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Speyside Cottage. Amazing views and tranquility. On the iconic Whisky Trail.

Riverfront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Property grounds
Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

Speyside Cottage. Amazing views and tranquility. On the iconic Whisky Trail.

Riverfront holiday home with kitchen and patio
This smoke-free holiday home features laundry facilities, a garden and barbecues. The holiday home has 2 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a sofa bed. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers fireplaces and DVD players. Rooms open to patios. This accommodation is furnished with sofa beds and dining tables. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, kitchenware and utensils and dishwashers. Bathrooms include baths or showers and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include printers and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

Yvonne Mandel

Languages

English, German

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 9 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the sea
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Snow sports gear
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

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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 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please turn off the hot water and heat on the wall panel.
Clean oven or BBQ if you used it.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 9 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Must be agreed prior booking. + 100.00 GBP

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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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 23/01717/STLHL

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

About the area

Map
Ballindalloch, SCT

What's nearby

  • Knockando Woolmill - 13 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Cardhu Distillery - 14 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Glenfarclas Distillery - 15 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Ballindalloch Castle - 18 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Macallan Distillery - 23 min drive - 16.3 km

Getting around

  • Keith and Dufftown Railway - 20 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Mash Tun - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Aberlour Distillery - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Fresh Coffee House & Bistro - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Old Pantry - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Byre Grazing - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Speyside Cottage. Amazing views and tranquility. On the iconic Whisky Trail. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Speyside Cottage. Amazing views and tranquility. On the iconic Whisky Trail.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Speyside Cottage. Amazing views and tranquility. On the iconic Whisky Trail.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Speyside Cottage. Amazing views and tranquility. On the iconic Whisky Trail. located?

This family-friendly Ballindalloch holiday home is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Knockando Woolmill and Cardhu Distillery. Glenfarclas Distillery and Ballindalloch Castle are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Speyside Cottage. Amazing views and tranquility. On the iconic Whisky Trail. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 24 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kay C.

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

Peaceful and Relaxing

We had a wonderful stay at Speyside Cottage. It’s a wonderful location for peace and quiet. The cottage was clean and comfortable and the property is in a very serene and scenic location. Yvonne was a wonderful host.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

scottish paradise

best cottage during our Scotland trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Julius H.

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

Wonderful house

Kitchen is amazing! We made fantastic meal’s thank to the complet equipment. Excellent place to start your Whisky Tour. We do recommend this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

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

Terrific stay in Speyside on the Whisky Trail

The property was delightful, and accurately described on-line. The check in and check out instructions were spot on. The house was very well equipped. The kitchen was quite adequate, the bedrooms were comfortable, and there was plenty of hot water for showers. The views were gorgeous! We all thoroughly enjoyed the quiet location and wished we had more time in our itinerary to stay there longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Saadia A.

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

Bliss in Ballindalloch Cottage

The house was charming and beautiful. The location was terrific for doing day trips to distilleries, castles and many other sites. Most mornings, we found lots of sheep right up against the inner fence - this was a personal highlight! Yvonne was a great host and I would recommend a stay at her amazing home!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette S.

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

Amazing home in beautiful speyside

We had such a great time visiting neighbouring towns, fishing on the Spey River with our guide, touring local whiskey distilleries and enjoying the amazing scenery! We would go back anytime! Thank you to our wonderful host!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa & Jim M., Arlington, Virginia, USA

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

Great stay!

We had a lovely stay in Yvonne’s picturesque cottage. No one but sheep around on this amazing property! She was super helpful with local recommendations including Distillery drivers. :) We would love to come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff M.

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

Stunning Luxury home in the Highlands!!

Beautifully presented home, great rural location in the Highlands, picture perfect in every aspect!! Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H., Chattanooga, Tennessee

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

Classic Scottish country cottage

This home is lovely. Very clean. Beautiful quiet countryside. Easy access to the Cairngorms. Coordinating with the host was extremely easy. Great spot for our family of 5 (all 3 children are young adults).
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marielle W.

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

Escape to the Highlands

Just wow. We will be back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

m. r.

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

Very nice private house

Very nice cottage. Very quiet and a lovely 360 view. Perfect if you love the county site. Interior was cozy, the fire place was perfect. Beds were soft! Perfect The bbq is good, but a little rusty. Overall we were enthusiastic about the place. The best we stayed in.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stan J.

