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Charming, spacious, family home on Royal Deeside - close to amenities

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Circular drive way leads to the front door of Glenbardie House
Welcome to Glenbardie - the seven steps up to the front door of the house
Another view of Glenbardie
Looking towards the road with the gates open
The hallway with tartan carpet

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Ballater, Aberdeenshire
  • Place, Cairngorms National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ballater Library
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Ballater Golf Club
    ‪7 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

6 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 5

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Charming, spacious, family home on Royal Deeside - close to amenities

Glenbardie House is the perfect places to explore Royal Deeside, the Cairngorm National Park and the Highlands. Set at the foot of Craigendarroch Hill, you will find Glenbardie House peaceful yet close to amenities, with Ballater centre just a 600m walk away.

The house sleeps up to 12 people in six bedrooms and has six bathrooms. It is possible to rent Glenbardie House with Glenbardie Bothy.

Short stays are considered on application, but they do attract a higher rate.

The house is comfortably furnished and well equipped, with Sky Sports package, Wifi, garden furniture and BBQ.

Ground floor accommodation comprises of a sitting room, a dining room, a games room with pool table, an suite twin bedded bedroom, a kitchen, off which is a utility room, and a shower room with toilet.

The first floor is accessed by a staircase leading from the tartan carpeted hallway. You will find four bedrooms of which two have king sized beds with ensuite shower rooms. The other two bedrooms have twin beds and a wash hand basin. They share a bathroom, with a shower over the bath.

The final bedroom is found at the top of another set of stairs at the rear of the house on the way to the kitchen. These also lead to the tower. The bedroom has a double bed and an ensuite bathroom, with a shower fitting.

The house is set in the middle of the grounds, and at the rear there is a lovely lawn and summer house to use. There is a BBQ and garden furniture.

The garden is enclosed and has gates that can be closed to the road.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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: dogs (limit 2 total)
On ground floor only, NOT allowed on furniture
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property # 11237749
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
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

About the area

Ballater

Ballater is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cairngorms National Park and Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve, while Lost Gallery and Grampian Transport Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Deeside Activity Park and Alford Valley Steam Railway.
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Ballater, Aberdeenshire

What's nearby

  • Cairngorms National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Ballater Library - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Victoria and Albert Halls - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Ballater Golf Club - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Balmoral Castle - 14 min drive - 15.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Keiller Lounge - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Fish Shop - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bean For Coffee - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Loch Kinord Hotel & Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Clachan Grill - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming, spacious, family home on Royal Deeside - close to amenities pet-friendly?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Charming, spacious, family home on Royal Deeside - close to amenities?

As of 7 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming, spacious, family home on Royal Deeside - close to amenities on 12 Jun 2026 start from £468, 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 Charming, spacious, family home on Royal Deeside - close to amenities?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming, spacious, family home on Royal Deeside - close to amenities?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming, spacious, family home on Royal Deeside - close to amenities?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming, spacious, family home on Royal Deeside - close to amenities located?

Located in Ballater, this family-friendly holiday home is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Ballater Golf Club, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Cairngorms National Park and Balmoral Castle. Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve and Royal Lochnagar Distillery are also within 9 miles (15 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. 21 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret E.

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

Brilliant for 3 generations of family plus friends

We absolutely loved our stay. The house is really special, beautifully appointed and quirky with the tower. The garden is also lovely and very spacious.We had a really mix of eating in and out, cooking BBQs and all worked well.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tracey R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay. The house has everything you need and more Plenty of games to play. Fully stocked kitchen which I appreciated as chief cook. There was 9 adults and 3 children and we had lots of space We joined Craigendarroch (40 for a week) which have you access to all the facilities tooWould love to return for another stay
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Feb 2026
Thank you, we really appreciated you lovely review, as well as your excellent communication.
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10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

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

Family Christmas

We had 9 adults for our get together for Christmas and Angela's house was perfect. Great space and facilities. The communication was excellent and we were sad to leave.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Apr 2025
Thank you, Wendy, for your positive review, and for taking the time to writing it. Best regards, Angela
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10/10 Excellent

Clare M.

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

Fantastic Property

8 of us had a wonderful stay. The property is in a fantastic location for mountain biking. We would have liked access to a hose pipe to wash the bikes but that’s just a little niggle!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Apr 2025
Hi Clare Thank you for taking the time to review Glenbardie House. I realise that this is a little bit late, but I wanted you to know that an outside tap is being installed this year, thanks to your comment. Best regards, Angela
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patti G.

