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Hawthorn House

Tomintoul, near Ballindalloch, Northern Scotland
Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Sky TV
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Games / Play facilities
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
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At a glance

  • A cosy spacious getaway with traditional features and a warm, inviting ambience
  • Make the most of the games room offering table tennis, air hockey and darts
  • Set amongst the impressive scenery of a national park, perfect base for a special occasion
Overview
Property code: OC-H29921

Situated within the Cairngorm National Park, this retreat offers a great base for exploring the park's stunning scenery and visitor attractions. Take a trip to Royal Deeside, where the wild and beautiful ‘snow roads’ can be appreciated on the way, and the charming towns of Ballater and Braemar await (both 30 miles). Enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the surrounding Glenlivet Estate that’s on your doorstep – perfect for walking, mountain biking, and wildlife spotting. Thrill seekers will appreciate the challenges of Bike Glenlivet (5 miles) with its fantastic zip wire. For winter sports enthusiasts, skiing/snowboarding is offered at the nearby Lecht Ski Centre, 7 miles. The village of Tomintoul itself boasts friendly independent shops, cafes, pubs and a restaurant.

A warm welcome awaits you at this gorgeous Highland home, where you will be greeted with beautiful decorations and stylish Scottish touches. This incredibly spacious house exudes a friendly, cosy atmosphere, enhanced by a lovely wood burner in the living area. The modern and spacious kitchen features a glass wall and patio doors that open up into an enclosed private outdoor sitting area. The kitchen is fully equipped with all the necessary amenities, making it easy to prepare anything from morning coffee to hearty dinners. Adjacent to the kitchen is a large dining room, ideal for memorable dining experiences with family and friends. Also on the ground floor is an accessible king-size bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, making it convenient for guests with mobility needs. Upstairs, you'll two double bedrooms, and a very large twin room with a sofa. The lovely family bathroom is also located on this floor. Outside, an expansive garden and patio area provides the perfect setting for outdoor family time.

The fully enclosed garden ensures that adults can relax while children and dogs play safely. The garage has been converted into a games room, complete with air hockey, table tennis, and darts. Additionally, it offers storage for mountain bikes, ski equipment, and watersports gear such as paddleboards, making this an ideal base for various outdoor activities. Parking for up to four cars at this retreat.

  • 4 bedrooms – 1 king, 2 doubles and 1 twin
  • 3 bathrooms – 2 en-suite shower rooms both with walk-in shower (1 with bidet), 1 family bathroom with shower over bath and WC, 1 WC
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, American fridge/freezer, dishwasher
  • Utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Welcome pack
  • Highchair and travel cot available
  • Smart TV with Sky
  • Games room – including air hockey, table tennis
  • Wood burner in lounge (first basket of logs included)
  • Oil central heating throughout
  • Patio sitting areas with seating
  • Secure storage available for bikes and skis
  • Ample off-road parking for 4 cars
  • Shops, café, bistro and pubs within 0.2 miles
  • Large lawned garden, fully enclosed when gates are closed
  • License Number: 23/01915/STLSL
  • EPC Rating - Band F
  • 4 bedrooms – 1 king, 2 doubles and 1 twin
  • 3 bathrooms – 2 en-suite shower rooms both with walk-in shower (1 with bidet), 1 family bathroom with shower over bath and WC, 1 WC
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, American fridge/freezer, dishwasher
  • Utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Welcome pack
  • Highchair and travel cot available
  • Smart TV with Sky
  • Games room – including air hockey, table tennis
  • Wood burner in lounge (first basket of logs included)
  • Oil central heating throughout
  • Patio sitting areas with seating
  • Secure storage available for bikes and skis
  • Ample off-road parking for 4 cars
  • Shops, café, bistro and pubs within 0.2 miles
  • Large lawned garden, fully enclosed when gates are closed
  • License Number: 23/01915/STLSL
  • EPC Rating - Band F
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Catherine Stewart

This property is personally managed by Catherine.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 16 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Barbara 30th May 2026

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This cottage was a wonderful find. So comfortable, well equipped and relaxing. The games room and garden were perfect for the grandsons, aged between 2 and 13. The garden and bbq area were so relaxing and we had a few evenings where we just sat around talking and watching the boys play. The house, well, each room was a wow!! So spacious and well eRead morequipped and extremely comfortable Hide

Reviewed by Stuart 19th May 2026

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Once again, this house exceeded our expectations! Its still incredibly spacious, with plenty of relaxing areas, a fantastic games room, and a beautiful outdoor space for socializing. The cleanliness was just as impressive as before, and all the facilities we needed were readily available. The host remained friendly and communicative throughout our Read morestay. We highly recommend it and look forward to our next visit! --- Would you like it more casual or formal? Hide

Reviewed by Graeme 14th April 2026

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Great holiday home and location. Highly recommended!

