Gairnlea Cottage

Ballater, AB35 5RP, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.5/10! <small>(score from <b>16</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.0
Scored 9
Superb
Rated superb
16 reviews
a kitchen with wooden cabinets and a sink at Gairnlea Cottage in Ballater
a living room with a fireplace and a table and chairs at Gairnlea Cottage in Ballater
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Gairnlea Cottage

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  • Entire home
  • 969 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • View
  • Garden
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Private bathroom

Gairnlea Cottage is located in Ballater, 46 km from CairnGorm National Park, 20 km from Aboyne Golf Club, as well as 24 km from Corgarff Castle. The property is situated 32 km from Craigievar Castle, 35 km from Kildrummy Castle and 41 km from Glenshee Ski Centre. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Balmoral Castle is 17 km away. The holiday home features 1 bedroom, a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. There is also a seating area and a fireplace. Guests at the holiday home can enjoy golfing and cycling nearby, or make the most of the garden. Crathes Castle is 44 km from Gairnlea Cottage. The nearest airport is Aberdeen Airport, 63 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.5
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Rafal
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Beautiful cottage, lovely area, peace and quiet, beautiful village. You can rest in beautifully decorated house, clean and pleasant space”
  • Connie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Gairnlea cottage was perfect for our stay in ballater , had everything we needed and was homely , very clean the bed was lovely and comfy .. the cottage is a short walk from the town and some great pubs and restaurants - we hope to return in the...”
  • Ann
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Warm and comfortable.A very good location.We liked the house but it is a bit small.”
Quality rating
This property is rated 4 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Managed by Sykes Holiday Cottages

Company review score: 9.1Based on 76,263 reviews from 21772 properties
21772 managed properties

Company information

Sykes Holiday Cottages is an independent holiday cottage rental agency, with the finest selection of holidays across the UK and Ireland. Whether it’s a family-friendly holiday, a pet-friendly holiday or an activity and adventure-filled holiday, find your ideal UK break with Sykes Holiday Cottages. Our sister brands include Abersoch Quality Homes, Best of Suffolk, Carbis Bay Holidays, Character Cottages, Coast and Country Cottages, Coast and Country Holidays, Cornish Cottage Holidays, Dream Cottages, Heart of the Lakes, Helpful Holidays, Hideaways, Hogans Irish Cottages, John Bray, Lakes Cottage Holidays, Lake District Lodge Holidays, Lakelovers, Manor Cottages, Menai Holidays, Northumbria Coast & Country, Welsh Coast and Country Cottages and Yorkshire Coastal Cottages, and our family extends as far as Bachcare in New Zealand.

Property information

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 . Please note, from the 1st of May until the 30th of September, this property will only accept full-week bookings Friday - Friday.

Neighbourhood information

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.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Gairnlea Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and charges may be applicable.
  • Street parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Heating
Outdoors
  • Garden
Activities
  • Cycling
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
Outdoor & View
  • View
Miscellaneous
  • Non-smoking throughout
Safety & security
  • Carbon monoxide detector
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

Gairnlea Cottage takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:30

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

Until 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

No cots or extra beds are available.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Gairnlea Cottage accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

FAQs about Gairnlea Cottage

  • Yes, Gairnlea Cottage is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Gairnlea Cottage has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Check-in at Gairnlea Cottage is from 15:30, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • The prices at Gairnlea Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Gairnlea Cottage is 250 yards from the centre of Ballater. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Gairnlea Cottage can accommodate the following group size:

    • 2 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Gairnlea Cottage offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Golf course (within 3 km)