Guests say
Tombeck Cottage in Ballindalloch offers a comfortable and clean stay with spacious rooms and a well-equipped kitchen. Nestled in a friendly village with local amenities and surrounded by the Scottish landscape, it's ideal for hikes and family gatherings. Some guests noted minor maintenance issues and the proximity to a building site, but overall experiences were positive.
The majority of guests found the property to be very clean, with only one review mentioning finding remnants of previous guests. The positive remarks on cleanliness from several reviews suggest a high standard is typically maintained.
The location is praised for its beautiful surroundings and friendly village atmosphere, suitable for walks and local experiences. However, the presence of a nearby building site was noted by some guests, which slightly impacts the score.
Guests generally found the property comfortable, with good beds and spacious rooms. Some reviews, however, mentioned issues with creaky stairs and the need for more appliance instructions, indicating room for improvement.
While the property is well-furnished and equipped for family stays, several reviews pointed out maintenance issues such as wobbly furniture and stiff doors. The need for more crockery and a larger fridge was also mentioned.
There is insufficient information to assess thoughtfulness as there are no consistent mentions of gifts or special touches provided by the host. While some guests noted the provision of items like coffee pods and dishwasher tablets, it is not clear if these are standard or occasional gestures.
About this property
Tucked away in the attractive village of Tomintoul, is this contemporary, detached cottage, Tombeck. Immersed in the glorious scenery of the Cairngorms National Park, this homely abode welcomes families and friends seeking an action-packed break to the Scottish Highlands. After a day of hiking the fells, relax and unwind on the sofa as you search for your favourite show TV show, or choose a family favourite film and enjoy a cosy movie night. From here, a modern kitchen/diner awaits, hosting a sea of integrated appliances and plenty of worktop space to prepare your meals, whilst the dining area is perfect for family mealtimes. Completing the ground floor is the double bedroom, with Jack and Jill en-suite shower room, this is an ideal choice for those with limited mobility. Venture upstairs to find three more bedrooms, including the master with king-size bed and en-suite bathroom, followed by a twin and bunk room, each wonderfully presented with crisp white bed linen and plush duvets. Kick-start your morning with a refreshing cup of coffee out at the decking, before popping on your walking boots and waterproofs and heading on a scenic walk through the Abernethy National Nature Reserve. Within a short stroll there are choice of shops, a café and quality restaurant to try one evening, or continue along to the River Avon where you can cast away into the waters that teem with salmon and trout. Alternatively, visit the famous Malt Whisky Trail, which takes in seven world-famous working distilleries, it’s the ultimate Scotch experience, and there is a Whisky Castle just around the corner from the property. With Tombeck providing secure bike storage, why not bring along your mountain bikes and test your skills at nearby Glenliver, or take on the slopes at The Lecht Ski Centre, ideal during the winter months. For the adventurous there is an opportunity for stand up paddle boarding nearby, and there are mountain bike trails in Glenlivet. Why not take a ride on the Hogwarts Express which leaves from Inverness regularly. However you choose to spend your time here, return each evening and recharge your batteries at Tombeck. EPC Rating: Band C
The village of Tominoul holds the record as the highest village in the Scottish Highlands. It makes a fabulous base for exploring the Cairngorms National Park, with a myriad of walking, hiking and cycling routes in the surrounding area. The village offers a quintessential village store and Post Office, as well as a welcoming pub and a restaurant. There is plenty of beautiful scenery nearby, along with many towns and villages worth exploring, including Aviemore and Nethy Bridge.
Accommodation
Four bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC, 1 x ground-floor double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 2 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Utility.
Sitting room
Oil central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, Smart TV and WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for two cars.
Decking with furniture & BBQ.
Secure bike storage.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop and pub 0.2 miles.
Note: The owner has bikes that can be used by guests at their own risk
Reviews (12)
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Fay
7 ladies. Whilst the house is very clean and warm, the same defects we reported last time have still not been attended to. The prices have increased so surely it would be easy to have the place maintained. Walk in shower still not repaired or replaced. Sign on door. Very small fridge/freezer with no shelves in door. The creaking stairs are very very loud.
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Alexandra
The three bathrooms and large bedrooms made our stay very comfortable, and the beautiful kitchen and living room were perfect for family gatherings. The cottage is very well furnished and has all the appliances you need. It even had a baby cot and a high chair, which was very helpful for us. Our only issue was the rather small fridge given the number of people the house can accommodate. The owner was very helpful and quick in answering. We highly recommend it!
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Bharath
Couple of things would like to provide feedback on is the sweaky sound on the stairs and while walking upstairs and would be great to have some mats in the kitchen and the carpet in the Lounge needs a proper wash.