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Glenernan Bothy Bedroom
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 241 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Ballater, Aberdeenshire
  • Victoria and Albert Halls
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Ballater Golf Club
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Balmoral Castle
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

About this property

Glenernan Self Catering Cottages

The room comes with a very comfortable double bed with memory foam mattress and has an ensuite shower room with walk-in shower. All bed linen, towels and a hairdryer are provided.
Glenernan self catering cottages are situated in the beautiful village of Ballater, on Royal Deeside, set amongst the stunning scenery of the Cairngorms National Park.  Suitable for couples or the single traveller, the cottages provide holiday accommodation that is within easy walking distance of all of the local amenities including Ballater's Royal appointed shops, fine restaurants and Ballater Golf Club.
Glenernan's one bedroom cottages, Glenernan Cottage and Glenernan Bothy are available for weekly holiday lets and also for short breaks, and make an ideal place from which to explore Royal Deeside, the Caringorms National Park and further afield.
Converted from the old servants quarters in the grounds of Glenernan House, formerly a B&B, the cottages offer luxury self catering accommodation with parking and free wi-fi. Access to the cottages is wheelchair friendly.
Ballater has a long standing Royal connection and Balmoral Castle is approximately 8 miles West of the Village along the famous River Dee.  Many local walking, hiking and cycling trails and river fishing are easily accessible from Glenernan's holiday accommodation, as are the Malt Whisky Trail, Scotland's Castle Trail and the Victorian Heritage trail.  With Glenshee and the Lecht ski resorts nearby, Ballater is also an ideal base for winter sports fans.
As part of a long held tradition, the Ballater Highland Games are held annually on the second Thursday in August in Monaltrie Park, Ballater.  There have been Games held in Ballater since 1864 and, apart from the war years, the Games have continued uninterrupted until the present day. 
Both Glenernan Cottage and Bothy offer beautiful one bedroom self catering holiday accommodation of similar layouts; having a kitchen/dining area on open plan with the living area. The Cottage and Bothy sleep 2 in a double bedroom with ensuite shower/wet room and are well equipped.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
Adults Only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
No Pets
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Ballater

Located in Ballater, this cottage is next to a golf course and in the mountains. Balmoral Castle and Corgarff Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Deeside Activity Park and Alford Valley Steam Railway. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking, cycling and mountain climbing.
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Ballater, Aberdeenshire

What's nearby

  • Ballater Library - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Victoria and Albert Halls - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ballater Golf Club - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Balmoral Castle - 9 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Morven - 37 min drive - 25.8 km

Getting around

  • Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Balmoral Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Clachan Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Brown Sugar Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Ballater railway station - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Highlanders Bakehouse - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Glenernan Self Catering Cottages pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Glenernan Self Catering Cottages?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Glenernan Self Catering Cottages?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Glenernan Self Catering Cottages located?

Situated in Ballater, this golf cottage is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Ballater Golf Club and within 9 miles (15 km) of Cairngorms National Park and Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve. Balmoral Castle and Royal Lochnagar Distillery are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect short break

We had a lovely short stay at Glenernan Cottages. The cottage was very comfortable and cosy. Lorraine was very welcoming and provided all information needed. Would not hesitate to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super- will stay again.

A lovely little cottage. The owners are friendly, helpful people. Very easy to work with but never intrusive.The cottage is spotlessly clean with a comfy bed and everything you could need without being cluttered with stuff you don’t need! We particularly liked the private little patio.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Robin

Schönes , sauberes Cottage - alles was man braucht, zentrumsnah in Ballater

Wir haben fünf Tage in Ballater verbracht und diese Cottage war der Ausgangspunkt für Ausflüge und Wanderungen. Das Cottage liegt ruhig, etwas zurückgesetzt in einem Wohngebiet. Zu Fuß sind es ca. 10 min nach Ballater, wo man alles bekommt, was man braucht. Es gibt einen Supermarkt, einen Metzger, ein Fischgeschäft, mehrere Restaurants und Cafés und Geschäfte für den täglichen Bedarf und Souvenirs. Das Cottage war sehr sauber und gut ausgestattet.
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10/10 Excellent

Frances

Fabulous stay

Quiet, very well equipped accommodation.
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8/10 Good

Robin

Excellent base for our stay on Deeside

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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Fantastic location

Very nice clean place to stay. Apartment was behind the owners house away from the road. A short walk to the town center.
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8/10 Good

ian

great wee property

very comfortable and well equipped
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10/10 Excellent

Klitos

A lovely self-catering cottage that fits well into the character of the surrounding area

We had a very enjoyable week's holiday in September in this one-bedroom cottage full of character. The river Dee and all the shops and restaurants in Ballater were a short walk away. An easy drive to some wonderful places such as Loch Muick and Burn O'Vat. As I understand, this is one of two small family-run cottages and the back of the owners' house. The owners are a helpful, friendly and polite couple.
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10/10 Excellent

Alison

Well appointed, lovely and clean cottage.

We were up in that part of the world for family friends wedding and this accommodation was perfect for what we required.
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Lovely place to stay

One weeks annual holiday. Ballater is a great place for a short break. Plenty of great eating place. Great local works and an ideal base for the many Munros in the surrounding area.
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10/10 Excellent

Bob

A lovely wee stay, just what we wanted.

A lovely weekend away from the city, after covid cancelled our plans to honeymoon in Paris in spring 2020 we finally settled on a weekend in Ballater in summer 2021. My husband and I were hoping for comfort, quiet, access to open spaces and castles and that's what we got. Two nights in the lovely bothy, visiting Balmoral and taking long walks. We cooked in the accommodation one night and ate locally the next. It was perfect.
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10/10 Excellent

Rob

Exactly what was advertised.

Peaceful location that suited us perfectly. Clean and hygienic, with all the comforts of home.
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8/10 Good

Karen

Comfortable cottage in great location for exploring Deesside

Enjoyed staying in this comfortable and well equipped cottage in the attractive village of Ballater, great location for exploring Deesside
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10/10 Excellent

JANIS

Great stay at this cottage

We arrived at Glenernan and was very happy with our accommodation and Lorraine the host was really helpful and friendly. We would recommend this cottage.
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6/10 Okay

John

Short break

Found owners very friendly
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10/10 Excellent

Bob

Lovely cottage in a great spot

The Bothy was spotlessly clean, really well equipped and warm. Lorraine and Patrick couldn’t have been more helpful and welcoming.
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10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Really enjoyed staying in the very cosy and well organised Glenernan cottage.

Everything we could need provided, beautiful location.
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10/10 Excellent

Linda & Andrew

Loved our stay at the cottage

The cottage was ideal for us . Everything we needed for a self catering holiday. The wet room was ideal for my husband who has mobility issues and the little patio gave us outside space. Great comfy beds and everything spotlessly clean This is the second time we have stayed here and we are looking forward to coming back for a third soon
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8/10 Good

Karen

Enjoyable weekend stay in cosy cottage in Ballater

Cottage well located for easy walk to the village. Off street parking a bonus. Clean and comfortable accommodation
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10/10 Excellent

Frances

Relaxing, well equipped.

Great location, clean and perfect place to stay.
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10/10 Excellent

Harry

Excellent short stay.

Lovely bothy, full amenities, very clean. Perfect stay.
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8/10 Good

Karin

Nice, comfortabele stay in a beautiful town

Well organised cottage. Nicely located.

10/10 Excellent

Rob H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just. Like home

Clean.tidy cottage , all you find is just as described. For a married couple it was perfect, though not suitable for children, but then Ballater itself is not a place for teenagers.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

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