Riverside Cottage with luxurious wood fired hot tub in Ballater

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

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Hot tub
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Pet-friendly
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Ballater, Scotland

Ballater Golf Club
‪4 min walk‬
Victoria and Albert Halls
‪6 min walk‬
Balmoral Castle
‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

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.
Smoking is not allowed.
Pets are allowed.
Parties/events are not allowed.
There are no set quiet hours.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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

About the area

Ballater

Ballater is home to this cottage. Ballater Golf Club and Royal Lochnagar Distillery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Deeside Activity Park and Alford Valley Steam Railway.

Ballater, Scotland

What's nearby

Ballater Golf Club - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Victoria and Albert Halls - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Ballater Library - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Balmoral Castle - 10 min drive - 12.7 km
Braemar Castle - 20 min drive - 26.1 km

Getting around

Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Balmoral Bar - ‬4 min walk
‪Clachan Grill - ‬2 min walk
‪Brown Sugar Cafe - ‬2 min walk
‪Ballater railway station - ‬6 min walk
‪Loch Kinord Hotel - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

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).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

26 Feb 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mountain biking mini break

Fabulous location to hit local bike trails. Lovely spot with shops, bike hire and restaurants just a few minutes walk away. Gorgeous property.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott C.

9 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

7 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

27 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

30 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

24 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyable stay

Comfortable and spacious.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pru S.

19 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

10 June 2023

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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.

4 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

28 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Steve H.

5 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

jamie c.

28 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely short break

Cosy cottage, quiet and so close to the village centre. Easy yo park and load and unload. Even got a bit of time in the sun

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynsey M.

29 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely short stay

Really enjoyed a weekend in this lovely cottage! Looking forward to visiting again.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

19 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great find

Great cottage in a fab location - very clean and cosy. Kids had a ball, as did we. We will be back! Thanks again!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

12 Feb 2023

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Clean with great decor and cosy!

Great spot with shops, cafe and pub right on the doorstep as well as great walks. Dog friendly! Loved the hot tub.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

26 Jan 2023

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Family break

Cosy cottage (very clean) that is very dog friendly. The hot tub and log burner were a favourite. Plenty to do.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

5 Jan 2023

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Gorgeous cottage in a wonderful location. Had everything we could have wanted/needed and more.

We had a wonderful 2nights staying here, the cottage was perfect. Would recommend to anyone and would love to return

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracey M.

20 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy, comfy and beautiful !

We absolutely LOVED Riverside cottage ! It was beautifully appointed, the location was fabulous ! Our host was very available. This was a perfect place to have a home base, could not recommend more !

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne M.

2 Sept 2022

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Relaxing break

Nice clean property with plenty to do nearby and very well equipped. Lots of access to great walks and food. Only minor issue was the sofa's - both definitely need replacing soon and way to low.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steffen B.

26 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tolles Haus in wunderschöner Landschaft

Dieses Haus liegt in einer sehr ruhigen Straße und bietet alles, was man benötigt. Ballater ist eine nette kleine Stadt, die man gerne öfter besuchen mag. Die Landschaft und nahen Wanderwege sind einfach nur Traumhaft. Und die Besitzer wie immer sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greg T.

24 July 2022

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Great spot.

We enjoyed our stay here. Comfortable place in a good location. Easy walk to town, the river, and local trails.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie W.

19 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous weekend in gorgeous cottage

We are a family of 5 (3 boys, one who is 8 and 2 year old twins) and we stayed at Riverside cottage for my eldest son's birthday because he was obsessed by the log fired hot tub! Communication with the owners was fast and really helpful and we got to the cottage easily with the directions we were given. We also found the keys quickly and were in very fast, which is appreciated with small children. The cottage itself is very cute and has been very lovingly decorated. The boys loved the open plan layout downstairs for exploring and playing and spent most of their time in the garden or the kitchen/diner. It was fantastic to have use of a washing machine (and very rare!) and a dishwasher so we could keep on top of jobs and make the most of our time together. The beds are comfy and clean and the bathrooms were spotless too. I really appreciated the massive free standing tub in the main bathroom, I love a bath and this one was magnificent! The hot tub was great fun. We enjoyed chopping the logs and learning how to build a fire and then not so much the waiting for it to warm up, but an ice cream from the shop up the road and a wander soon distracted them. Someone has to stay home and watch/feed the fire, but mummy and daddy took turns! All 3 boys loved the "big hot bath" and we spent a couple of hours each day in it. It was quick to fill and empty and is a lovely addition to a gorgeous cottage. We also loved Ballater and it's friendly locals and the stunning mountain and river scenery. If you're on the fence about this cottage then please go for it! We had a fabulous time, and so will you!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Colin F.

16 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ballater Cottage

A lovely cottage with comfy beds, beautifully decorated and a great back garden. Kitchen was appointed with everything you'd need. A short walk from the river and all the amenities of the town. Perfectly placed!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynn Davidson D.

27 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy cottage and great location

Just a 2 minute walk from the town centre and a very well equipped and spotlessly clean cottage.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joelle F.

15 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous cottage

We had a lovely break staying Riverside cottage and Ballater. The cottage is very comfortable & clean. The kitchen has everything you need for preparing meals while on holiday. The hot tub was great fun but does take a wee while to heat up though. The dogs really enjoyed the underfloor heating & the humans enjoyed the welcome gifts. Keira & the team made checking in effortless. Would definitely recommend staying here

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

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