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Gairnlea House

3.5 star property
Cottage in Ballater with kitchen

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Gairnlea House provides amenities like an adjacent golf course and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Gairnlea House

Cottage in Ballater with kitchen
Along with a garden, this smoke-free cottage has free self parking and free WiFi in public areas. The cottage features free WiFi and a washing machine, plus a kitchen with a refrigerator and a dishwasher. 2 bathrooms, an electric kettle, and a shower are among the other amenities available to guests. Housekeeping is not available.
Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Accommodations at this 3.5-star cottage have kitchens with refrigerators, cookware/dishes/utensils, and dishwashers. Bathrooms include showers.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Shower

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • No housekeeping service

Location highlights

  • Next to a golf course

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards
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

Property is also known as

Gairnlea House Cottage
Gairnlea House Ballater
Gairnlea House Cottage Ballater

About the neighborhood

Located in Ballater, this cottage is next to a golf course. Balmoral Castle and Corgarff Castle are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cairngorms National Park and Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.
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Ballater, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Ballater Library - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Victoria and Albert Halls - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Ballater Golf Club - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Balmoral Castle - 11 min drive - 9.2 miles
  • Cairngorms National Park - 13 min drive - 10.3 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Keiller Lounge - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Bothy - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪brown sugar café - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Balmoral Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Keiller Brasserie - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Gairnlea House pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Gairnlea House?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Gairnlea House?

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gairnlea House?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gairnlea House located?

Situated in Ballater, this golf cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Ballater Library, Victoria and Albert Halls, and Ballater Golf Club. Cairngorms National Park and Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Gairnlea House Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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