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Three luxury, self-catering, holiday cottages in the Cairngorms National Park with spectacular views Bathroom with large shower and separate bath. Dogs welcomed.
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Stunning contemporary cottages formed from an old farm building in 2010. Situated on the Glenlivet Estate within the beautiful Cairngorms National Park. accommodation includes underfloor heating, Wi-Fi, flat screen TV/DVD/iPod dock, woodburning stove, double-height vaulted ceiling with exposed beams. Flat screen TV in master bedroom with french doors leading to outside decking/dining terrace overl

ooking working farmland. Spectacular views and excellently positioned for exploring the Cairngorms National Park and Speyside - loads of walks, distilleries etc. on the doorstep plus only 35min drive to Aviemore or 45min to the Moray Firth. The Mill sleeps up to 5. The Grain Store sleeps up to 5 and The Cattle Shed sleeps 2. Tomintoul 3 miles, Grantown on Spey 12 miles. Great location for touring The Highlands. Great walks on the Glenlivet Estate, many from the doorstep. Perfect for walking, cycling, skiing, fishing, shooting, whisky trail, castle trail, wildlife, golf, pony trekking, quadbiking, clay pigeons etc. Only 10 minute drive to The Lecht ski area, 35 minutes to Cairngorm Mountain and 1hr to Glenshee. Helpful visitor info and guidebooks / maps left in cottage by knowledgable owners who can assist with recommending activities / restaurants, etc. if required.

13/08/2024

Yay , the northern lights are back again 🥳! We had quite a show last night , even the plough twinkled in the glory 😁❤️✨

29/02/2024

How lucky are we, 29th Feb and our frogs have arrived for a frolic 😁. Having counted 14 I guess we’re in for a bumper year of frogspawn 😍. Spring must be in air at last 🥳🌱💚

18/01/2024

Sunshine and snowy showers day 😍!

14/01/2024

The Braes of Glenlivet is a place of peace and tranquility, a place of solitude, with historic links to ways of life long gone. The Bochal walk is a good example , with hut circles, a converted mill and views over to Scalan, dating back to the 1700’s, where an old catholic seminary and water mill sit at the foot of the snow capped Ladder Hills beyond. The Glenlivet Estate is a great place to explore and unwind - it’s right on our doorstep too 😁❤️🥾🐕‍🦺

23/08/2023

Couldn’t resist taking this pic on my way back from Tomintoul today, our local Munro Ben Avon 😁. Always love this spot on the Snow Roads Scenic Route 😍

16/07/2023

The perfect gift after a storm 😁❤️! A picture perfect moment for our guests to enjoy 😊🌈🌦️

24/10/2022

What a beautiful start to the day for our guests - autumn is such a magical time of year here ❤️😊🍄🌈🍂🍁

08/03/2022

Yesterdays adventure into the western cairngorms was very well sign posted 😃. Meall Chuaich is one of the lesser distinct Munro’s , easily accessible from the A9, but the views from the top were second to none on such a glorious winters day 😍❄️🥾🏔⛏💙

26/12/2021

Red squirrel antics 😍! Lovely to spot red squirrels frolicking amongst the trees today on our Boxing Day saunter - a real joy to stand and watch 😊❤️🌲🐿

24/12/2021

We can always dream of a white Christmas again 🤩🎄❄️🤍

22/12/2021

What a winter solstice 🥶! There’s hope of a frosty , white Christmas yet 😁❄️🎄❤️

16/11/2021

Good morning from Balneden 😁

27/09/2021

A busy Sunday at Mountain Bike Trail Centre yesterday 🚴. The trails are a 10 minute drive from Balneden, or a refreshing bike ride away for the more adventurous - that was us yesterday 😁👍. Popular with many of our guests, from families to adrenalin seekers, the trails offer something for all levels of ability . There’s even places to pause, catch your breath and take in the views, from north to south, including the , Cairngorm mountain and Balneden Steading too😍💚👌. And what better way to refuel your tired limbs at the end of the trail than with something yummy and your favourite hot or cold drink at the Centre’s cafe 😋☕️🧋🥟🥪🍪. Highly recommended 😍

14/08/2021

Rainbow magic 😍! Yesterday’s sunshine and showers were a welcoming uplift after a few days of gloomy skies 💛🌦😁. Looking towards Cnoc Lochy and Glen Conglass with the Braes of Glenlivet somewhere hidden in the grey clouds beyond 😃💚🌈

06/05/2021

Not sure where spring, summer or autumn has gone but we were definitely back with snowy wintery weather this morning 😩. Sounds like our local sheep think it’s crazy weather too 😁!

