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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Ballater, Scotland
  • Glenshee Ski Centre
  • Ballater Golf Club
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Balmoral Castle
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Unique tiny house with wood-fired roll-top tub in ❤ of the Cairngorms

This sustainably crafted tiny house, adorned with beautiful hand-made woodworks and a unique wood-fired roll-top bath or hot tub to soak and enjoy the stars in, is the perfect place to rest your head during your highland adventures.

The tiny house can sleep up to four guests. Two guests on a luxurious king-size bed in the loft and two on a hand-made pull-out double bed. The tiny house boasts a kitchen equipped with everything you need, including a sage coffee machine; a lounge with a unique hand-crafted dining area; and a bathroom with a spacious walk-in shower. In addition to your own private wood-fired roll top bath, there is a hot tub for you to get the full relaxation experience in! The hot tub is shared with our other guests at the steading The tiny house encompasses comfort, functionality and luxury in a magnificent compact and sustainable design.

In the mornings, wake up to spectacular views and try your hand at brewing a professional coffee. In the afternoon, sit outside on the lovely raised deck and enjoy a glass of wine or a wee dram while overlooking the beautiful organic vegetable garden. Then to add a bit of luxury to your holiday, sit back and relax in the vintage wood-fired roll-top bath or the hot tub. The perfect way to end a day exploring the local area!

The tiny house is located on a small steading nestled in the heart of the Cairngorms, on the edge of beautiful Ballater. As you enter you will see an old stone building and a newly landscaped wildflower garden. It has been planted with native wildflowers and will provide a habitat for local wildlife.

At the steading, we are trying to build unique, low-impact sustainable holiday accommodations, with high-quality design and materials for our guests. The tiny house is newly built and 100% finished. However, you may notice other projects on the property which are not completed to the same level as the tiny house, though, this should not impact or disturb you during your stay, whatsoever.

The tiny house is perfectly situated to access all that the Cairngorms and Royal Deeside have to offer. Walking trails, hiking, golf, mountain biking, skiing and other outdoor activities are all on your doorstep.

The accommodation is located a mile and a half to Ballater. You can either drive or walk along the much loved 7 bridges walk to get to the village. Here you can find a selection of café’s, restaurants and pubs, or possibly a bit of local independent shopping. If you want to visit the Queen, Balmoral Estates is a stone’s throw away. Balmoral and Royal Lochnagar Whiskey distillery are only 6 miles away. Also close by is the Historic Town of Braemar.

If there is anything you should need during your stay we are only a message or phone call away.

Property manager

Karl
Premier Host

Languages

English
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Amenities

Hot tub
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Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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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: limit 2 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Property Registration Number AS-00188F

About the area

Ballater

Ballater is home to Unique tiny house with wood-fired roll-top tub in ❤ of the Cairngorms. Balmoral Castle and Corgarff Castle are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cairngorms National Park and Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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Ballater, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Ballater Golf Club - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Balmoral Castle - 7 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Royal Lochnagar Distillery - 9 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Cairngorms National Park - 11 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Braemar Castle - 17 min drive - 22.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Balmoral Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Clachan Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Brown Sugar Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ballater railway station - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Highlanders Bakehouse - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Unique tiny house with wood-fired roll-top tub in ❤ of the Cairngorms pet-friendly?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Unique tiny house with wood-fired roll-top tub in ❤ of the Cairngorms?

