Magical Woodland Cottage

Just wow! Secluded location within 3 mins drive of the centre of Ballater. One, if not the best place we have stayed at. The Host was really helpful and was able to accommodate an additional night when we were snowed in. The house was floor heated down stairs with an open fireplace in the seperate lounge with no shortage of wood. Heating was also great upstairs and the beds were the best we have slept on in our 3 weeks of travel so far in the UK. The Host has thought of everything, but for the coffee lovers out there, there is no coffee machine. The ‘Magical Cottage’ name pretty much sums up the place. We were fortunate to be there when it snowed, picture postcard stuff. Ballater itself was gorgeous, and we loved the Balmoral Bar as the staff and patrons were all so engaging, so too were the pooches that also frequented the Bar. The is a COOP supermarket within 50m of the Balmoral. We have some great memories to take home to Australia!

We loved everything of the house. It was clean, nice bathrooms, good fireplace and enough wood.

We really enjoyed our stay, thank you. The location is comfortable and so peaceful but still within easy reach of Ballater. Fabulous walking all around. Our one reservation was the track going to the property which was a bit nerve wracking with a low wheelbase.

This is a jewel in the Highlands. It was spotless, nicely appointed with quality furniture and prints on the wall. The surroundings really are magical.

Just wow! We spent a magical two weeks at Ballentober. The staff were quick to answer questions and to help out when needed. The cottage is exactly as advertised and as beautiful as you are probably imagining. We were so sad to leave and hope to be back again soon!

The home and location were perfect for our adult family of 6. It is quite clean and neat and has wonderful large windows looking out to the beautiful land surrounding the home. We were able to walk to town, ride bikes and hike right from the home. Well equipped kitchen and cozy beds. Hated to leave.

First class location. So much to see and do in the area. The house works very well (we were a party of 2 adults, 2 teens and a tween). A great trip.

Nice quiet location.

Thank you for sharing this charming spot tucked away in the woods. We had fabulous weather, so the only disappointment was only having one night cool enough for a fire in the adorable fireplace.

We have very much enjoyed the beautiful house the lovely landscape and all Scottland during our holidays. We were pretty much suprised on the visit of a deer in the garden. It ist a a really good starting point for hiking tours in the highlands.

Liked the rustic nature and the serenity of the surroundings. Shooting clay pigeons with David and Dan was awesome and great value. Highly recommend this activity. Fly fishing the River Dee with Ian Murray was also good fun...but the fish were elusive.