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Balvattan Farmhouse - a lodge that sleeps 10 guests in 5 bedrooms

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Outdoor spa tub
Exterior
5 bedrooms, free WiFi
Private kitchen
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

Balvattan Farmhouse - a lodge that sleeps 10 guests in 5 bedrooms

Balvattan Farmhouse is set in a secure 1/2 acre garden surrounded by farm fields and enjoys panoramic views across the Spey Valley to the Cairngorm Mountains. This charming five bedroom farmhouse which sleeps 10 provides an ideal holiday base and enjoys some magnificent scenery.

In the enclosed garden is a large patio with a charcoal BBQ, fire pit area and wood fired hot tub which is chemical free, where you can enjoy magnificent views of the Cairngorms. The large kitchen and dining room are definitely the heart of this home and there is space for everyone to dine or just relax with a glass of wine with views to the garden.

Situated off the road at the end of a farm track just outside Boat of Garten & Nethybridge.

Included:
Linen & towels
Wi-Fi included.
Logs included.
Christmas decorations included for festive weeks.
Highchair & cot x 2
Charcoal BBQ (please bring charcoal)

Rooms:

Lounge with log burning stove
Downstairs King-size bedroom with en-suite with walk in shower
Large open planed well-equipped kitchen/diner
WC
Utility room with drying rack, washing machine & tumble dryer

Upstairs:
2 King-size bedrooms
1 room with single bed and bunk beds
1 room with bunk beds and built in wardrobe
Two bathrooms, one with walk-in shower and the other with separate bath and walk-in shower

Dog friendly – up to 2 dogs welcome

Parking for 4 cars

Property manager

Great North Lodges

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

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)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

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

598187

About the neighborhood

Map
Boat of Garten

What's nearby

  • Boat of Garten Golf Club - 4 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Landmark Forest Adventure Park - 8 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Loch Garten Osprey Centre - 8 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Loch Morlich - 16 min drive - 21.0 km
  • CairnGorm Mountain - 21 min drive - 28.0 km

Getting around

  • Aviemore Station - 13 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nethy House Cafe with Rooms - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Maclean's Highland Bakery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Boat Country Inn & Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Anderson's Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cairn Hotel - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Balvattan Farmhouse - a lodge that sleeps 10 guests in 5 bedrooms pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Balvattan Farmhouse - a lodge that sleeps 10 guests in 5 bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Balvattan Farmhouse - a lodge that sleeps 10 guests in 5 bedrooms?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Balvattan Farmhouse - a lodge that sleeps 10 guests in 5 bedrooms located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Boat of Garten Golf Club and within 6 mi (10 km) of Abernethy Golf Club and Loch Vaa. Loch Garten Osprey Centre and Lochan Dhu are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Balvattan Farmhouse - a lodge that sleeps 10 guests in 5 bedrooms Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Lovely break
Amazing views. Well presented farmhouse with plenty space indoor and out. Good amenities. Family friendly

10/10 Excellent

Stephen O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot for the family
We had a rather large group (10) and everyone was comfortable. The ground-floor suite was especially nice for my elderly father, as the stairs were challenging for him. The place is a nice mix of rustic (I've never seen a wood-burning hot tub before) and modern (great kitchen!). We had a couple of dumb questions, like how to control the electric for the upstairs shower, which the host was friendly about and responsive to via WhatsApp. All-in-all, a great vacation home!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Home from home
A wonderful homely house and beautifuly decorated with Christmas decorations. We relaxed as soon as we entered the house it has lots of space for the grandchildren to play too. What an amazing dream kitchen It was fully equipped for cooking our large family meal at new year. Thankyou for letting us stay we definitely want to book up again for next year.
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8/10 Good

Great property just not for the disabled or elderly
Stayed at Batvattan for 1 week. Place was very well equipped and spotlessly clean. My only issue was the showers which as an elderly partial amputee would benefit from non slip mats and grab rails. Transport is needed from this location. Generally speaking we had a pleasant experience.
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10/10 Excellent

Morag M.

An amazing peaceful retreat.
We had a wonderful stay at Balvattan Farmhouse with all the family. The house is full of traditional character and includes an extremely well equipped contemporary kitchen. Home from home! The views from the house and surrounding grounds are spectacular. The garden is ideal for both adults and children. We have ventured over the years to this part of our beautiful country for both summer & winter holidays and this was an ideal peaceful retreat from where we were able to explore further the surrounding area. Adults and children alike would all highly recommend Balvattan Farmhouse and our thanks for a wonderful stay.
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10/10 Excellent

Highly recommended stunning cottage for large families
Two families stayed is this lovely home. It really is a home away from home. Very cosey. It is very safe for children indoors and outdoors. We were at ease from the moment we walked through the door. The location is great, just 10mins from Aviemore. Views are spectacular from most windows. Wild deer are seen regularly in the fields surrounding the house which young children loved spotting. We would stay here again without a doubt !
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10/10 Excellent

Claire D.

90/100
An excellent house for a largish group ie 10 people. Beautiful, convenient location with pleasant garden with loads of seats and a super view of the Cairngorms. Kitchen great to cook in with lots of gear. Suggest owners sharpen knives regularly and buy new bowls, too many with worn glaze. Otherwise perfect. GNLs provided excellent and responsive customer service. Note the details say parking for 3 cars. We had 5 cars including 3 SUVs and found parking no problem.
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8/10 Good

Family Weekend Break
Good layout of both house and gardens giving plenty of space for everyone to relax and enjoy. One small drawback was with the oven which had a damaged door. We raised this with the Great North Lodges upon arrival and were advised that the oven is scheduled for replacement. A prompt response - full credit to them.
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10/10 Excellent

Wonderful stay at Balvattan Farmhouse
We, two families, had a very nice stay at Balvattan Farmhouse. Everything is furnished with great attention to detail. It offers plenty of space and places to retreat for everyone. We loved preparing our food in the large kitchen and having food with an amazing view. We enjoyed the peace and quiet in a beautiful landscape. Our highlight was the hot tub in the garden. That was a great experience. A hot bath with a spectacular view. We would recommend the Balvattan Farmhouse. Thank you for the lovely stay.