About this property

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Charming Holiday Home in Ballater: Aileen offers a unique tiny house experience in Ballater, featuring a wood fired roll top bath and a beautiful garden. Guests enjoy free WiFi throughout the property, ensuring connectivity during their stay. Comfortable Living Spaces: The holiday home includes one bedroom, a private bathroom, and a cozy living room with a fireplace. Amenities include a fully equipped kitchen, balcony with garden and mountain views, and a hot tub for relaxation. Convenient Facilities: Guests can enjoy free on-site private parking, a hot tub, and bicycle parking. Additional amenities include a dining area, outdoor furniture, and a seating area, providing ample space for relaxation and entertainment. Nearby Attractions: Located 9.3 mi from Balmoral Castle and 27 mi from CairnGorm National Park, Aileen offers easy access to local points of interest. Aberdeen Airport is 40 mi away, providing convenient travel options.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom
1 queen bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • 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...
  • Megan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything you could possibly need in the cottage itself! Everything was so well thought through and well made. We loved the fire
  • 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.
  • Mitrova
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I loved how homely the place felt. There were so many special touches! The bed was so comfortable and there was an amazing coffee machine as well.
  • Gareth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great space, lovely surroundings. Everything you needed.

Managed by Karl

Company review score: 9.3Based on 435 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

Amenities of Aileen - Unique tiny house with wood fired roll top bath in heart of the Cairngorms
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Electric vehicle charging station

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator

Bedroom

  • Linens

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Sitting area

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Heating
  • Hot tub

Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Balcony
  • Garden

Spa

  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi

Food & Drink

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Outdoor & View

  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View

Building Characteristics

  • Detached

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Miscellaneous

  • Smoke-free property
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & security

  • Carbon monoxide detector

Languages Spoken

  • English

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. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
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.

License number: AS-00188F

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