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Reviews of Cairn Leuchan

Glen Muick, Ballater, AB35 5SP, United Kingdom

#8 of 31 Holiday rentals in Ballater

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 71 hotel reviews

9.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.7

  • Comfort

    9.7

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    9.1

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    9.1

  • Free WiFi

    8.9

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  • Reviewed: 16 August 2024

    10
    Brilliant wee pet friendly place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Nothing. I cant honestly think of any improvements that could be made here. All bases were covered

    perfect tranquil location within easy walking distance of lovely ballater. Dog friendly and good immediate local woodland walks. A great base if you want to sightsee, go walking or cycling on / off road. The hosts were very pleasant and the accommodation was very clean and well equipped. Also had a dishwasher which was nice. Parking was easy too with lots of space to do so. Price was really good for standard of accommodation

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2024

    10
    Cracking place to stay with all you need for a comfortable stay, would definitely recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing I can say it was super

    Very fresh and open

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2024

    9.0
    Quiet, clean, very comfortable bed. Great location for hiking and exploring.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Great location for hiking. Very clean, quiet and well equipped.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful spacious cottage in a great location. Perfect for a couple. Huge comfy bed with the BEST pillows! Lovely walk into Ballater. Lots of walks round about if you have a dog with you. Claire is a fantastic host, helpful and informative. Will definitely be back

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2024

    8.0
    Great place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The layout of the lounge kitchen

    Close to fishing on the Dee, great restaurant - The Fish Shop

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    One or two quirky problems - bedside power points inaccessible behind heavy cupboards, only one tiny baking pan for the oven but otherwise very comfortable

    A beautiful heritage property just outside Ballater

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very well presented property in a beautiful and peaceful area, with very helpful hosts

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    8.0
    Wonderful Easter break
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Location perfect , lovely cosy little cottage.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cottage was lovely and clean. Nicely placed just outside of town with everything you needed locally

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 February 2024

    9.0
    Lovely accommodation in a great central location to discover the Cairngorms
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Nothing - Everything was excellent

    Great location just outside the centre of Ballater

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2024

    9.0
    Comfortable, clean and cosy.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The property was clean and cosy. The dog loved sleeping next to the patio doors. It was about a 35 minute walk into Ballater. Used head torches at night.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 December 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Was nice and quiet, really clean. Nice and warm. Nice and spacious for 2 people

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 November 2023

    10
    This was my first booking on booking.com. Booked a few nights as a present for my girlfriend’s birthday, It was exactly
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No complaints

    Lovely location, Great property nice and cozy, host provided some essentials, faceless entry was nice.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We didn't expect as many properties close by, the neighbours were noisy early in the morning starting cars and dogs barking. But it is the country side so to be expected.

    Property was lovely. Very well decorated and comfortable. The location was nice but neighbours a bit noisy early in the morning.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 October 2023

    8.0
    Authentic Highland cottage.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The kitchen - no cooker hood and limited food storage.

    The location, the bathroom and the quality of the toiletries, the bedding.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 September 2023

    8.0
    Lovely location and very welcoming.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Quirky, comfortable, private and in a great location.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 September 2023

    10
    Had a lovely break with beautiful weather. Loved Ballater
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great cottage, clean and modern. Lovely location.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2023

    10
    Taking a break from the outside world. Relaxation, peace and quiet in a beautiful cottage.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We liked everything!

    The cottage is beautiful; very clean and stylish. The bed is extremely large and comfortable. This was literally our best nights' sleep for a long time. Luxury white, fluffy towels were provided along with luxury bath and shower soaps. Our hosts were friendly and helpful. We had a relaxing stay whilst being close enough to walk to Ballter, cycle for miles and enjoy Braemar Games.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2023

    9.0
    My wife didn't want to leave
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The ONLY thing was there was no electrical plug socket below the mirror in the bedroom which meant it was difficult to use the hair dryer!!

    The location was ideal for our reason on coming to the area. We were visiting golf clubs in Banchory. Aboyne, Braemar and Ballater.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 July 2023

    9.0
    We had a great stay, loved the cottage and the little village of Ballater nearby. Would definetely recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only thing I can think that I did not like, was the coffee machine. I would have preferred filter coffee. A minor thing though, and probably one of taste.

    The cooking facilities were great. We like making meals ourselves and were surprised by the facilities. Plenty pots and pans, an oven and even a dishwasher!

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 July 2023

    9.0
    Lovely location, superb little cottage for 2
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean, comfortable, well equipped for 2 people. Close to Ballater where there was a very good choice of places to eat. Lovely walks nearby.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 June 2023

    9.0
    Idyllic setting
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The clothes rack wasn't strong enough to hang our clothes, but there were plenty of big drawers

    Peaceful location. Pleasant and helpful host. Everything provided even fresh eggs 😁

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 June 2023

    8.0
    Great property presented in really nice condition made for an extremely relaxing break. So peaceful due to its rural loc
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    no complaints about the property at all.

    lovely property which was furnished to a really good standard. comfy bed with quality linen and towels and a very relaxing living room / kitchen. nice touch in supplying coffee pods.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 June 2023

    9.0
    Quiet rural property near Ballater
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We couldn't fault the place, though the sloping ceilings in the bedroom could challenge taller visitors.

    Located on a quiet rural property a few kilometers from Ballater, it is ideally located for exploring the upper Dee Valley and Cairngorms. The unit is modern, clean and well appointed with a fully equipped kitchen and living room downstaiirs and large bedroom and bathroom upstairs. The bed was very comfortable. Good wifi. Parking space right outside the front door. The owner gave us clear directions and check-in instructions and ensured our stay was trouble free.

    Stayed in June 2023

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