Craigen Cottage

Craigen Cottage Charming newly-refurbished self catering holiday cottage, perfectly located in the heart of the picturesque village of Ballater, Royal Deeside.

Newly refurbished and decorated in modern vintage style with gorgeous fabrics, local Scottish artwork and wooden oak floorboards, Craigen comfortably sleeps up to six people in three individually themed double bedrooms. The stylish, comfortable accommodation benefits from a fully equipped dining kitchen, cosy lounge with open granite hearth and log burning stove, Sky television and broadband. Ther

e is both an upstairs bathroom and a convenient downstairs shower room. The cottage is available for weekly stays (shorter/longer lets by arrangement) and comes inclusive of initial log supply, oil central heating, bed linen and towels. A travel cot and highchair is also available if required. Perfectly located in the heart of Ballater and only minutes from the selection of Royal appointed shops, coffee houses and fine restaurants; the village’s renowned Golf Course and the numerous riverside, hill walking and cycling trails are all easily accessible in the surrounding Cairngorms National Park. Craigen Cottage provides the ideal base to explore this outstanding Scottish Region, which was first introduced to Queen Victoria in 1842 by her husband, Prince Albert.Today the beauty of Ballater Burgh is still appreciated by the Royal family who visit every summer, along with visitors from all over the world. Enjoy with our compliments a local products “Welcome Basket “on your arrival. For availability, rates and informal enquires please see website www.craigencottage.com or get in touch direct. (email:[email protected])

We look forward to welcoming you and your family or friends to Craigen Cottage soon.

🌷Spring Offers Update Craigen Cottage 🌷Thanks so much everyone for your recent kind comments & enquiries. Valentine’s We...
31/01/2026

🌷Spring Offers Update Craigen Cottage 🌷

Thanks so much everyone for your recent kind comments & enquiries. Valentine’s Weekend and the School Break are now booked, thank you - we’re looking forward to welcoming both parties soon to Ballater for spring breaks. 💖🥂🌷🍾🎉

💐🍰🐣We still have great special offers for both Mother’s Day & also a fun Easter Break. For more details of special offers or dates later in the year please see our website, will pop link in comments, or give us a call on 07850 707902 for an informal chat.
Happy to help with any special requests. Hope to welcome you to Ballater soon. 🌷🌸🥰

29/01/2026
27/01/2026
27/01/2026

Winter hush at Loch Muick ❄️
Frozen edges, mirror water, and Lochnagar looming in the background - pure Cairngorm magic. Worth the cold fingers, 100%.

27/01/2026

*Now Booked - Thank you 🥂🍾💖

💖Luxury Valentine Mini-Break for 2 in Ballater. 💝🥂

Special Offer for Two Guests- enjoy the whole cottage to yourselves for a relaxing two or three- night getaway at Craigen Cottage in the heart of Ballater village.💘

Follow in the footsteps of Queen Victoria 👑 and enjoy the beauty of Royal Deeside countryside to relax and recharge with a romantic "Two or Three Night Mini- Break". Treat yourselves with our Valentine package which includes Flowers, Prosecco and Chocolates on arrival. 💐💝🥂🍾

You and a partner can catch your breath and enjoy the outdoor pursuits Ballater has to offer, curl up by the cottage’s cosy log burner or, relax in the local coffee shops or fine dining restaurants- a mere two minute walk from Craigen Cottage.🍝🍧🍰🫖 With both early afternoon arrival and a late morning checkout available , you can really enjoy a relaxing leisurely break in Royal Deeside - or as Queen Victoria liked to say: "paradise in the Highlands." 👑

🩷Special offer rate is for two guests, enjoy a two night stay for £395, or stay for three nights for just £495. (Extra night/s may be available on request.)

💖Luxury Valentine Weekend Package includes:

🍾Bottle of Prosecco.
💝Chocolates.
💐Flowers.
🩷Bed linen and towels.
🪵 Heating and logs for log burner.
🪴 Enclosed gardens.
⏰ Early arrival of 2pm.
🕰️ Late checkout of 11am.

For further information and more special Spring offers please see website, (link in comments) or tel: 07850 707902 for an informal chat. ☎️

This year make Valentine’s a special weekend to remember. 🩷


Happy Burns Night Everyone! ❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🥃
25/01/2026

Happy Burns Night Everyone! ❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🥃

Robert Burns, the beloved voice of Scotland, still inspires hearts across generations, and we celebrate his legacy on Burns Night, the 25th January each year.

This year we wish you all a wonderful Burns Night filled with good food, great whisky, and the company of friends. Raise a glass to the Bard! "Slàinte Mhath!" and "Lang may yer lum reek!

Happy Burns Night 2026". 🥃

Sounds wonderful! 🥘 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 💐🍰💝
24/01/2026

Sounds wonderful! 🥘 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 💐🍰💝

What better way to celebrate 🎉 Robbie Burns on a wet and cold Sunday - so gather your friends, bring the family and lunch with us at Rothesay Rooms Sunday 25th January

Don't miss out - book your table now!

Our Bard inspired Sunday Roast is Chicken Supreme stuffed with Sheridan’s haggis, served with goose‑fat roast potatoes, roast turnip & carrot, green beans, and a whisky jus 🌟

Prefer brunch? Try our limited‑edition 🥚 Bard’s Benedict – haggis, poached eggs & hollandaise on a toasted muffin

Or one of our new lunch menu favourites - Haggis with a Rothesay twist - Pork & Haggis Sausages with clapshot, wilted greens & whisky sauce

🔥 Looking ahead… on Sunday 1st February we’re serving a beautifully slow‑roasted Roast Lamb — rich, comforting and full of winter flavour. Don’t forget to follow us for more exciting events, including our special 💘Valentine’s Afternoon Tea & Valentine’s Dinner 🥂

👋We strongly recommend booking ahead to make sure you don't miss out.


Book your table:
📞 01339 753816
📧 [email protected]
…or pop in and see us.

Don't forget to follow us for further exciting events to come including a special Valentine's afternoon tea, & Valentine's dinner.

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Newly refurbished and decorated in modern vintage style with gorgeous fabrics, local Scottish artwork and wooden oak floorboards, Craigen comfortably sleeps up to six people in three individually themed double bedrooms (two double and one twin). The stylish, comfortable accommodation benefits from a fully equipped dining kitchen, cosy lounge with open granite hearth and log burning stove, Sky television and broadband. There is both an upstairs bathroom and a convenient downstairs shower room. The cottage is available for weekly stays (shorter/longer lets by arrangement) and comes inclusive of initial log supply, oil central heating, bed linen and towels. A travel cot and highchair is also available if required. Perfectly located in the heart of Ballater and only minutes from the selection of Royal appointed shops, coffee houses and fine restaurants; the village’s renowned Golf Course and the numerous riverside, hill walking and cycling trails are all easily accessible in the surrounding Cairngorms National Park. Craigen Cottage provides the ideal base to explore this outstanding Scottish Region, which was first introduced to Queen Victoria in 1842 by her husband, Prince Albert.Today the beauty of Ballater Burgh is still appreciated by the Royal family who visit every summer, along with visitors from all over the world. Enjoy with our compliments a local products “Welcome Basket “on your arrival. For availability, rates and informal enquires please see website www.craigencottage.com or get in touch direct. (email:[email protected]) We look forward to welcoming you and your family or friends to Craigen Cottage soon.