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Cairn Leuchan,Glen Muick, Ballater

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Exterior
Dining settings available for 6 persons - additional dining table leaves if req'
Complimentary Scottish Highland Soaps
Living area
Breakfast meal

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Cairn Leuchan,Glen Muick, Ballater

Super King Bed with ironed Egyptian Cotton Bed Linen

70m2 - 753ft2 over 2 floors

1st Floor Layout - Bedroom with en-suite bathroom

Ground Floor Layout - Kitchen, Dining room and sitting room

Internet - Free wifi

Kitchen - smeg dishwasher, aeg hob, bosch oven, oak worktops, fridge
cutlery, crockery, pans, utensils, cafetière, dishwasher tabs

Sleep - blackout blinds

Bathroom - private bathroom, shower, free toiletries,hairdryer

Entertainment - 40" samsung tv with Freesat TV

Parking - parking for 1 car and bike/sports locker for 2 bikes
right outside entrance door.


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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Well behaved dogs welcome
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 8445724
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

About the area

Ballater

Located in Ballater, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. Balmoral Castle and Knock Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Ballater Golf Club and Royal Lochnagar Distillery. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling, horse riding and hunting.
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Ballater, SCT

What's nearby

  • Cairngorms National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Balmoral Castle - 19 min drive - 19.6 km
  • Braemar Castle - 34 min drive - 36.0 km
  • Mar Lodge Estate - 46 min drive - 45.8 km
  • Glenshee Ski Centre - 54 min drive - 57.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Keiller Lounge - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Fish Shop - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bean For Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Clachan Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lochnagar Indian Brasserie - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cairn Leuchan,Glen Muick, Ballater pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Cairn Leuchan,Glen Muick, Ballater?

As of 14 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cairn Leuchan,Glen Muick, Ballater on 3 Jan 2025 start from AU$239, 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 Cairn Leuchan,Glen Muick, Ballater?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cairn Leuchan,Glen Muick, Ballater?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cairn Leuchan,Glen Muick, Ballater?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cairn Leuchan,Glen Muick, Ballater located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of Ballater Golf Club, Knock Castle and Victoria and Albert Halls. Ballater Library is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 28 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gemma B.

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

Lovely stay in great location

We enjoyed our stay here. Lovely, clean accommodation with everything we needed and good accommodation
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Barbara M.

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

Good accomodation

Great location. Quiet. Close to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

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

A Ball in Ballater

We stayed in the cottage for three nights and found it the perfect location for scouting out the National Park and surrounding areas. We recommend it to all travelers.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

william

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place to stay. There are some beautiful hiking trails all around. The village has some nice restaurants if you do not feel like cooking in the well equipped kitchen. Go and visits Balmoral Estate and the Cairn (pyramids), it is a short drive up the road. Would defiantly recommend and will look at staying again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frankie L.

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

Craig Leuchan

Lovely cottage, well equipped and very comfortable. The only negative for us was the shower, my husband is 6ft 2 and he only just fitted under it but he enjoyed having baths.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Pure heaven!

This cottage is so nice you won't want to leave the house. The layout is perfect and incredibly functional, and the style is pristine and tasteful. There is a laminated guidebook with info about the appliances, temp control, amenities, nearby hikes. Everything was in stock, everything worked. The skylights have blinds/shades and can be cracked open for air, and the lighting options inside are numerous. Sometimes you see houses that have been flipped with superficial touches yet they fail at basic functions. Not this house. Cairn Leuchan is the perfect synthesis of substance and style. A dream come true. Plus, Clare was communicative and friendly during every interaction. I wish I could relive the three nights I spent here. It was heaven...the kind of memory I will replay on my death bed...20 year anniversary, with my wife, in this lovely house. Do not hesitate...book this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas P.

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

Tolle Lage und sehr schöne Ferienwohnung mit sehr netten und hilfsbereiten Gastgebern!

