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Charming Waterside Cottage in the heart of Speyside

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Waterside Cottage - Front
Waterside Cottage - Front
The Packhorse Bridge under which the river Livet flows - just round the corner!
Porch with seating, coat hooks and plenty of space for outdoor gear
Kitchen - well equipped including dishwasher, microwave and coffee maker

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Glenlivet, Scotland
  • Place, Glenlivet Distillery
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Ballindalloch Castle
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Glenfarclas Distillery
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Inverness (INV)
    ‪77 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Living Room - Sofa bed

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Charming Waterside Cottage in the heart of Speyside

Waterside Cottage (sleeps 6) is situated in the heart of Speyside and on the edge of the Cairngorm National Park. There are 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, an open plan kitchen/dining room, living room with sofa bed & handy boot room and utility space. Characterful features with beams and stonework plus underfloor heating and log burners for a cosy stay. From the rear garden you can enjoy views over the tranquil River Livet. Family friendly with travel cot & highchair. The cottage makes a great base to explore the beautiful Speyside and surrounding area. Walking distance to The Glenlivet whisky distillery and only a 15 minute drive to the Glenlivet bike trails. Within an hour you can reach the beautiful Moray coastline with its many beaches or be in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park with its stunning scenery and abundance of summer and winter activities. There is a petrol station, shop and restaurant just round the corner.

During this uncertain time of Covid-19, please be assured that we are taking extra care to thoroughly clean and disinfect the cottage for your stay. Our housekeeper continues to maintain a high standard of cleanliness, and in addition follow an enhanced cleaning protocol. This includes sanitising high-touch surfaces (light switches, doorknobs, cabinet handles, tv remotes, lock box etc.) and wearing protective gear to help prevent cross-contamination. We have also included a 24-hour buffer between check-ins as an extra measure. Cleaning supplies and disinfectant are available throughout your stay.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please do not flush any sanitary products, nappies, wipes or any other non-biodegradable items down the toilet.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ballindalloch

Located in Ballindalloch, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Tomintoul Museum and Tomintoul & Glenlivet Discovery Centre & Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Ballindalloch Castle and Drumin Castle. Travelling with kids? Consider Snail Maze and Tininver Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Map
Glenlivet, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Glenlivet Distillery - 2 min drive - 1.3 km
  • Ballindalloch Castle - 10 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Tomintoul Distillery - 11 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Glenfarclas Distillery - 12 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Cairngorms National Park - 15 min drive - 20.1 km

Getting around

  • Keith and Dufftown Railway - 21 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Coffee Still - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Delnashaugh Hotel Ballindalloch - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Old Fire Station Tea Room - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Croft Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ballindalloch Castle Golf Course - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Waterside Cottage in the heart of Speyside pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Charming Waterside Cottage in the heart of Speyside?

As of 14 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming Waterside Cottage in the heart of Speyside on 22 Mar 2026 start from AU$255, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Charming Waterside Cottage in the heart of Speyside?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Waterside Cottage in the heart of Speyside?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Waterside Cottage in the heart of Speyside?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Waterside Cottage in the heart of Speyside located?

This family-friendly Ballindalloch cottage is located on a river, 0.6 mi (1 km) from Glenlivet Distillery, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Ballindalloch Castle and Tomintoul Distillery. Tomintoul Museum and Glenfarclas Distillery are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joerg S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay in a cosy cottage

We had five fantastic days. Thanks for this nice and cosy cottage.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

The cottage was so cozy and beautiful. We loved our holiday!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alice S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy well-situated cottage!

We had a wonderful stay in this cottage, which was excellently equipped and very nicely situated. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthias R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful place to be!!!

Lovely cottage in a beautiful surrounding. Very clean and perfectly equipped. We had a great stay. Hope to come back soon.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Paulene F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy cottage in lovely location

Very comfortable and clean and well equipped. Loved the area which was new to us
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

donna h.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in

The cottage is quite lovely. Perfect for a small family

Quaint . Location is perfect for day trips around the highlands. Closest town, aberlour is quite lovely with restaurants, butcher, hardware store (where you can buy logs and kindling for warmth), cafe and a Coop for grocery shopping. Walkers shortbread factory is right outside the town proper!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage in Perfect Location.

It is a wonderful cottage in the middle of everything! We hiked, visited distilleries, and enjoyed great food. The hosts made excellent recommendations! We loved it!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kris C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Waterside Cottage

The location was lovely--complete with the sound of the river behind the cozy and inviting back garden. The house was charming, and was a wonderful place to relax after our day trips. Information on the surrounding area was so helpful, and inspired some wonderful walks.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ulf M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect cottage for Christmas

Very charming cottage in the highland, decorated with care and charm. Lovely hosts. We hope to come back soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage in speyside

It was a great stay for us. We did the dramathon, so a bit of a ride to the start, but it was such a lovely home. All the amenities taken care of, beautiful water view in the back garden. All communications and instructions were clear. It was so cozy, we loved our stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brendyn D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfection!

My family of 4 adults stayed at this cottage, and were very pleased with every single aspect of it. Great location for the Northern Highlands, gorgeous garden, and informative host.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mari T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!!

Great cottage! It had EVERYTHING we needed and wanted! Very clean and just adorable. Laura and Ben were very easy to get ahold of with any questions we may have had about our stay. Would highly recommend if staying in the Aberlour area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect little cottage on the water

The Waterside Cottage was perfect for our time in the area - well appointed, cozy, and a great use of space. No complaints at all. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ewald v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Real Highland Cottage

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The cottage is charming and very complete. You will find anything you may need during your stay. The setting by the river is a real bonus. Make sure to do your groceries in advance and make diner reservations if you need to.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxed vacation in a cute cottage

We've had a wonderful time in these lovely area. The right place to explore and discover the sea and mountains. What we needed was there, all in good conditions. The sound of the river Livet, the many birds and the fantastic nature was stunning. Thanks for a great vacation in your little cottage. Sincerely Sandra
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Wim D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet getaway

We found "Waterside Cottage" to be a charming little retreat. Despite its compact size, the cottage is practically and cozily furnished, providing everything you need for a comfortable stay. Its peaceful location next to the River Livet, near an old smugglers' bridge, adds to its unique charm. However, do note that it is close to a road where cars tend to drive quite fast, which can be a concern. Overall, it's a lovely spot for a quiet getaway in the Speyside region.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful, perfect equipped house

The house is very old, but very nicely modernised. (Floor heater, WiFi in all rooms). The kitchen is perfectly equipped and well organised. We enjoyed our stay very much. The location in the very rural area, close to the Glenlivet destillerie is nice. On one hand, it is very quiet ... on the other hand, easily nice locations can be reached in short time, by car.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zoe H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay by the water side

The cottage is in an idyllic location, we loved sitting in the back garden overlooking the river! The Packhorse bridge is just a few steps away and the Glenlivet Distillery is within easy walk as well as a lovely trail to Drumin Castle. The cottage itself is beautiful and well furnished, with comfy beds and sofas. We especially enjoyed the board games and magazines! Some fresh supplies in the kitchen (like milk) would be appreciated but everything else you might need was there. We had a great stay, its the perfect place for both relaxing in the cottage or exploring the highlands by car.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

rachel J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing few days in a beautiful spot

We really enjoyed our stay in this very cosy cottage. The accommodation was very well equipped and clean. The hosts were very welcoming and responsive. The location and surrounding area is just beautiful. We enjoyed a lovely walk from the door to the Glenlivet Distillery, the bar was very welcoming and the soft drinks, coffee and whiskey were all great, so everyone was happy! We also drove out to Ben Rinnes on a beautiful sunny day and had a great walk up to the top, the views were spectacular. We also drove out to Aviemore and did a lovely walk to Loch an eilein. Unfortunately the Wi-fi in the cottage was poor, we didn't take OS maps with us, so it was really tricky to plan walking routes without the internet and the double bed really really needs upgrading. We will be back to Scotland next year, it never ever disappoints :)
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sabine W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ein wunderbares cottage, schöne Lage und ein sehr gutes Bett

Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt, die umgebung war herrlich!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gunda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ein paar schöne Tage

Wir haben uns in dem Cottage sehr wohl gefühlt. Es ist gemütlich eingerichtet und wir haben nichts vermisst. Danke an die Vermieter
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely weekend in a quaint cottage

It was a great location for the Dramathon and it had everything that you need for a lovely weekend away.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachael H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming cottage

So charming. Well equipped with everything we needed. Idyllic location. Enjoyed it so much and it was the perfect way to end two incredible weeks in Scotland.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

The property was beautiful and thoughtfully stocked with everything you need, especially the kitchen. The area is beautiful, great walks from the cottage and a fabulous base for exploring further afield. I only wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Petra U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

I stayed 5 weeks at Waterside Cottage. Form the first monent I felt like at home. A lovely, cosy and very clean cottage with everything you need. And the nice little river behind the terrace ... I loved! I'll tell everyone of it, wether he wants to hear it or not! :-)) Many thanks to Laura and Ben, best hosts ever!!
Stayed 35 nights in Apr 2022

About the host

Hosted by Laura

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Hi we're Laura & Ben, the owners of Waterside Cottage. We hope you love the cottage and location as much as we do!

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with Waterside Cottage as soon as we first spotted it for sale online. And then when we viewed it we knew we just had to make it ours. Fortunately the dream came true and now we have the joy of sharing the cottage for others to enjoy too. The cottage has lots of charm and nothing beats the peaceful sound of the river Livet that runs behind the garden. We love hearing about our guests stays and we're always looking for ways to improve the cottage. Since 2019 we've redecorated and made many improvements including installing double glazed windows and a cute Hobbit stove in the living room for added cosiness.

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