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

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A stone building with a sloped roof, a gravel patio, and a wooden fence.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stove, a coffee maker, and a dining table with chairs.
A skylight window with a view of a green landscape and hills.
A grassy field with trees and a fence.
A stone house with a stone wall in front, surrounded by trees and covered in snow.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

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Ballindalloch, SCT

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

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About the area

Ballindalloch

Located in Ballindalloch, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Knockando Woolmill and Ballindalloch Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Craig MacLean Leisure Centre and Tininver Park. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
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Ballindalloch, SCT

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Mash Tun - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Aberlour Distillery - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Plum Garden - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Ballindalloch Castle Golf Course - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Red Roof Coffee - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Speyside Cottage. Amazing views and tranquility. On the iconic Whisky Trail. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Speyside Cottage. Amazing views and tranquility. On the iconic Whisky Trail.?

As of 4 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Speyside Cottage. Amazing views and tranquility. On the iconic Whisky Trail. on 28 January 2027 start from NZ$1,486, 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.

How much is parking at Speyside Cottage. Amazing views and tranquility. On the iconic Whisky Trail.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Speyside Cottage. Amazing views and tranquility. On the iconic Whisky Trail.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Speyside Cottage. Amazing views and tranquility. On the iconic Whisky Trail.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Speyside Cottage. Amazing views and tranquility. On the iconic Whisky Trail. located?

This family-friendly Ballindalloch holiday home is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Knockando Woolmill and Cardhu Distillery. River Spey and Glenfarclas Distillery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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. 31 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 34 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It's a beautiful house in a beautiful location. We loved staying there!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely home to have a reset if you need a few days away after speeding around Scotland seeing everything! The home is beautifully appointed, very cozy, great kitchen, and a zillion books that I wanted to curl up and read. I hope to come back maybe during winter so I can get into their collection of books!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lovely private

We enjoyed our stay at Glenarder. The house was lovely and we
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful! Exceeding all expectations. Definitely going to book again…..for a much longer stay. Thank you, we loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A little getaway

A great place to stay that feels like home. The host makes you feel so welcome that it makes it easy to relax and enjoy. Has an incredible view of the countryside while enjoying a drink on the patio.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 October 2024
Thank you Micheal, so glad you enjoyed Glenarder and it’s special little spot in the world. A pleasure to host you. Yvonne
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful and Relaxing

We had a wonderful stay at Speyside Cottage. It’s a wonderful location for peace and quiet. The cottage was clean and comfortable and the property is in a very serene and scenic location. Yvonne was a wonderful host.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

scottish paradise

best cottage during our Scotland trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 August 2023
Glad you loved it. Our pleasure to host you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing weekend away

Glenarder cottage is very welcoming and beautiful. We just stayed a couple of nights but we enjoyed the peace and quite and wonderful views. Yvonne is really a great host and the property has everything you might need and even more. We definitely recommend it and we'll certainly come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Speyside Cottage

Fantastic property in the heart of Speyside, close to the Ballindalloch Estate and was a perfect base for visiting the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival. Peaceful and quiet, with magnificent views all around.Absolutely everything you need is provided for and I can honestly say that I have never stayed in a better equipped cottage.Thank you to Yvonne!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 20 September 2023
So happy you enjoyed your stay!And the company of the sheep!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing home in beautiful speyside

We had such a great time visiting neighbouring towns, fishing on the Spey River with our guide, touring local whiskey distilleries and enjoying the amazing scenery! We would go back anytime! Thank you to our wonderful host!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

We had a lovely stay in Yvonne’s picturesque cottage. No one but sheep around on this amazing property! She was super helpful with local recommendations including Distillery drivers. :) We would love to come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2023
Thanks so much for the great review Melissa. Glad you had a good time. Welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Terrific stay in Speyside on the Whisky Trail

The property was delightful, and accurately described on-line. The check in and check out instructions were spot on. The house was very well equipped. The kitchen was quite adequate, the bedrooms were comfortable, and there was plenty of hot water for showers. The views were gorgeous! We all thoroughly enjoyed the quiet location and wished we had more time in our itinerary to stay there longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Classic Scottish country cottage

This home is lovely. Very clean. Beautiful quiet countryside. Easy access to the Cairngorms. Coordinating with the host was extremely easy. Great spot for our family of 5 (all 3 children are young adults).
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 June 2023
Thank you for your review Thomas. Happy you enjoyed. Yvonne
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Escape to the Highlands

Just wow. We will be back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2023
Thanks for great review Marielle. We welcome you back anytime. Yvonne
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is like a storybook! We stayed at 6 different properties across Scotland during our 2 week trip, and this one was by far the crowd favorite. The house itself has such amazing charm in every corner, and makes you feel at home from the moment you enter. The owners clearly have a lot of love for this property, and provide great instructions on all aspects of making your stay an enjoyable one. The views and property around this cottage are simply unbelievable. Staying here was like taking a deep, cleansing breath. If you are looking for a place to get away from the chaos of the world, this is it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice private house

Very nice cottage. Very quiet and a lovely 360 view. Perfect if you love the county site. Interior was cozy, the fire place was perfect. Beds were soft! Perfect The bbq is good, but a little rusty. Overall we were enthusiastic about the place. The best we stayed in.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Our only regret was not staying longer!