Erholsam - eine Wohlfühloase! Und danke für die leckeren Eier der glücklichen freilaufenden Hühner!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beverley H.

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

Lovely property

Lovely cottage just outside Ballater. Good amenities.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jane T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Cairn Leuchan

The photograph of the property was misleading, Cairn Leuchan is not the whole property as pictured, it is only the right hand one third. We were disappointed that we did not have the whole property. The kitchen area was small, although there was a good sized fridge there was no storage for 'dry goods'. Other than that it was warm and comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rick S.

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

Ballater break

Great short break in a lovely, quiet location.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christian N.

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

Gut ausgestattete und saubere Unterkunft.

Relativ neu eingerichtete Wohnung. Küche gut ausgestattet, sogar TABS für die Spülmaschine. Das einzige was fehlt ist eine Abstellmöglichkeit für Lebensmittel, ist aber nicht so tragisch. Gern wieder.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maureen N.

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

July 2021

A lovely property in a great rural location. Good to come back to after a day out walking. Owners nearby and very responsive to queries (we couldn’t get the dishwasher to work at first). Very comfortable bed and seating. Pleasant walk into Ballater. all in all I highly recommend.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ian a.

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

slight complaint

Everything was lovely, but a dish/j cloth would have been a good idea. We would rather have a freezer than a dishwasher.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abbie B.

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

Loved our stay

We would highly recommend staying at this cottage, not only is it presented very well, but also in a great location! We loved our stay, and would definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James B.

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

A Lovely Short Break

This short break was taken to 'get away from it all' and we were not disappointed. This cottage was presented beautifully. It was cosy, comfortable, clean and well equipped. The surrounding area is also truly stunning. There were plenty of opportunities for some fantastic walks. I'm really looking forward to planning my next stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graham M.

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

cairn leuchan ballater

Place was excellent, great facilities.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen J.

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

Great weekend break

A very nice property for a couple to stay in. Just a few minutes drive from Ballater, or you can walk it in just over 30 mins. Owners very easy to contact if needed. Quite location but lots to do locally.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glynis W.

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

July 2019 visit

Our second stay. As before, very comfortable and well equipped cottage. Location is quiet and picturesque. Also excellent for outdoor pursuits and convenient for the village of Ballater. We hope to return next year. A firm favourite now!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Soren S.

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

Great place.

We were very positively surprised. Clean and lots of space. We can highly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula S.

May stay

What a perfect cottage. When we arrived the cottage was lovely and warm. It has everything you need, and is in a peaceful location. We will be back and would definitely recommend this to anyone wanting the peace and quiet. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith S.

Lovely place in great location

Really nice property split over 2 floors, immaculate and up to date fashion and tech wise. A couple of things broke whilst we stayed but Dan the owner around quickly to help sort them out no problems. Well recommended and looking forward to going back there!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
Thanks for your review and we are glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

8/10 Good

And L.

A very nice wee place in a great location.

A high quality facility in a great location. We enjoyed our stay. One wee comment would be that there could have been some info on the facilities i.e. How to operate the heating, oven etc, and what the local activities are.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
Thanks for the tip, we now have a guest information folder within Cairn Leuchan
Verified

8/10 Good

Simon C.

Very nice

Very welcoming and nice home
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruth K.

Wonderful little cottage in beautiful location

We had a lovely 4 night stay at Cairn Leuchan - it's a brilliantly well-equipped place, finished off beautifully, although a DVD player would be nice! Very comfortable and quiet, with easy access to Ballater and great walks, particularly around Loch Muick. Also met Dan at their bike rental place in the town, so good to know help is close at hand should it be needed, although hard to imagine what would be needed. Ideal place to get away from it all and would thoroughly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allan C.

Ideal for two people

Quiet and well situated in a beautiful Glen. Everything worked well. Owner very helpful. Electric Hob is situated in an unusual position. Owner needs to get a fire blanket at least.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2018

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Hosted by Clare and Dan Whitehead

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French
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