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Balbeag Cottage - Pet friendly Log Cabin

4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Balbeag Cottage, in the Cairngorms near Aviemore, offers a serene retreat with rolling countryside views and surrounding birch forest teeming with local wildlife. Enjoy an open plan living area complete with a wood burning stove and sky TV or unwind in the enclosed garden that's perfect for pets.

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81087 sq ft

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly
Dryer
Washer
Parking available
Fireplace
Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Balbeag Cottage - Pet friendly Log Cabin

Introducing our charming log cabin near Aviemore, Balbeag Cottage. Balbeag Cottage has been welcoming guests for many years now, some time and time again. Situated in the Cairngorms, the pet friendly log cabin has spectacular views of rolling countryside with hills and mountains as a spectacular backdrop. Balbeag Cottage sits in its own private land, surrounded by birch forest brimming with local wildlife.

A short drive from Aviemore and the ski slopes, the log cabin is a 1.5 mile walk away from the village of Kincraig. Kincraig is home to it’s very own outdoor watersports on Loch Insh where you can also try a variety of activities or something a little gentler like a play in the woodland playpark or dinner and drinks in the Boathouse. Close by is the Old Post office gallery cafe where you can meet the artist in residence as well as sample some fine fare. Don't miss a trip to The Highland Wildlife Park where you can drive around in a safari type tour aswell as visit local and world species in their enclosures.

Balbeag Cottage is also very close to the Uath Lochans and if you have not heard of them you will be in for a lovely surprise when you find the bear paw print shaped lochs. Also just down the road are The famous Ruthven Barracks, built to squash the Jacobite Rebellion. Keen cyclists will love its proximity to Route 7 and the Speyside Way and wildlife lovers will have plenty of visitors to watch from the comfort of the cabin.

The living space comfortably hosts 8 guests in an open plan kitchen and dining area. Made more comfortable with the additional wood burning stove and TV with sky and Wifi. Views from the living area are just so serene.

Bedroom one is a double room, bedroom two can be a double or a twin, bedroom three has twin beds and bedroom four has a single bed and a bunk bed. A shower room and a bathroom complete the living space. The utility room is a useful space for washing and drying clothes whilst you stay at Balbeag Cottage.

The log cabin is dog friendly and the garden is enclosed for pets. There are kennels that can be used if you need to leave your dogs behind for the day.

Balbeag Cottage is the right choice for you if you are trying to escape the hustle and bustle of normal life and are looking for a restorative and relaxing self catering holiday.

Licence Number HI-70234-F EPC D

Property amenities

Internet

Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

Parking on site

Kitchen

Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided

Living spaces

Dining table
Fireplace
Wood stove

Entertainment

TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

Garden

Laundry

Laundry facilities
Washing machine

Comfort

Heating

Pets

Pet friendly
Fee: GBP 30
Service animals exempt from fees

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

Housekeeping (limited availability)
Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

In a rural location

Things to do

Hiking/biking trails nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Theme park nearby

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

Garden
Unit size: 1,087 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

Checkin 16:00-23:45

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 30

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

Optional extras

Pet fee: GBP 30
Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

483688

About the area

Insh

What's nearby

Highland Wildlife Park - 6 min drive - 7.4 km
Loch an Eilein - 10 min drive - 13.8 km
Rothiemurchus Estate Visitor Centre - 10 min drive - 14.7 km
Speyside Wildlife - 10 min drive - 14.7 km
Strathspey Steam Railway - 13 min drive - 16.0 km

Getting around

Kingussie Station - 14 min drive
Inverness (INV) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Barn - ‬9 min drive
‪The Boathouse - ‬1 min drive
‪La Taverna - ‬10 min drive
‪Sugar Bowl - ‬9 min drive
‪Old Post Office Cafe Gallery - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Balbeag Cottage - Pet friendly Log Cabin pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 30. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What time is check-in at Balbeag Cottage - Pet friendly Log Cabin?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Balbeag Cottage - Pet friendly Log Cabin?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Balbeag Cottage - Pet friendly Log Cabin located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Loch Insh and within 9 mi (15 km) of Highland Wildlife Park and Ruthven Barracks. Loch an Eilein and Speyside Wildlife are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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6/10 Okay

Elisabeth

Jul 9, 2025

Balbeag Cottage

Location is fantastic 10/10. Accommodation was spacious. The shower was great, could do with one over bath too as cottage takes 8 people. The owner was very friendly & helpful. A fab rural retreat! The property needs a deep clean. Our kids have allergies and we had to give it a better clean, hoover all over especially corners/edges and wash the floors. It does need updating. The sofas need replacing as they have seen better days and are dusty/dirty. The carpets could do with cleaning too. Some of the heaters did not seem to work.