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

Family Vacation

Thank you to Reesha for all your helpful information about the Ballater area. We had some wonderful adventures made even better by coming back to such an amazing country manor. Glenbardie House provided space for everyone to either get together or have some quiet time!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Apr 2025
Dear Patti Thank you for choosing Glenbardie House for your Scottish visit, and for your positive review. It was a long way for you all to come and we are extremely happy that you had a wonderful holiday on Deeside. Reesha was only to happy to help and enjoyed your visit, too. Best wishes Angela
Verified

8/10 Good

Charles H.

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

Fine old building in a wonderful area..

Interesting old building with an interesting history. Plenty of space for all, with lots of great walks in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

ERIC G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Vacation

Easy to rent. Did not mention internal stairs down to kitchen.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith F.

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

Great Location

We had a great stay at Glenbardie House - our first trip since the pandemic began, and a chance to come home and see family. The house is a beautiful old Victorian home just 100 meters from the town center. Lots of room, and a joy to have a real fire in the evenings. We enjoyed coffee and shopping in town, along with the occasional pint in the Balmoral Bar., trips to Braemar, Aboyne, Banchory, Stonehaven, and Aberdeen. Would definitely recommend and will return if the opportunity presents. Many Thanks, Angela and Reesha!
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2022
Thank you for the lovely review. We are so happy you had a great stay and we look forward to welcoming you back one day...
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Winner L.

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

Excellent cottage, great location

We enjoy staying in a big house
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May 2022
Thank you for your review. We are happy you enjoyed staying at Glenbardie.
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10/10 Excellent

Tina W.

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

Great location, great house for a group

The property was fantastic. Plenty of room for all 11 of us, 6 adults and 5 children. Pool room was a bonus. Proximity to the town and walks was ideal. We loved Ballater, the cafes were welcoming and the people very friendly. We used the local butchers for our Christmas Dinner, after all if it’s good enough for the Queen! We made use of the riverside walks and the viewpoint walks. Balmoral was closed to the public so we couldn’t visit. However we did drive 20mins to Letch where we managed to ski on the training slopes and sledge, it was fun. The dining room was great for a large group. An Indian, Chinese and fish and chip shop within walking distance, all very good. The fire in the living room was lovely, with plenty of coal and wood for our stay. The only negatives were that the oven didn’t quite work very well, so we couldn’t do the type of cooking we wanted to, but with the good food in the town, it didn’t detract from the great week. Also there wasn’t always hot water and we had to do a bit of a shower rota, but again this wouldn’t put us off from booking again. If these could be put right we would say it was the most perfect stay. Overall we had a fantastic time, 3 families, lots of room, plenty of relaxing time, just what we all needed. The property was really clean and tidy and the communication was faultless. Wonderful!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2022
Hi Tina. We really appreciated your personal message at the end of your stay and your review as they highlighted two issues we knew nothing about. Thankfully, they both took no time at all to fix. We look forward to welcoming you back to Glenbardie House in the future. Angela
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne O.

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

Glendardie House - a great family getaway

We had a fantastic time staying at Glenbardie. Accommodation was great for the whole family with ensuites and space thar suited three generations. Location was fantastic, close to lovely shops and lots of fantastic walks. Even the rain couldn't dampen our spirits. Only downside for us was not having a secure fence around the whole property to let the dogs run free. Susan and her team were very friendly. Would recommend and hope to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela H.

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

Delightful and comfortable house

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house is spacious and comfortable. It was set in a lovely private garden, in a beautiful setting. The kitchen was extremely well equipped. And all bedrooms were a very good size. We had a relaxing stay and were lucky to have great weather too. What a wonderful treasure to find. Thank you so much.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul 2021
We are very glad that you had a enjoyable stay at Glenbardie, and thank you for your kind review.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank H.

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

excellent little town with all amenities

the property was ideal for the size of our party and was set within its own grounds. Very convenient for the shops and countryside. We would certainly recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul 2021
Thank you for your review. We are so pleased to read that you all enjoyed your stay at Glenbardie House.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret W.

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

Wilson Family

The whole family loved Glenbardie House and Ballater too. The children loved the tower and the red squirrels in the garden. Some items need updating but well equipped and comfortable house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2020
Hi Margaret Thank you for your lovely review. The tower is usually a big hit with the children and of course, seeing a red squirrel, is always very special. We were interested to read that you felt that some items need updating. Would you mind letting us know of which ones and we will make a plan to update them? Regards. Angela
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jo Ann B.

