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Riverside Cottage with outdoor terrace and lounge area in Ballater

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A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a fireplace, a television, and a wall-mounted picture.
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Cairngorms National Park
2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Garden
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Ballater, Scotland
  • Place, Cairngorms National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ballater Golf Club
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ballater Library
    ‪5 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Riverside Cottage with outdoor terrace and lounge area in Ballater

Riverside Cottage | Royal Deeside | Sleeps 6 | Wood Burner | Newly Renovated Outdoor Terrace | Ballater

A beautifully renovated two-storey cottage in the heart of Ballater, Riverside Cottage is the ideal base for exploring Royal Deeside - from distillery tours and Dee fishing to mountain biking, hiking, and winter skiing at The Lecht.

Sleeping up to 6, the cottage offers a lounge with two large sofas and a wood-burning stove, a fully equipped kitchen, a garden-view dining and sitting room, and a downstairs cloakroom with WC. Upstairs: a super-king double, a twin room convertible to a super-king, and a well-appointed bathroom with built-in shower and a separate large double-ended bath. Two further guests are accommodated on a sofa bed in the garden-view room.

The outdoor space has just been completely renovated and features a new lounge terrace with barbeque - ideal for unwinding after a day outdoors. A private courtyard provides a sheltered al fresco dining area for warmer days.

Ballater's restaurants and cafes are a short walk away, or make full use of the well-equipped kitchen and dine at home.

House Rules: No smoking · Pets welcome up to 2 (£30 fee) · No parties or events

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 11586414
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. Balmoral Castle and Knock Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Ballater Golf Club and Royal Lochnagar Distillery.
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Ballater, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Cairngorms National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Ballater Golf Club - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ballater Library - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Victoria and Albert Halls - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Balmoral Castle - 15 min drive - 16.4 km

Getting around

  • Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Keiller Lounge - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fish Shop - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Loch Kinord Hotel & Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bean For Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Clachan Grill - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverside Cottage with outdoor terrace and lounge area in Ballater pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Riverside Cottage with outdoor terrace and lounge area in Ballater?

As of 26 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riverside Cottage with outdoor terrace and lounge area in Ballater on 16 November 2026 start from NZ$827, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Riverside Cottage with outdoor terrace and lounge area in Ballater?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Riverside Cottage with outdoor terrace and lounge area in Ballater?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Riverside Cottage with outdoor terrace and lounge area in Ballater located?

Situated in Ballater, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Ballater Golf Club, Victoria and Albert Halls and Ballater Library. Knock Castle is 1.8 mi (3 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 60 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

a n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location close to the high street and river. A short drive with easy access to Balmoral Castle.Kitchen was excellent, outdoor patio was great to use, Bathrooms and bedrooms were very good.Would recommend staying at the cottage.We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Naomi K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, Walkable area, easy check in/out process.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

allison g.

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

Wonderful stay in the mountains

We had a a great stay. The unit was like new. So pretty and comfortable and lots of room. Nice and quiet but great location. Short walk to the main part of town. We would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 August 2025
We truly appreciate your thoughtful review. It's wonderful to know you enjoyed your time here, and your feedback encourages us to keep delivering the best. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 4 March 2023
Thank you so much Mary! It was an absolute pleasure to host you! We hope to see you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annette

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

Amazing cottage!!

Amazing riverside cottage!! Very clean and everything you could need. Good size bed and very comfortable. Great location and easy for touring around Ballater. Great, friendly communication with host. Would definitely love to stay again in future!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May 2025
We're so grateful for your fantastic review! It’s always a joy to know our guests had a great experience. Thank you for choosing us, and we hope to see you again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frances L.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 7 June 2023
Thank you so much for your kind review we really appreciate it! You're welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott C.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We're so glad to hear you had a pleasant stay, and we can’t wait to host you again on your next visit.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle T.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pru S.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanna F.

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

Lovely place!

We had a really lovely, relaxing time here. Everything we needed in the town, some great walks, comfy beds and everything in the house was high quality. Communication was good and we were well looked after. We will definitely book again. The hot tub didn't get hot even after 7 hours keeping the fire going as it was too cold outside, so we didn't get to use it, which was a shame, but didn't spoil our trip overall.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 30 December 2020
Thank you for your review Joanna! You are welcome back any time! I'm so sorry you couldn't get the hot tub going. Please let us know next time and we can help to get it hot for you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken B.

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

Mr Ken Bond

This was a great location close to everything in this quiet beautiful little town. We had a problem locking the door but just had to read the instruction the owners provided in their booklet. Lol. The townhouse had everything we needed very clean and comfy. We never got a chance to use the hot tub as we were too tired from our trip to Balmoral castle which was the highlight of our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 August 2025
We're so grateful for your fantastic review! It’s always a joy to know our guests had a great experience. Thank you for choosing us, and we hope to see you again in the future.
Verified

8/10 Good

Janice B.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elspeth S.

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Marilyn D.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stuart S.

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

Enjoyable stay

Comfortable and spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jamie c.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynsey M.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracey M.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne M.

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 15 September 2022
Thank you so much for your review and feedback about the sofa's. Glad you found the cottage to be a relaxing break and well equipped. We really appreciate you taking the time to review us and provide feedback. We hope to host you again soon!

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