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Delightful highland home in Ballater village

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a lamp, and artwork on the wall.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, two sofas, a dining area, and a kitchen.
A small, single-story house with a sloped roof, a front porch, and a sign that reads "Fairfield Cottage."
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a kitchen with grey cabinets, and a living area with a sofa and curtains.
A house with a sloped roof, solar panels, a wooden deck, and a garden area.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Cairngorms National Park

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Double Bedroom (Downstairs)

1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom (Upstairs)

1 Queen Bed

Twin Room (Upstairs)

2 Single Beds

Downstairs shower room

Toilet · Shower only

Master en-suite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Ballater

Ballater is home to this holiday home. Balmoral Castle and Ballater Old Royal Station 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 Library - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ballater Old Royal Station - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Victoria and Albert Halls - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ballater Golf Club - 4 min walk - 0.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Miller's Brasserie - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Keiller Lounge - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Loch Kinord Hotel & Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Bothy - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Lochnagar Indian Brasserie - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Delightful highland home in Ballater village pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Delightful highland home in Ballater village?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Delightful highland home in Ballater village?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Delightful highland home in Ballater village?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Delightful highland home in Ballater village located?

Situated in Ballater, this holiday home is steps away from Victoria and Albert Halls and Ballater Old Royal Station. Ballater Library and Ballater Golf Club are also within 5 minutes.

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. 42 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage is beautiful, great location near the centre of town and well equipment. Had a lovely week and definitely will be staying there again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had another lovely stay here in July, looking forward to going back next year.The property is just a 2 minute walk from the shops.Everything was just perfect with the property you really couldn’t ask for more.Thanks again to Mark and Victoria for the warm welcome.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great stay in Ballater

This property was ideal for our stay in Ballater for the annual walking festival. The house was well appointed, comfortable, warm and had everything we needed for a most enjoyable holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well equipped. Ideal location in the village. Owner Mark very attentive to our needs. Welcome basket and leaving present were a nice touch. Many thanks from Pete & Carole, Fiona & Les.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Short stay

Great cottage - clean/welcoming & very homely. Extra little welcome touches were appreciated - ideal location …would recommend and return - thank you
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Stay

We stayed here for a week in June and loved everything about it. The property won’t disappoint its lovely, clean and had everything we were looking for. 2 minutes walk from the shops. Thank you Mark and family we will be back next year ♥️
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great find

Excellent cottage everything you could ask for clean comfortable and right on Ballater doorstep for walks, restaurants, shops, great week made better by the weather
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Xmas holiday

Cozy cottage for our Xmas holiday’s. Beds were very comfortable, excellent quality bedding and towels. Sofas a bit on the small side for our group. Fantastic welcome basket much appreciated
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent property

Comfortable and homely. Mark was very attentive and informative. Lovely personal touches which were very much appreciated.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice home in excellent central location

A lovely home with 3 good-sized bedrooms and a nice open plan kitchen-living-dining area. It is in a quiet residential neighbourhood, but only a minute's walk from the centre of Ballater.Communication with Mark the host was easy and he was very responsive. Ballater is a beautiful little town with loads of amenities and nearby places to visit. Thoroughly recommend! :-)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quality holiday accommodation

A lovely well equipped house in great quiet yet central location in Ballater. Extremely comfortable and spacious with high quality fixtures and fittings. Great for dogs and children- being secure in garden area and easy access to wonderful walking and cycling as well as excellent shops and cafes etc. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful cottage

Fantastic week away in beautiful Ballater. The cottage was so cosy and welcoming. The beds were so comfortable and we really slept well. The cottage is situated on the edge of town in a very quiet location. The garden is enclosed so great for our dogs. One to definitely recommend to friends and family. Thank you Mark, we will see you again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house, very central

We had a really nice week In Ballater and we were able to find plenty walks around Ballater without needing the car. The house was very central and suited our needs. It was a bonus that the owners left some provisions for us on arrival and we were able to try some Deeside specialities. The house was clean and perfect for our family stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2020
Thank you for the review and for supporting our small enterprise. We're so pleased to hear that you enjoyed the cottage and appreciated its location within the village. Hope to see you again if you decide to have another local staycation.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Ballater

Everything was perfect. Our only disappointment was that we had to leave the property by 9 am which seemed rather early.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful homely cottage

This is the 2nd time we have stayed here. It is a very cosy and comfortable holiday cottage, that is well equipped. It has comforrtable beds, with sparkling white linens and towels. It is located excellent for the town, with a fabulous bakery and butchers. We also sampled the fish and chips which were very good too. Would definitely reccomend to friends and family. Thank you Mark and family for the lovely welcome pack, which included some local produce and a lovely wine, much appreciated. Would give this 5 stars for comfort and a lovely welcoming cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property needs a new patio sliding door or repair as it kept sticking it seems the runners are worn out The detergent drawer on the washer was dirty The cottage windows were dirtyAnd the ground floor bedroom light didn’t work shame really otherwise it was a decent place. Oh and the check out time surely it doesn’t need 7hours to turn it around.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location, perfect cottage

Everything about the cottage was perfect. We thoroughly enjoyed our week in Ballater. Marc is a very attentive host - there was even a welcome basket and a farewell present. Would highly recommend it. Thanks a lot!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great cottage in excellent location

What a gem, perfect getaway property . Very well equipped clean and full of amenities. Location fantastic for all local attractions and well placed for travel to surrounding areas. Definitely would recommend and we will book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

More amazing memories made in Ballater

Our ‘home from home’ week away. ❤️❤️ Another fabulous week with family, meeting up with friends, eating out, enjoying walks with our pooch and soaking up the sunshine. Very relaxing. We will be back next year. Love our get aways in Ballater, made all the more special by the amazing hosts. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable and central

Two minute walk to Ballater shops, very comfortable beds, very clean and well equipped. Great situation to explore this lovely area - castles, forest walks, river walks, etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

winter break

We had an excellent time during during school winter break. The cottage is located close to main square. We especially enjoyed the open plan living space with a fire place. Mark was very welcoming and responsive to all communication. My son especially enjoys a farewell gift. We are already planning when to come back in the summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Christmas in Ballater

Many thanks Mark & family for the use of your house in Ballater over Christmas. The property was clean, tidy and equipped with everything we needed for a week's stay. Communication with Mark in the lead up and during our stay was a breeze and the house was just as described in the listing. It is right in the heart of Ballater which is a lovely town and well placed to explore Deeside and the Cairngorms. Would highly recommend - we hope to be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Garnshiel Cottage

We had such a lovely stay in this lovely cottage for 5 nights. The village of Ballater is beautiful with lots of walks and places to visit, our favourite being Balmoral. There are lots of shops to buy provisions and we ate at the Deeside Inn twice within walking distance. Dogs were made very welcome. The cottage is very comfortable and spacious and we lit the log fire a couple of evenings. Beds and bedding were so comfy and there is everything you need included, plus a few provisions on arrival which were really appreciated. We would definitely stay there again if we were in the area
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family holiday- perfect location and lovely Cottage

Ideal for our 3 generation family holiday. Short walk into the heart of the village. Accommodation was perfect and as described. The cottage was spotless and we loved the welcome pack of food on arrival. Mark was excellent in replying to any questions prior to our visit. If we visit Ballater again then I would have no hesitation in booking this cottage again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
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