Rhinabaich Cottage

Rhinabaich Cottage Rhinabaich Cottage lies 200 meters from the road to the west of Ballater, and offers spectacular south facing views of Royal Deeside across to Lochnagar.

Kirsten and I bought Rhinabaich Cottage in the Spring 2014 after quite a search. We think it is a wee gem, and spend as much time as possible there. But when we are away, we would love it if friends and friends of friends could enjoy it too. So we have prepared it for occasional rent as a holiday home, with bedding etc. It sleeps 7-8 easily, has fully equipped modern kitchen, oil central heating,

wifi, Freesat TV and two open log fires. And a table tennis table and BBQ for those glorious Aberdeenshire outdoor days, whatever time of year. It looks out over the Balmoral Estate, and enjoys all day sunshine, as it lies up the hill, facing south. The local history is fascintaing. The cottage is one only remaining house of a former community which was abandoned in 1840. Some of the ruins remain on the hillside and up the glen., and it is quite easy to picture the life that once went on here. It is a cosy and comfortable cottage, but I think its best aspect is the view. or views. They really are breathtaking, down to the river Dee and up up to Lochnagar, with hills, meadows and ancient Caledonian forest in between. I hope the photos we have put up give an impression of the ever changing light and atmosphere. While lying on its own, (with no neighbours to be bothered loud music), it is just 1 mile from the nearest pub, and 4 miles from Ballater: a pretty and vibrant local village which grew under Queen Victoria's initial patronage, and is now a foodie heaven, with all the amenities of a small town, despite being small and unspoilt. Braemar is about 12 miles away, and leads up to the Linn of Dee, another local beauty spot, and skiiing at Glenshee. We think there is something for everyone, including local and more challenging and spectacular walks and climbs, but just watching the river, mountains and wildlife form the garden or the lounge- with a glass of something nice-or maybe a warm aberdeenshire buttery in hand- is probably the best activity..

02/04/2024

For the first time since 1855 (!) Balmoral Castle will be offering internal tours this summer. If you might be interested, do look at their website, balmoralcastle.com.

A snow and sun day. Aberdeenshire.
27/03/2024

A snow and sun day. Aberdeenshire.

26/03/2024
26/03/2024

March. Winter first thing but Spring by lunchtime.

So lucky with the weather on our walk through the Ballochbui Forest today, before the evening mist settled over the Dee ...
01/01/2024

So lucky with the weather on our walk through the Ballochbui Forest today, before the evening mist settled over the Dee at sunset.

A very happy New Year to all our friends from a sunny (so far) Rhinabaich!
01/01/2024

A very happy New Year to all our friends from a sunny (so far) Rhinabaich!

Wishing you a very happy Christmas season from Rhinabaich.
03/12/2023

Wishing you a very happy Christmas season from Rhinabaich.

The snow is helping to get in the Christmas mood!
03/12/2023

The snow is helping to get in the Christmas mood!

Some pictures from our summer stay this August. Lucky with the weather again!
28/08/2023

Some pictures from our summer stay this August. Lucky with the weather again!

The swallows are back and hard at work.
07/05/2023

The swallows are back and hard at work.

07/05/2023

Spring is very much in the air today.

A cold weekend at Rhinabaich warmed by the fire and discovering a tea towel with a 19th C map of the area that shows ‘Ri...
21/01/2023

A cold weekend at Rhinabaich warmed by the fire and discovering a tea towel with a 19th C map of the area that shows ‘Rinabaich’😊

It was a lovely white Christmas at Rhinabaich this year. A very Happy New Year to all our friends!
30/12/2022

It was a lovely white Christmas at Rhinabaich this year. A very Happy New Year to all our friends!

The drive has been tidied up!
16/10/2022

The drive has been tidied up!

Autumn colours have arrived this weekend.
16/10/2022

Autumn colours have arrived this weekend.

As the cortège approached, the helicopter camera looked back up towards Balmoral.
12/09/2022

As the cortège approached, the helicopter camera looked back up towards Balmoral.

11/09/2022

The clip of the cortège passing Rhinabaich.

11/09/2022

The Royal cortege left Balmoral, enroute to Edinburgh

Summer has arrived and here are the latest views of the cottage. Some work done in the garden!
12/06/2022

Summer has arrived and here are the latest views of the cottage. Some work done in the garden!

31/12/2021

Kirsten and I wish all our friends of Rhinabaich s very happy and healthy New Year!

Happy Christmas from Rhinabaich!
20/12/2021

Happy Christmas from Rhinabaich!

The autumn colours were in their full glory this weekend, and it was sunny as always!
24/10/2021

The autumn colours were in their full glory this weekend, and it was sunny as always!

A few nice summer days !
28/07/2021

A few nice summer days !

Lovely colours just now!
20/06/2021

Lovely colours just now!

First guests post renovation arriving today! Wishing Joe et al a great stay.
01/05/2021

First guests post renovation arriving today! Wishing Joe et al a great stay.

And some pictures before the snow!
07/02/2021

And some pictures before the snow!

Renovations are complete and Rhinabaich cottage is available again through Cottages.com. Some recent photos!
07/02/2021

Renovations are complete and Rhinabaich cottage is available again through Cottages.com. Some recent photos!

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Crathie
Ballater
AB355UJ

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March. Winter first thing but Spring by lunchtime.

Spring is very much in the air today.

The clip of the cortège passing Rhinabaich.

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