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Ballater holiday farmhouse rental with walking, fireplace, TV and rural retreat

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  • Farmhouse
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • Min stay varies
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Key information

  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
  • Nearest beach 80 km
  • Ski
  • Child friendly
  • Car advised
  • Pet friendly
  • Private garden

From the owner

Tomidhu is a modernised traditional nineteenth century farmhouse situated in the hamlet of Crathie in the Cairngorm National Park. It provides self-catering accommodation for six to eight people. Recently restored and sympathetically extended the house is conveniently located for pursuing many outdoor activities such as skiing at Glenshee, walking, fly fishing and golf. There are numerous distilleries and castles within the immediate vicinity of Royal Deeside and the house itself is less than 1 mile from Balmoral castle. Tomidhu is situated in its own fenced garden and accessed by a track that leads to an extensive birch forest behind. There are ample opportunities for spotting wildlife from the house.

Located at the edge of the village of Crathie in the eastern Cairngorm National Park in the heart of Royal Deeside. Crathie is around six miles from Ballater, a vibrant highland town with numerous opportunities for eating out, shopping and activities. Seven miles to the west in the centre of the park is Braemar, a smaller town with more limited services but which affords a gateway to the interior expanse of the high mountainous area of the central Cairngorms.

Within the immediate vicinity of Crathie, Balmoral Castle is a popular destination for tourists passing through the area. The Lochnagar distillery is also located here and can be visited for a tour of the facility or just to try a quick dram at the bar. There are many other castles and distilleries within a short drive of the property.

Ballater is an old town which has retained much of its charm as it has avoided the extensive development so prevalent in the towns to the north of the park. There are numerous hotels, restaurants, bars and shops serving the local population and the busy tourist industry which reaches it's peak during the summer months.

Braemar is considerably smaller but is still popular with tourists due to it's enduring architecture and spectacular location in the remote central Cairngorms. Braemar castle and Invercauld castle can be visited at selected times and there are hotels, coffee shops, an art gallery and a tourist information centre.


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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • 2 Double Beds
  • 1 Sofa Bed
  • 2 Single Beds
  • 1 Cot available
  • 1 Family bathroom, 1 Shower room

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • Pets welcome
  • Cot available

Access

  • Parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

  • Mountain Views
  • Private garden
  • BBQ
  • Patio
  • Central heating
  • Fireplace
  • Cooker
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Clothes dryer
  • Iron
  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo system
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Tomidhu – Home 4919969

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    Smoking

    No smoking at this property

    House rules

    No parties, hen or stag dos thanks.

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    About the owner

    Gary M.
    Calendar updated:
    27 May 2022

    Years listed:
    7

    Based in:
    United Kingdom
    Languages spoken: English
    This Farmhouse has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and sleeps 8. It has been listed on Holiday Lettings since 12 Aug 2014. Located in Aberdeenshire, it has 18 reviews with an overall rating of 5. The average weekly rate varies from £802 to £1031.
    The Owner has a response rate of 90% and the property’s calendar was last updated on 27 May 2022.
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    Coastal491997

    Accommodation below expectations
    Jul 2021

    The property is situated on a roadside at the bottom of a hill by a main road. It is spacious and has a good sized kitchen. We stayed there as a family with two small children and expected to have an … More 

    Reviewed 1 Aug 2021

    Owner's reply:
    Dear Larissa and family, I am so sorry to hear that there were things about our cottage that had not met your expectations. Due to an incredibly difficult summer, both of us working ( I am NHS and my husband is a critical worker too) and had no child care due to COVID limiting availability, it was impossible for myself or my husband to get out to repair the toilet seat until much later in the week. You mentioned the fire had not been cleaned out and some frozen food was left in the freezer, these will be things I discuss with our cleaner to ensure standards are better. Sometimes, these things can just get missed in error, but we will attempt to ensure this doesn't happen again. We do provide a number of hooks at the front door and hangers in the wardrobe for guests clothing but not on the backs of doors. We will take on board your comments about the garden and look to find a solution. We hope that your time spent exploring the Cairngorms was enjoyable. Thank-you for taking the time to write a review. Tina.
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    Tomidu review
    Aug 2020

    Excellent Location- spacious, comfortable and very well equipped- would stay again, if renting in this area

    Reviewed 13 Sep 2020

    Janet M
    Derby, United Kingdom

    The perfect holiday
    Jul 2019

    What a wonderful week we had at Tomidhu. The cottage had everything we needed. It was in a perfect location with wonderful views and a peaceful setting. There were plenty of leaflets and information g… More 

    Reviewed 5 Aug 2019

    Owner's reply:
    Many thanks for your kind review. We are really pleased everyone enjoyed their stay including the dog. We are sorry about the garden! A broken lawn mower and we are right in the middle of a house build so this has meant some of the usual ongoing maintenance we take care of promptly is a bit behind schedule. We hope we can welcome you back in the future. Enjoy the rest of the summer. Thanks again for coming to stay. Regards Gary and Tina.
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    Family friendly cottage
    Apr 2019

    This was my first time renting a holiday cottage and the bar has been set very high! We were two mums with three boys (aged 6, 8 and 8) away for a long weekend and we were impressed with this as a ve… More 

    Reviewed 8 Apr 2019

    Owner's reply:
    Thank you so much for your kind review. We are so pleased that our cottage worked for you all. Hope to welcome you back again some time in the future.
    Ryan_booth88

    Winter retreat
    Dec 2017

    Stayed here in December. Had a fantastic time. Great location for a skiing holiday or a winter retreat. Just a short walk from Balmoral castle, which looks beautiful in the snow. Will definitely be re… More 

    Reviewed 18 Jan 2018

    Review 1-5 of 18

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