About this property

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Elegant Accommodations: Aileen offers a unique holiday home experience in Ballater, featuring a garden and free WiFi. Guests enjoy a hot tub, balcony, and mountain views. Comfortable Living: The property includes a living room with a fireplace, kitchen, and dining area. Amenities include a tea and coffee maker, refrigerator, and outdoor furniture. Convenient Facilities: Free on-site private parking, electric vehicle charging, and bicycle parking are available. The reception staff speak English. Local Attractions: Balmoral Castle is 9.3 mi away, CairnGorm National Park 27 mi, and Aberdeen Airport 40 mi from the property. Other attractions include Aboyne Golf Club and Glenshee Ski Center. Guest Highlights: Guests appreciate the scenic location, family-friendly atmosphere, and hot tub.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

    • Top pick by families with children

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Kristen
    United States United States
    Beautiful location on the River Dee. Enjoyed the hot tub, wood burning tub and the fire pit. Got to see cows and nice walk to River Dee.
  • Abigail
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Cosy and as advertised. it was clean and well furnished with everything you could possibly need for a stay. Easy to locate, and a great base for exploring the surrounding area. Great for stargazing and just to disconnect and relax in a quiet...
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great view looking south over the Dee to the hills beyond. Rural, although within walking distance of Ballater. See attached photo - Tiny House is in the centre. Cosy and romantic for two. I think we saw an eagle from the window one evening,...
  • Gemma
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We had the best time here. It was the perfect place to relax and had everything we needed. Brilliant location for walks too!
  • Rachael
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Loved the view & the log fire. Great location with easy reach to small town which had everything we needed.
  • Texas
    United States United States
    Great location and walk to the town from the house. Wood fired tub was a nice experience. Such a well out tiny home, family of 4 was very comfortable!
  • Andra7882
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Although as the name suggests it's a Tiny house, it had everything we needed and was very comfortable. The views from the bed were great. The walks around the tiny house were great for us especially with the dog. Ballater is such a lovely place....
  • Bradley
    Germany Germany
    Excellent location if you truly want to get away. Property was very safe and clean. Wonderful waking up to fresh coffee being brewed with the espresso machine! Property is great for couples over a long weekend.
  • Cynthia
    Germany Germany
    Everything! It was the highlight of our Scotland trip for me 💕 the host were the nicest people, the house was just perfect and the location wonderful for hiking trips and running. Will come back for sure 💕
  • Rory
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent location, facilities and attention to detail. We had a wonderful time.

Managed by Karl

Company review score: 9.4Based on 478 reviews from 4 properties
4 managed properties

Company info

I am an expert joiner with a deep passion for sustainability and Bess has 15 years of hospitality experience under her belt. Since settling together on the Steading in beautiful Ballater, we have combined our passions and expertise to build this spectacular Tiny House for all to enjoy! We are also avid mountain bikers, climbers and kayakers. All activities that are right at the doorstep of the Tiny House! At the steading, we are trying to build unique, low-impact sustainable holiday accommodations, with high-quality design and materials for our guests. The Tiny House is the first of these accommodations and is truly a sight to behold. It encompasses comfort, functionality and luxury in a magnificent sustainable design.

Property info

At the steading, we are trying to build unique, low impact sustainable holiday accommodation, with high-quality design and materials for our guests. The tiny house is the first of three accommodations. This sustainably crafted tiny house, adorned with beautiful hand-made woodworks and a unique wood-fired roll-top bath to soak and enjoy the stars in, is the perfect place to rest your head during your highland adventures. The tiny house can sleep up to four guests. Two guests on a king-size loft bed and two on a hand-made pull-out double bed. The tiny house boasts a kitchen, equipped with everything you need including a sage coffee machine; a lounge with a unique hand-crafted dining area; and a bathroom with a spacious walk-in shower. In the mornings, wake up to spectacular views and try your hand at brewing a professional coffee. In the afternoon, sit outside on the lovely raised deck and enjoy a glass of wine or a wee dram while overlooking the beautiful organic vegetable garden. Then to add a bit of luxury to your holiday, sit back and relax in the vintage wood-fired roll-top bath. There is also a hot tub that is shared with our other guests at the steading that all are welcome to use. The perfect way to end a day exploring the local area!

Neighborhood info

The tiny house is located on a small steading nestled in the heart of the Cairngorms, on the edge of beautiful Ballater. As you enter you will see an old stone building and a newly landscaped wildflower garden that will be in full bloom in the spring. It has been planted with native wildflowers and will provide a habitat for local wildlife. At the steading, we are trying to build unique, low impact sustainable holiday accommodation, with high-quality design and materials for our guests. There is two tiny house's and a cabin all are newly built and finished. However, you may notice other projects on the property which are not completed to the same level as the these accommodations. Though, this should not impact or disturb you during your stay, whatsoever. The tiny house is perfectly situated to access all that the Cairngorms and Royal Deeside have to offer. Walking trails, hiking, golf, mountain biking, skiing and other outdoor activities are all on your doorstep. The accommodation is located a mile and a half to Ballater. You can either drive or walk along the much loved 7 bridges walk to get to the village. Balmoral and Royal Lochnagar Whiskey distillery are only 6 miles away.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

House rules

Aileen - Unique tiny house with wood fired roll top bath in heart of the Cairngorms takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 4:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Check what conditions apply to each option when making your selection.
Damage policy
If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to £250 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note, if you are bringing pets with you, a pet fee of 20 GBP per pet, per stay applies

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to £250 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

License number: AS-00188F

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