Set in the picturesque Glenmuick Estate, Antlers Cottage offers a cozy retreat with an open log fire and Freeview TV. The kitchen is well-equipped with modern appliances, while a separate drying room provides laundry facilities.
Reviews
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Free Wi-Fi
Parking available
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About this property
Antlers Cottage
ANTLERS COTTAGE - Sleeps 4 Antlers Cottage is a cosy cottage set in the grounds of the Glenmuick Estate. The cottage has been tastefully decorated throughout and provides an ideal base from which to explore Royal Deeside.
The cottage has two bedrooms (1 double and 1 twin) with a bathroom, kitchen, sitting room and dining room. The sitting room has an open log fire and Freeview TV with DVD player.
The Kitchen is well equipped with: •electric oven and hob •fridge •kettle.
Heating is provided throughout the property.
All linen and towels are provided along with a supply of logs .
There is a separate drying room with washing facilities if required.
Glenmuick Estate is a traditional Sporting Estate situated in the heart of Royal Deeside and the Cairngorms National Park, surrounded by some of Scotland's most beautiful scenery. The Estate extends to approximately 14,000 acres filled with all the wildlife and epic landscapes that make Scotland such a truly special place. We are proud to have a thriving population of Red Squirrel and Black Game as well as a healthy population of Red and Roe deer, Grouse, Salmon and Sea Trout. If you are lucky you can also spot some of our more elusive neighbours like the Golden Eagle, Capercaillie and Wild Cat .
EPC Rating - E Licence number: AS-00303-F
Property amenities
Ski
Close to skiing
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Bathtub
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Entertainment
DVD player
TV
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Location highlights
In a rural location
In a village
In the mountains
On a river
Things to do
Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Hunting nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Wildlife walks 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)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
On-site 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 Registration Number AS-00303-F
About the area
Located in Ballater, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Lost Gallery and Grampian Transport Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Ballater Golf Club and Royal Lochnagar Distillery. Deeside Activity Park and Alford Valley Steam Railway are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking, ecotours and cycling nearby. Visit our Ballater travel guide
Situated on a river, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Ballater Golf Club and Ballater Library. Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve and Cairngorms National Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).
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Antlers Cottage Reviews
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Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
The cottage was lovely, comfortable and spacious. Well equiped and in a beautiful area. Perfect for walking Lochnagar. I definitely recommend this place.
The cottage has very spacious living areas and had everything the two of us needed for a quiet and relaxing stay while we explored the area. We especially appreciated taking a soak after long walks. Would definitely book again at our next chance to visit Ballater.
This was a very pretty cottage in a beautiful setting. It was tastefully decorated and furnished. It was clean and well equipped. If the bath had been fitted with a shower head and a screen then it would have been totally perfect.
We enjoyed our stay there.
Our day at the Balater Highland Games and our day at Balmoral were the highlights of our stay.
A winter holiday there with the log fire would be absolutely idylic.
The estate was beautiful. The cottage so cute and quaint. Like having my own little house. The weather wasn’t best but being here made it all tolerable. A hotel room somewhere would not have worked. Lovely town and lovely people.
Thank you.
I can’t think of a better place from which to explore the Cairngorms. This property, including our little cottage, is an historical gem. You will have to manage a few tiny comfort issues like no shower, the cushions on the living room furniture were worn to the point you are sitting in the frame, there were spiders (harmless) everywhere. The washing machine is in another community building, the queen bed is actually two twins pushed together so it was too short for my husband. But even with those concessions, we loved it!! The fire place was wonderful, the rooms are decorated with botanical and hunting prints. The kitchen had just been redone and was equipped with everything we needed including the prettiest china. We would definitely stay again.
The cottage was perfect and exactly how it Is shown. Only one small suggestion that there are a couple of teabags .. after a long trip through snow it would have been nice to have had a cuppa.. other than that I loved it..
A very comfortable cottage, very close to nice places to discover (Dee riverside, Ballater, Loch Muick, etc.). Very quiet too, and a beautiful view on the mountains. Suggestion: the description of the cottage could be better with a photo and few words about the bathrooms.
We had a wonderfully peaceful stay at the estate particularly enjoying the old world ambience of the accomodation and the beautiful natural setting.We can recommend the venison from the estate which can be purchased from the butcher in the Main Street
The property was clean ,comfortable and central to Ballater .
The grounds and surrounding countryside breathtaking.
Wonderful stay.
Andreea G.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified
8/10 Good
Christoph T.
18 Aug 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
The vacation apartment is very nicely located. The bedrooms were nice, but the beds were relatively hard. The sofas in the living room could use some upgrading. The kitchen is well-equipped. The downside is that there's no shower curtain, which makes showering difficult. It would also be nice to have a toilet upstairs near the bedrooms.
Christoph T.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Dianne P.
10 Jun 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
This Place is titled Paradise Headquarters and I am sure it was at one time. The pictures of the cabin are clearly the “Glamor Shots” pictures. This 30 year old home is showing its age. Layout of the house is very awkward, lower level looks and smells like a dungeon. I am 5’6” and had to duck when entering the downstairs quarters. We felt bad about putting our adult Son, His Wife and the Grandbabies down there. Not at all what we expected. The laundry room is in-between the rooms downstairs as well you have to walk through the laundry room to get to the Kids rooms with the bunk beds.No propane grill as advertised. had to run to town to grab charcoal, to grill in the rain. Town is 10 miles away but due to roads and traffic about an hour round tripUpstairs Suite: Bathroom door in upstairs will not close and stay closed.AC in same room gets very noisy comes and goes.Jet tub - when jets were turned on small worms and slime got in water with wife and 1 year old granddaughter.Shower head in bedroom at bottom of stairs completely clogged not working.Using washer and dryer downstairs causes all the floors to get wet and slippery from the humidity. No working vent fan in laundry room.The ceiling fan in living room when turned on high makes a lot of noise and wobbles a lot.Walking anywhere in the cabin is Very noisy especially the stairs. Felt like we were waking everyone up if we got up out of bed at night. Host offered nothing but a thanks for letting us know.