WiFi availableFree WiFiNon-smoking roomsHeatingFamily roomsGardenPets allowedHikingFishingExpress check-in/check-outCyclingHorse ridingGolf courseTennis courtCanoeingSkiingBarber/beauty shopNon-smoking throughoutPrivate check-in/check-outBoard games/puzzlesGrocery deliveriesBaby safety gatesOutdoor furniturePicnic areaOutdoor fireplacePet basketStaff adhere to local safety protocolsLaundry washed per local authority guidelinesGuest rooms disinfected between staysCleaning standards that are effective against CoronavirusPhysical distancing rules followedHand sanitizer in guest room and key areasCashless payment availableFire extinguishersFirst aid kit availableSanitized tableware & silverwareContactless check-in/check-outSmoke alarmsShared stationery like menus, pens are removedGuest room sealed after cleaningProperty cleaned by professional cleaning companiesPhysical distancing in dining areasKey accessFood delivered to guest roomAccess to health care professionalsScreens / Barriers between staff and guests for safetyDelivered food - securely coveredSecurity alarmWalking toursBike toursArchery
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17 Sept → 18 Sept · 1 night · 2 guests
About this hotel
Riverside Cottage in Cairngorms is a 4-star hotel in Ballater, United Kingdom.
Luxurious Riverside Cottage with Mountain Views
1. Relax in a Wood Fired Hot Tub
Indulge in luxury with a wood fired hot tub in a picturesque setting, perfect for unwinding and enjoying the stunning mountain views.
2. Spacious and Well-Equipped Accommodation
Enjoy the comforts of home with a fully equipped kitchen, multiple living rooms, dining area, bedrooms, and bathrooms. The soundproof room with a fireplace offers a cozy retreat after a day of outdoor activities.
3. Outdoor Activities and Nearby Attractions
Explore the beautiful surroundings of Ballater with activities like cycling, canoeing, and hiking. After a day of adventure, guests can cozy up near the outdoor fireplace. With Balmoral Castle and CairnGorm National Park nearby, there's plenty to see and do.
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Wayne🇬🇧
7 Jul 2026
7.0
Nice property.
Pros: Good location, clean, modern, nice wood-fired stove and coffee machine.
Cons: No tea pot. No parking space. Was promised compensation of fizzy drink and biscuits due to removing hot tub after securing property - but the biscuits never arrived and fizzy drink arrived at 9pm on the night before we left.
Lynn🇬🇧
6 Jul 2026
10.0
Beautiful cottage, great location, exceptional attention to detail, can't wait to go back!!
Beautiful cottage, great location, exceptional attention to detail, can't wait to go back!!
Karen🇬🇧
2 Jul 2026
9.0
Pros: Loved the property and couldnt fault it or the location
Cons: Lack of parking was an issue as I wad travelling with older relatives
Pros: Loved the property and couldnt fault it or the location
Cons: Lack of parking was an issue as I wad travelling with older relatives
Elaine🇬🇧
18 May 2026
10.0
Wonderful property and location. Would highly recommend.
Pros: The property was refurbished to a very high standard and the location fabulous.
Cons: Maybe lesser heavy duvet on king size bed.
Pat🇬🇧
14 May 2026
10.0
Highly recommend and definitely plan to come back.
Pros: We loved the property it was very homely tastefully decorated.that was without using the beautiful slabbed area out the back yard with hanging lights . definitely will recommend and would love to come back for longer . walking distance to shops and beautiful deli. Weather disappointing but cosy cottage .
Cons: Nothing wished we had longer there .
Typical weather
September here averages 10°C, with around 83mm of rain across the month.
A twenty-year average for this area — a guide to what to pack, not a forecast.