Alford - Haughton Caravan Park

Montgarrie Road
Alford AB33 8NA  
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Following the Council decision to transfer the operation of caravan parks, we have completed our investigations into the possibilities of community group involvement for the management and operation of this park. Unfortunately we have been unsuccessful in securing any community group interest. As a result we advertised the park for lease to private individuals/commercial organisations and are now awaiting the results.

Our aim is to have the park open for the 2012 season under new management arrangements. Updates will be published on this webpage.

The caravan park has now closed for the Winter Season.
Contact: 01975 562107
or e-mail haughton.caravanpark@aberdeenshire.gov.uk

• Availability Enquiry Form
• Facilities
• General Information
• Price List
• Self catering accomodation

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Facilities

• 50 seasonal stances with electric
• 100 touring stances with electric hook-up
• 70 tent/touring stances without electric
• 12 pitches for tents with electric available
• self catering flats within the main house
• Group bookings available on request (contact park for details)
• Recycling facilities on site
• Games room - board games avaiable for hire
• Free library in reception
• Barbeque stands available on request
• Putting green
• Riverside trim track
• Two play areas
• Walks through country park
• Laundry with free hot water for hand washing and seperate ironing room
• Ample toilets fitted with water saving devices
• Baby changing facility
• Ample shower facilities with free hot water
• Enclosed area for dish washing with free hot water
• Variety of shops nearby
• Dogs welcome with responsible owners, dog walking area within country park
• Calor Gas available for purchase on site, camping gaz available locally
• Drive over grey waste disposal point
• Plentiful tourist information
• Fishing permits available from reception

General Information

Alford is a peaceful village with remarkable character just 45 minutes from Aberdeen. On the castle trail nearby Craigievar Castle looks almost Disneyesque and is practically unaltered since being built by the Forbes family in the early 17th century. In contrast, 14th century Kildrummy Castle - dismantled after the 1715 Jacobite rebellion - has been extensively restored. It has a splendid Alpine garden laid out by Japanese designers in 1904. 
The village amenities include indoor swimming pool and dry ski slope. Attractions within the village include; the Transport Museum displaying various types of transport through the ages, a large collection of cars, motorcycles, commercial vehicles, horse drawn and steam vehicles. The Heritage Centre houses an intriguing exhibition of rural bygones which give an insight into the life of the ordinary working people of Donside and North East Scotland. During the summer the Alford Village Railway narrow gauge train runs from the Victorian station in the village through the golf course to the tree lined avenue of Haughton Country Park.

This beautiful 40-hectare woodland park on the banks of the River Don recognised as a premier salmon and brown trout river, incorporates the caravan park where fishing permits can be purchased from reception.

Within the park are several childrens play areas, picnic tables, walks and riverside trim track.

High season (all dates inclusive)- 22nd - 25th April, 29th April - 2nd May, 27th to 30th May, 1st July to 1st September.

Price List - Charges Per Night 2011

Please note - there will be a 2% surcharge on all payments by credit card, however there will be no surcharge for debit card transactions.

A non returnable deposit of £20 or 25% of the total booking cost (whichever is the greater) will be applied at the time of booking.  Where applicable the deposit will be deducted from the balance due on arrival.  You will be liable for the full cost of the booking if you cancel within 7 calendar days or fail to arrive, refunds will not be offered for circumstances outwith the control of Aberdeenshire Council. 

Small awnings - applicable to gazebos, porch awnings, trampolines and any other small temporary structures, this fee is applicable to touring and seasonal stances.

Customers are strongly advised to ensure they have adequate travel insurance to cover losses due to early departure or cancellation.

Concessions

The concession for touring and camping stances only, is applicable to a maximum of two persons, the customer booking the stance must be over 65 years of age (proof of eligibility will be required) and resident for the duration of the booking.  The concession rate must be requested at time of booking concessions will not be offered to any eligible customer after payment has been received, requests for refunds will not be considered. 

The concession rate will not apply on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, or during high season, local events or at peak times

Midweek Storage

Midweek storage will only be offered in High Season if there is capacity on the designated midweek storage stances, otherwise this option will only be offered in Low Season.

Seasonal Charges

The new seasonal additional structure fee is a one off non returnable fee payable when a written application is made to modify a seasonal stance by erecting a fence, veranda or any other structure.

The seasonal awning fee will be applied for the whole season, no refund will be offered for any awning not erected for the whole season for reasons outwith the control of Aberdeenshire Council. Gazebos, Porch awnings etc will be charged at the daily small awnings fee.