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

Amazing!!!

There aren't enough stars to give this property. Hands down one of the best VRBOs we've stayed in, and we've stayed in quite a few. Communication with the host is excellent, and there are amazingly detailed instructions provided at the cottage itself. The location is as tranquil as can be achieved. Out in the middle of the countryside, with sheep all around. We scrapped an entire days worth of plans on one of the days we stayed, due to how beautiful the location was. We chose to simply sit outside that day and take in the beauty instead. The home is lovely, and it shows that they take great pride in it. Will absolutely stay here again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

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

A little getaway

A great place to stay that feels like home. The host makes you feel so welcome that it makes it easy to relax and enjoy. Has an incredible view of the countryside while enjoying a drink on the patio.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

Our only regret was not staying longer!

Wonderful location, beautifully finished house with so many special touches. Kitchen had everything we needed and more, spices, oil, some coffee. We felt like we were at home and want to retire there! Yvonne was very accommodationg and quick to reply to any queations we had. We'd go back in a heart beat!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Tristan D.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

So disappointing

We stayed here for Xmas eve and Xmas night and cooked dinner for our small family. The countryside and nearby towns are beautiful and the property is lovely. However, we feel compelled to rate at 1 star. It’s a shame this owner doesn’t seem to enjoy the experience of sharing her property. She provides copious pages of new rules the day before arrival (despite knowing we had been in a very long international transit) and another two booklets upon arrival contain further rules, as well as signs posted all over the house reminding you of what you can’t do just incase you couldn’t wade through the plethora of instructions already provided. For example, you are literally not allowed to use the kitchen sink incase of damage. A small plastic tub is provided as a substitute which doesn’t fit most pots and pans or oven trays in it to clean. As much as we are of course happy to respect someone else’s place and belongings, it really is impossible to read all the fine print and not end up upsetting the owner here unless you don’t wish to use the property for anything but sleep, and the feeling is generally unwelcoming and stressful. When we arrived, the house was freezing cold and the hot water not turned on, despite all the heating having timers and the cleaner having been there that day. Minimal firewood was provided and instructions to go back to town to get some, despite an entire barn of firewood next to the house. The accommodation was not as described, including on cleanliness, facilities, internet access etc. However, we got on with it, in the spirit of not complaining and enjoying Xmas and not bothering the owner at that time either. When we left, we were sent rude messages from the owner and charged an additional cleaning fee because the fridge and interior of the oven were dirty and we did not take the garbage bags to the outside bins, which are 150 metres from the property, in the pitch black and snow. It’s a bit much when it’s quite expensive and we had already paid a cleaning fee. Furthermore, when we tried to come up with a common sense and reasonable outcome for both us and the owner, we received personally insulting messages and no willingness to resolve the issue. I really wouldn’t bother with the risk of staying here and having your downtime compromised by the owner’s attitude to hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Petra K.

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

Sfeervolle authentieke woning op oogverblindende lokatie

Waanzinnig mooi gelegen heel smaakvol authentiek stenen huis. Heel sfeervol, goed gevulde diverse boekenkast, mooie kunst. Heerlijk verblijf
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

A Taste of the Highlands

A delightful cottage - exactly as described. Equipped with everything you might need - binoculars, picnic basket, spices. We were delighted from the time we arrived until we left. Cows on the hillside, sheep in the meadow. My favorite memory of Scotland!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

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

Perfect Highland Cottage

The setting was beautiful and quiet. The cottage was beautifully decorated and very comfortable with all we needed. The nearby villages were beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

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

Thank you

We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cat M.

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

Beautiful House, Stunning Location

A lovely house in a stunning setting with a gorgeous garden. Couldn’t ask for more.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Colin McVeigh

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect isolation

This was a lovely cottage with an idyllic location, very homely and the owners were very generous in their acceptance of visitors and the facilities provided, would love to return and will do I the not so distant future

10/10 Excellent

Alice M.

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

Relaxing weekend away

Glenarder cottage is very welcoming and beautiful. We just stayed a couple of nights but we enjoyed the peace and quite and wonderful views. Yvonne is really a great host and the property has everything you might need and even more. We definitely recommend it and we'll certainly come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020