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Riverside Cottage with luxurious wood fired hot tub in Ballater

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi
Living area
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Ballater, Scotland
  • Popular LocationBallater Golf Club4 min walk
  • Popular LocationBalmoral Castle10 min drive
  • Popular LocationRoyal Lochnagar Distillery12 min drive
  • AirportAberdeen (ABZ)65 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.

Riverside Cottage with luxurious wood fired hot tub in Ballater

Riverside Cottage was one of Ballater's earliest buildings and when Karl first visited it, it had gone to ruin. The property has now been comprehensively but sympathetically renovated and offers a cosy yet spacious home away from home with all the usual modern amenities & more in a great location to explore Ballater and all of Deeside.

The two-story house sleeps up to 6 & has a comfortable lounge with 2 large sofas & a woodburning stove, a spacious kitchen, a garden view room with dining & seating area, cloakroom, and toilet downstairs. The bathroom & 2 bedrooms can be found upstairs, a super king double room & a twin room, which can be converted to a super king, both have bedside cabinets and wardrobes. The bathroom is well sized and boasts a built-in shower & separate large double ended bath. A further 2 guests sleep on a sofa bed located in the room overlooking the garden.

The garden features an eco-friendly fire heated hot tub, a great way to unwind after exploring some of the local activities available; be it fishing, a distillery tour, hiking, biking or even skiing in the winter!

Ballater also offers a number of local restaurants and cafes for dining out, alternatively the cottage has a fully equipped kitchen to cook for yourselves & there is also an outside dining area in the secluded courtyard for those warmer days.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee grinder

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 total (up to 55 lb per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking on site
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby

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)

General

  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Composting
  • Recycling

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
3 total (up to 55 lb per pet)

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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 activities can be experienced at Ballater Golf Club and Royal Lochnagar Distillery. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging.
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What's nearby

  • Ballater Golf Club - 4 min walk
  • Balmoral Castle - 10 min drive
  • Royal Lochnagar Distillery - 12 min drive
  • Braemar Castle - 20 min drive
  • Glenshee Ski Centre - 35 min drive

Getting around

  • Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lochnagar Indian Brasserie - 4 min walk
  • Keiller Brasserie - 2 min drive
  • Keiller Lounge - 3 min drive
  • Clachan Grill - 2 min walk
  • The Balmoral Bar - 4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverside Cottage with luxurious wood fired hot tub in Ballater pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Riverside Cottage with luxurious wood fired hot tub in Ballater ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Riverside Cottage with luxurious wood fired hot tub in Ballater ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Riverside Cottage with luxurious wood fired hot tub in Ballater located?

Situated in Ballater, this cottage is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Ballater Golf Club and within 9 miles (15 km) of Cairngorms National Park and Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve. Balmoral Castle and Royal Lochnagar Distillery are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 54 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Scott C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Half Term Escape
Lovely stay in Ballater. House had plenty of amenities and space for family of 4.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elspeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Riverside Cottage, Ballater
This was a beautiful property, well maintained and well appointed. Good location.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Janice B., Bucks County, PA (suburban Phila)

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Ballater Cottage
Liked the cottage immensely and dont hesitate to recommend it. Such a great location in Ballater, walkable to restaurants and walks and shoppes. The coffee machine was way too fancy for us so didnt use. Yes, property mgr was responsive and quick to ssnd instructions but really, just having a simpler one or a French press and many guests would prefer the easy approach. Parking is ok close by once you figure out your choices (almost on bridge; otherchoice spots never available). No spices but plenty of good cookware. Loved the patio and den or living area for reading or watching tv. Nice bathrooms and furnishings. Once we figured out the front door system, apparently a Scotland or UK method, we were able to lock up (maybe instructions on arrival info for us Americans). So excellent with some tiny suggestions.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Marilyn D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage
Had problems with parking and one of neighbours Apart from that we had a brilliant time
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stuart S., Revelstoke, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyable stay
Comfortable and spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pru S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful stay
The property is lovely and bigger than I’d expected. We loved the hot tub and got to work on chopping the wood straight away. The house was very clean with everything we needed, although blackout blinds would help in the bedroom as it was light from 4am I do wish there was some parking at the property as there seemed to be so many empty spaces - but parking is free in the town. Ballater is beautiful and we loved our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely little stay
Great property with a really nice quiet location in a very cute town. Property had plenty of space and comfort for our family of 5 and the owners provide a lot of great local information.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frances L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Riverside cottage is great
Riverside cottage is a nicely renovated cottage in Ballater within an easy walk to the shops and to the riverside. It is very comfortable and well furnished
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle T.

Liked: Cleanliness
lovely flat
We had a lovely stay in Ballater. The flat was perfect for our family of four. The flat is nicely decorated and very comfortable and cozy. It is also convenient to restaurants and shops.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Brilliant place to stay in Ballater with a great hot tub
We had a fantastic stay in this cottage. It's in a great location with Ballater and the River Dee on your doorstep and very close to many other local attractions, e.g. Balmoral (5-10 min drive), Loch Miuck (great walking!) and is well situated to get out for the day over to Aberdeen, Inverness or Aviemore. We particularly enjoyed the hot tub (even though we had close to zero temps!) and enjoyed the prep involved, which was a great opportunity to enjoy a few beers whilst stoking the fire. Would recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023