Wonderful location, beautifully finished house with so many special touches. Kitchen had everything we needed and more, spices, oil, some coffee. We felt like we were at home and want to retire there! Yvonne was very accommodationg and quick to reply to any queations we had. We'd go back in a heart beat!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2023
Thanks for the great review John. We would welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely magical! Our family of six adults stayed for three nights. When we arrived it was quite hot, but once opening up the windows and doors the heat cleared out nicely. The house has everything you need. We made a day trip to the beach! This wasn’t on our original plan, but there was a heat wave in Scotland! Our second day we drove to Balmoral Castle. The drive in any direction is beautiful! The landscape surrounding the house is stunning. We were hoping the sheep would come right up to see us, but we enjoyed watching and hearing them from a distance. The home was perfectly appointed and comfortable. We did some laundry, there were a lot of moths, we think they may have eaten through a towel and some shorts. Overall, the experience was magical!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 20 September 2023
It was our pleasure to host you!
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

So disappointing

We stayed here for Xmas eve and Xmas night and cooked dinner for our small family. The countryside and nearby towns are beautiful and the property is lovely. However, we feel compelled to rate at 1 star. It’s a shame this owner doesn’t seem to enjoy the experience of sharing her property. She provides copious pages of new rules the day before arrival (despite knowing we had been in a very long international transit) and another two booklets upon arrival contain further rules, as well as signs posted all over the house reminding you of what you can’t do just incase you couldn’t wade through the plethora of instructions already provided. For example, you are literally not allowed to use the kitchen sink incase of damage. A small plastic tub is provided as a substitute which doesn’t fit most pots and pans or oven trays in it to clean. As much as we are of course happy to respect someone else’s place and belongings, it really is impossible to read all the fine print and not end up upsetting the owner here unless you don’t wish to use the property for anything but sleep, and the feeling is generally unwelcoming and stressful. When we arrived, the house was freezing cold and the hot water not turned on, despite all the heating having timers and the cleaner having been there that day. Minimal firewood was provided and instructions to go back to town to get some, despite an entire barn of firewood next to the house. The accommodation was not as described, including on cleanliness, facilities, internet access etc. However, we got on with it, in the spirit of not complaining and enjoying Xmas and not bothering the owner at that time either. When we left, we were sent rude messages from the owner and charged an additional cleaning fee because the fridge and interior of the oven were dirty and we did not take the garbage bags to the outside bins, which are 150 metres from the property, in the pitch black and snow. It’s a bit much when it’s quite expensive and we had already paid a cleaning fee. Furthermore, when we tried to come up with a common sense and reasonable outcome for both us and the owner, we received personally insulting messages and no willingness to resolve the issue. I really wouldn’t bother with the risk of staying here and having your downtime compromised by the owner’s attitude to hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 January 2023
I take opportunity to note that on the day these guests departed they left this message "You have a lovely place there and we had a great time. Many thanks". No complaints on departure or through the stay. Complaints only started coming in 'after" my negative review and a claimed cover the 4 hours 'additional' cleaning needed. As a host I would not rent to these guests again. I went out of my way to provide an early check in, put out xmas decor at request, double load of firewood + welcome package of prosecco, chocolates and a candle. I have hosted for over 7 years, our 200+ 5 star reviews on VRBO and Airbnb tell a very different story to this review. Facts are: At the guests departure my cleaning lady sent a message with many photos detailing the horrible state she found our property in. Departure rules (all included in our rental agreement which they had prior to booking) had not been followed. These guests chose to ignore instructions leaving 6 bags of garbage to be cleaned up, a "huge mess" in the kitchen and a fridge full of food and baked on casserole dishes etc. In summary our cleaning service said "I can honestly say this is the worst mess I have ever exeprienced". In 7 years I have only ever twice asked for a refund to cover extra cleaning costs, this was one of those times. So yes this guest is annoyed. After my review/refund... began an onslaught of complaints #1 through #15. The guests take great umbrage about small things that no guest has ever complained about such as such as instructions on the wall/guest book on how to work the heating, fireplace, SKY tv etc, and a guest book on site with practical instructions. This is normal + intended to 'help' guests settle easily, most guest understand and appreciate this, they are not offended by it. Other complaints are hugely exagerated such as we "would not allow them use the wifi" when instructions say: "Please do not download "Pay for movies'. They had the wifi info so obviously they could to use it. If the house was cold, apoligies but this was because the timer was set for the normal check in time + they arrived much earlier so perhaps it had not clicked on yet, easy instructions on the wall for how to turn on. They had double the firewood usually provided, as per info provided. The guests had our rental contract in advance of booking, I will not be further dragged into this endless discussion and will be requesting that VRBO remove this review. Yvonne (Glenarder)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incroyable !!!Superbe logement, le meilleur fait pendant notre séjour écossais (et de très loin)Le lieu : isolé en pleine nature magique ! La maison : en pierres traditionnelles, la décoration est top, toute la vaisselle magnifique et très complète (on sent que de bons petits plats sont régulièrement réalisés ici), de délicates attentions….Une adresse à ne pas manquer si vous allez en Ecosse !!!Un grand merci à Yvonne pour la qualité du logement et la communication très fluide.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Die Vögel singen, die Schafe blöken und mehr hört man nicht, herrlich. Das Cottage liegt genauso abgelegen, wie wir es uns gewünscht haben, der Garten ist riesig und gepflegt und das Haus ist ein Traum!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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