Dormie Cottage, lovely bright and spacious bungalow with wood fire

9.0 / 10.0

Excellent(111 Ratings)

House in Ballater

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

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

About this house rental

Boasting garden views, Dormie Cottage, lovely bright and spacious bungalow with wood fire provides accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 18 km from Balmoral Castle.

Amenities

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Wheelchair accessible

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Ballater

Nearby attractions

Glenmore Forest Park

25.8 mi

Landmark Forest Adventure Park

32.9 mi

Speyside Cooperage Visitor Centre

30.6 mi

An Lochan Uaine (Green Loch)

24.5 mi

Available Rooms

Two-Bedroom House

1 Double • 2 Single • 1 Sofa • 107 ft²

Sleeps 6

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

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Dormie Cottage, lovely bright and spacious bungalow with wood fire

$$$$

9.0 / 10.0

Excellent(111 Ratings)

House in Ballater

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

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

About this house rental

Boasting garden views, Dormie Cottage, lovely bright and spacious bungalow with wood fire provides accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 18 km from Balmoral Castle.

Amenities

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Wheelchair accessible

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Ballater

Nearby attractions

Glenmore Forest Park

25.8 mi

Landmark Forest Adventure Park

32.9 mi

Speyside Cooperage Visitor Centre

30.6 mi

An Lochan Uaine (Green Loch)

24.5 mi

Available Rooms

Two-Bedroom House

1 Double • 2 Single • 1 Sofa • 107 ft²

Sleeps 6

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

9.0 / 10.0

Excellent(111 Ratings)

100% verified reviews

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2024

Second time at Dormie it’s our new favourite be booking for next year

Great location everything you need

5.0 / 10.0

Nov 2024

Great location.

We have stayed in Dormie a few times before, location is amazing and the garden size is great for our dogs.

The property is needing renovated, on arrival all the windows had been stripped back and not finished so looked very tired. The chairs in the kitchen, were all marked along with the bathroom that had a sign on it saying they know it looks tired to have an awful smell. We did advise and the cleaner came to put drain cleaner down. We work in construction and the smell seems to be from the drains or perhaps a leak that has not been repaired. It's a shame, as we felt for the price we paid compared to other properties in the village it was cheeky.

8.0 / 10.0

Nov 2024

Good value for money in lovely area

Nice location near to centre ballater. Nice log fire

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2024

Thoroughly recommend and hope to book again soon 😃

Very spacious with lovely clean rooms and excellent bathrooms 😁

No complaints

8.0 / 10.0

Sep 2024

Very enjoyable stay; gracious host. Would recommend to others

Fireplace nice amenity, location, spacious, great showers

Furnishings a bit dated, some carpet stains

9.0 / 10.0

Sep 2024

Great place, great town, friendly locals.

Breakfast was not provided. Location was great, easy to walk downtown. Lots of natural light, very quiet! Great shower, wonderful towels, loved the towel heater. Outdoor sensor lights, great. Off street parking good.

Comfortor cover without a sheet was rough and uncomfortable. It was warm several nights and the beautiful comfortor was too heavy and there was not a lighter option. 1 guest had a very flat pillow , more like a pad. The write up states toiletries were provided, only thing was toilet paper and liquid hand soap. Small soap and small shampoo would have been nice.

8.0 / 10.0

Mar 2024

Great place. Lovely hosts.

Location and space.

Needs a few more kitchen utensils and the boiler broke down.

8.0 / 10.0

Jan 2024

Would book again

Lovely house although very cold in the living room end especially near the bathroom. Great fire and logs provided to warm it up Good beds, nice bathroom and kitchen Great wee location and good size garden for the dogs. Would book again

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2023

Wish I could keep it a secret!

Fantastic cottage. Close to village centre. Very cosy. Good parking. Perfect!

Nothing.

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2023

Lovely cottage

Spacious and very clean, well stocked with everything you need, good location, bonus having two bathrooms. Lovely cottage.

Nothing

8.0 / 10.0

Nov 2023

A great place to stay in Ballater

Ballater is a lovely place, and this cottage is in a peaceful location. There is also plenty of parking on the large drive. The cottage makes a great base from which to explore the local area. The cottage is spacious, and we loved that dogs are welcome. We would highly recommend a meal at the Fish Shop, which was recently opened by Queen Camilla and is fantastic.

A couple of things that could be improved are: - the gate is not secure, which makes the garden unsafe for dog guests. It was constantly blowing open in the wind, and it wasn't very relaxing to keep worrying about the dogs getting onto the road (they were supervised at all times, but it was still a worry). - the shower in the main bathroom does not match the standard of the rest of the property. It really needs a revamp and to be kept clean to prevent it from having dirty/mouldy grouting. - the kitchen was missing a few things such as salt and cooking oil, and we would have liked soup bowls and a few other bits and pieces to make cooking meals easier.

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2023

We chose the cottage to get away for a couple of days to relax and it was perfect! Would definitely go back and would h

Very cosy, well equipped and very clean cottage in the perfect location for a few days break to relax and explore the stunning area. Very peaceful and also within walking distance to local shops/ cafe’s.

9.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

Always like our stays here

We have stayed here a few times, it being my husband’s first family home. We love the area, off road parking. Away from the road. Love the open fire.

