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Speyside Cottage. Amazing views and tranquility. On the iconic Whisky Trail.

Speyside Cottage. Amazing views and tranquility. On the iconic Whisky Trail.

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Exterior
Property grounds
Outside Patio area with chimnea fire, seating, BBQ and open views, views, views
Property grounds
Outside Patio area with chimnea fire, seating, BBQ and open views, views, views

Overview of Speyside Cottage. Amazing views and tranquility. On the iconic Whisky Trail.

Reviews
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 693 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Explore the area

Map
Ballindalloch, SCT
  • Popular LocationGlenfarclas Distillery8 min drive
  • Popular LocationBallindalloch Castle10 min drive
  • Popular LocationCragganmore Distillery12 min drive
  • AirportInverness (INV)71 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Library/Bedroom

1 Double Futon

Master

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Speyside Cottage. Amazing views and tranquility. On the iconic Whisky Trail.


On The Whisky Trail. Outstanding open views over moorland, glen & mountain, perfect retreat and escape you wont forget!

Landscape to take your breath away! Glenarder is a beautiful Highland stone cottage set in 2 acres of stunning scenery. On The Whisky Trail. Views over moorland, glen & mountain, perfect retreat! On the iconic Malt Whisky Trail and 2km from The River Spey. Pictures cannot fully do justice!

Perfect for romantic get-aways, families, festivals, distilleries, walking, fishing, golf, beaches, castles, shopping & outdoor activities. Peaceful seclusion yet close to distilleries and resturants. Central base for touring with easy access to Inverness and Aberdeen airports.

The cottage is stocked with basic pantry staples such as tea, coffee, sugar, cookies, spices, oils etc. Lots of blankets, books and cozy cushions.

THE COTTAGE.
The interior has been recently fully renovated and designed by the owners who are in the fashion industry, the vibe is 'Modern Country' with attention to detail, comfort and function.

First and foremost Glenarder is a holiday home, a calming retreat, a place of rejuvenation and celebration ....therefore, the order of the day is comfort, warmth, minimum fuss and most importantly authentic to the Scottish Highland living experience. Glenarder Cottage offers you luxury accommodation and furnishings while giving you a relaxed style and warmth to the home environment - often not found in holiday rentals.

The cottage was renovated in 2015 -2017. The interior design is authentic to the Highlands and respectful of the cottage's character. It has been lovingly renovated and designed by ourselves, we come from a luxury fashion industry background and this is reflected in the selection of exceptional furnishings and finishes to make your stay special. Much thought has been put into anticipating your needs, providing warmth and comfort but also keeping it practical for holidays and Highland life.

We have selected pieces from our travels around the world as well as as many local products as possible such as lovely Johnston's of Elgin Chair and a highland door curtain using local tweed made only 2km from Glenarder.

The living spaces has been designed with groups in mind, providing two sitting areas which allows for everyone to have their own space (and TV if wanted). Enjoy our wood burning stove in the evenings.

Central to the cottage is the farmhouse kitchen, fantastic for entertaining, dinners round the table,. The kitchen and utility room has been designed by DeVol Kitchens, renowned for their -beautifully simple- handcrafted kitchens, an ode to Modern Farmhouse design. Adjacent to the kitchen is the arrival utility room with coat & shoe storage, washer/dryer. farmhouse sink.

The bathroom combines farmhouse modernity with soothing tones and textures. The bathroom features claw foot soaker tub and shower with beautiful artisan tiles and marble sink. Enjoy the selections of Made in Scotland selected by the owners for your enjoyment, fluffy towels and an a outstanding private view over the property and to the hills in the back. It's our 'mini Highland spa'.

Bedrooms feature #1 Super King bedroom (sleep 2); with a hand made bed, comfortable and luxurious. #2. Double bedroom with 2 double beds (sleep 2-4). #3 Library/bedroom with pull out sofa bed (very comfortable (2 children / 1 adult comfortably).
All the beds are luxuriously made up in exceptional linens and bedding to ensure great sleeps. Both upstairs bedrooms have front and back views.

The lounge features a wood burning fireplace, a large comfy Harris Tweed Couch and lovely views to the front of the property. Lots of cushions, blankets and books to curl up with.

Outside we have set up a lovely patio area complete with a outdoors fire pit, a bbq, picnic table and seating. We even provide the BBQ coals to get you started. The patio area enjoyes beautiful sunsets while the front of the house enjoys morning sun, perfect place for your morning coffee while you take in the views of Ben Rinnes and enjoy the wildlife of birds, roe deer and a few sheep grazing in the next feild.

