A cosy and tastefully decorated cottage in the centre of Ballater.

5.0

Outstanding(28 Reviews)

Cottage in Ballater

6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

About this cottage rental

Bertie Cottage can comfortably sleep six people. The cottage is surprisingly spacious and is tastefully decorated to a high standard, with modern furnishings with hints of tartan and Harris Tweed.
There are two good-sized upstairs bedrooms, one king-size and one double bed each with a lovely view to Craig Choillich Hill to the south of Ballater. Downstairs there is a large twin-bedded room which has it's own en-suite shower room. Each bedroom has a wardrobe and plenty of storage space. There is a hairdryer and all linen and towels are provided.
Downstairs there is a cosy lounge with two comfortable sofas, a "favourite armchair" and a large footstool with plenty of cushions for your comfort. The woodburning stove is perfect to nestle up to after a day outdoors. There is a Smart TV, DVD player with a selection of DVDs, Blaupunkt bluetooth speaker and games and puzzles for all ages.
From the lounge you enter a bright well-equipped kitchen with views to the garden and Craigendarroch Hill beyond. There is a fridge-freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, microwave and Nespresso coffee machine.
The separate dining room is the perfect room to sit and enjoy a leisurely breakfast with views to Craigendarrioch Hill or to relax over an evening meal and plan the next days activities.
The dining room opens out onto a large enclosed deck with a seating area and a separate BBQ area, perfect for outdoor dining. Behind the decking there is some grass with a washing line and further planting. The garden is a fabulous suntrap, the sun can be enjoyed from early morning to the last rays in the evening. There is access to a large lockable shed - perfect for guests to store bikes or golf clubs etc.
There is on-street parking directly outside the cottage.

Bertie Cottage is located in the centre of the Victorian village of Ballater and has all the amenities of the village on the doorstep. Ballater has many shops, cafes, restaurants and galleries to enjoy, most notably the recently refurbished Old Royal Station minutes from the cottage.
From the cottage there are many walks to explore - from the paths along the river, the recently opened Seven Bridges Walk and of course Craigendarroch Hill with it's spectacular views of Ballater and Lochnagar.
Ballater is just 7km from Balmoral Castle and Estate, the Royal Family's Scottish holiday home since 1852.
Ballater and Royal Deeside has the most stunning scenery and is an ideal base for hill-walking, cycling, fishing, golfing and many more outdoor pursuits.

Amenities

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Dishwasher

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Ballater

Nearby attractions

Glenmore Forest Park

41.5 mi

Landmark Forest Adventure Park

53 mi

Speyside Cooperage Visitor Centre

48.9 mi

An Lochan Uaine (Green Loch)

39.5 mi

A cosy and tastefully decorated cottage in the centre of Ballater.

5.0

Outstanding(28 Reviews)

Cottage in Ballater

6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Dishwasher

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Ballater

Nearby attractions

Glenmore Forest Park

41.5 mi

Landmark Forest Adventure Park

53 mi

Speyside Cooperage Visitor Centre

48.9 mi

An Lochan Uaine (Green Loch)

39.5 mi

Reviews

5.0

Outstanding(28 Reviews)

5.0

Aug 2024

What a week, beautiful cottage and beautiful weather in our favourite place

5.0

May 2024

A great base for the Ballater Walking Festival Comfortable, warm and well appointed near the village centre.

5.0

Jun 2023

Our stay at Bertie Cottage could hardly have been better. We love Ballater, especially the Golf Road area, and this property was first class: comfortable, clean and nicely situated. Would go there again in a flash. The heating worked without my really understanding it, as did the TV. Loved it.

5.0

Feb 2022

We loved Bertie’s

We loved Bertie’s

Thank you so much for allowing us to spend the week at Bertie’s. We had hoped for some skiing but alas the slopes weren’t open, however the area is so fabulous we had a brilliant time anyway, lots of walking in the surrounding mountains and lochs. Ballater is a lovely village friendly people and some great shops especially for food , everything you need. The cottage is so comfortable warm and homely and very well equipped, just wished we could stay longer.

5.0

Aug 2021

Fabulous Cottage.

Fabulous Cottage.

