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Steading 5 Balvatin Cottages Short Term Let Licence Number HI-70097-F EPC rating C Green Tourism Gold Award ( 2023)We have been welcoming guests to Steading 5 for over 16 years and we want you to have an enjoyable, relaxing or energetic break exploring the beautiful Scottish Highlands within the Cairngorm National Park. We are fully licenced by Highland Council to ensure your health and safety whilst staying at Steading 5. We are committed to providing you with a sustainable holiday by providing information to enjoy wildlife, walking and cycling. We achieved our Green Tourism Gold Award and continue to review and improve to preserve and protect this area of the National Park.
Steading 5 has modern kitchen with quality appliances - ceramic hob, electric cooker, fridge, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine. The kitchen has everything you need to create a meal with local produce with convenient food storage plus ample storage space. The refridgerator has a small freezer compartment. Newtonmore has a well stocked supermarket and local producers will also sell direct eg. eggs, venison, home baking.
Steading 5 has plenty of cutlery and crockery to allow you to use this wonderful local produce to make memorable meals and picnics whilst you stay.
A generous sized bathroom with shower over the bath, basin and toilet with a second separate downstairs toilet and basin is available.
The thermostatically controlled storage heaters downstairs are on a timer ensuring a warm and cosy temperature year round.
The bedrooms have convector heaters which allow you to manage bedroom and bathroom temperatures.
Comfortable beds are made up for your arrival with duvets and additional blankets available for the colder months of the year.
Towels (1 bath and 1 hand towel per guest) are provided for your use. A hairdryer is provided.
Free WiFi internet access throughout the property.
A digital guest information guide will be emailed to you before your arrival providing information to amenties and attractions in the local area.
Walking guides and maps to the local area are provided to allow you to plan your day. Plus plenty of reading books and board games to entertain you after a hard day signtseeing, walking or cycling.
Television with freeview channels is provided in the lounge area.
A welcome pack of tea, coffee and shortbread will await you on your arrival.
Cot and highchair are available for our younger guests. Please contact us before you arrive if you require these items.
Sorry but we do not accept pets in Steading 5.
Bedroom Details
Bedroom 1
1 x Double Bed
Bedroom 2
2 x Single Beds
Twin bedroom with ample storage including wardrobe and set of drawers
9 Reviews
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By Traveller from Breukelen in Netherlands on 13-Oct-2024Traveller from Breukelen, NL Date of stay 04 Oct 2024 Location Cleanliness Facilities Service / Staff 4 - Good 5 - Excellent 5 - Excellent 5 - Excellent Would you recommend this property to other travellers? Yes Comments about this property The house felt very welcoming and personal due to Douglas's paintings.
Swimming weekend
By A traveller from Edinburgh on 01-Oct-2024Traveller from Edinburgh, GB Date of stay 27 Sep 2024 Location Cleanliness Facilities Service / Staff 5 - Excellent 5 - Excellent 5 - Excellent 5 - Excellent Would you recommend this property to other travellers? Yes Comments about this property Such helpful hosts. Very well equipped. Tips for other travellers We spent most of our time swimming outdoors. There are so many wonderful, varied options nearby. We can recommend the Sugar Bowl and the Railway cafe!
Visit to the Highlands of Scotland
By Traveller from Dos Hermanas Spain on 15-Aug-2024Traveller from Dos Hermanas, ES Date of stay 10 Aug 2024 Location Cleanliness Facilities Service / Staff 5 - Excellent 5 - Excellent 5 - Excellent 5 - Excellent Would you recommend this property to other travellers? Yes Comments about this property The cottage is spotlessly clean, with all amenities available, comfortable beds and very quite area with great views. It feels like being home! Tips for other travellers Newtonmore is easily reached by public transport, train or bus. The surrounding is magnificent with many different walking routes and interesting places to visit without leaving the village or needing a car. Has a big Co-op supermarket where you can buy food, lovely cafes and places to go for a drink or eating out.
Repeat view ( 16th time!)
By Traveller from Weinstadt Germany on 15-Jun-2024Traveller from Weinstadt, DE Date of stay 15 Jun 2024 Location Cleanliness Facilities Service / Staff 5 - Excellent 5 - Excellent 5 - Excellent 5 - Excellent Would you recommend this property to other travellers? Yes Comments about this property I’ve been to Steading 5 for (I think) 16 times. Elsa & Douglas are really lovely people. The cottage is perfect, the location is fantastic, BUT the weather could be better for June Many things to do in and around Newtonmore. Tips for other travellers Look up in the sky at night! Unbelievable how many stars you’ll see!!!
Highland Short Break
By Traveller from York on 28-Apr-2025Date Submitted: 04 May 2025 Booking ID: 16E0DBB view booking details Traveller from York, GB Date of stay 28 Apr 2025 Location Cleanliness Facilities Service / Staff 4 - Good 5 - Excellent 5 - Excellent 5 - Excellent Would you recommend this property to other travellers? Yes Comments about this property Everything you need has been provided in this spotlessly clean cottage. Lovely views out the back, made very welcome!
Christmas stay
By Traveller from Edinburgh on 24-Dec-2024Traveller from Edinburgh, GB Date of stay 24 Dec 2024 Location Cleanliness Facilities Service / Staff 5 - Excellent 5 - Excellent 5 - Excellent 5 - Excellent Would you recommend this property to other travellers? Yes Comments about this property We very much enjoyed our short stay at Balvatin Cottages. All the facilities were excellent. Everything was spotless and the Cottage was very cosy. The bedrooms were spacious and beds very comfortable. Lots of information provided on what to do in Newtonmore and the Cairngorms area. We would recommend the Cottage to any family or group of 4 people looking for a short break in this beautiful part of the world. Tips for other travellers As we stayed over the Christmas period we spent most of the time with family however we did have a fantastic breakfast at The Grill just next door to the cottage.