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Travelling to Balneden
Check in time is from 5pm onwards. If you would like earlier entry, please call and we will do our best to accommodate you.
Driving directions are best obtained from the AA route-planner or Google maps, both of which recognise Balneden Steading. If using a satnav, please do not rely on our postcode as you will be directed about a mile away, from where you will see Balneden perched on the hill to the NW!
In the height of winter, it is possible that the snow gates on some of the main roads may be closed. Please call us if you require advice on alternative routes. During periods of snow or ice, our 600-metre access track can present a challenge to vehicles not equipped with 4WD or winter tyres. If this is the case when you arrive, there is a parking area inside the gate on the right-hand side: please call when you arrive and we will collect you.
Car hire and public transport: Guests wishing to leave their car behind, or take a low carbon holiday can find details of public transport and EV car hire here.
What To Do
Heritage
With a rich local heritage, explore the nearby Cairngorms area to discover the history of the Glenlivet Estate and immerse yourself in Speyside's local culture
Walking
Our Tomintoul holiday cottages in Glenlivet offer stunning walking trails around Scotland. With a Dark Sky away from the lights of urban areas, you will get a excellent view of the stars making for a wonderful outdoor experience.
Cycling
With numerous Cairngorms cycling trails nearby, our holiday cottages are the perfect base for a mountain biking holiday through the Scottish glens. With peaceful, rural surroundings, it's the ideal spot to relax and get back to nature