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Stylish traditional cottage in the heart of Whisky country

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Smart TV, DVD player, books, music library
Outdoor dining
Property grounds
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Tomintoul, Scotland
  • Lecht Ski Resort
  • Speyside Way - Tominoul Spur
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Glenlivet Distillery
    ‪15 min drive‬

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About the area

Tomintoul

With a stay at this vacation home in Ballindalloch, you'll be a 3-minute walk from Tomintoul & Glenlivet Discovery Centre & Museum and 5 minutes by foot from Drumin Castle. .This vacation home is 18.9 mi (30.5 km) from Cairngorms National Park and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Tomintoul Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Drumin Castle - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Speyside Way - Tominoul Spur - 6 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Glenlivet Distillery - 15 min drive - 19.1 km
  • Cairngorms National Park - 27 min drive - 37.9 km
  • Balmoral Castle - 35 min drive - 45.3 km

Getting around

  • Keith and Dufftown Railway - 38 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Clockhouse - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Glenavon - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Old Firestation Tea Room - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Clock House Restaurant - Tomintoul - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee Still - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Stylish traditional cottage in the heart of Whisky country

At an elevation of 354m (1160 feet), on the snow road and on the fringe of the Cairngorm Mountains this cottage is well placed for exploring the malt whisky distilleries and the great outdoors. The wood burning stove and private enclosed garden make it a real home from home and it is a short walk to pubs, restaurants, cafes and shops. Sleeps 4 adults comfortably and there is space for an additional travel cot for infants. Central heating and double glazing with towels, linen and toiletries provided.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. A Smart television along with a DVD player are provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and an electric kettle.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access, onsite parking, and a car charging station.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Snow sports gear

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)

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: A travel cot and high chair can be requested

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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 M0-00053-F

Reviews

Stylish traditional cottage in the heart of Whisky country Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amanda Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely cottage in the heart of the Highlands. The log fire is a cosy touch to the place. We would highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location and well equipped property
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margriet H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ailnack cottage review

A wonderful quaint property, very clean, cozy, and comfortable. We hope to come back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Pamela N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Tomintoul

Pleasant, comfortable property. Beautiful area.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

tankermt44

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Spot

My wife and I stayed here for 3 days and we loved having a kitchen to prepare many of our meals in. Restaurants and the pub were a short walk away (oct is the end of the season for many store/business owners. The Whiskey Castle was closed but we were happy to step in the pub for some whiskey sampling there). We enjoyed building a fire in the wood stove and watching a movie on Netflix at the end of the evening after a full day of sightseeing and activities. Good place to stay for couples and for families.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Megan C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful and so comfortable

We had the best time. My dad did NOT want to leave at all haha. There’s everything we needed within walking distance and the host was so kind. We had a little bit of issue finding the house, our gps would only pull up #9 on Main St not #8 so we had to use our heads a little more lol, but literally that was the only issue. If we could we would come back every year!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice cottage in beautiful old village

The property was very nice. It had everything we needed. It was a good base to visit St Andrew’s and the surrounding area. We enjoyed our visit very much!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

clay s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Does what it says.

Exactly what it says on the description. Well located , good local facilities , suitably appointed for the price.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Myriam T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Serene cottage in serene surroundings

This was the perfect location to start our Scotland tour! The cottage is done up to a superb standard, and was lovely and clean. Tomintoul is a quaint village, with some great walks through the gorgeous surrounding countryside direct from the doorstep. The adventure playground is also well worth a visit for those with kids!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful cottage

My husband and I stayed her for a few days on our 20th anniversary. It was just what we needed! The property, owner, and communication were perfect. We would definitely stay here again and would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Martha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the location and surroinding area. Nice refresh of cottage. However the kitchen floor needs some attention.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful cottage, great location

We spent a few days at this beautiful cottage. The cottage was fabulous, clean, had everything you could think of and is in a great location. Good local amenities and would highly recommend the cottage to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely property

Really lovely property, fully equipped with all we needed. Slight musty/damp smell in the bedrooms, but lots of air fresheners!! The lounge is delightful with the exposed beams and log burner. Slight confusion over the check out time - VRBO stated 11am but info in the cottage stated 10am.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Paul L.

Liked: Cleanliness

4-night stay

We loved the general area and the relative ease to get to places of interest in the Cairngorms, Speyside and on the coast. The cottage came as billed. It was relatively comfortable, although the furniture and beds are more serviceable than super comfortable. Not having the drying machine was a drawback. Tomintoul itself is small - few restaurants and only basic supplies at the Post Office. Again, that was billed in the information. Communicating with Alisa was straightforward. In all, the cottage was safe and clean but if you are looking for a spot with more services Tomintoul is probably not for you.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Andre K., Overath

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacy traditional cottage for 4 people in Tomintoul. It is a small vollage but has a few shops, pubs, restaurants and is a good base to discover the highlands. The cottage itself is cosy, clean (beside the oven) and confotrable.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

stefanie t.

Liked: Cleanliness

Komfortables, geschmackvolles Häuschen in nettem Ort

Die Fereinwohnung befindet sich in einem typischen traditionellen Haus von Tomintoul. Sie ist sehr geschmackvoll und komfortabel renoviert mit komplett ausgestatteter Küche und Wohnzimmer mit Ofen. Alles war für uns bestens vorbereitet. Restaurant, Geschäfte und Pub sind fußläufig in wenigen Minuten erreichbar. Im Garten kann man sich prima erholen.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sander S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful, tastefully decorated cottage in a charming village

Beautiful, tastefully decorated cottage in a charming village. Tomintoul is a lovely little town and ideally suited to explore the beautiful Cairngorms.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brigitte S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sehr schönes Cottage

Tolles Cottage, sehr liebevoll eingerichtet. Es hat an nichts gefehlt. Kann man ohne Bedenken weiterempfehlen.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022