About this property
Peace and tranquillity are the hallmarks of this delightful cottage, with beautiful views all around.. 1 step to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Freeview TV, Woodburner
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Breakfast Area, Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Roll Top Bath, Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
Ground source heat pump central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot, highchair and stairgate available on request. Welcome pack.. Enclosed front garden with patio and garden furniture. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Ballogie is a place of stunning natural beauty lying on the south side of the river in the heart of Royal Deeside, a working estate abundant with wildlife, Scots Pine trees and heather covered moorland. There is a selection of unique accommodation set in beautiful and varied locations, with something here to suit all tastes, whether you are looking for a venue for larger groups, or something smaller for family or friends. The properties provide the perfect base for exploring the many visitor attractions.
Within the area, you have the National Trust for Scotland castles; Craigievar, a fine example of Scottish Baronial architecture; Crathes, an enchanting 16th-century tower house; and Drum, one of Royal Deeside’s top historic attractions. Being only five miles from Aboyne, nine miles from Banchory, and less than an hour’s drive from Aberdeen, Ballogie is ideal for those who want to get away from it all, but would still like to be within easy reach of local towns and cities. Close to the Forest of Birse, Glencatt and the River Dee, the cottage is perfectly located to offer excellent opportunities for sporting and outdoor enthusiasts, or lovers of wildlife and nature who enjoy long walks and exploring the local countryside. Scotland is one of the finest salmon fishing destinations in Europe, and the River Dee in Aberdeenshire is a lure for fly fishing enthusiasts from all over the world. This majestic, fast flowing stretch of water set amongst the beauty of the Deeside Valley, sweeps along the northern edge of Ballogie Estate, and fishing may be available by arrangement with the owners. But if fishing is not your thing, there are many other activities in the surrounding area including hill walking, quad biking and pony trekking.
The area is a mecca for wildlife enthusiasts, with the Muir of Dinnet Reserve, the Lochnagar Reserve and Mar Estate offering chances to glimpse ospreys, otters and wildfowl especially on the Lochs Kinnord and Davan. The ski slopes at the Lecht and Glenshee can be easily reached and these areas also offer plenty of good hillwalking. Locally, the towns of Ballater, Aboyne and Banchory have plenty of artisan shops and good eating places and on the estate itself is Potarch Café, which has a wonderful array of speciality coffee options and locally sourced produce on the menu, as well as fabulous home bakes.
This recently refurbished (in 2023) cottage provides cosy accommodation for up to six guests in three spacious bedrooms. With an open plan living, dining and kitchen area which boasts a wood burner, and a large bay window overlooking the garden, the property is perfect for a family or group. There are wonderful views of the surrounding area from the enclosed garden, and it also benefits from an outside patio with seating and a parking area. Beach 23 miles.
Free WiFi
The owner lives nearby/adjacent to the property.
Reviews (1)
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Confirmed Guest
East Balnacraig is a lovely place to stay but the road up to the property is as previous reviewers have described. We anticipated getting into the property at 4pm as described on the website but the pre-arrival information stated 5pm. It was getting dark at 4pm and navigating up to the property at 5pm wasn't easy. On arrival we found the designated parking spot across from the property. The property was very cosy when we arrived and there was a beautiful Christmas tree in the corner of the lounge. The property was immaculate and beds very comfortable indeed. The garden is great for dogs, but I found quite a few dog poos from previous residents which wasn't great to pick up!There is plenty to do locally and on the afternoon before we were due to depart, when we arrived at the cottage, there was nowhere to park. Three cars were parked in the designated parking area for the holiday property. We assumed the hosts were hosting a party as there were many cars parked on the way up to the property. I had to reverse a fair bit back to the the initial farm buildings to park on the grass. I was very disappointed that the parking space hadn't been respected as I was holidaying with my 84 year old mother. Later that evening there was a dusting of snow but sadly there was also a power cut and we lost power to the TV, kettle, fridge and some lights, although thankfully, we still had over head lights and heating. I think the property itself is excellent, but I don't think we would stay there again.