Islas Cottage, a home in the Heart of Speyside
44 Balvenie Street
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Why people book this hotel
“The home was cosy yet really spacious, and in such a perfect location”
“Well presented property very central location”
“The place is very comfortable and size is perfect for small family”
“The beds were comfortable and the linens were clean”
“It was cosy and clean, with a lovely welcome basket”
“Couldn't fault the property, clean and comfortable”
“Parking is great and Forbes was really approachable and helpful”
“Really lovely accommodation - hosts kept in touch throughout which made us feel …”
“Added bonus that there is off road parking for the car”
“There was plenty of space for family and parking was easy behind the cottage”
“Getting Wifi was easy”
Overview
Situated in Dufftown in the Grampian region, Islas Cottage, a home in the Heart of Speyside features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. Housed in a building dating from 19th century, this holiday home is 28 km from Elgin Cathedral and 34 km from Leith Hall Garden & Estate. The property is non-smoking and is located 23 km from Huntly Castle. The holiday home features 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a patio with mountain views. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area or keep themselves warm by the fireplace on colder days. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Dufftown, like hiking. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Kildrummy Castle is 37 km from Islas Cottage, a home in the Heart of Speyside, while Grantown Museum is 41 km from the property.
Traveller reviews
Brigitte
family_with_children
May 21, 2026
“Such a lovely home”
We loved our stay in Dufftown! The home was cosy yet really spacious, and in such a perfect location. We could easily walk to groceries, coffee shops, pubs, and even several distilleries including Glenfiddich and The Balvenie, plus Balvenie Castle. It made exploring so easy and enjoyable. We had such a lovely time here — thank you again for a wonderful stay!
Lynn
extended_group
December 15, 2025
“A lovely cottage in a perfect location.”
The cottage was lovely, ideal for 6 people and right in the heart of the village. It was cosy and clean, with a lovely welcome basket. Parking is great and Forbes was really approachable and helpful.
Morag
family_with_children
September 1, 2025
“Lovely cottage in central Dufftown.”
Well presented property very central location. Lovely welcome items in kitchen.
HUAN PING
family_with_children
June 8, 2025
“Excellent location and comfortable place”
The place is very comfortable and size is perfect for small family. Location is central with grocery store nearby.
Sharon
family_with_children
July 21, 2024
“Great host, and a lovely cottage in an excellent location.”
Lovely cottage, in a very good location, close to shops and amenities.
Anna
extended_group
June 17, 2024
“Ideal Cottage”
Couldn't fault the property, clean and comfortable! There was everything you need within the cottage. Added bonus that there is off road parking for the car.
Graham
family_with_children
June 4, 2024
There are no seats/stools to be able to use the dressing table mirrors in the bedrooms.
Benedikt
extended_group
May 10, 2024
super nice contact - great space.
Paul
extended_group
April 23, 2024
“Very enjoyable stay in a comfortable and well located cottage”
Guest
extended_group
September 28, 2023
“Beautiful cottage that enhanced our stay”
Beautiful cottage with everything you need for a stay in Speyside
Riley
family_with_children
September 14, 2023
“The perfect cozy getaway right in the middle of town”
We were very happy with our stay at Isla's Cottage. It was easy to check in with the key in the lock box, and the property was clean and well taken care of. Forbes & Samantha did a great job communicating with us prior to arrival and we enjoyed the information package they sent. The cottage looked just like the photos. We were a group of six so it was the perfect space for us to stay for two nights. The beds were comfortable and the linens were clean. We were able to do our laundry and hang it to dry on the clothes rack or on the clothes line on the patio. Couple of notes about the general area: - There is a corner store a couple doors down, and a co-op grocery store a short walk up the street, which was very convenient to grab meals and snacks. Some of us enjoyed fish & chips one evening from Dufftown Fusion. We also enjoyed the Whisky Capital Inn restaurant for drinks. - We also stayed a Friday/Saturday night and were lucky enough to catch the farmer's market Saturday morning at the legion down the street for delicious coffee and baked goods! - Some of us did the Glenfiddich tour and really enjoyed it, highly recommend. It was just a short walk down the road to the distillery which was awesome. We also found some adorable highland coos in the field beside Balvenie castle/Glenfiddich Distillery.
Guest
family_with_children
August 2, 2023
“Excellent stay and would definitely return, felt like home.”
The layout was perfect and it was nicely decorated and was very clean. Everything you needed was provided. It is in a perfect location. We received a very generous welcome pack which was a lovely touch. Very comfortable beds too!
Hayley
extended_group
June 11, 2023
“great property, great hosts”
everything. very comfortable, clean, met all of our expectations
Jan
couple
June 6, 2023
“Excellent family cottage”
This was like a home away from home. There was an exceptional welcome package. Getting Wifi was easy. The beds were comfortable and it was very central to Speyside walks and distilleries. This place did not allow pets and I appreciated not having pets allowed an extra level of cleanliness. There was plenty of space for family and parking was easy behind the cottage.
Phil
family_with_children
May 9, 2023
“beautiful property plenty big enough for four adults”
great location for distillery tours
Laura
extended_group
April 25, 2023
“A Lovely Place to Stay”
Really lovely accommodation - hosts kept in touch throughout which made us feel at home!
Stuart
extended_group
October 31, 2022
“Perfect for families or small groups in Speyside!”
Really homely, so comfortable and comes with everything you could need for a great stay in Speyside. The location is perfect and the hosts were so friendly and helpful, cannot recommend highly enough!
Rebecca
extended_group
October 14, 2022
“relaxing and perfect location to tour the countryside as well as the many nearby distilleries. I would recommend the Tom”
perfectly situated for visiting local distilleries, very clean and kitchen had everything required including a welcome pack of food.
Emma
family_with_children
July 13, 2022
“We loved our stay at Isla’s cottage and would recommend it.”
Breakfast was a nice touch and the location was brilliant.
Darren
extended_group
July 3, 2022
“Great accomodation in the heart of Duff town plus the host were fantastic”
Facilities
Activities
Golf course (within 3 km), Fishing, Canoeing, Hiking
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & drink safety
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
General
Non-smoking throughout, Non-smoking rooms
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
Garden
Parking
Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking, Accessible parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Safety & security
Smoke alarms, Fire extinguishers, Carbon monoxide detector
Safety features
Access to health care professionals, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available
Self check-in
Lockbox key collection at the property
Services
Luggage storage
Hotel Policies
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