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

Great Place for Family Vacation

We stayed at Glenbardie for two weeks. The house was perfect for the twelve of us. There was plenty of room for privacy if needed, but great places for the whole group. We were all able to sit around the round table for meals and have wonderful discussions. Ballater was very welcoming and had all the shopping we needed for food, souvenirs and beer. Thank you, Angela for providing a place for that "Large American Family", as we were labeled by a local. We loved our time in Scotland!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
We are very pleased that you enjoyed your stay so much. It is heartening that the house and the village are appreciated in this way. We hope you will find your way back to Scotland one day.
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrew M.

Glenbardie House

A comfortable house which met the needs of our group of 11 well. The large round dining table was perfect for communal dining each evening. The one thing that seemed to be lacking for hillwalkers was a drying room, but the weather was good enough for this not to be a problem, as up on the hills we had snow showers rather than rain.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher N.

Excellent

A spacious welcoming property and a well equipped kitchen made for a most enjoyable stay. Susan was great in ensuring all was as required and as a group we would heartily recommend Glenbardie House.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter F.

Lovely place

we were a large group of friends using this location to walk Munros in the the area, it was perfect for us. Within Ballater itself and close to all amenities it couldn’t be better. The house is quite old but it had everything we needed for a very comfortable, enjoyable week including Sky Sports which went down well with an all male group!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Great house, great walking, friendly village

Beautiful house, had a bit of trouble with one of the showers upstairs, otherwise perfect for 9 adults. Thank you for the welcome wine and biscuits
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane M.

Great Stay at Glenbardie House

Our stay for the week for my mum's 80th birthday was absolutely fantastic the best house we have stayed in so far. The extra bathrooms and shower rooms were perfect so there were no queues at all for the 12 of us. The house is very clean and cosy for a house so large and the scenery is just beautiful. We plan to go back in a few years time for the next family get together and cannot recommend this house enough.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for your positive review. We are very pleased that you enjoyed your stay and look forward to your next visit.
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10/10 Excellent

Lauren L.

Perfect holiday!!

We came to stay at Glenbardie from California; there were 4 adults and 5 kids (ages 6-11), and it was the PERFECT house. Clean, plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms, laundry, amazing kitchen, lots of space for everyone, and perfectly situated to walk into town for groceries, coffee, and delicious meals. We went hiking, horseback riding, castle hopping, cake-eating and much, much more. The caretaker was absolutely lovely, the owners are responsive and generous. We hope to come back again to Glenbardie, it was a dream vacation in Scotland!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2016
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10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Overal very acceptable in terms of accommodation and furnishing. Great to have some essentials in.

Property met with expectations and as detailed in listings etc. Property clean and well maintained. Local help on hand to answer any questions. Definitely recommend to others. Lots to do locally including golf, walking, visiting places of historic interest.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2016
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10/10 Excellent

Kate H.

This really is 5 star

This lovely house - and helpful owner - rescued our holiday. Having found ourselves in a dreadful place in Huntly, Angela pulled out the stops to get the house ready for us at a couple of hours notice. When we arrived, late in the evening, after a very trying experience, we were thrilled. The house was warm comfortable and clean. There was everything we needed and more. Amazing huge dining table that our whole family could sit at, lovely cosy living room, with comfy seats for all . . . and a log fire. With a mixed group, ages from 2 to 85, everyone was happy. The pool table was well used all week with a pool league organised. Bedrooms all lovely with nice bedding and plenty of ensuites. The downstairs twin was great for Grannie! The house is in easy walking distance from the town, which has plenty to offer in the way of shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants. We were so sorry to have to leave this luxurious but homely house and would certainly recommend it to everyone.
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10/10 Excellent

Graeme Kidd

Glenbardie house

Just returned after a fantastic couple of days in Ballater. The house was fantastic and more than catered for all of our needs! Lovely large rooms, nicely furnished and the house was kitted out with everything that anyone could possibly need. Added to that the wonderful scenery and close access to the centre of the village. A perfect place to stay and look forward to returning in the future. Thanks from us all!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

Where to stay at any time of year!

We stayed in Glenbardie House for a week at New Year 2014. As a group of 8 friends we have been renting properties in the Highlands at that time for several years and, though the others were of an excellent standard, this is the first one that we are returning to! Both the owner, prior to arrival, and the housekeeper thereafter were friendly and helpful and the house was a comfortable, warm and dry haven during what was sadly a very wet week. The kitchen is especially well equipped and the food shopping in Ballater is really good. As a party of eight each couple had an ensuite bedroom which was great. The pool table provided a popular diversion on wet afternoons! As said in a previous review of The Bothy, the location is excellent with many places to visit and great walks on the doorstep. We're returning at the same time this year to enjoy the many walks and areas we didn't see and look forward to relaxing again in front of a roaring fire at the end of the day!
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for your lovely review, Barbara. We are happy that you enjoy our "home from home" as much as we do.

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