GAIRNLEA HOUSE, family friendly, with open fire in Ballater
House in Ballater
4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more
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About this house rental
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.
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.
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Map of Ballater
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Ratings and reviews
5.0 / 5.0
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!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Ballater?
The average price for a rental in Ballater is $170 per night. This rental is $133 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at GAIRNLEA HOUSE, family friendly, with open fire in Ballater. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is GAIRNLEA HOUSE, family friendly, with open fire in Ballater pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at GAIRNLEA HOUSE, family friendly, with open fire in Ballater?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and laundry.
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