GAIRNLEA HOUSE, family friendly, with open fire in Ballater

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4105 sq m

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Washer
Parking available
Fireplace
Outdoor space

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Ballater, Highlands and Islands

Victoria and Albert Halls
‪5 min walk‬
Ballater Golf Club
‪8 min walk‬
Balmoral Castle
‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Shower Room

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Garden

Dining area

About this property

This semi-detached cottage rests in Ballater, Aberdeenshire and can sleep four people in two bedrooms.

Gairnlea House is a semi-detached cottage resting in Ballater in Aberdeenshire. Hosting two bedrooms; a super-king-size with zip/link features and a twin with zip/link features, along with a bathroom and a ground-floor shower room, this property can sleep up to four guests. There is a kitchen, a dining room and a sitting room with a woodburning stove. To the outside, there is a shared front garden with lawn and patio with seating, and a garage with bike storage, whilst off-road parking is available for two cars. Gairnlea House is a gorgeous holiday home for a family escape to the Cairngorms National Park. Please note,this property will only accept full-week bookings Friday - Friday.

Amenities: Oil central heating and woodburning stove. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV, WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Travel cot, stairgate and highchair available on request. Off-road parking for two cars. Shared front garden with lawn and patio with seating, and garage with bike storage. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop and pub 0.3 miles. Please note, this property will only accept full-week bookings Friday - Friday.

Region: From the lush green farmlands of the Borders to the ruggedness of the Highlands, the Scots are proud of their land and identity. Scotland also has some of Britain’s best beaches with glorious stretches of clean sand over which to roam.

Town: Ballater is a vibrant village situated within the Cairngorms National Park, boasting a plethora of shops, pubs, tea rooms, and scenery alongside the River Dee. The village is in prime location to explore Royal Deeside and meander towards Balmoral Castle for a regal day out, whilst other attractions await at Aviemore, Grantown-on-Spey, the Royal Lochnagar Distillery, and the port city of Aberdeen further afield from Ballater.

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Sykes Holiday Cottages

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English

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Ballater

Ballater is home to this holiday home. The Butterworth Gallery and Grampian Transport Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Ballater Golf Club and Royal Lochnagar Distillery. Deeside Activity Park and Alford Valley Steam Railway are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.

Ballater, Highlands and Islands

What's nearby

Ballater Library - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Victoria and Albert Halls - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Ballater Golf Club - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Balmoral Castle - 9 min drive - 12.1 km
Morven - 37 min drive - 25.7 km

Restaurants

‪The Balmoral Bar - ‬5 min walk
‪Clachan Grill - ‬9 min walk
‪Brown Sugar Cafe - ‬7 min walk
‪Ballater railway station - ‬4 min walk
‪The Highlanders Bakehouse - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is GAIRNLEA HOUSE, family friendly, with open fire in Ballater pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at GAIRNLEA HOUSE, family friendly, with open fire in Ballater?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at GAIRNLEA HOUSE, family friendly, with open fire in Ballater?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is GAIRNLEA HOUSE, family friendly, with open fire in Ballater located?

Situated in Ballater, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.7 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).

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Jessica G.

18 May 2024

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Perfect Highlands Escape

We loved this little house in Ballater! Everything in it feels new, clean and updated, but the house itself has wonderful character and fits right into this village from the past. It could not be better located. We could walk to coffee shops, the visitor's center, the Coop (grocery store), bike rental, restaurants and shops. Also, we went straight from the house to two great hikes: Seven Bridges & Knock Castle, and Craigdendarroch. Beautiful! The house is also quite close to Muir of Dinner National Nature Reserve where there are more trails, and Balmoral which is a very enjoyable day. We cooked in the house kitchen everyday, and did laundry with no issues. (There is a washer, but no dryer, so make sure you have time to hang dry your laundry.) The TV is a smart TV so we were able to log in to our Amazon Prime Account and Netflix. The beds are very comfortable, and it was nice to have two full bathrooms. For any Americans wary of driving on the wrong side of the road, this plan worked great for us: We flew into Edinburgh, stayed there for a night, took the train from Waverley to Dyce Station near Aberdeen, and rented a car at the Aberdeen airport. That way, it was only an hour's drive to Ballater, and there were not a lot of cars on the road. The driving was not hard. There are plenty of nearby historic sites, hikes and farms, but you do need a car to see it all. We highly recommend this VRBO!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Sykes Holiday Cottages

Two bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size (zip/link can be twin on request), 1 x twin (zip/link can be super-king-size on request). Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC. Ground-floor walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC. Kitchen. Dining room. Sitting room with woodburning stove

What makes this property unique

Oil central heating and woodburning stove. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV, WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Travel cot, stairgate and highchair available on request. Off-road parking for two cars. Shared front garden with lawn and patio with seating, and garage with bike storage. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop and pub 0.3 miles

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Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

2 bathrooms

Bathroom

Shower Room

Spaces

About this property