Reviewed by Alain 5th April 2026

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We stayed at Hawthorn House in Tomintoul and overall had a mixed experience. The location is excellent, especially if you have a car, as it gives easy access to a number of nearby towns and cities. The region itself is beautiful, right next to the Cairngorms National Park and close to several distilleries, which made it a great base for explorinRead moreg. The house is also well equipped, with good appliances, and the game room is a really nice addition. However, the comfort was affected by the heating situation. Having to pay extra for heat was disappointing, and without it the house was often cold, particularly in the downstairs bedroom. The wood provided also did not burn properly, so it did not help much with warming the space. The water usage limitation also felt a bit unusual compared to other places we have stayed. Overall, while the location and facilities were strong, the heating and a few practical limitations made the stay less comfortable than expected. Hide

Reviewed by Richard 21st February 2026

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Reviewed by Helen 22nd November 2025

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This house is exceptional in every respect. We travel around the UK a lot with our dogs and have a number of requirements from a property as a result of this. The house is furnished to a very high standard with every possible comfort. We often find that owners use cheap, uncomfortable settees, but not here. The settees and chairs in the living rRead moreoom were leather, high backed and so comfortable. The whole house had an air of quiet comfort and it felt so welcoming. It is equipped better than anywhere else we have ever stayed. We normally travel with loads of items that properties don't seem to have....normally kitchen equipment....and we didn't need to use a single item we brought! There is a huge garden which is lovely and well kept. We visited with our dogs and 2 friends and had the best time there. The whole place has been very thoughtfully designed and we will definitely be back. Can't recommend highly enough. Hide

Reviewed by Helen 22nd November 2025

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This house is exceptional in every respect. We travel around the UK a lot with our dogs and have a number of requirements from a property as a result of this. The house is furnished to a very high standard with every possible comfort. We often find that owners use cheap, uncomfortable settees, but not here. The settees and chairs in the living rRead moreoom were leather, high backed and so comfortable. The whole house had an air of quiet comfort and it felt so welcoming. It is equipped better than anywhere else we have ever stayed. We normally travel with loads of items that properties don't seem to have....normally kitchen equipment....and we didn't need to use a single item we brought! There is a huge garden which is lovely and well kept. We visited with our dogs and 2 friends and had the best time there. The whole place has been very thoughtfully designed and we will definitely be back. Can't recommend highly enough. Hide

Reviewed by Gordon 2nd August 2025

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Reviewed by Anthony 26th May 2025

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Stayed in May - 6 adults and 1 baby - accommodation excellent , catered for all our needs. Situated in centre of Tomintoul which has a local shop, several restaurants and bars. House very spacious, clean and modern. Hopefully make it back at end of year to experience the night sky .

Reviewed by Stuart 7th May 2025

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What a great find - this house is superb! Its absolutely huge, with loads of space to relax, a fantastic games room, and a lovely outdoor area for socialising. The standard of cleanliness was very high, and every facility we could possibly need was provided. The host was friendly and communication was excellent throughout. Highly recommended!

Reviewed by Stuart 7th May 2025

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What a great find - this house is superb! Its absolutely huge, with loads of space to relax, a fantastic games room, and a lovely outdoor area for socialising. The standard of cleanliness was very high, and every facility we could possibly need was provided. The host was friendly and communication was excellent throughout. Highly recommended!

Reviewed by Ellie 13th February 2025

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Just had a lovely stay and would happily return! The house was clean, warm and very comfortable. The house is furnished thoughtfully and well equipped with lots of space for everyone. The games room was a real bonus for the teenage kids. We arrived and received a welcome text from the owners. We had no need to contact them during our stay but felt Read morethey would have been on hand to help if we needed them. Hide

Reviewed by Ellie 13th February 2025

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Just had a lovely stay and would happily return! The house was clean, warm and very comfortable. The house is furnished thoughtfully and well equipped with lots of space for everyone. The games room was a real bonus for the teenage kids. We arrived and received a welcome text from the owners. We had no need to contact them during our stay but felt Read morethey would have been on hand to help if we needed them. Hide

Reviewed by Sharon 1st January 2025

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A little late posting as we stayed October half term. Arrived in the evening to a very warm cosy house and a welcome basket which after a long journey was appreciated. Children had a fab time in the games room. House was clean and more than enough space for 8 of us. Would recommend. Good communication with host.

Reviewed by Sharon 1st January 2025

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A little late posting as we stayed October half term. Arrived in the evening to a very warm cosy house and a welcome basket which after a long journey was appreciated. Children had a fab time in the games room. House was clean and more than enough space for 8 of us. Would recommend. Good communication with host.

Reviewed by Sharon 1st January 2025

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A little late posting as we stayed October half term. Arrived in the evening to a very warm cosy house and a welcome basket which after a long journey was appreciated. Children had a fab time in the games room. House was clean and more than enough space for 8 of us. Would recommend. Good communication with host.

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