Bertie Cottage is a real gem. Cosy, homely and in a fabulous location, being handy for everything and yet peaceful and quiet. On arrival, there was a lovely loaf of local bakery bread waiting for us, along with teabags, coffee, sugar and a dish of chocolates. Such a thoughtful touch - thank you Catriona. The cottage itself was immaculately clean and tastefully decorated and really felt like a home from home. The log burning stove was lovely to come back to after a day of hiking and there was a good supply of logs and kindling ready for us. We all slept well, thanks to the very comfortable beds and made full use of the corner bath - especially after climbing Lochnagar! Our dog loved his holiday and enjoyed playing in the garden, which was safe and secure and on a sunny day, was a lovely little sun trap. A wonderful holiday and we hope to visit again!

5.0

Aug 2021

Loved Bertie Cottage.... beautiful cottage, well equipped, in a very central location with easy parking and a shed for bikes. The garden was a real sun trap and much bigger than it looks in the pictures! Despite being so close to the village square it was very quiet. Definetly one to come back to!

5.0

Jul 2021

Fabulous cottage in the best location!

Fabulous cottage in the best location!

5.0

Oct 2020

Lovely cottage

Lovely cottage

Great cottage, walking distance to supermarket ( Co-op). Very cosy with log burning fire. Comfortable beds and bed linen v good quality. Beautiful understated decor, plenty storage space. Lovely garden area ( unfortunately not able to use due to weather) Ballater great place and lots of walking, outdoor activity in the area. Also great cafes in Ballater.

5.0

Sep 2020

Great place to stay to access the Cairngorms

Great place to stay to access the Cairngorms

Comfortable cottage with everything you might want including a place to lock up your bicycles. Great to sit outside on the deck in the sun and enjoy a cup of tea after a day of walking or cycling. Good location to get into the Cairngorms with all the amenities of Ballater on the doorstep.

5.0

Aug 2020

Very beautiful cottage and surrounding area. Really chilled out holiday . Great for dog walking. Cottage is within walking distance of pubs and restaurants and shops.

5.0

Aug 2020

Holiday in Ballater

Holiday in Ballater

Very beautiful cottage and surrounding area. Really chilled out holiday . Great for dog walking. Cottage is within walking distance of pubs and restaurants and shops.

5.0

Aug 2020

Bertie Cottage is amazing!

Bertie Cottage is amazing!

We had a lovely time in Ballater and Bertie Cottage was a great place to stay. Location is ideal, so close to amenities, and the decor is beautiful. Very helpful owner too.

5.0

Mar 2020

Perfect Ballater

Perfect Ballater

In Ballater to meet family and Bertie cottage just made the weekend perfect Great location and very clean could not fault Thanks

5.0

Feb 2020

Stunning cottage, beautiful location

Stunning cottage, beautiful location

This is our second stay at Bertie cottage, we loved it so much first time that we have just returned for a second stay! Ballater is a beautiful town, stunning walks on your doorstep and beautiful scenery. The cottage is very homely and tastefully decorated, the log burner makes for a very cosy lounge! Thank you for another great stay!

5.0

Jan 2020

Home from Home

Home from Home

Beautifully decorated, clean, well equipped Cottage. Very homely. Parking outside the door, shop within very easy walking distance. We enjoyed a short stay here, but would love to return for longer.

5.0

Nov 2019

Family Reunion

Family Reunion

Fantastic property in an ideal location. Walking distance to all amenities. Bedrooms great size, ample living facilities everything you possibly needed in the kitchen with lovely dining room attached. Although not the time of year to use the decking, in the summer it would be superb! We had a great time & will certainly use this property again & recommend to friends & family.

5.0

Sep 2019

First class

First class

Everything was good quality. Good beds and duvets.

5.0

Sep 2019

Holiday

Holiday

Superb accommodation. Great location. Patio just very silpery when wet

5.0

Aug 2019

Beautiful comfortable home in great location.

Beautiful comfortable home in great location.

We had a wonderful week in Bertie Cottage. Very comfortable beds and shared spaces. Everything we needed for our stay. Great location for discovering the Cairngorm national park.

5.0

Jul 2019

Little Bertie cottage

Little Bertie cottage

We were so comfy in Bertie cottage,lovely beds and bedding,very much home from home Thank you

5.0

May 2019

Lovely cottage ten out of ten , great place

Lovely cottage ten out of ten , great place

Great place wonderful cottage and so much to see , a really good base and Ballater is lovely ,standing on the river Dee with good restaurants and everybody is really helpful andfriendly.

