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Cairn Leuchan,Glen Muick, Ballater

Cottage in Ballater with kitchen

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1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets
TV, stereo
Dining

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2775 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Cairn Leuchan,Glen Muick, Ballater

Cottage in Ballater with kitchen
This smoke-free cottage features barbecues. The cottage provides a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. Added amenities include a TV, an electric kettle and a dishwasher.
Guest accommodation at this cottage offers complimentary dressing gowns and a hairdryer. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

Clare and Dan Whitehead

Languages

French

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking (max. 1 space)
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Blender

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Combined shower/bath
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer
  • Dressing gowns

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 775 sq ft (72 sq m)

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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 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Well behaved dogs welcome

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether 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 is also known as

Cairn Leuchan,glen Muick, Ballater Cottage
Cairn Leuchan,glen Muick, Ballater Ballater
Cairn Leuchan,glen Muick, Ballater Cottage Ballater

About the area

Map
Ballater, SCT

What's nearby

  • Ballater Golf Club - 4 min drive
  • Ballater Library - 4 min drive
  • Balmoral Castle - 13 min drive
  • Braemar Castle - 23 min drive
  • Glenshee Ski Centre - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Balmoral Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Clachan Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Brown Sugar Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ballater railway station - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Highlanders Bakehouse - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cairn Leuchan,Glen Muick, Ballater pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Cairn Leuchan,Glen Muick, Ballater?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cairn Leuchan,Glen Muick, Ballater?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Cairn Leuchan,Glen Muick, Ballater located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Ballater Golf Club and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Ballater Library. Cairngorms National Park and Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Cairn Leuchan,Glen Muick, Ballater Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 27 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pure heaven!
This cottage is so nice you won't want to leave the house. The layout is perfect and incredibly functional, and the style is pristine and tasteful. There is a laminated guidebook with info about the appliances, temp control, amenities, nearby hikes. Everything was in stock, everything worked. The skylights have blinds/shades and can be cracked open for air, and the lighting options inside are numerous. Sometimes you see houses that have been flipped with superficial touches yet they fail at basic functions. Not this house. Cairn Leuchan is the perfect synthesis of substance and style. A dream come true. Plus, Clare was communicative and friendly during every interaction. I wish I could relive the three nights I spent here. It was heaven...the kind of memory I will replay on my death bed...20 year anniversary, with my wife, in this lovely house. Do not hesitate...book this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

william

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. There are some beautiful hiking trails all around. The village has some nice restaurants if you do not feel like cooking in the well equipped kitchen. Go and visits Balmoral Estate and the Cairn (pyramids), it is a short drive up the road. Would defiantly recommend and will look at staying again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Barbara M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Good accomodation
Great location. Quiet. Close to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frankie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Craig Leuchan
Lovely cottage, well equipped and very comfortable. The only negative for us was the shower, my husband is 6ft 2 and he only just fitted under it but he enjoyed having baths.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beverley H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely property
Lovely cottage just outside Ballater. Good amenities.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Ball in Ballater
We stayed in the cottage for three nights and found it the perfect location for scouting out the National Park and surrounding areas. We recommend it to all travelers.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Jane T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cairn Leuchan
The photograph of the property was misleading, Cairn Leuchan is not the whole property as pictured, it is only the right hand one third. We were disappointed that we did not have the whole property. The kitchen area was small, although there was a good sized fridge there was no storage for 'dry goods'. Other than that it was warm and comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rick S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ballater break
Great short break in a lovely, quiet location.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maureen N.

Liked: Cleanliness
July 2021
A lovely property in a great rural location. Good to come back to after a day out walking. Owners nearby and very responsive to queries (we couldn’t get the dishwasher to work at first). Very comfortable bed and seating. Pleasant walk into Ballater. all in all I highly recommend.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

ian a.

Liked: Cleanliness
slight complaint
Everything was lovely, but a dish/j cloth would have been a good idea. We would rather have a freezer than a dishwasher.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Abbie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved our stay
We would highly recommend staying at this cottage, not only is it presented very well, but also in a great location! We loved our stay, and would definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

James B., Berlin

Liked: Cleanliness
A Lovely Short Break
This short break was taken to 'get away from it all' and we were not disappointed. This cottage was presented beautifully. It was cosy, comfortable, clean and well equipped. The surrounding area is also truly stunning. There were plenty of opportunities for some fantastic walks. I'm really looking forward to planning my next stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Graham M., Glenrothes

Liked: Cleanliness
cairn leuchan ballater
Place was excellent, great facilities.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stephen J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend break
A very nice property for a couple to stay in. Just a few minutes drive from Ballater, or you can walk it in just over 30 mins. Owners very easy to contact if needed. Quite location but lots to do locally.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Glynis W.

Liked: Cleanliness
July 2019 visit
Our second stay. As before, very comfortable and well equipped cottage. Location is quiet and picturesque. Also excellent for outdoor pursuits and convenient for the village of Ballater. We hope to return next year. A firm favourite now!

10/10 Excellent

Soren S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place.
We were very positively surprised. Clean and lots of space. We can highly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paula S.

May stay
What a perfect cottage. When we arrived the cottage was lovely and warm. It has everything you need, and is in a peaceful location. We will be back and would definitely recommend this to anyone wanting the peace and quiet. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Keith S.

Lovely place in great location
Really nice property split over 2 floors, immaculate and up to date fashion and tech wise. A couple of things broke whilst we stayed but Dan the owner around quickly to help sort them out no problems. Well recommended and looking forward to going back there!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

And L.

A very nice wee place in a great location.
A high quality facility in a great location. We enjoyed our stay. One wee comment would be that there could have been some info on the facilities i.e. How to operate the heating, oven etc, and what the local activities are.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Simon C.

Very nice
Very welcoming and nice home
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ruth K.

Wonderful little cottage in beautiful location
We had a lovely 4 night stay at Cairn Leuchan - it's a brilliantly well-equipped place, finished off beautifully, although a DVD player would be nice! Very comfortable and quiet, with easy access to Ballater and great walks, particularly around Loch Muick. Also met Dan at their bike rental place in the town, so good to know help is close at hand should it be needed, although hard to imagine what would be needed. Ideal place to get away from it all and would thoroughly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Allan C.

Ideal for two people
Quiet and well situated in a beautiful Glen. Everything worked well. Owner very helpful. Electric Hob is situated in an unusual position. Owner needs to get a fire blanket at least.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2018

6/10 Okay

Richard B.

Didn’t feel the property was quite ready
Following a 10+hour drive we were delighted to find a very comfortable, clean bed and warm cottage. However we were disappointed at the clear evidence that a mouse was in residence; the dining chair legs were leaving the seats and very unstable; there was no information for the operation of the domestic appliances or local tourist and emergency information; and no provision to hang any coats. The cottage had some lovely touches with linen and art work and is in a lovely quiet position but the bathroom and kitchen areas hadn’t been finished off which clearly allowed the mice free access. Just didn’t seem ready for rental which wouldn’t take much to rectify.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Alan S.

Lovely
Quiet location. Clean and tidy warm and cosy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley B.

Cozy comfortable base for a lovely hiking weekend
We booked last minute to take advantage of a late September dry spell to get some hiking in in Cairngorm. Booking was quick and easy, queries rapidly dealt with and the place was comfortable, cozy and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017