Cosy and comfortable cottage, a short walk to village and amenities.

Ballater, Ballater
$283 avg/night
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

You have found the perfect place to stay to explore Royal Deeside, the Cairngorm National Park and the Highlands. Sitting at the foot of the oak covered Craigendarroch Hill, set back from the road in peaceful surroundings, the cosy cottage is just 700 metres from the centre of the Victorian market town of Ballater.

Walk down the road to sample the delights of village life, restaurants, pubs and shops of all descriptions. Take advantage of the outdoor pursuits on offer - endless walks of all levels, cycling, fishing, skiing, and golfing. Visit the many tourist attractions, including Balmoral and Lochnagar distillery or go further afield over to Speyside or wander east towards the coastal city of Aberdeen.

Glenbardie Bothy was formerly a stable and garage, and was renovated to a high standard and offers on the ground floor, a large open plan kitchen, dining and sitting area, off which is a utility room, a bedroom and a bathroom. Two further bedrooms and a shower room are found on the first floor accessed by a handcrafted wood staircase.

The ground floor has underfloor central heating, and upstairs there are electric radiators.

Glenbardie Bothy is fully equipped had has an induction hob, electric oven, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer. The latter being in the utility room, where there is a second sink.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    Pet Friendly
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Fenced Yard Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English French
  • THINGS TO DO

    Cycling Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room Wood Stove
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Highchair Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Village Near A Health Or Beauty Spa
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

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Review Review

  • Tim C.

    Submitted Jan 13, 2026

    Stayed Dec 27, 2025

    The Bothy is so cosy and we were incredibly well looked after by the lovely House Manager and Owners. The area is utterly beautiful and we can't recommend the property enough!

  • Charles J.

    Submitted Aug 3, 2025

    Stayed Jul 18, 2025

    Loved it - fab location

  • Jen M.

    Submitted Aug 2, 2025

    Stayed Jul 26, 2025

    Well equipped, comfortable and fantastic location. Really great for a multi generational trip as grandma had her own downstairs bedroom and bathroom. Very comfy, quiet except for the lovely sound of owls in the woods. Just perfect. Well equipped, comfortable and fantastic location. Really great for a multi generational trip as grabdparents had their own downstairs bedroom and bathroom separated by a door from the family space. Plenty of room for teen age 15 to grandparent age 79 to spread out. Very comfy, quiet except for the lovely sound of owls in the woods. Excellent kitchen with air fryer (yay!) Just perfect.

  • Lynn C.

    Submitted May 17, 2025

    Stayed May 10, 2025

    Glenbardie Bothy is exceptionally comfortable. Set back from the main road,a real sun trap. Only five/ ten minutes( for slow walkers!) from the village centre. Lots of walks from the door. Only issue was low slanted ceilings upstairs in bedrooms. I banged my head several times. Downstairs was perfect. Highly recommend this property. The photos do not show how spacious it is downstairs.

  • Colin A.

    Submitted Jul 22, 2024

    Stayed Jul 11, 2024

    We could not have been happier (well, if they gave us a million dollars too)!!! The house was well off the road but a true 5 minute walk to many coffee/tea shops, restaurants, shops, and a grocery store. We ate out every night, had some drinks and walked home without worry at all. The local pub (Balmoral Bar) was super friendly and welcoming. The location allowed us to travel all over the Highlands! We will be back.

  • Ruth M.

    Submitted Jun 22, 2024

    Stayed Jun 15, 2024

    A beautiful cottage in the lovely town of Ballater. Could not have wished for a more comfortable base for the week. The cottage is very clean and well equipped and both owners and host were more than helpful and accommodating. It’s even better than it sounds honestly!

  • Simon B.

    Submitted Jun 13, 2024

    Stayed May 26, 2024

    Lovely bothy that we used as a base whilst we fished on the River Dee. Tucked away off the Braemar Road but local enough to walk to the shops/supermarket/eateries of Ballater. Spacious, clean and tidy bothy that feels like its recently refurbished with car parking for 3 cars. I would certainly use again on future trips. Highly recommended!

  • Gerard B.

    Submitted May 27, 2024

    Stayed May 17, 2024

    We had a great time in this lovely house. Reesha was very helpfull.

  • Emily O.

    Submitted Aug 6, 2023

    Stayed Jul 23, 2023

    Glenbardie Bothy was the perfect getaway for our family of five plus dog. Situated at the end of a gravel drive you could by miles from anywhere but in fact you are only a five minute walk to shops, cafes and restaurants. The house itself has been renovated brilliantly with space for everyone to be together and also be able to hide away - with two teenagers this was ideal! The kitchen had everything you’d need and the utility room was great for being able to get some washings done after a day of gorge walking. Ballater is a fantastic little town. We know it well and have holidayed there many times. Our dog had an absolute ball with the many different walks on offer - up hills, through forests and in the river! I’d highly recommend a stay at Glenbardie Bothy, you don’t be disappointed.

  • Christopher H C L.

    Submitted Jul 31, 2023

    Stayed Jul 15, 2023

    We were warmly welcomed to this quiet secluded property. It is in excellent condition, very comfortable and very convenient for walking into the village and for the surrounding countryside. We would love to come back!

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$283+
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