05/04/2021

What a difference a week makes 😃! Today winter has returned, last week warm spring sunshine ❄️🌫💨☀️🌱

30/03/2021

This little chap has been singing his heart out for the past two weeks 😊❤️🎼. We’ve spotted Mrs Dunnock too 😉!
Turn up the volume to listen to his sweet melody and a very noisy Oyster Catcher calling over head 😃
🤞it won’t be long before our guests can return to enjoy the sights and sounds of spring here at Balneden too 😊🌱🌤💚

14/03/2021

Happy Mother’s Day to all those wonderful mums out there 😁❤️. There is a feeling of spring in the air, at last, here in the Cairngorms, another reason to celebrate 🥳🌱💚. Enjoy your day everyone 😃

21/02/2021

A very wet, hungry, bedraggled brown hare, spotted outside our window yesterday afternoon. Sadly, the long, cold, snowy spell lasted a bit too long for many of it’s friends, we have found four dead ones out on our walks locally during the last week, and those that have survived are out searching for food during all hours of the day 🥺❤️❄️

14/02/2021

A very cute little pic of one of our neighbour to wish everyone a happy Valentine’s Day, whether with a loved one, or not 😃❤️. Enjoy your day 😊

12/02/2021

Frozen and steamy best describes the River A’an yesterday morning 🥶🤍❄️. So tranquil and blissful too 😍

07/02/2021

Freedom😃❄️! Our friendly neighbour thankfully ploughed our 600m track yesterday, after a week of drifting snow. Thigh high snow is fun for a while but we really did need to stock up the shelves, so the sight of the plough was quite a relief, followed by an adventure to the shops, out along the SnowRoads 😁🤍❄️.

02/02/2021

Yesterday at Balneden ..... one very wintery landscape with an ever changing view 😃🤍❄️

27/01/2021

An armchair vista from the Snow Roads Scenic Route.
Balneden hunkers down on the snowy hillside, with BikeGlenlivet, the Braes of Glenlivet, and the Ladder Hills scanning the horizon beyond 😍. Hope you enjoy 😁❄️🚴⛷🏂 Stay safe everyone 🙏🏻

24/01/2021

Look who’s come to visit ...... WELL, with no guests, somebody had to play in the snow , AND we needed someone to admire our wonderful wintery view too 😆☃️❄️

17/01/2021

What a difference a week makes ! 😃
The mountain tops are holding onto the snowy white duvets, but here in the NE Cairngorms a slow thaw has been taking place. With daytime temperatures reaching only a few degrees above zero, it still feels icy cold outside, especially with a good windchill 🥶

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Balneden Steading, Ballindalloch
Tomintoul
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How lucky are we, 29th Feb and our frogs have arrived for a frolic 😁. Having counted 14 I guess we’re in for a bumper year of frogspawn 😍. Spring must be in air at last 🥳🌱💚 #frog #springiscoming #welovewherewelive #naturelover

What a beautiful start to the day for our guests - autumn is such a magical time of year here ❤️😊🍄🌈🍂🍁 #autumnvibes #mistymornings #mistymorningsunrise #octoberholidays #autumnholidays #glenlivetestate #snowroads #cairngorms #lovewherewelive

Red squirrel antics 😍! Lovely to spot red squirrels frolicking amongst the trees today on our Boxing Day saunter - a real joy to stand and watch 😊❤️🌲🐿 #ScottishRedSquirrels #BoxingDayWalk #GrantownWoods

Crazy May weather !

Not sure where spring, summer or autumn has gone but we were definitely back with snowy wintery weather this morning 😩. Sounds like our local sheep think it’s crazy weather too 😁! #SnowInMay #SnowDay #SnowRoads

This little chap has been singing his heart out for the past two weeks 😊❤️🎼. We’ve spotted Mrs Dunnock too 😉! Turn up the volume to listen to his sweet melody and a very noisy Oyster Catcher calling over head 😃 🤞it won’t be long before our guests can return to enjoy the sights and sounds of spring here at Balneden too 😊🌱🌤💚 #SpringTime #StaycationScotland #CairngormsTogether

Frozen and steamy best describes the River A’an yesterday morning 🥶🤍❄️. So tranquil and blissful too 😍 #WinterSunshine #Cairngorms #SnowRoads

An armchair vista from the Snow Roads Scenic Route. Balneden hunkers down on the snowy hillside, with BikeGlenlivet, the Braes of Glenlivet, and the Ladder Hills scanning the horizon beyond 😍. Hope you enjoy 😁❄️🚴⛷🏂 Stay safe everyone 🙏🏻 #SnowRoads #GlenlivetMountainBikeCentre #WeMissYou #StayLocal