See all properties
Entire home

Stylish traditional cottage in the heart of Whisky country

Photo gallery for Stylish traditional cottage in the heart of Whisky country

Exterior
Living area
Living area
dining table
Dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Tomintoul, Scotland
  • Drumin Castle
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Speyside Way - Tominoul Spur
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Glenlivet Distillery
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Stylish traditional cottage in the heart of Whisky country

At an elevation of 354m (1160 feet), on the snow road and on the fringe of the Cairngorm Mountains this cottage is well placed for exploring the malt whisky distilleries and the great outdoors. The wood burning stove and private enclosed garden make it a real home from home and it is a short walk to pubs, restaurants, cafes and shops. Sleeps 4 adults comfortably and there is space for an additional travel cot for infants. Central heating and double glazing with towels, linen and toiletries provided.

Property manager

Ailsa Villegas
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

Lovely spacious and cosy living area with wood burning stove.

Falls Cottage in Speyside on the edge of the stunning Cairngorms National Park.

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor space
10.0 out of 10, (1 review)
Falls Cottage in Speyside on the edge of the stunning Cairngorms National Park.

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
default

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
A travel cot and high chair can be requested
default

Events

No events allowed
default

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
default

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number M0-00053-F

About the area

Tomintoul

Ballindalloch is home to this holiday home. Tomintoul & Glenlivet Discovery Centre & Museum and Tomintoul Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Bike Glenlivet and Tomintoul Distillery.
Map
Tomintoul, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Drumin Castle - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Speyside Way - Tominoul Spur - 6 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Glenlivet Distillery - 15 min drive - 19.1 km
  • Cairngorms National Park - 27 min drive - 37.9 km
  • Balmoral Castle - 35 min drive - 45.3 km

Getting around

  • Keith and Dufftown Railway - 38 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Old Fire Station Tea Room - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Clockhouse, the Sq, Ballindalloch - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bridge of Brown - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Clochouse - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bridge of Brown Tea Room - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stylish traditional cottage in the heart of Whisky country pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Stylish traditional cottage in the heart of Whisky country?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stylish traditional cottage in the heart of Whisky country?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stylish traditional cottage in the heart of Whisky country located?

Situated in Ballindalloch, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Tomintoul & Glenlivet Discovery Centre & Museum, Drumin Castle and Tomintoul Museum. Speyside Way - Tominoul Spur is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nigel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location and well equipped property
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margriet H.

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

Ailnack cottage review

A wonderful quaint property, very clean, cozy, and comfortable. We hope to come back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Pamela N.

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

Tomintoul

Pleasant, comfortable property. Beautiful area.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard C.

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

Beautiful cottage, great location

We spent a few days at this beautiful cottage. The cottage was fabulous, clean, had everything you could think of and is in a great location. Good local amenities and would highly recommend the cottage to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leah M.

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

Wonderful cottage

My husband and I stayed her for a few days on our 20th anniversary. It was just what we needed! The property, owner, and communication were perfect. We would definitely stay here again and would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved the location and surroinding area. Nice refresh of cottage. However the kitchen floor needs some attention.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

tankermt44

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

Great Spot

My wife and I stayed here for 3 days and we loved having a kitchen to prepare many of our meals in. Restaurants and the pub were a short walk away (oct is the end of the season for many store/business owners. The Whiskey Castle was closed but we were happy to step in the pub for some whiskey sampling there). We enjoyed building a fire in the wood stove and watching a movie on Netflix at the end of the evening after a full day of sightseeing and activities. Good place to stay for couples and for families.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Megan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautiful and so comfortable

We had the best time. My dad did NOT want to leave at all haha. There’s everything we needed within walking distance and the host was so kind. We had a little bit of issue finding the house, our gps would only pull up #9 on Main St not #8 so we had to use our heads a little more lol, but literally that was the only issue. If we could we would come back every year!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Paul L.

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

4-night stay

We loved the general area and the relative ease to get to places of interest in the Cairngorms, Speyside and on the coast. The cottage came as billed. It was relatively comfortable, although the furniture and beds are more serviceable than super comfortable. Not having the drying machine was a drawback. Tomintoul itself is small - few restaurants and only basic supplies at the Post Office. Again, that was billed in the information. Communicating with Alisa was straightforward. In all, the cottage was safe and clean but if you are looking for a spot with more services Tomintoul is probably not for you.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

stefanie t.

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

Komfortables, geschmackvolles Häuschen in nettem Ort

Die Fereinwohnung befindet sich in einem typischen traditionellen Haus von Tomintoul. Sie ist sehr geschmackvoll und komfortabel renoviert mit komplett ausgestatteter Küche und Wohnzimmer mit Ofen. Alles war für uns bestens vorbereitet. Restaurant, Geschäfte und Pub sind fußläufig in wenigen Minuten erreichbar. Im Garten kann man sich prima erholen.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sander S.

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

Beautiful, tastefully decorated cottage in a charming village

Beautiful, tastefully decorated cottage in a charming village. Tomintoul is a lovely little town and ideally suited to explore the beautiful Cairngorms.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

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

Very nice cottage in beautiful old village

The property was very nice. It had everything we needed. It was a good base to visit St Andrew’s and the surrounding area. We enjoyed our visit very much!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

clay s.

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

Does what it says.

Exactly what it says on the description. Well located , good local facilities , suitably appointed for the price.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Myriam T.

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

Serene cottage in serene surroundings

This was the perfect location to start our Scotland tour! The cottage is done up to a superb standard, and was lovely and clean. Tomintoul is a quaint village, with some great walks through the gorgeous surrounding countryside direct from the doorstep. The adventure playground is also well worth a visit for those with kids!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

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

Lovely property

Really lovely property, fully equipped with all we needed. Slight musty/damp smell in the bedrooms, but lots of air fresheners!! The lounge is delightful with the exposed beams and log burner. Slight confusion over the check out time - VRBO stated 11am but info in the cottage stated 10am.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brigitte S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Sehr schönes Cottage

Tolles Cottage, sehr liebevoll eingerichtet. Es hat an nichts gefehlt. Kann man ohne Bedenken weiterempfehlen.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Ailsa Villegas

Host profile image

Languages:

English, Spanish

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback