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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4100 sq m
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Upper Bedroom
2 Single Beds
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 2
Family Bathroom
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Luxury Scottish Cottage, featuring "'The Artic Cabin"
Mayfield Cottage is based in the village of Ballater, which is nestled in the heart of Royal Deeside in Scotland
Our privately-owned, two storey holiday cottage is perfectly located in a quiet residential street but within walking distance of all the local amenities, so our guests can enjoy both the tranquillity of Deeside and easy access to all the local shops, restaurants, and coffee shops. If you are a golfer, we are just a four minute walk from Ballater Golf Club!
With beautiful contemporary Scottish interiors, Mayfield has two bedrooms, a family bathroom, lounge with log burner, kitchen, dining room and boot room.
Enjoying views of the Cairngorms and the surrounding area, we are dedicated to providing a luxury Scottish experience for our guests.
Outdoors, we have a front and back garden, with car parking, and an locked indoor area for storing sports and outdoor equipment.
Our decked patio area has a corner sofa with height adjustable table so you can relax outdoors and enjoy some local Deeside delicacies and tipples along with the (rare) Scottish sunshine!
Now, we know the Scottish weather can be slightly temperamental so
we have added a few special features so you can still enjoy the outdoors in all types of weather!
Our pine lined arctic cabin, boasts a fabulous indoor BBQ so you can holiday in style anytime of the year. Don't worry, there's also a treasure chest of cosy blankets to keep you warm if needed!
Additional features: central heating, double glazing, mains shower, freestanding bath tub, induction hob, washing machine, tumble drier, dishwasher, The White Company bedding and towels.
From the cottage there are many walks to explore - from the paths along the river, the recently opened Seven Bridges Walk and of course Craigendarroch Hill with it's spectacular views of Ballater and Lochnagar.
Ballater is just 7km from Balmoral Castle and Estate, the Royal Family's Scottish holiday home since 1852.
Ballater and Royal Deeside has the most stunning scenery and is an ideal base for hill-walking, cycling, fishing, golfing and many more outdoor pursuits.
Our privately-owned, two storey holiday cottage is perfectly located in a quiet residential street but within walking distance of all the local amenities, so our guests can enjoy both the tranquillity of Deeside and easy access to all the local shops, restaurants, and coffee shops. If you are a golfer, we are just a four minute walk from Ballater Golf Club!
With beautiful contemporary Scottish interiors, Mayfield has two bedrooms, a family bathroom, lounge with log burner, kitchen, dining room and boot room.
Enjoying views of the Cairngorms and the surrounding area, we are dedicated to providing a luxury Scottish experience for our guests.
Outdoors, we have a front and back garden, with car parking, and an locked indoor area for storing sports and outdoor equipment.
Our decked patio area has a corner sofa with height adjustable table so you can relax outdoors and enjoy some local Deeside delicacies and tipples along with the (rare) Scottish sunshine!
Now, we know the Scottish weather can be slightly temperamental so
we have added a few special features so you can still enjoy the outdoors in all types of weather!
Our pine lined arctic cabin, boasts a fabulous indoor BBQ so you can holiday in style anytime of the year. Don't worry, there's also a treasure chest of cosy blankets to keep you warm if needed!
Additional features: central heating, double glazing, mains shower, freestanding bath tub, induction hob, washing machine, tumble drier, dishwasher, The White Company bedding and towels.
From the cottage there are many walks to explore - from the paths along the river, the recently opened Seven Bridges Walk and of course Craigendarroch Hill with it's spectacular views of Ballater and Lochnagar.
Ballater is just 7km from Balmoral Castle and Estate, the Royal Family's Scottish holiday home since 1852.
Ballater and Royal Deeside has the most stunning scenery and is an ideal base for hill-walking, cycling, fishing, golfing and many more outdoor pursuits.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 10 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Property Registration Number AS00135F
About the area
Ballater
Located in Ballater, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. The Butterworth Gallery and Grampian Transport Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Balmoral Castle and Corgarff Castle. Deeside Activity Park and Alford Valley Steam Railway are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Ballater, Scotland
What's nearby
- Cairngorms National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
- Ballater Golf Club - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Victoria and Albert Halls - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
- Ballater Library - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
- Balmoral Castle - 13 min drive - 15.1 km
Restaurants
- Keiller Lounge - 3 min drive
- Keiller Brasserie - 3 min drive
- Fish Shop - 6 min walk
- Clachan Grill - 5 min walk
- brown sugar café - 3 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
28 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Karen T.
23 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous
Karen T.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Craig M.
10 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Ballater ☀️
Craig M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Graham J.
18 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Delightful cottage
Graham J.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
ANNE M.
5 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect!
ANNE M.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Richard R.
28 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a lovely place
Richard R.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
David S.
22 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous Property
David S.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Blair S.
8 June 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous weekend
Blair S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Julie F.
18 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property!
Julie F.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Karen C.
16 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mayfield
Karen C.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lynne E.
4 Oct 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely long weekend
Lynne E.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Andrew H.
4 June 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property and great location to explore the area.
Andrew H.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Joan F.
9 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Joan F.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
About the host
Hosted by Dawn Dawson
Dawn & Alan are a local Scottish family who would love to share their beautiful holiday home.
We are dedicated to giving you the best experience when you are vacating in Scotland.
Whether you are from the UK or abroad we aim to make this a time to remember!
We love Scotland and we know you will too!
We are dedicated to giving you the best experience when you are vacating in Scotland.
Whether you are from the UK or abroad we aim to make this a time to remember!
We love Scotland and we know you will too!
Why they chose this property
Mayfield has such a homely feel and is so welcoming, I am sure you will feel it when you arrive!
The location is great, although we are in the centre of Ballater it is a lovely peaceful area.
The rear garden is safe & perfect for children and pets.
And best of all we have an indoor Barbecue area " The Artic Cabin" this means you can enjoy your stay rain or shine!
The location is great, although we are in the centre of Ballater it is a lovely peaceful area.
The rear garden is safe & perfect for children and pets.
And best of all we have an indoor Barbecue area " The Artic Cabin" this means you can enjoy your stay rain or shine!
What makes this property unique
Artic Cabin: Where you can enjoy your food and drinks in all weathers!
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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