As of 25 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Unique tiny house with wood-fired roll-top tub in ❤ of the Cairngorms on 18 Apr 2025 start from £248.65, 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 Unique tiny house with wood-fired roll-top tub in ❤ of the Cairngorms?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Unique tiny house with wood-fired roll-top tub in ❤ of the Cairngorms?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sophie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful unique trip!
Magical family holiday!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely views
Lovely views and very warm, cabin is exactly as described and feels wonderful to be in
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Spencer T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brilliant
Amazing place in every respect and helpful communication with the property manager
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicol M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Cosy Cabin
The wee cabin was a very cosy stay for my partner and I, exactly what we were looking for on our weekend in the Cairngorms. Even though the weather was tough going, the hot tub is well sheltered so we happily jumped in to unwind both evenings. The cabin has everything you need and its all within arms reach, giving a taste of comfortable vanlife without having to worry about emptying the toilet or finding parking! The shower was great, the upstairs bed is very cosy with beautiful views from the windows and the woodburner heats the place up in no time. Next time, it would be great to see some wee lights along the path to guide you back from the hot tub at night, and a few firelighters would make lighting the wee stove a bit more foolproof. Thanks for hosting a wonderful weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fab weekend
My partner and I had a lovely weekend away in the tiny house with our dog. The house was stunning and the area was beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
5 star stay
Amazing stay. 5 stars for location, amenities and communication. Highly recommend will definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jules M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little house
We had a lovely stay here, everything was perfect!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cosy cabin
Beautiful little cabin, everything you need for a few days, so cosy and cute and lovely views! Super comfortable bed. Karl was really thoughtful coming to check in on us several times as it was below freezing for a lot of our trip we had a problem with iced up keysafe and water pipes. These were understandable due to the temperatures but still sorted out these issues super quickly and came to check we were okay. Would definitely recommend and would return. Thanks to Karl Keira and Bess for a lovely stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous!
We loved this eco house. The morning views to the evening sun were magical. Lovely walks nearby and yet still accessible to visit Ballater. Would definitely recommend for a relaxing break-away!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent!
We had a wonderful stay in Ballater. Lovely little house, well equipped, cosy and beautiful views! The hosts were so kind and happy to show us around their vegetable garden and their new property development. Would love to visit again :)
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ingenious and beautiful tiny house
Great location for Ballater and Balmoral. A really unique and inspiring build. Had everything we needed for a relaxing stay and we loved waking up with the sun and views from the elevated bed and the chance to talk to the owners about their work on the plot and get some tips for growing our own produce, thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zuzu D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay, fantastic tiny house
We had such a wonderful stay at the tiny house to celebrate my partner's birthday. We loved that we could bring our dog with us and use the property as a base for all of our hiking and trips around the area of Ballater/Braemar. It's super close to the village of Ballater which has lots of places to eat and drink, and some lovely tiny shops (although most were closed due to it being off-peak season). The bed was super comfortable and the view over the fields were a lovely sight in the morning. I know due to covid restrictions not everything that would usually be supplied was, so be prepared to take your own coffee/tea bags so you can make yourself a cuppa when you arrive. There was some building work happening on-site, which didn't disturb us at all but didn't necessarily make the tiny house feel that private due to people walking past the windows in the morning/during the day whilst they're working on-site. We ran into Karl a few times on our trip who offered some great recommendations for the local area and answered any questions we had which was great - we're so used to not seeing or speaking to hosts as most don't make contact due to covid/are not nearby. We had a lovely stay and would 100% stay again next time we find ourselves in the Cairngorms.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely stay!
A beautiful little house in a fabulous location for lots of nearby walks and attractions.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

