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Gardener's Cottage

Riverside cottage in Ballater with kitchen

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Ballater, SCT
  • Place, Ballater Golf Club
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Ballater Library
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Balmoral Castle
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Gardener's Cottage

GARDENERS COTTAGE - Sleeps 4
Gardeners Cottage is a delightful Holiday Cottage in the heart of the Glenmuick Estate The cottage has been tastefully decorated throughout and provides an ideal base from which to explore Royal Deeside.

The cottage has two bedrooms (1 double and 1 Double/twin) with 1 bathroom and a delightful open plan kitchen/sitting room. The open plan reception room has cosy log burner and the sitting room area has a Freeview TV with DVD player. The cottage also has WiFi.

The Kitchen is well equipped with:
•electric oven and hob
•fridge
•freezer
•kettle
•microwave
•dishwasher

Heating is provided throughout the property and there is an adjacent drying room with washing facilities if required.

All linen, towels are provided along with a supply of logs.

EPC Rating - E


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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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 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 Registration Number AS-00491-F

About the area

Ballater

Located in Ballater, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Ballater, SCT

What's nearby

  • Ballater Golf Club - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Ballater Library - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Victoria and Albert Halls - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Balmoral Castle - 14 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Glenshee Ski Centre - 42 min drive - 54.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Keiller Lounge - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪brown sugar café - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Bothy - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Lochnagar Indian Brasserie - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Balmoral Bar - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Gardener's Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gardener's Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gardener's Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gardener's Cottage located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Ballater Golf Club, Victoria and Albert Halls and Ballater Library. Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve and Cairngorms National Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another great visit

Our second visit and was a great trip again. Cottage is excellent very warm and cozy and very clean. Location amazing on the estate and short walk into Ballater. Great walking locally or close by.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Dan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great base for Cairngorms

This property was exactly as expected and really good value. The location is lovely and really convenient for hiking, mountain biking and all the area has to offer. Ballater is very close (less than 10 min cycle). Interior is exactly as in the photos. Plenty of space for boots, coats etc. Comfortable beds with lovely linen.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Die Unterkunft liegt zentral und man kann von dort zu vielen tollen Unternehmungen starten. Tolle Landschaft, Castles und andere schöne Orte. Man kann direkt von der Unterkunft zum Cairn Leuchan hochwandern. Ballater ist ein sehr schöner Ort.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, tranquil spot to get away from city life. Estate was a gorgeous example of Scottish Nature yet close enough to be able to walk into town. The cottage was the perfect size for 4, and the internet worked fantastic. The only draw back was the weak signal for tv; we could only get 1 channel in with any regularity. But this isn't the type of place you would sit and just watch tv anyways so we didn't care. The host was responsive with our questions prior to staying and the overall experience was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jan Willem B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place

We had a lovely few days. It's a good place to stay and explore the surrounding area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Neil A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fab location with stunning views

Great location just South of Ballater on Glenmuick estate. Enjoyed being wakened by the wildlife rather than planes. Not sure if the cottage is haunted but was wakened at 3am on the first night by creaking stairs. Anyway didn’t detract from our stay. Cottage is in need of upgrading e.g. ancient shower and paintwork in need of attention. That may concern some people but did not detract at all from our stay. Overall would recommend a stay here for a few nights if you like activities in spectacular countryside and some peace and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place to stay

We loved our stay in Gardeners cottage. Beautiful location, and close to Ballater. We enjoyed the peaceful environment, close to Balmoral, and lovely accommodation. The process was easy and all was exactly as described and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy winter stay in cairngorms

Comfortable, clean and cosy lodgings on a pretty estate surrounded by beautiful mountain scenery. Great walks nearby and good food in the village. Would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashok S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

quiet propertyBallater stay

The property is a little out of the village in a quiet location. The main house was not rented out whilst we were there. As we prefer a quiet location this was ideal for us. Great views from the bedroom windows. The downstairs views slightly blocked by a wall
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful stay in a lovely cottage

We loved our stay at Gardener’s Cottage. It looks an out over the main house and the hills beyond - the views are stunning. The house is cosy and had everything we needed. The housekeeper was super helpful with everything. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our stay in Ballater

Beautiful, well equipped cottage surrounded by a stunning landscape. Quiet and cozy. We've spent a wonderful time there.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Christiane B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025

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