Title: Stunning Scandinavian Style Home in the Heart of Ballater - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 # Stunning Scandinavian Style Home in the Heart of Ballater Family-friendly vacation home in Ballater ![Smart TV, fireplace, books, video library](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106410000/106403900/106403838/9214d062.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106410000/106403900/106403838/d17b6d51.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, books, video library](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106410000/106403900/106403838/599a252e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106410000/106403900/106403838/7d2d4f5b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106410000/106403900/106403838/abaea890.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled under Craigendarroch Hill, Greenwood offers a tranquil retreat. Explore the vast range of activities available on Royal Deeside, including whisky tastings and golfing. Enjoy fine dining at one of Ballater’s many restaurants and unwind in your comfortable home. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Pet-friendly - Fireplace ## 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. ### Stunning Scandinavian Style Home in the Heart of Ballater Located in the quiet cluster of Scandinavian style houses nestling under impressive Craigendarroch Hill, a few minutes walk from the centre of Ballater, Greenwood is a well equipped and comfortable home from which you can explore the vast range of activities available on Royal Deeside. Ballater provides multiple options for walkers, climbers, whisky enthusiasts, golfers, castle connoisseurs, fishers and bird watchers. The village is home to many fine restaurants, cafes and traditional shops. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Electric car charging station on site - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair - Printer ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Bicycle parking - Bicycle storage ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - At least 80% of food locally-sourced - At least 80% organic food - Bed sheets changed on request - Bicycle parking - Bicycle storage - Comprehensive food waste policy - Comprehensive recycling policy - Double-glazed windows - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Electric car charging station - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Humane treatment of captive wild animals - Local artist showcase - Local culture and ecosystem education - Locally-owned and organized tours and activities - Towels (changed on request) - Vegan dining options - Vegetarian breakfast available - Vegetarian dining options ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65410000/65409100/65409025/423a14ed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Contemporary Cottage in Ballater Village Ballater - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 15 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-13&endDate=2025-11-14&selected=65409025&PinnedHotelID=65409025&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107970000/107961200/107961194/9f95ad20.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stunning, traditional lodge in the heart of Ballater, Royal Deeside, Scotland Ballater - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-13&endDate=2025-11-14&selected=107961194&PinnedHotelID=107961194&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108320000/108319300/108319207/ada7667c.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=2025-11-13&endDate=2025-11-14&selected=108319207&PinnedHotelID=108319207&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105660000/105657700/105657685/cf109466.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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=57.054054,-3.044473&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7Dfg%7BI%7CrqQ%3F%5B%3F%5D%40%5B%3F%5B%40%5D%40%5B%3F%5B%40%5DB%5B%40%5B%40%5BB%5DB%5BB%5BB%5B%40%5BDYB%5BD%5BBYD%5BDYD%5BDYDYFYDYFYDWHYDWHYFWFWHWFWHUFWHUHUHUHUJSHUJSHSJSJSJSJQJQJQJQJOLQJOLOLOJMLOLMLMLKJMNKLKLKLINILILINILGNGLGNGNELENELENCNCNCNCLANANANAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%40N%40N%40NBLBNBNBLDNDNDLDNFNFLFLFNHLHNHLHLHLJNJLJLLLLJJLNLLLLLNJNJNLPJNLPJPHPLRJPHRJRHRJRHTJRHTHTHTHTHVFVHTFVHVFVFXFVFXDVFXFXDXDXFXDZBXDZDXBZDZBXBZBZBZ%40ZB%5C%40ZBZ%40Z%40%5C%40Z%3FZ%40%5C%40Z%3FZ%3F%5C%3FZ%3F%5C%3FZ%3F%5CAZAZ%3F%5CAZAZA%5CCZAZCZAZCZCZCZCZEZCXEZEXCZEXGXEZEXGVGXEXGXGVGVGVIVGVIVGVITITIVIRITKTIRKTIRKRIPKRMPIRKPMNKPMNKNKNMNMNMLMLKLMLMJMJOJMJMJMHOHMHOFMHMFOFODMFODODMBODOBMBO%40OBO%40O%40O%3FM%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FOAOAMCOAOCOCOEMCOEMEOGOEMGOGMIOGMIMIOIMKMKMKOKKKMMMMMMMMKOMMMOKQMOKQKOKQKSKQKQKSKSISKSIUKUISIUIWIUGUIWGWIUGWGYIWEWIYEYGWEYGYE%5BEYEYEYE%5BC%5BEYC%5BE%5BA%5BC%5BC%5BC%5BC%5BA%5BA%5BC%5DA%5B%3F%5BA%5DA%5B%3F%5BA%5D%3F%5B%3F%5D&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=60COrEAmip8SHtrkASNdQlgSuzI=) Ballater, Scotland #### What's nearby - Ballater Library - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Victoria and Albert Halls - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Ballater Golf Club - 6 min walk - 0.5 km - Balmoral Castle - 11 min drive - 15.0 km - Cairngorms National Park - 13 min drive - 16.2 km #### Getting around - Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 72 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Keiller Lounge - ‬2 min drive - ‪The Bothy - ‬9 min walk - ‪brown sugar café - ‬12 min walk - ‪The Balmoral Bar - ‬9 min walk - ‪Keiller Brasserie - ‬2 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Stunning Scandinavian Style Home in the Heart of Ballater pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). ### What time is check-in at Stunning Scandinavian Style Home in the Heart of Ballater? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Stunning Scandinavian Style Home in the Heart of Ballater? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Stunning Scandinavian Style Home in the Heart of Ballater located? > This family-friendly Ballater vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Ballater Library, Ballater Golf Club, and Victoria and Albert Halls. Cairngorms National Park and Balmoral Castle are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Stunning Scandinavian Style Home in the Heart of Ballater Reviews 10 ### 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 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 10 Eco-friendliness ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sally S. May 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful stay The house and location are excellent. Ballater is such a lovely place, and having somewhere like Greenwood to say made it a 5 star experience! ##### Sally S. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kate Oct 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication This is a beautiful house that was very well presented and very well equipped. The hosts were very welcoming and had great communication. The area is also beautiful. A perfect property for us with a toddler and a dog. 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