Gairnlea Cottage, Ballater
Gairnlea Cottage is a semi-detached annexe resting in Ballater in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Hosting one double bedroom, along with shower room, this property can sleep up to two guests. There is a kitchen and a living/dining room with a woodburning stove. To the outside, there is a shared enclosed garden with lawn and seating, and a private shed with bike storage, whilst roadside parking available on a first-come, first-served basis. Gairnlea Cottage offers a romantic escape to the Cairngorms National Park .
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Booked Date Available Date
- Max. Occupancy 2
- Bedrooms 1
- Bathrooms 1
- Changeover Friday
- Towels Provided
- Linen Provided
- Cooker
- Fridge
- Washing Machine
- Television
- High Chair
- Cots
- Kettle
- Garden
- Enclosed Garden
- Log Burner
- Wifi
- Golf Nearby
- Pub Nearby
- Part of a Group
- Great Views
- Ground Floor Accommodation
Accommodation Details
All-ground-floor. One double bedroom. Shower room with large enclosed shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC. Kitchen. Living/dining room with woodburning stove
Nestled in the idyllic village centre of Ballater is this intimate semi-detached annexe, a snug base for a couple looking to explore the Cairngorms National Park. Gairnlea Cottage welcomes you into a beautiful enclosed garden, shared with the adjoining property, boasting amazing views of the surrounding countryside hills and the local church, a perfect spot to dine alfresco or sip on your morning coffee. Step inside and feel at home as you admire the chic furnishings in the living/dining room, here you can snuggle up on the stylish sofa for a film night as the woodburning stove warms the room, or tuck into your delicious home-cooking on the tall dining table as you toast to a wonderful trip away. Resting behind is the well-equipped kitchen, fitted with an electric oven and hob, a microwave, a fridge with an ice-box and a washing machine. As the evening draws to a close, find the inviting double bedroom, decorated to a high standard with ample storage and bedside lamps for an evening read. Serving the bedroom is a glossy shower room, benefiting from a large sumptuous enclosed shower and a heated towel rail, complemented with contemporary features throughout. Gairnlea Cottage is an ideal resting spot for a romantic escape to Scotland. Note: This property can be booked as a group with Ref: 1053964, together sleeping up to six guests.
Ballater is a quiet village in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park, home to a selection of local shops, tea rooms, traditional pubs and a village green, whilst the River Dee flows by. Nearby attractions include Balmoral Castle, Royal Deeside, and the Royal Lochnagar Distillery. The vibrant towns of Aviemore and Grantown-on-Spey are accessible, as well as the exciting port city of Aberdeen, making Ballater the perfect base for a tranquil resting spot.
Amenities & Facilities
Oil central heating and woodburning stove. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge with ice box, washing machine, TV, WiFi, selection of books and games. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Roadside parking available on a first-come, first-served basis. Shared front garden with lawn and patio with seating, and a private shed with bike storage. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop and pub 0.3 miles
Location Details
Ballater is a quiet village in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park, home to a selection of local shops, tea rooms, traditional pubs and a village green, whilst the River Dee flows by. Nearby attractions include Balmoral Castle, Royal Deeside, and the Royal Lochnagar Distillery. The vibrant towns of Aviemore and Grantown-on-Spey are accessible, as well as the exciting port city of Aberdeen, making Ballater the perfect base for a tranquil resting spot.
Reviews
This cottage is situated within walking distace of shops pubs and an excellent tourist information centre. My wife and I spent an idlylic week in this beautifuly appointed cottage. It was blisfully quiet. The furniture, fixtures and fittings are of the highset quality. The way in which the space has been used is "magic". It seems as if no expence has been spared in providing a top-quality experience. It was a lovely touch that after a day or so, the owners emailed, to make sure we had everyting we needed. We would heartily recommend a stay there, to enjoy the cottage itself as well as the wonderful surroundings. P.S. the property is attached to a house which lets out to parties of 4, by the same owners, This, in no way does this detract from the experience of staying there. It is fitted out with the same degree of care and attention to detail.
I was impressed with how clean and Covid safe the house was presented. It is small, but adequate for two people. The heating is included, but the weather was warm and not needed. It is adequately equipped and the owners contacted to see if we needed any other help. It is near the centre of Ballater and also well located for starting walks. The owners note that Ballater is a small and friendly community and we found this so, with people always wishing you 'good day' as you passed. We had a lovely week there.
We had a very enjoyable one week stay in Gairnlea cottage. It is a cosy, well appointed cottage in a very quiet location. The owners were very friendly and helpful. It is within easy walking distance of the excellent shops and restaurants in Ballater. Tourist information also very friendly and helpful. We loved the Dee valley with many local walks as well as nearby Loch Muick, Linn of Dee and Balmoral. We would definitely stay here again and recommend it to our friends
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