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Contemporary Cottage in Ballater Village

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A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area, and a living space.
A modern kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator, wooden flooring, and a built-in oven.
A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in appliances, and a dining area with a bench and table.
A bedroom with a sloped ceiling, a bed with white bedding, two bedside lamps, and a window with a view of buildings.
A stone house with a white exterior, a small garden with potted plants, and a paved driveway.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Barbecue grill
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Cairngorms National Park

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Dryer
  • Garden

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Ballater

Located in Ballater, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. 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 Golf Club - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ballater Library - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Ballater Old Royal Station - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Victoria and Albert Halls - 4 min walk - 0.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Miller's Brasserie - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Keiller Lounge - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Loch Kinord Hotel & Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Bothy - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Lochnagar Indian Brasserie - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Contemporary Cottage 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.

What time is check-in at Contemporary Cottage in Ballater Village?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Contemporary Cottage in Ballater Village?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Contemporary Cottage in Ballater Village located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Ballater Golf Club, Victoria and Albert Halls and Ballater Old Royal Station. Ballater Library and Craigendarroch Hill are also within 15 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. 18 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cottage with all the facilities needed. In the centre of Ballater which has many good restaurants and is a good base for local walks and exploring the local area.Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous property in a perfect location with a first class host. Excellent communication and nothing is too much trouble. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and have rebooked for next year. We can’t recommend highly enough.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fabulous time at Beechwood, the house is stunning and in a perfect location for everything you need in Ballater. The garden is outstanding. I would definitely recommend a stay here.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely house. Well situated.

This house suits us perfectly. It's modern, comfortable, nice garden.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Lovely cottage and garden. Would happily take it again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautifully Presented Cottage and Gardens

Beechwood is a very well presented cottage with lovely gardens in the centre of Ballater. The cottage has been furnished to a high standard and was spotlessly clean. The location was perfect. We loved staying there and look forward to returning.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a very well equipped, spacious property which was real pleasure to stay in. The garden is well maintained with good outside seating and a BBQ. It is centrally located in Ballater so easy to visit shops and restaurants on foot, close to the golf course and local walks in easy reach. Mark, the host was very welcoming and promptly answered queries. We would stay here again. Great place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Spacious

Good space for big group.Large garden
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

5 Stars For Beechwood.

You would have to be really picky to find fault with this property. Wonderful village location. Quality fitting throughout. Beautiful garden Great hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ballater

The home was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Cosy Cottage in the heart of Ballater

Had a wonderful week at this beautiful cosy cottage in the heart of Ballater. Beautifully furnished & very warm and welcoming, Log burner was great, modern clean bathrooms, loads of hot water, comfy beds along with a great location – what more could you ask for!! Mark the host was great and made sure we had everything we needed. Thank you for a fantastic week in Ballater – we look forward to returning!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Well appointed house with wonderful garden and great hosts.

Beechwood is exactly as advertised, a comfortable, contemporary, well furnished house in a quiet but convenient location in the centre of Ballater. The bonus is the quality of the fittings, bathrooms, kitchen, soft furniture, beds and the beautiful garden. The hosts were super responsive and the little touches make us want to return next year.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Superb property and location

This cottage was perfect for our stay. The cleanliness and quality of all the rooms meant it was extremely comfortable. Communication with the owner was easy and friendly. There was some nice personal touches as well, such as a welcome pack on arrival. The location was ideal, Ballater is beautiful and has great walks straight out the door of the cottage and there is a good variety of food and drink in the town which were all very good quality. Balmoral and the Glenshee ski area were only a short drive away. Overall, a fantastic base for a great family holiday and would definitely book here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home from home!

Beautifully decorated property, warm and welcoming. Garden secure for dogs and beautifully maintained - the photos don’t do the garden justice and only shows one half of it. Everything was lovely and clean and the beds were very comfortable. Central location to the shops and local eateries, although not at all noisy, as even when busy, the town is generally quiet in the evenings. Mark the owner was very helpful and quickly responds to any messages left. Ballater is a great place to stay, with lots of walks available straight from the cottage. We’ll definitely be visiting Beechwood again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Deeside house

We stayed at the house for a week. The location is excellent. The kids loved walking to shorty’s for ice cream every day and the town had everything we needed. The house was very comfortable however to e sitting rooms both are a little small for 5 people. The house had been recently renovated and they did a great job. Good beds abs showers. A dryer for clothes would have been nice given the rain and damp, it took a long time for things to dry. The owners were very accommodating and easy to reach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property in Ballater was an excellent choice for the Ballater Walking Festival, centrally located, close to the Green hut, Coop shop and bars and restaurants. The house was well equipped with everything we needed for a very comfort stay. I’d certainly recommend it for family or friends.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent short break with the family

We all enjoyed our week in this stylish, comfortable cottage in the heart of Ballater. It is ideally placed with plenty of coffee shops, restaurants, ice cream shop all within a couple of minutes walk. Mark was a very helpful host . We will certainly look to book again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beechwood Ballater

We had an excellent week in Beechwood, Ballater. This house is one of the best we've stayed in, the decor, layout and furniture are all top quality. The property was immaculately clean with the little touches that make all the difference, such logs for the stove and a welcome basket on arrival. The location is a two minute walk from local restaurants, pubs and shops but is also very quiet. The surrounding area has lots to do with both adventurous and relaxing activities. Mark and his family have thought of everything, thanks again for great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

First Rate Accommodation

The property was appointed to a very high standard and exceptionally clean on arrival. Location within Ballater was convenient for local amenities and lovely and quiet. Mark and Victoria made us feel very welcome and were very helpful when we had a small query, Would thoroughly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
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