5.0

Feb 2019

Beautiful cottage, tastefully decorated, real homely feel and very comfortable for our family of 5.

Beautiful cottage, tastefully decorated, real homely feel and very comfortable for our family of 5.

Thank you so much Catriona for letting us stay in your beautiful cottage. It was very spacious and comfortable for our family of 5, the beds are really comfy, the linen crisp and fresh. The log burner is so cosy, lovely end to a day walking miles snuggling in the lounge with the fire on! Upon our arrival, Catriona had kindly left some milk in the fridge and a loaf of bread out for us - very much appreciated after a long journey there. Little personal touches like this made for a great host, you have really thought of everything! Ballater is a beautiful area, with lots to see and do right on your doorstep. We enjoyed the local walks and sights, a great base with lots of lovely cafes and places to eat. The co-op is handy and just up the road from the cottage. We have had a fantastic week and hope to return one day.

5.0

Feb 2019

Great family get together cottage!

Great family get together cottage!

Comfortable, cosy and tastefully decorated, Bertie Cottage is a wee treat. Great central location, we LOVED the comfortable beds with hotel quality linen, log burning stove, comfy sofas and lovely thoughtful touches.

5.0

Jan 2019

Fantastic Festive Furlough!

Fantastic Festive Furlough!

We have recently returned from an excellent trip to Ballater to celebrate the start of 2019. This was not our first visit to Bertie Cottage, so we knew what to expect, but were pleasantly surprised by the festive decorations and additional finishing touches added by Catriona and Kevin since our last trip. Well located within the village and very comfortable, Bertie Cottage provides visitors a real home from home and, for us, the welcome sight of the glowing wood burning stove adds to that rural living feeling on a cold winter’s night. This well-appointed, clean and cosy country cottage makes for an extremely pleasurable visit to our favourite Aberdeenshire village.

5.0

Nov 2018

Beautiful Ballater

Beautiful Ballater

We had a wonderful time in beautiful Ballater! The Cottage was very cosy and is situated in a wonderful location, right on the doorstep of all this special village had to offer. Wish we could have stayed longer!

5.0

Oct 2018

Comfortable and cosy cottage

Comfortable and cosy cottage

We had an excellent week in Bertie cottage at end of October. While the weather was cold outside, the cottage was cosy and comfortable inside. The cottage is well situated in Ballater, with great scenery and plentiful walks on your doorstep. Thank you to Catriona and Kevin for being such great and thoughtful hosts.

5.0

Sep 2018

Bertie Cottage is a real gem. Ideal for our family of five with all home comforts provided. We have recently had the pleasure of an autumnal week-end break in Ballater where the weather outside was crisp and chilly but the cottage lovely and cozy; a welcome sight after a day outside enjoying country pursuits. Catriona and Kevin have put a lot of effort into making sure that their guests have all the facilities and information required for a first class self catering holiday - thank you. Highly recommended.

5.0

Sep 2018

Fab Getaway...

Fab Getaway...

5.0

Sep 2018

Amazing

Amazing

The cottage is it a great central location , it has plenty space for large family or group . The decoration it modern with a country feel. I would recommend it to anyone . We can't wait to stay there again . Great communication with owners and lovely welcome touches .

5.0

Sep 2018

The cottage is it a great central location , it has plenty space for large family or group . The decoration it modern with a country feel. I would recommend it to anyone . We cant wait to stay there again .Great communication with owners and lovely welcome touches .

FAQs

How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Ballater?

The average price for a rental in Ballater is $163 per night. This rental is $106 above the average.

Is parking included with this cottage?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at A cosy and tastefully decorated cottage in the centre of Ballater.. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cottage?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is A cosy and tastefully decorated cottage in the centre of Ballater. pet friendly?

Yes! This cottage is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at A cosy and tastefully decorated cottage in the centre of Ballater.?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.

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Reasons to book

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Map of Ballater

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Ballater?

Is parking included with this cottage?

Is there a pool at this cottage?

Is A cosy and tastefully decorated cottage in the centre of Ballater. pet friendly?

What amenities are available at A cosy and tastefully decorated cottage in the centre of Ballater.?

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