Holiday Lets Cairngorms Guests Can Call Home
Balneden Steading has three holiday lets in one converted farm steading, in the Glenlivet Estate within the Cairngorms National Park. The Mill and The Grain Store each sleep four, and The Cattle Shed sleeps two, so you can come as a couple, a family or a bigger group across two or three cottages.
We think you'll sleep well here. The beds have naturally upholstered, deep pocket-sprung mattresses, a choice of firm, soft and hypoallergenic pillows and light, warm wool duvets, all wrapped in organic, Fairtrade cotton.
Travelling with little ones? A travel cot, high chair and baby bath can be provided in The Mill and The Grain Store on request.
What Every Cottage Has
Each cottage is set up for a relaxed self-catering stay, whether you're out walking all day or curled up by the fire.
Balneden suits walkers, cyclists and winter sports fans especially well, with a fully equipped laundry, a drying room and secure storage for bikes and sports equipment.
Log-Burning Stove
Underfloor Heating
Exposed Beams
Fully Equipped Kitchen
Full Laundry Facilities
Drying Room
Wifi and 4G
FreeSat Flat-Screen TV
Secure Bike and Ski Storage
Parking
EV Charging
Pets Welcome
Compare the Cottages
The Mill
Our largest cottage sleeps 4 in two bedrooms, with double-height picture windows, a log-burning stove and decking that looks out over the glen.
The Cattle Shed
A cosy cottage for one or two, with a king-size bed, an accessible wet room, a log-burning stove and a patio with long views.
The Grain Store
Sleeps 4 in two bedrooms, with 4-metre gable windows framing the hills, a log-burning stove and a courtyard garden.
Looking After Balneden
Balneden is a special place for people and wildlife, and we want to keep it that way. We're gradually adding more habitats and plant varieties around the grounds, so more birds and animals can find a home here, and our guests have more chances to see them.
Each cottage has an EPC C rating, with good insulation, double glazing, LED lighting and room-by-room thermostats. We use eco-friendly cleaning products, choose Fairtrade where we can, and our water comes from a protected spring on the hill, filtered and UV treated.
For every booking, we donate £1 to the Cairngorms Trust.
EPC C rated cottages
Spring water
EV charging
Holiday Let Questions
Answers to common questions about staying at Balneden Steading.
The Mill sleeps four in two bedrooms, The Cattle Shed sleeps two in one king-size bedroom, and The Grain Store sleeps four in two bedrooms. Larger groups can book more than one cottage, and The Mill has seating for eight.
Yes. Pets are welcome in all three cottages, and there are walks straight from the door across the Glenlivet Estate.
Use the availability and booking page on our main website, balnedensteading.co.uk. It shows live availability for The Mill, The Cattle Shed and The Grain Store.
Yes. EV charging at 3.6 or 7kW is available for guests arriving in an electric or hybrid vehicle.
The Cattle Shed and The Grain Store both have an accessible wet room with a shower. If you have questions about access, please contact us before you book.
Yes. All three cottages have wifi, and 4G is available too.