Dormie Cottage, lovely bright and spacious bungalow with wood fire
About this house rental
Situated in Ballater, this attractive house for $116 per night is a great choice for your next break. Boasting garden views, Dormie Cottage, lovely bright and spacious bungalow with wood fire provides accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 18 km from Balmoral Castle.
Amenities
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Ballater
Reviews
4.5/5.0
Excellent(106 Reviews)
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8.0
Location and space.
Needs a few more kitchen utensils and the boiler broke down.
8.0
Lovely house although very cold in the living room end especially near the bathroom. Great fire and logs provided to warm it up
Good beds, nice bathroom and kitchen
Great wee location and good size garden for the dogs. Would book again
10.0
Fantastic cottage. Close to village centre. Very cosy. Good parking. Perfect!
Nothing.
10.0
Spacious and very clean, well stocked with everything you need, good location, bonus having two bathrooms. Lovely cottage.
Nothing
8.0
Ballater is a lovely place, and this cottage is in a peaceful location. There is also plenty of parking on the large drive.
The cottage makes a great base from which to explore the local area. The cottage is spacious, and we loved that dogs are welcome. We would highly recommend a meal at the Fish Shop, which was recently opened by Queen Camilla and is fantastic.
A couple of things that could be improved are:
- the gate is not secure, which makes the garden unsafe for dog guests. It was constantly blowing open in the wind, and it wasn't very relaxing to keep worrying about the dogs getting onto the road (they were supervised at all times, but it was still a worry).
- the shower in the main bathroom does not match the standard of the rest of the property. It really needs a revamp and to be kept clean to prevent it from having dirty/mouldy grouting.
- the kitchen was missing a few things such as salt and cooking oil, and we would have liked soup bowls and a few other bits and pieces to make cooking meals easier.
10.0
Very cosy, well equipped and very clean cottage in the perfect location for a few days break to relax and explore the stunning area. Very peaceful and also within walking distance to local shops/ cafe’s.
9.0
We have stayed here a few times, it being my husband’s first family home. We love the area, off road parking. Away from the road. Love the open fire.
My daughter slept on the sofa bed this time with the two toppers and a quilt underneath as it is not the most comfortable of sofa beds.
8.0
I was able to key in the number for the keybox but found the release key too small and it was difficult getting the key out.
The kitchen items were adequate but there were no salt and pepper or cooking oil
10.0
Perfect location, allowed in slightly early as property was ready, just an all round diamond of a cottage for a break in the area, our 2nd stay and will definitely be back.
8.0
Very spacious, clean and comfortable. Fabulous kitchen space. Good location for distance to main amenities. Great parking in own drive. Easy to communicate with hosts.
The shower in the main bathroom needs a revamp.
Bed in main bedroom creaks.
Doors out to garden from kitchen are great asset/fantastic but they stick on runners at times
10.0
great location, great condition, great communication
10.0
Location for this space is great. Easy to walk into town for dinner and groceries. A lot of things to do around the area as well! Would stay here again.
3.0
Not provided.
Moldy smell in second bedroom and livingroom was unbearable. Could not sleep in the bedroom due to smell.
Also, no window other than skylight in 2nd bedroom so no 2nd escape in case of fire. Skylight looked like it could open but too high to be of any use.
No instructions were provided for anything,
Kitchen garbage was 1/2 full when we arrived. Recycling under the sink had liquid in it that looked and smelled like beer.
No patio furniture provided though shown on pictures in ad and in written text of ad.
Overall, a huge disappointment and probably not a healthy stay due to mold.
9.0
Everything
Nothing
9.0
excellent location and a great comfortable cottage
9.0
location
comfort
7.0
Calm and relaxing, good location.
Cottage was very cold at night and the heating never came on despite turning all the radiators up. There was a open fire made up ready for use but husband not keen to have to clean the grate the next morning. No ash bucket or instructions when cleaning up the ash.
10.0
The cottage had all we needed and we were able to take the dog.
Nothing. We had a super stay.
9.0
Lovely cottage. Exceptionally clean. Fab location
Blinds or curtains on the 2 glass doors would be nice but not a big deal
10.0
Fantastic facilities with a wonderful bed, excellent en suite shower, a comfy lounge and a well equipped kitchen. The log fire was a bonus during our snowy stay. Kiera was so easy to communicate with too so if we were staying in The Cairngorms in the future I would stay at Dormie Cottage in a heartbeat.
A coat hanger on the back of the en suite door would be handy to hang your clothes as you shower, but I'm struggling to think of any real negatives about this beautiful cottage.
8.0
Good location for for exploring the area by any means.
Ballater is an attractive village with Good range of shops for food.
Nothing really, I'd stay there again although it is quite basic.
10.0
facility and location
nothing
9.0
Nice quiet location easy parking. Well equipped kitchen.
Nothing
10.0
We loved our stay at Dormie Cottage. It’s beautiful, very cosy and in such a great location. Dog friendly too which is idea! We had no issues and will be back!
10.0
Excellent property, facilities and location.
8.0
So quiet and private.
10.0
Beautiful kept property at a good price. We had a brilliant, cosy and relaxing stay at Dormie and are hoping to return soon. Almost instant replies from the hosts, who were very helpful.
Nothing
9.0
Excellent location and house nicely furnished.
Would have liked some instructions for the coffee machine. A salt and pepper would be useful, otherwise well equipped.
9.0
location
8.0
Brilliant location. Lovely cottage. Plenty of space.
Missing certain basics in the kitchen
9.0
perfect location for our trip, clean and stylishly comfortable
10.0
Very spacious , spotlessly clean , good quality furnishings , very comfortable , great location.
9.0
Very comfortable and nice communication. Very good value for money.
8.0
Dormie Cottage is located in a quiet street but within easy walking distance of Ballater village centre for shopping, eating out etc.
It is tastefully furnished and very comfortable and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Ballater itself is charming and an excellent base for exploring the surrounding area.
The smoke alarm is over-sensitive and was triggered twice during our stay simply by using the toaster. Other than that, no complaints.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Ballater?
The average price for a rental in Ballater is $117 per night. This rental is $1 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Dormie Cottage, lovely bright and spacious bungalow with wood fire. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Dormie Cottage, lovely bright and spacious bungalow with wood fire pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Dormie Cottage, lovely bright and spacious bungalow with wood fire?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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