Title: Luxury Scottish Cottage, featuring "'The Artic Cabin" - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Luxury Scottish Cottage, featuring "'The Artic Cabin" Ski-in/ski-out access for fun in the snow ## Photo gallery for Luxury Scottish Cottage, featuring "'The Artic Cabin" ![Terrace/patio - Luxury Scottish Cottage, featuring "'The Artic Cabin" (Ballater)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66890000/66889100/66889054/121cbc12.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Luxury Scottish Cottage, featuring "'The Artic Cabin" (Ballater)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66890000/66889100/66889054/eb5eb654.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Luxury Scottish Cottage, featuring "'The Artic Cabin" (Ballater)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66890000/66889100/66889054/43aed8db.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Luxury Scottish Cottage, featuring "'The Artic Cabin" (Ballater)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66890000/66889100/66889054/86236200.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Luxury Scottish Cottage, featuring "'The Artic Cabin" (Ballater)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66890000/66889100/66889054/21389e4f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in the heart of Royal Deeside, Mayfield Cottage offers a tranquil retreat. Enjoy beautiful Scottish interiors with two bedrooms, lounge with log burner and kitchen while taking in views of the Cairngorms. With outdoor spaces including a decked patio area and an arctic cabin featuring an indoor BBQ, this cottage is perfect for relaxing outdoors whatever the weather. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41076 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Free WiFi - Outdoor Space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### 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. ## Property amenities ### Ski - Ski-in/ski-out access ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total (up to 22 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - In the mountains - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Next to a golf course - On a river ### Things to do - Ski-in/ski-out access - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Sledding nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,076 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101870000/101870000/101869908/961ccda5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sycamore Cottage - UK45923 Ballater - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Outdoor Space [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-02&endDate=2026-03-03&selected=101869908&PinnedHotelID=101869908&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55030000/55020600/55020554/201bdd76.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Delightful highland home in Ballater village Ballater - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly 9.8 Exceptional 40 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-02&endDate=2026-03-03&selected=55020554&PinnedHotelID=55020554&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32910000/32900800/32900799/81f447de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Coyles Cottage - SBH Ballater - Kitchen - Washer - Pet friendly - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 10 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-02&endDate=2026-03-03&selected=32900799&PinnedHotelID=32900799&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108320000/108319300/108319207/a48e6247.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### A charming cottage in the heart of Ballater, with a beautiful & modern interior Ballater - Kitchen - Washer - Pet friendly - Outdoor Space 10 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-02&endDate=2026-03-03&selected=108319207&PinnedHotelID=108319207&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48870000/48860700/48860615/26e1544a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 2 bedroom accommodation in Ballater Ballater - Kitchen - Washer - Pet friendly - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-02&endDate=2026-03-03&selected=48860615&PinnedHotelID=48860615&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101870000/101869500/101869410/300442f5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pine Tree Cottage - UK45925 Ballater - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Outdoor Space 10 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-02&endDate=2026-03-03&selected=101869410&PinnedHotelID=101869410&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105660000/105657700/105657685/94926c3a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Dormie Cottage, spacious bungalow with log fire! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number AS00135F ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property Luxury Scottish Cottage featuring "'The Artic Cabin" Luxury Scottish Cottage, Featuring "'the Artic Cabin" Cottage Luxury Scottish Cottage, Featuring "'the Artic Cabin" Ballater ## About the area 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 Knock Castle. Deeside Activity Park and Alford Valley Steam Railway are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Ballater travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Ballater.dx4321) [View more Cottages in Ballater](https://www.expedia.ca/Ballater-Cottages.d4321-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C57.04665%2C-3.04186&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=16pbpupHA6hC9LsCfdH4Krx4_t0=) Ballater, Scotland ### What's nearby - ![Ski touring at Loch Avon on the River Avon, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6088691/c967043b-5f75-405b-9921-bbb485b96f51.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Cairngorms National Park 1 min walk \- 0.0 km - ![Prince Albert Cairn, near Balmoral Castle, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6083335/ca2d7e0d-6efa-48d2-a6a3-d12573e6f67e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Balmoral Castle 13 min drive \- 15.1 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 ### 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 ### Is Luxury Scottish Cottage, featuring "'The Artic Cabin" pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Luxury Scottish Cottage, featuring "'The Artic Cabin"? ### What time is check-out at Luxury Scottish Cottage, featuring "'The Artic Cabin"? ### Where is Luxury Scottish Cottage, featuring "'The Artic Cabin" located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Luxury Scottish Cottage, featuring "'The Artic Cabin" Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 13 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Graham J. Nov 18, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Delightful cottage Warm, comfortable, clean. Real home from home. Superb layout, with great facilities. Luxurious bedding & towels. Perfect for our needs. Some lovely extra touches, including welcome hamper. Really good information booklet too. Will definitely choose to stay here again. ##### Graham J. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Richard R. Nov 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Such a lovely place We had the greatest time! The artic cabin was great with the snow falling outside. The house is very warm and cozy. Our questions were answered quickly. The town is beautiful/ frozen in time. Thanks again we hope to come back some day. ##### Richard R. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephen J. Jul 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay in the centre of Ballater! Great property in a great location. Really enjoyed our stay and hope to return. ##### Stephen J. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen T. May 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous Fabulous ##### Karen T. Stayed 4 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Craig M. Jun 10, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Ballater ☀️ What a great stay in Mayfield house. Great location, supper clean well equipped kitchen. Beautifully decorated We will definitely be back to visit again soon. Thank you. ##### Craig M. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### ANNE M. Dec 5, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect! Mayfield is a beautiful property which has been furnished to a luxurious standard. The arctic cabin was so much fun and really cosy once the bbq had been lit. With nothing to fault, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this property. ##### ANNE M. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David S. May 22, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Gorgeous Property Had a wonderful week with my partner. The house is gorgeous, the area is stunning and peaceful. All I can say is "I'll be back". ##### David S. Stayed 7 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Blair S. Jun 8, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous weekend The house and gardens are even better than the pictures show. Everything was very clean and comfortable. All the facilities you might need are there for you. The Welcome pack was very much appreciated too! The decked area is an absolute sun trap and the Artic Cabin is the cherry on top - ideal for evening drinks or all weather BBQs. Nicely located for a short walk into town (5 mins) (Make sure you try the Ice Cream Shop!) or for touring the Cairgorm Natioanl Park. Fabulous! ##### Blair S. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie F. Jul 18, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great property! Stayed here for two weeks and could have stayed longer! Really lovely property and had everything we wanted. The addition of an en-suite since booking was a lovely surprise. Garden great for relaxing in. We will definitely stay again. ##### Julie F. Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen C. May 16, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Mayfield This is a super property in a great location for all Deeside attractions. Clean, stylish and comfortable you will never want to leave. ##### Karen C. Stayed 7 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lynne E. Oct 4, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely long weekend We had a lovely stay at this beautiful cottage. We enjoyed the walks and hospitality of Ballater and were able to enjoy the comfort of the cottage and unwind in the arctic cabin in the evenings. The host was extremely helpful also and replied to queries very quickly. Highly recommend. ##### Lynne E. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew H. Jun 4, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent property and great location to explore the area. Great property, lots of extras and thought gone into making it a brilliant holiday home. ##### Andrew H. Stayed 4 nights in May 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joan F. Jun 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Joan F. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025