David C., Aberdeen

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tiny house
The tiny house is lovely. It's cute and really well equipped. The standard is impeccable. The location is close to Ballater, walking distance even. Good parking. Beautiful location. Easy to book and check in. Nice little touches like bottle of wine and the open fire is lovely. Ballater and surroundings has lots to offer if you go looking for it. The heated bath out the back is just that - a bath with a fire underneath it! Wasn't what I was expecting but quirky nonetheless. The wifi dropped out at one point but the hosts were apologetic, kind and worked on it for us. Possibly could do with a little more privacy from the main house, maybe some sort of fence or something but not a big point. Thanks for hosting.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Owen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay.
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this lovely property. Unique experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
The perfect little retreat - 5 ⭐️
Really was a fantastic stay! We had 2 nights there but wish we had booked for longer! They have done it so well! Looks just like a “tiny house” from the outside, yet they have utilised the space inside… it feels lovely and spacious! Comfy bed with sky light (if you are lucky enough for a starry night - you’re in for a treat) 30 min drive to glenshee ski centre and 5 mins from Ballater which is a lovely little town with walks and mountain biking on the doorstep! Great little outside Woodburner bath to top it off too. If we end up that way again we will be back for sure 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ryan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A magical little place
It's hard to put into words, but this quaint little hut housed some very special memories. It's a really nicely designed and well located place with lots of amazing local walks. Having the opportunity to see the night sky and all its stars without any light pollution was a real bonus.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Toller Aufenthalt in Ballater
Wir haben zwei Nächte bei Karl im Tiny House übernachtet. Mit viel Liebe zum Detail und allem was man benötigt hat er das Tiny House gebaut. Wir waren rundum zufrieden und können es sehr weiterempfehlen .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gaelyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely
Absolutely loved this Tiny House experience! Everything you need in compact size! Toasty warm with the wood fire and loved the eco friendliness! Fulfilled a dream of staying in a Tiny House….now I want one!! 🤗
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christian S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Stay
detailed information before arriving, simple check-in, wonderful tiny house with everything necessary for a wonderful stay, simple check-out. --> simply perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deyi G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Super cute and cozy place! close to Ballater which has great food choices. Location was great, overall stay 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was exactly what we thought it would be, adorable lots of love put into the workmanship.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway
The tiny house is so cozy and comfortable! Perfect location for exploring Royal Deeside and the Cairngorms. We stayed 4 nights with our two elementary aged children and it was a perfect space. Both beds were so comfy and the loft was surprisingly private. Great access from the property to the 7 Bridges Trail and the River Dee. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

James R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Public Transportation was easy with a little planning
We stayed for 6 days in July 2023 in one of the tiny homes. Loved it, loved the location, the nature, and the ethos of what they're doing. FYI: We did it all on public transportation, (without renting a car) and for those considering, this is what it was like: The four of us took a train to Aberdeen, and then took the 201 bus (same station as the train station) from Aberdeen right to the driveway of the rental. We bought a few groceries at the Aberdeen train station to get us over for a day. We were travelling with backpacks, and the 1.5 - 2 mile walk into Ballater to get groceries in the backpack was easy, beautiful, and a pleasant activity for me. However, I could have used the 201 bus (bus drivers are happy to let you off and pick you up even if it's not specifically a bus stop), just get the location (description) from the host. I wanted to post this because travelling with public transport is fun, economical, and a great way to experience a place. Also eco friendly. Highlights: rented bikes in Ballater (25 pounds/day), LOVED swimming in the river Dee just 2 minutes from the cabin, picking raspberries, visiting Knock Castle, enjoying Cask Beer at the local tavern, and chatting with the hosts: friendly and helpful. Keira was super attentive and helpful as well. Jamie, Jessica, Pearl and Josephine (14, 16 years old)
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thies D., Luxemburg

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Zufrieden im Thinyhouse
Sehr nettes gutausgestattetes Thinyhouse mit vielen schönen Details wie zB der Outdoorbadewanne
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Karl

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Karl and Bess, built this beautiful Tiny House. Karl is an expert joiner with a deep passion for sustainability and Bess has 15 years of hospitality experience under her belt. They met on a trip skiing in the french alps. Since settling in beautiful Ballater, they have combined their passions and expertise to create this spectacular tiny house for all to enjoy! They are avid mountain bikers, climbers, kayakers, campers, and much more. All activities that are right at the doorstep of the tiny house!

Why they chose this property

At the steading, we are trying to build unique, low-impact sustainable holiday accommodations, with high-quality design and materials for our guests. The Tiny House is the first of these accommodations and is truly a sight to behold. It encompasses comfort, functionality and luxury in a magnificent sustainable design.

What makes this property unique

Enjoy a stay nestled amongst nature, getting away from the hustle and bustle of city life. The Tiny House is the perfect place to stay for both a relaxing and adventure-filled holiday!

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