we didn’t need to use the heating. There was plenty of parking and the use of the BBQ was great. The views are superb. Thank you for such as enjoyable, relaxed holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Another great stay at the cottage
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great!

Lovely well-maintained property, works well for wheelchair user. Good location for visiting the area- we had a fantastic time staying here!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent

Lovely accommodation
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
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8/10 Good

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Great

We were bery lucky with the weather so enjoyed breakfast outside. Very relaxing scenery
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Absolutely stunning,

Modern, clean. Friendly Landlord. Stunning and calm surroundung.
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Holiday perfection

Clean Perfection. Idyllic farm location. Has it all, including short distance to main road to loads of interesting places.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful stay.

We had a brilliant time at The Byre, Boghead Farm. It was everything advertised and more, peace and quiet and extremely beautiful surroundings. The hosts Thomas & Fiona went above and beyond to accommodate my disabled mother. We will definitely be going back and would definitely recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent

House is beautiful and perfectly laid out for a wheelchair user. Extremely comfortable and felt very homely with lovely decor. Lovely bedding and comfortable beds. Highly recommend. Would love to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful

Our hosts were very welcoming, answering and questions and giving us a farm tour. The house itself was lovely, even better than the photos and with a fully decorated Christmas tree (we stayed over new year). We made good use of the fireplace and dad very cosy nights in. Would recommend to everyone!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic getaway

A gorgeous holiday cottage with fabulous interior design and offering everything you could possibly need. Spotlessly clean and perfectly presented for our arrival. The location is in stunning countryside but offers an easy commute to nearby villages and towns to eat out and buy essentials. A perfect base to explore Aberdeenshire and Moray. Thank you to our hosts Fiona and Thomas for our stay and making us so welcome.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Just perfect

Fantastic place.The cottage is in a beautiful location,very quiet with astonishing views.Fully equipped with everything you need for a comfortable stay.The host took his time to meet us at check it and gave us all the information we needed.Because we landed there over the festive period we were lucky to find a gorgeous real Christmas tree and a basket full of goodies 😋I would highly recommend this place.Would definitely go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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This is a modern, well-equipped barn renovation. Each bedroom has its own ensuite, which made it easy for our group of 4. The owner is on site, as this is a working farm. We enjoyed seeing him working the sheep with his dogs. He was quick to share information about his farming and about the attractions in the area. It is a rural location, which is what we wanted. There are grocery stores, a CO-OP and an ASDA not too far away (11 miles?) so we could get anything we needed, but we enjoyed being in farming country.The largest bedroom has a super king bed, and a wet room that is equipped for disabled. The owners have taken care that it is designed to be accessible (although we did not require that feature).We would definitely recommend this property, and would come again if we return to the area.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

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Beautiful location - but a disappointing ending

We were very happy during our week at the property. The location is stunning. As a wheelchair user, the accessibility was good, although some of the furniture and narrowness of the hallways made it hard to navigate. I was very disappointed that I incurred an additional charge of £20 (after departure) for an alleged mark on the wall, which can only have been caused by my wheelchair. If the owners had given me the opportunity to clean this to their satisfaction rather than applying a penalty after we had departed, I would have happily done so. Disability is full of hidden costs!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
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4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Beautiful property.

By the end of our stay, I initially decided against writing a review despite unpleasant interactions with the host, Thomas. The property itself was spotless, well-fitted, and had a Christmas tree for our festive getaway—a thoughtful touch we appreciated. Leaving a review that would effect the property's rating seemed a shame.However, during check-out, Thomas doubled down on his unpleasant behaviour and I felt compelled to make our experience known.Upon arrival, he made disparaging comments about previous guests, which felt odd and very unprofessional. I brushed it off, but the following morning, he banged aggressively on the door at 9 AM, berating us for bringing a cat. Although we had selected “4 adults, 1 pet” during booking, he claimed cats didn’t count as pets. I apologised for overlooking the dog-only policy and offered to resolve any issues, but he threatened legal action for damage which had not, and never arose to occur.At check-out, he berated us again for not rearranging furniture, despite previously saying we could arrange it however we liked. After returning home, I found a 100 charge for a key which we accidentally had in a pocket, a punitive amount considering we could return it easily. Thomas’ attitude left us feeling unwelcome and inconvenient. I'm in disbelief that a host could speak to a guest the way we were spoken to while being nothing but appeasing. I cannot recommend staying here and hope never to encounter another host like Thomas.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Schönes Ferienhaus

Sehr schönes ländlich gelegenes cottage. Freundliche Gastgeber und tierische Nachbarn. Viele Sehenswürdigkeiten von dem Standpunkt aus gut anzufafahren
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great holiday home

Had a fantastic stay here, very friend hosts. Well equipped and set up house has everything you need, perfect ! x
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Heaven

Absolutely picture perfect! Most comfortable beds we had in a month in Scotland & the entire place looks better than in the photos online. The accessibility aspect was perfect for my mum who uses a walker. I appreciated that they recycle and compost- first time I saw compost in the UK. Amazing stay, can’t recommend it enough.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Enjoyable

The host was very friendly and gave us lots of helpful information when we arrived. The property was clean and bright and was a lot bigger than we expected. The bedrooms all had en-suite toilet and shower all good quality. The scenery all round was fantastic. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Cute, clean and lovely conversion cottage

The cottage was lovely and clean and decorated in a modern and stylish way so you felt right at home. The owners were lovely and helpful if we needed anything. Would highly recommend staying there and would come again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Great property and location

I stayed at this property with my elderly parents and one of their friends. Two members of our party had mobility issues so the property was perfect for them. There were no steps to negotiate and the seat in one of the showers was a great addition. The view from the lounge window was wonderful across the farmland and hills beyond. We enjoyed observing the sheepdogs working bringing the flocks down for shearing and watching the daily work going on around the farm. The roads around the property were quiet with only farm vehicles and the postman so ideal for walking our own dogs. The property was extremely clean and well equipped. The little basket of arrival goodies very much appreciated. Thomas and Fiona were great hosts. Very friendly and welcoming. Although Lumsden itself is a little bit tired the property is within easy reach of Alford for groceries and an easy drive to Aberdeen, or north to the county of Moray which offers an array of beautiful places to visit. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this property and hope to return sometime soon. We
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Good holiday rental

Lovely cottage and good overall access for wheelchair users. Only niggles were that the disabled bathroom sink was too small and difficult to use from a wheelchair and impossible to shave in. The bathroom door could do with a horizontal grab rail to pull it shut. Hard flooring throughout made wheelchair use easy.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing stay!

This was a fantastic family stay away. The accommodation was perfect, spotlessly clean, beautifully decorated, amazingly comfortable beds and a comprehensively equipped kitchen! Thomas was friendly and welcoming and all of questions before we arrived and while we were there were answered promptly. We couldn't have asked for better hosts. The gifts on arrival were the icing on the cake. We had to travel a little way to the main tourist attractions on the other side of the Cairngorms but the views along the journey were awesome and the quality of the property was so much better than anything else we saw so totally worth it. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic stay

Superb property ideal for wheelchair user- flat throughout with a wet room (I’m a T6 complete). Great hosts, lovely to see and cuddle young lambs on the farm. Sights all spread out so always a drive to somewhere, but great place to return to with a dram of whisky!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Aberdeenshire Getaway

Stunning conversion with all the mid cons you could want. Rural location but amenities all available by a short car journey. Explored the many attractions in the surrounding area during the day and enjoyed the cottage in the evening. Would love to visit again and thoroughly recommend as a base to explore the region.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022