Name: Alba - Charming boutique forest view cabin with hot tub in Ballater
Address: Riverside Steading, Newton of Gairn, Ballater, AB35 5UD, United Kingdom, Riverside Steading, Newton of Gairn, Grampian, AB35 5UD, UK
Rating: 9.0

Alba - Charming boutique forest view cabin with hot tub in Ballater

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The entire place is yours
215 ft² size
Kitchen
View
Garden
Pets allowed
Free WiFi
Terrace
Balcony
Free parking

About this property

Charming Holiday Home in Ballater: Alba offers a charming holiday home experience in Ballater, United Kingdom. Guests enjoy a garden, terrace, and free WiFi, ensuring a relaxing and connected stay. Comfortable Living Spaces: The property features one bedroom, a bathroom, and a living room. Amenities include a fully equipped kitchen with a refrigerator, stovetop, and electric kettle. Additional facilities include a hot tub, electric vehicle charging station, family rooms, and bicycle parking. Explore the Surroundings: Located 64 km from Aberdeen Airport, Alba is near attractions such as Aboyne Golf Club (21 km), Craigievar Castle (33 km), and Crathes Castle (43 km). Guests can enjoy activities like fishing and hiking, with scenic views and easy access to nature. Guest Highlights: Guests highly rate Alba for its hot tub, scenic views, and convenient location for nature trips. The property is praised for its excellent facilities and comfortable accommodations, making it a preferred choice for relaxation and exploration.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Accommodation Type	Number of guests
One-Bedroom House 1 double bed and 1 extra-large double bed

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Lynn

United Kingdom

“Loved the location of the property and the close riverside walks into Ballater. Fenced in garden perfect for the dog. Modern cabin with great views and the hot tub was clean and just what we needed. It had everything you needed for your stay....”

Joan

United Kingdom

“Lovely hot tub. Well decorated property with comfortable bed. Good location to drive to local attractions Responsive host”

Richard

United Kingdom

“The room the design the view . And the hospitality. The setting was beautiful.”

Scott

United Kingdom

“We stayed yesterday night 10/10/25 such a lovely wee cabin easy to get to and not that far from ballater which is a little beautiful town easy access to get into the cabin when in was amazed how well presented it was from the 2 beds one which has...”

Valerie

United Kingdom

“Lovely location. A short walk to the river and easy walking distance from Ballater. It is set in a charming garden with a beautiful view of forests and hills. The cabin is delightful and the bathroom is splendid. We were made to feel very welcome.”

Pushpanjali

United Kingdom

“Location was stunning and the cabin was really cosy.”

Styrna

United Kingdom

“Hot tube, spacious bathroom, view, air fryer:) garden, rower walk just next to property, close path to village. Quiet and safety fance for dogs.”

Helen

United Kingdom

“The forest house was lovely and relaxing in the hot tub after a big day on the mountains was fantastic”

Scott

United Kingdom

“great host, fantastic setting, and the accommodation as well finished with quality furnishings”

Kim

United Kingdom

“Beautiful decor. Well planned out space. Good quality fixtures and fittings. Peaceful Beautiful view.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Karl

Company review score: 9.4Based on 490 reviews from 4 properties

4 managed properties

Company information

I am an expert joiner with a deep passion for sustainability and Bess has 15 years of hospitality experience under her belt. Since settling together on the Steading in beautiful Ballater, we have combined our passions and expertise to build this spectacular cabin for all to enjoy! We are also avid mountain bikers, climbers and kayakers. All activities that are right at the doorstep of the cabin!

Property information

At the steading, we are trying to build unique, low-impact sustainable holiday accommodations, with high-quality design and materials for our guests. The Forest View Cabin is the second of these accommodations. The Cabin can sleep up to 4 guests, 2 on the king-size bed on the ground floor and 2 in the double loft bed. Boasting an environmentally friendly design and includes features such as an eco shower. It encompasses comfort, functionality and luxury in a magnificent sustainable design. There is also a shared hot tub that all our guests are welcome to use at the steading. The perfect way to end a day exploring the local area!

Neighbourhood information

The Cabin is perfectly situated to access all that the Cairngorms and Royal Deeside have to offer. Walking trails, hiking, golf, mountain biking, skiing and other outdoor activities are all on your doorstep. The accommodation is located a mile and a half to Ballater. You can either drive or walk along the much loved 7 bridges walk to get to the village. Balmoral and Royal Lochnagar Whiskey distillery are only 6 miles away.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

Alba - Charming boutique forest view cabin with hot tub in Ballater takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:00 to 00:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 09:00 to 10:00

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Damage policy

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to £250 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year

Cot upon request

Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 21

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

At the steading we have a number of shared facilities for our guests, including the hot tub, wood fired pizza oven and the outdoor fire pit

Please note , if you are bringing pets with you, a pet fee of 20 GBP per pet, per stay applies

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to £250 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

License number: AS-00188F