Family-friendly vacation rentals in Ballater

Absolutely amazing, only problem was we should have stayed longer. Deer/child)dog proof fencing. Never ending facilities, gaming, snooker, cinema plus hot tub, sauna, jacuzzi. Huge house with plenty of space for children and adults to enjoy. BBQ and large table for evening dinner in the sunshine watching the deer. Peacock on the bear an interesting sight before it flew off. Thank you Gail, you may see us again x sure I've missed something...

Our stay felt like a home from home. It was so clean, cosy and just the most lovely stay! So close to absolutely everything you need in Aviemore, and just a wonderful place. Thankyou again 😁

Absolutely fantastic location, out of the way and really peaceful. Another Airbnb next door but was exactly as advertised and contact with other guests was minimal and no issue at all. Perfect for a Scottish getaway in the Trossachs. The accommodation was clean, tidy and so well decorated - a home from home! Alison and Matt were so accommodating. Really helpful and friendly. We even asked about bringing a BBQ and they kindly offered their own for ease. Would absolutely recommend the stay to family and friends! Thank you for a lovely stay, 5*

Lovely location and sitting on the sofa looking out at loch Tay and mountains in the back drop. Wildlife was great seen a few deers. A duck had came up to the window and my daughter was so excited. Lovely cabin clean and beds comfy and rooms are huge and supplied a travel cot

Fantastic place for a family get together. Plenty of space and great location. Linda was great to deal with and would highly recommend staying at Balnacraig. Second time there and hopefully not the last.

We enjoyed a lovely stay at the house. Beautiful and serene surroundings. Was a great place to relax and unwind… Great day trips nearby. Would recommend you bring in all your provisions at the start of your stay and kitchen is fully equipped. Caroline was easy to contact and fast to respond. We chose to use the hot tub which was ready for us when we arrived and easy to operate. Our only wish was that had we known, it really should be drained & refilled after two days of use since there are no added chemicals (which is a plus) Overall a wonderful experience & would highly recommend

Lovely quiet cottage. Great location. Would certainly return.

Lorna was a fantastic host, always very responsive and gave some excellent recommendations of places to visit. Lorna had gone out of her way to provide a lovely hamper of key essentials on our arrival, thank you Lorna 🙏 The wooden lodge, hot tub and bbq area were fantastic, all very well laid out and easy to use. We couldn’t recommend a better place to visit for some relaxation and peace in beautiful surroundings. We visited St. Cyres beach for a walk and then off to the Lobster shop in Johnshaven for lunch was an excellent start to our trip. Well done Lorna!

Lovely find. The Smoke House is like stepping into a warm hug. We all loved the quirkiness of it. The fabulous social spaces. Really enjoyed our stay. So generously stocked with essentials.

This is our 4th visit to Railway cottage and it won’t be our last. It’s well placed for driving in to Aviemore, Newtonmore, Kincraig and Kingussie and there are walks you can do from the door. It’s a cosy and welcoming place to stay and very comfortable. There are lots of activities on the nearby estates including quad biking, horse riding, zip wires, canyoning, clay pigeon shooting and archery. Lots of good places to eat too.

A truly amazing and special location It’s not often one can stay so close to the sea Watched dolphins jumping in the bay one evening A magical three days to celebrate a family birthday

I used Louise's place as my last Airbnb on a hiking tour I did of the Highlands and I felt so lucky to have done so. The bed was the most comfortable I slept in for 3 weeks and the whole space was so quiet. I was very grateful I chose to stay in Boat of Garten and not in Aviemore (way too busy). Louise was also exceptionally kind and friendly. Also, having a full kitchen with washing machine for clothes was a great way to "return to civilization" after all my hiking. I would be very pleased to stay here again.

We had a wonderful stay at Bluefolds for my Dad's 70th. The view from the property is spectacular and ever changing, and you'd never get bored of that alone! Sue was a wonderful host, very welcoming and proactive. The accommodation has everything you could need for a stay there. Take your walking boots, make sure your pets are treated for ticks (as its on a sheep farm), and have an incredible time :)

Lyn of Sheval Croft is a piece of heaven on Earth. It was incredibly charming inside and sitting in the dome in the evening watching the sunset was so peaceful. We loved watching the horses roam in the field behind the house. Jennifer was a great host giving us incredibly detailed instructions that made our stay seamless. She also provided fantastic recommendations for in home whiskey tasting by Steve and local in home meal delivery by Mac & Cat. We hope to make it back to Speyside and would absolutely stay here again!

Great place for a large group to stay, very comfortable.

We stayed 2 nights in this lovely cottage. Georgina is clearly an experienced host because the place was well organised, spotlessly clean and it had everything you could need. She was very responsive and kindly provided some food and drinks for us at the cottage. We recommend this place to anyone!

We had an enjoyable weekend break in the Lookout at Pitmilly. Excellent standard of accommodation and facilities and a wonderful setting, convenient for exploring the Fife coast. Would highly recommend.

I went with 12 family members and pictures don’t do justice to this fantastic spot! Absolutely would recommend to everyone. Very peaceful surroundings so many things to do inside and outside the lodge. Alan was really really helpful answered pretty much straightaway to every message I sent. Not a single cobweb in sight around the whole lodge and this place is huge! All the facilities and amenities you need are located within the house.

Another wonderful stay here. Cozy, comfortable caravan with a beautiful, peaceful view. Spotlessly clean, great shower, comfy sofas, helpful hosts. Perfect for watching the world go by outside. Can't wait to return next year!

This is a super place to stay . Modern and tasteful in a beautiful historic building, right on the riverside. It is super clean, very comfortable beds, plenty big soft towels . It feels like a home from home as Anthony has put so much thought and care into making the apartment so welcoming .

Lovely place! Excellent hosts! Felt right at home! Thanks

We had a lovely stay. The nature surrounding the property was beautiful and peaceful. The house itself was cozy and well equipped. I would highly recommend this place to anyone thats looking for a relaxing nature getaway.

Lovely setting and vey easy to deal with. Kept us updated. Would definitely use again.

We had a lovely two night stay - easy to find, clean cottage, wonderful grounds to explore, lots of great tips from Andrew in terms of things to look out for in the grounds, loved finding the wishing well! The cocker spaniel puppy was a lovely surprise bonus!