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Stylish traditional cottage in the heart of Whisky country

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Nestled on the fringe of the Cairngorm Mountains, this cottage offers a warm welcome with a wood burning stove and private enclosed garden. As you step inside, feel at home with central heating, double glazing and provided towels, linen and toiletries.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Stylish traditional cottage in the heart of Whisky country

  • At an elevation of 354m (1160 feet), on the snow road and on the fringe of the Cairngorm Mountains this cottage is well placed for exploring the malt whisky distilleries and the great outdoors. The wood burning stove and private enclosed garden make it a real home from home and it is a short walk to pubs, restaurants, cafes and shops. Sleeps 4 adults comfortably and there is space for an additional travel cot for infants. Central heating and double glazing with towels, linen and toiletries provided.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Snow sports gear

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)

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 18

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Take out the rubbish

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets are allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Note from host: A travel cot and high chair can be requested

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
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 M0-00053-F

Frequently asked questions

Is Stylish traditional cottage in the heart of Whisky country pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at Stylish traditional cottage in the heart of Whisky country?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Stylish traditional cottage in the heart of Whisky country?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stylish traditional cottage in the heart of Whisky country?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stylish traditional cottage in the heart of Whisky country located?

Situated in Ballindalloch, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Tomintoul & Glenlivet Discovery Centre & Museum, Drumin Castle and Tomintoul Museum. Snail Maze and Speyside Way - Tominoul Spur are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Perfect for us and the dogs. Super cosy and one of the nicest places we’ve stayed in. The log burner is super efficient and the whole place was spotless and well appointed. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margriet H.

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

Ailnack cottage review

A wonderful quaint property, very clean, cozy, and comfortable. We hope to come back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Andre K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacy traditional cottage for 4 people in Tomintoul. It is a small vollage but has a few shops, pubs, restaurants and is a good base to discover the highlands. The cottage itself is cosy, clean (beside the oven) and confotrable.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

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

Very nice cottage in beautiful old village

The property was very nice. It had everything we needed. It was a good base to visit St Andrew’s and the surrounding area. We enjoyed our visit very much!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Pamela N.

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

Tomintoul

Pleasant, comfortable property. Beautiful area.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved the location and surroinding area. Nice refresh of cottage. However the kitchen floor needs some attention.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Myriam T.

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

Serene cottage in serene surroundings

This was the perfect location to start our Scotland tour! The cottage is done up to a superb standard, and was lovely and clean. Tomintoul is a quaint village, with some great walks through the gorgeous surrounding countryside direct from the doorstep. The adventure playground is also well worth a visit for those with kids!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tankermt44

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

Great Spot

My wife and I stayed here for 3 days and we loved having a kitchen to prepare many of our meals in. Restaurants and the pub were a short walk away (oct is the end of the season for many store/business owners. The Whiskey Castle was closed but we were happy to step in the pub for some whiskey sampling there). We enjoyed building a fire in the wood stove and watching a movie on Netflix at the end of the evening after a full day of sightseeing and activities. Good place to stay for couples and for families.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

clay s.

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

Does what it says.

Exactly what it says on the description. Well located , good local facilities , suitably appointed for the price.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nigel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location and well equipped property
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely cottage in the heart of the Highlands. The log fire is a cosy touch to the place. We would highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard C.

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

Beautiful cottage, great location

We spent a few days at this beautiful cottage. The cottage was fabulous, clean, had everything you could think of and is in a great location. Good local amenities and would highly recommend the cottage to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sander S.

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

Beautiful, tastefully decorated cottage in a charming village

Beautiful, tastefully decorated cottage in a charming village. Tomintoul is a lovely little town and ideally suited to explore the beautiful Cairngorms.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leah M.

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

Wonderful cottage

My husband and I stayed her for a few days on our 20th anniversary. It was just what we needed! The property, owner, and communication were perfect. We would definitely stay here again and would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

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

Lovely property

Really lovely property, fully equipped with all we needed. Slight musty/damp smell in the bedrooms, but lots of air fresheners!! The lounge is delightful with the exposed beams and log burner. Slight confusion over the check out time - VRBO stated 11am but info in the cottage stated 10am.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Megan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautiful and so comfortable

We had the best time. My dad did NOT want to leave at all haha. There’s everything we needed within walking distance and the host was so kind. We had a little bit of issue finding the house, our gps would only pull up #9 on Main St not #8 so we had to use our heads a little more lol, but literally that was the only issue. If we could we would come back every year!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Paul L.

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

4-night stay

We loved the general area and the relative ease to get to places of interest in the Cairngorms, Speyside and on the coast. The cottage came as billed. It was relatively comfortable, although the furniture and beds are more serviceable than super comfortable. Not having the drying machine was a drawback. Tomintoul itself is small - few restaurants and only basic supplies at the Post Office. Again, that was billed in the information. Communicating with Alisa was straightforward. In all, the cottage was safe and clean but if you are looking for a spot with more services Tomintoul is probably not for you.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

stefanie t.

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

Komfortables, geschmackvolles Häuschen in nettem Ort

Die Fereinwohnung befindet sich in einem typischen traditionellen Haus von Tomintoul. Sie ist sehr geschmackvoll und komfortabel renoviert mit komplett ausgestatteter Küche und Wohnzimmer mit Ofen. Alles war für uns bestens vorbereitet. Restaurant, Geschäfte und Pub sind fußläufig in wenigen Minuten erreichbar. Im Garten kann man sich prima erholen.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brigitte S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Sehr schönes Cottage

Tolles Cottage, sehr liebevoll eingerichtet. Es hat an nichts gefehlt. Kann man ohne Bedenken weiterempfehlen.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022