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Detached cottage with a large garden in rural woodlands

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Property grounds
Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Living area
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Explore the area

Map
Ballater, Scotland
  • Popular LocationBallater Golf Club4 min drive
  • Popular LocationRoyal Lochnagar Distillery13 min drive
  • Popular LocationBalmoral Castle13 min drive
  • AirportAberdeen (ABZ)66 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.

Detached cottage with a large garden in rural woodlands

Glen Muick is a beautiful 15 000hA estate on the Eastern Cairngorms between Balmoral and Glen Tanar.
Grouse, Golden Eagles, Sea Eagles, Osprey, Red Deer, Roe Deer, Otters and much much more are found in abundance on these estates.
The Mill is south facing with views south down Glen Muick towards Lochnagar and The Coyles of Muick. North are views up Gairn Shiel and Morven.
Crofts Mill is a large solid traditional 18th Century Mill building over 3 floors and was restored in 2008. All the rooms are generously proportioned and no new window openings were required. All the original 2 foot thick stonework has been kept with the original window and door openings used.
Enter into the large dining kitchen with a 6 seater dining table looking out onto 8 foot wide patio doors, these lead out onto the patio with picnic table and benches.
The kitchen leads up to the sitting room with north and east facing windows and a southerly large 5' wide window which would have originally been the loading door the cart would have delivered the barley to the Mill. Leather sofas, 48" tv, dvd, denon hifi.
Upstairs are two double bedrooms both with ensuite.
Downstairs is a twin bedroom and utility room with freezer, tumble dryer, ironing board, internal clothes line, boiler and washing machine.

Property manager

Clare and Dan Whitehead

Languages

French

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sunloungers

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Blender
  • Ice maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Living room

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 4 total pets
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Bicycles on site
  • Snow sports gear on site

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
4 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

About the area

Ballater

This cottage is located in Ballater. Knock Gallery and Lost Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Balmoral Castle and Corgarff Castle.

What's nearby

  • Ballater Golf Club - 4 min drive
  • Royal Lochnagar Distillery - 13 min drive
  • Balmoral Castle - 13 min drive
  • Braemar Castle - 23 min drive
  • Glenshee Ski Centre - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lochnagar Indian Brasserie - 4 min drive
  • Keiller Brasserie - 5 min drive
  • Keiller Lounge - 6 min drive
  • Clachan Grill - 4 min drive
  • The Balmoral Bar - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Detached cottage with a large garden in rural woodlands pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 4 total).

What time is check-in at Detached cottage with a large garden in rural woodlands?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Detached cottage with a large garden in rural woodlands?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Detached cottage with a large garden in rural woodlands located?

Situated in Ballater, this cottage is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Ballater Golf Club and within 9 miles (15 km) of Cairngorms National Park and Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve. Royal Lochnagar Distillery and Loch Muick are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 45 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Valerie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Crofts Cottages
Excellent! Lovely helpful and obliging hosts.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Walter M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ballater stay
Beautiful location with great scenery and lovely lodge
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

David O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Truly Fabulous
A magnificent property that fully lived up to expectation. Ideally suited for visits to Ballater, Braemar, Balmoral and Deeside as a whole. The options for walking with our dog were endless….. he had a fabulous time as well. The garden was safe and extensive. Need to thank Dan for making sure that we were properly prepared for Storm Babet. We will return.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ballater Holiday
Great place to stay, great location, and lovely and friendly hostess that provided us with freshly laid eggs. We have visited Ballater many times but never stayed in the area and it was well worth the wait. Great to have the large enclosed garden for the dogs. First self catering holidays that have provided Glencairn glasses to drink my whisky out off, first class. Hope to go back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Graham B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous location, lovely house
We thoroughly enjoyed our new year stay at Croft Mill. Great wee property half an hours walk into Ballater Town centre. We were lucky to get 6 inches of snow the night we arrived. Made our stay a little bit magical! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew D.

Liked: Cleanliness
We will be back
Excellent stay. No hassle checking in. Lovely location and all round brilliant experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terence S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mill house magic
Lovely comfortable property in a great location, would definitely recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a lovely stay, great location and friendly people
Lovely walking area being ideally situated close to Ballater, Braemar and Lock Muick
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

A. Foster F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location
We enjoyed our stay at Glen Muick. It’s within easy walking distance of lovely, sleepy Ballater, and a 40 minute scenic ride on the SnowRoad to Glenshee ski centre. The barn was well equipped and warm!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Karyn R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Stay
Beautiful property, great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021