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GAIRNLEA HOUSE, family friendly, with open fire in Ballater

Holiday home in Ballater with kitchen and fireplace

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Interior
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4105 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Ballater, Highlands and Islands
  • Place, Ballater Library
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Victoria and Albert Halls
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Ballater Golf Club
    ‪6 min walk‬

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

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

GAIRNLEA HOUSE, family friendly, with open fire in Ballater

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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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Outdoor space
Parking available
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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. Lost 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.
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Ballater, Highlands and Islands

What's nearby

  • Ballater Library - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Victoria and Albert Halls - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Ballater Golf Club - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Balmoral Castle - 11 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Glenshee Ski Centre - 38 min drive - 52.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Keiller Lounge - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪brown sugar café - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Bothy - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Lochnagar Indian Brasserie - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Balmoral Bar - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at GAIRNLEA HOUSE, family friendly, with open fire in Ballater?

As of 20 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at GAIRNLEA HOUSE, family friendly, with open fire in Ballater on 28 Nov 2025 start from AU$1,149.15, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at GAIRNLEA HOUSE, family friendly, with open fire in Ballater?

On-site parking is available at the 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 within a 10-minute walk of Ballater Library and Ballater Golf Club. Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve and Balmoral Castle are also within 9 miles (15 km).

About the host

Hosted by Sykes Holiday Cottages

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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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English