My daughter slept on the sofa bed this time with the two toppers and a quilt underneath as it is not the most comfortable of sofa beds.

8.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

It was a home away from home

I was able to key in the number for the keybox but found the release key too small and it was difficult getting the key out.

The kitchen items were adequate but there were no salt and pepper or cooking oil

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

Another great short break in this property

Perfect location, allowed in slightly early as property was ready, just an all round diamond of a cottage for a break in the area, our 2nd stay and will definitely be back.

8.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

Great cottage, excellent location. Would benefit from few minor adjustments

Very spacious, clean and comfortable. Fabulous kitchen space. Good location for distance to main amenities. Great parking in own drive. Easy to communicate with hosts.

The shower in the main bathroom needs a revamp. Bed in main bedroom creaks. Doors out to garden from kitchen are great asset/fantastic but they stick on runners at times

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2023

fantastic stay, in a well appointed cottage in the heart of a fantastic town

great location, great condition, great communication

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2023

Good location, good vacation rental.

Location for this space is great. Easy to walk into town for dinner and groceries. A lot of things to do around the area as well! Would stay here again.

3.0 / 10.0

Jun 2023

Horrible.

Not provided.

Moldy smell in second bedroom and livingroom was unbearable. Could not sleep in the bedroom due to smell. Also, no window other than skylight in 2nd bedroom so no 2nd escape in case of fire. Skylight looked like it could open but too high to be of any use. No instructions were provided for anything, Kitchen garbage was 1/2 full when we arrived. Recycling under the sink had liquid in it that looked and smelled like beer. No patio furniture provided though shown on pictures in ad and in written text of ad. Overall, a huge disappointment and probably not a healthy stay due to mold.

9.0 / 10.0

Jun 2023

Great Great Great

Everything

Nothing

9.0 / 10.0

May 2023

Excellent time had by all, we’ll be back.

excellent location and a great comfortable cottage

9.0 / 10.0

May 2023

we were very very comfortable and happy with the cottage

location comfort

7.0 / 10.0

May 2023

Good

Calm and relaxing, good location.

Cottage was very cold at night and the heating never came on despite turning all the radiators up. There was a open fire made up ready for use but husband not keen to have to clean the grate the next morning. No ash bucket or instructions when cleaning up the ash.

10.0 / 10.0

May 2023

Exceptional

The cottage had all we needed and we were able to take the dog.

Nothing. We had a super stay.

9.0 / 10.0

Feb 2023

Superb

Lovely cottage. Exceptionally clean. Fab location

Blinds or curtains on the 2 glass doors would be nice but not a big deal

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2023

A beautiful cottage in The Cairngorms

Fantastic facilities with a wonderful bed, excellent en suite shower, a comfy lounge and a well equipped kitchen. The log fire was a bonus during our snowy stay. Kiera was so easy to communicate with too so if we were staying in The Cairngorms in the future I would stay at Dormie Cottage in a heartbeat.

A coat hanger on the back of the en suite door would be handy to hang your clothes as you shower, but I'm struggling to think of any real negatives about this beautiful cottage.

8.0 / 10.0

Jan 2023

Very good

Good location for for exploring the area by any means. Ballater is an attractive village with Good range of shops for food.

Nothing really, I'd stay there again although it is quite basic.

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2022

I could not recommend the cottage more, it is perfect for family

facility and location

nothing

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2022

Cosy cottage in a great location!

We loved our stay at Dormie Cottage. It’s beautiful, very cosy and in such a great location. Dog friendly too which is idea! We had no issues and will be back!

9.0 / 10.0

Nov 2022

Great place to stay for royal deeside

Nice quiet location easy parking. Well equipped kitchen.

Nothing

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

Perfect for our short break with our dog, will certainly be returning

Excellent property, facilities and location.

8.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

Perfect for our short break.Booking, communication and key collection was perfect.

So quiet and private.

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

Cosy, comfy and so relaxing!

Beautiful kept property at a good price. We had a brilliant, cosy and relaxing stay at Dormie and are hoping to return soon. Almost instant replies from the hosts, who were very helpful.

Nothing

9.0 / 10.0

Sep 2022

Wish we could have stayed longer.

Excellent location and house nicely furnished.

Would have liked some instructions for the coffee machine. A salt and pepper would be useful, otherwise well equipped.

9.0 / 10.0

Sep 2022

Superb

location

8.0 / 10.0

Aug 2022

Thoroughly recommend this cottage, great communication from host

Brilliant location. Lovely cottage. Plenty of space.

Missing certain basics in the kitchen

FAQs

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

The average price for a rental in Ballater is $117 per night. This rental is $1 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Dormie Cottage, lovely bright and spacious bungalow with wood fire. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

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

Is Dormie Cottage, lovely bright and spacious bungalow with wood fire pet friendly?

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

What amenities are available at Dormie Cottage, lovely bright and spacious bungalow with wood fire?

We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.

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Available Rooms

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Dormie Cottage, lovely bright and spacious bungalow with wood fire

House in Ballater

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Ballater

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Two-Bedroom House

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

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

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is Dormie Cottage, lovely bright and spacious bungalow with wood fire pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Dormie Cottage, lovely bright and spacious bungalow with wood fire?

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