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Magical Woodland Cottage

Holiday home in Ballater with kitchen and fireplace

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Escape to the heart of Glenmuick Estate in Ballintober, a charming cottage nestled in a magical woodland setting. Unwind by the cosy open fireplace, explore Royal Deeside or stay connected with WiFi and Digital TV. The well-equipped kitchen provides all you need for self-catering comfort.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Magical Woodland Cottage

Ballintober is a pretty cottage in a magical woodland setting in the heart of the Glenmuick Estate and provides the perfect base from which to explore Royal Deeside.

This beautifully renovated cottage has three Double/Twin Bedrooms with a Bathroom, open plan Kitchen/Dining Room, Sitting Room and separate Shower Room. The Sitting Room has a cosy open fireplace, WiFi and a Digital TV with DVD player.

The Kitchen is well equipped with:

electric oven and hob
fridge/freezer
kettle
microwave
dishwasher
washing machine
tumble dryer

All heating, linen, towels and logs are provided. A Cot and High Chair can be provided on request.

EPC Rating - D

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

No booking can be accepted less than 3 days in advance of day of arrival

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number AS-00479-F

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the area

Map
Ballater

What's nearby

  • Cairngorms National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Ballater Golf Club - 6 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Ballater Library - 7 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Victoria and Albert Halls - 7 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Balmoral Castle - 16 min drive - 14.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Keiller Lounge - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Balmoral Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Keiller Brasserie - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪brown sugar café - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Clachan Grill - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Magical Woodland Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Magical Woodland Cottage ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Magical Woodland Cottage ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Magical Woodland Cottage ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Magical Woodland Cottage located?

Situated in Ballater, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Ballater Golf Club, Knock Castle and Victoria and Albert Halls. Ballater Library is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) away.

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Magical Woodland Cottage Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Sunset arrival
Woodland surroundings
Views from the windows
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lutz K.

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

Wonderful House in a very nice area

We had fantastic holidays at this lovely place
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul O.

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

Wooyed Cottage

Nice quiet location.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harry S.

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

Fabulous

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lovely Cottage

We had a great stay at the cottage. Had everything we needed in it. Close to Ballater for shops, cafes and restaurants. Great access to walking and cycle trails.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

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

Beautiful cabin

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!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruno L.

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

Lovely cottage in the woods near Ballater

We loved our stay in this stunning cottage. Lovely comfortable, welcoming interior. Great views and lovely walks from the house. Walking distance or a short drive from Ballater. Perfect spot to discover the Cairngorms.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth T.

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

Awesome in every way

Great location and great private cottage for our family to use as a base to explore the area and enjoy family time together. Also loved the access to horseback riding, fly fishing and stalking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Monika P.

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

Amazing!

We enjoyed our stay at the cottage very much. We love everything about it! The location is great and the cottage itself is very cosy. We will be back!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Keith L.

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

Well equipped cottage in relaxing setting

This is a well equipped, up to date, cosy cottage, ideal for groups of 6 staying in the area and also benefitting from good garden areas. The cottage is in a quiet location (4x4 car preferred) but accessing Ballater is easy. The surroundings are beautiful and ideal for walks etc
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deneka L.

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

Perfection

We had an incredible time!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mareike W.

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

Perfekter Urlaub in Ballintober

We had a wonderful time in Ballintober. The house is very nice and one can see that it is decorated with love and a good sense for the combination between old and new. The neighborhood is beautiful and the weather was fine.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Christian G.

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

Awesome place in scottish highlands

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.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robbin H.

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

Lovely

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

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

Ballater Gem

Five adult family members had a superb, bordering on perfect, stay @ Ballintober. Lovely, comfortable home, private, near town, but away, too. Hikes, fishing, biking & the Highlands in springtime…truly hated to leave.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosie C.

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

Beautiful setting for a family reunion

It was so good to be able to meet up with family after another lockdown! The house was in a wonderfully peaceful location, but just minutes away from Ballater for shopping and restaurants. The accommodation was spotlessly clean, well furnished and very comfortable. The kitchen had everything you would need for a short or long break. Despite the poor weather, we managed a number of spectacular walks and the house was very cosy to return to afterwards. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

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

Mr.

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.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teri K.

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

Just beautiful

Recently renovated to a high standard. Comfortable and well equipped. Beautiful secluded forest setting (in a sunny patch) with wonderful walks from the house. Short drive or longer walk into Ballater. Wished we had stayed longer. One suggestion - please provide more table/drinks mats - we were worried about marking the lovely furniture.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Penny O.

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

Return to Royal Deeside!

We spent a wonderful week in this gorgeous property set in an idyllic setting in peaceful woodland, we were sad to leave and will return to this magical area of Scotland which holds many happy memories! We only have one comment, there is only one bedroom with a mirror, it would be great to have one in the other bedrooms! Thank you !
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynn D.

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

Cheerful, clean cottage in a beautiful setting.

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.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oliver A., UK

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

Family break

Lovely few days, no issues.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shane C.

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

Fantastic property and location

Great house in great location
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020