Please see photo descriptions for further information about specifics and layout.

*Please review bedding and bedroom layout to make sure it works for you*

Property manager

Yvonne Mandel
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Languages

English, German

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 20 lbs per pet (limit one pet total)
Must be agreed prior booking. + 100.00 GBP

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Guest/s rules are outlined in the "Rental Agreement". See Rule 2.
All guest/s acknowledge at booking that they have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all of our rules.
Any pets included must disclosed and approved prior to booking with the host. Pet policy / fees apply in this instance.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 23/01717/STLHL

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ballindalloch

Located in Ballindalloch, this vacation home is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cairngorms National Park and The Linn Falls, while Grantown Museum and Whisky Museum are cultural highlights. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Ballindalloch, SCT

What's nearby

  • Cardhu Distillery - 8 min drive
  • Glenfarclas Distillery - 8 min drive
  • Ballindalloch Castle - 10 min drive
  • Cragganmore Distillery - 12 min drive
  • Macallan Distillery - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Keith and Dufftown Railway - 20 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • Aberlour Distillery - 13 min drive
  • The Mash Tun - 13 min drive
  • Fresh Coffee House & Bistro - 13 min drive
  • Red Roof Coffee - 7 min drive
  • Plumb Garden - 13 min drive

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stan J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing!!!
There aren't enough stars to give this property. Hands down one of the best VRBOs we've stayed in, and we've stayed in quite a few. Communication with the host is excellent, and there are amazingly detailed instructions provided at the cottage itself. The location is as tranquil as can be achieved. Out in the middle of the countryside, with sheep all around. We scrapped an entire days worth of plans on one of the days we stayed, due to how beautiful the location was. We chose to simply sit outside that day and take in the beauty instead. The home is lovely, and it shows that they take great pride in it. Will absolutely stay here again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning Luxury home in the Highlands!!
Beautifully presented home, great rural location in the Highlands, picture perfect in every aspect!! Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Julius H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house
Kitchen is amazing! We made fantastic meal’s thank to the complet equipment. Excellent place to start your Whisky Tour. We do recommend this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
scottish paradise
best cottage during our Scotland trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Saadia A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bliss in Ballindalloch Cottage
The house was charming and beautiful. The location was terrific for doing day trips to distilleries, castles and many other sites. Most mornings, we found lots of sheep right up against the inner fence - this was a personal highlight! Yvonne was a great host and I would recommend a stay at her amazing home!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Yvonne Mandel

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Although I love travel I love home more. Through all this moving and travel Glenarder .....our wee house in Scotland has become 'our happy place'. We love the contrast between urban living in our daily city life and quite, peaceful Glenarder.

Mother of two. Fashion industry. Born in Aberdeen, Scotand, most recently we have been living in London, and Moscow. And for the present are are located between New York City, Canada and Glenarder!

Previous to our time in Moscow we lived and brought our children up in the beautiful city of Montreal where we enjoyed Quebec and N.E East coast US.

I love fashion design, sustainable design, property renovation, pop culture, reading, travel, cooking and interior design. I also own my a candle business called SPÈ Candle, candles inspired by Glenarder.

We have had many great experiences hosting meeting people from all over the world who bring their own energy and happiness into Glenarder, making Glenarder a place of positive energy and many happy memories in the making

Why they chose this property

Scotland is the home of my birth and all my family life there so trips home have been part of our family life, it is so special that we now have our own home in Scotland and it is a pleasure to share that special place on earth with other people.

We were looking for a holiday home and somehwere to call home in Scotland close to my family...we wanted remote and away from busy roads and human noise. As soon as we turned of the main road and headed due west towards the moorland behind Glenarder we knew we had found our place.

What makes this property unique

Views and tranquility!

360° unobstructed rural and wild views of glens, moorland and the majestic Ben Rinnes. Views from every single room will delight you. Complete tranquility and peace! Yet we are not so remote that we are to far from services. We are close to the beautiful town of Aberlour and Craigellachie which have a great selection shops, resturants and whisky bars.

On the Malt Whisky trail and central to walking paths, castle trail, fishing, golf. Located on the edge of the Cairngorm National Park with fabulous outdoor and nature activities for all the family including ski-ing. Easily acessable to Inverness and Aberdeen airports as well as being centrally located for touring Scotland.

Languages:

English, German

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