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Fabulous sunny house in large private gardens. Sun porch & patio. Mountain views

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Sunnybrae House and gardens
Sunnybrae House and garden
Back garden in winter
Back garden in winter
Double gate to drive and private parking.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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BRAEMAR, Aberdeenshire
  • Place, Cairngorms National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Braemar Golf Club
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Glenfiddich
    ‪16 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Fabulous sunny house in large private gardens. Sun porch & patio. Mountain views

Sunnybrae is a beautiful highland house with full modern gas central-heating and hot water.

It stands in its own secluded sunny garden of 1/2 acre with easy access ( about 5 mins walk ) to the village of Braemar in the Scottish Highlands. Faces due south, and has double glazed windows looking out on magnificent views of the surrounding mountains. Walks lead directly to the moors and hills, or down to the river Dee; close by are Balmoral Castle, Ballater and, of course, the Cairngorms. Braemar is excellently situated as a base for hill walking, golf ( 18-hole golf course), touring, skiing, fishing or simply a peaceful holiday at any time of the year.

4 bedrooms - 3 double (one with a queen-size double bed; two with two matching singles ) and 1 single bedroom - all have good beds and mattresses;

Large lounge
Sun-porch with seating and views to garden and mountains;

Modern open kitchen/dining-room with electric double-oven cooker, fridge freezer, microwave;

Family-room/TV room.

Utility room with washing machine; 2 Bathrooms - one with full shower, and one with bath and shower attachment .

Free Wireless broad band WiFi. It is a wonderful location with great privacy, a large mature garden and wonderful views to the mountains, but still within only 400m or so from the village supermarket and shops. It is a wonderful location with great privacy. The skies above us in winter are ink-black and intoxicating - perfect for star-gazing! (when did you last see the Milky Way .....?!)

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
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

Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
For more than one, please contact owner
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
If you wish to bring more than one dog, please contact us at time of booking to discuss the dog type and size. The charge is £40 per dog per week.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number AS00237F.

Frequently asked questions

Is Fabulous sunny house in large private gardens. Sun porch & patio. Mountain views pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Fabulous sunny house in large private gardens. Sun porch & patio. Mountain views?

As of 3 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fabulous sunny house in large private gardens. Sun porch & patio. Mountain views on 19 Apr 2026 start from AU$404, including 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 Fabulous sunny house in large private gardens. Sun porch & patio. Mountain views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Fabulous sunny house in large private gardens. Sun porch & patio. Mountain views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fabulous sunny house in large private gardens. Sun porch & patio. Mountain views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fabulous sunny house in large private gardens. Sun porch & patio. Mountain views located?

This family-friendly Ballater holiday home is located in the mountains, within a 10-minute walk of Braemar Highland Games Centre and Braemar Golf Club. Glenfiddich and Braemar Castle are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 38 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous well-located property. Very convenient for exploring Deeside. The large eat-in kitchen had everything we needed to cook and gather together. Plenty private spaces for spreading out and enjoying a little peace and quiet, too. The bedrooms were comfortable and the bathrooms had everything we needed. Communication with Anna was perfect throughout. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2025
Dear Charlie, It was very nice indeed to have you stay for a week in Sunnybrae. I'm very glad you enjoyed it so much! You'll be welcome to return any time! Anna
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

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

Lovely Family Friendly Home in Braemar

A great family friendly home from which to explore all the wonderful activities and sights Deeside has to offer. Located near the Braemar Highland Games Center, the location is quiet but close to both the center of the village and the Dee River. We particularly enjoyed the summer evenings spent in the large beautiful backyard.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2025
Dear Chris, Thak you for this lovely review. I'm delighted that you enjoyed your stay and it was a great pleasure to meet you both. You'll be welcome back any time! With best wishes, Anna
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colin B.

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

Amazing getaway

The cottage is fantastic, with tons of character, an amazing kitchen for cooking and dining, and a gorgeous south-facing garden. We loved our time in the home and in Braemar and hope to be back soon. The host was amazing and communication with her was seamless.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2025
Dear Colin, Thank you very much for this wonderful review! I'm very glad that you enjoyed it! You'll be welcome back any time. With best wishes, Anna
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edward P.

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

Good stay

All good. Would go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 May 2025
We enjoyed having you stay. Thank you for leaving it so clean!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne B.

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

Wonderful place to stay

A lovely, quiet place to stay just a short walk into the village of Braemar. The bonus is that you can walk to the trailheads of two great hikes, one up Morrone and one up Creag Coinnich. The house is well-equipped with comfortable couches and good reading lights (so many houses seem to think no one ever reads!) The one bed we stayed in was very comfortable and the shower water hot! We totally enjoyed staying here. (Not a negative, just a note: the staircase to the second floor is quite steep.) Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marion D.

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

Wonderful stay in Braemar

Nice house with a wonderful garden. Adorible tiny rabbits and squirrels. We liked the house. Especially the different small sitting rooms.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thank you very much - I'm delighted that you enjoyed it!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

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

Amazing!

The property has everything you could need and the garden is spectacular. Anna was so helpful with information and advice running up to our visit. The location of the property is unbelievable and all of us were blown away with the scenery. I can’t recommend enough.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 June 2024
Thank you very much, Nancy. I'm delighted that you enjoyed it so much!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dr Belinda S.

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

Clean, comfortable home in Braemar

The property was clean and comfortable with all the facilities expected. The garden was spectacular with red squirrels, rabbits and plenty of wildlife. The collection of books and artworks in the house was much appreciated. This is not a property if for those wanting flashy or ultra modern but it is a fabulous place to stay to enjoy the Cairngorms.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Wonderful home for long term stay

We booked Sunnybrae for a month long stay in the Cairngorms for sightseeing and hiking, and were thrilled with this home! It provided plenty of space for a party of 7, rooms one could sneak off to for a nap without being disturbed, a spacious kitchen and table for all to gather around, all the while being centrally located in the Highlands to explore. It has all the amenities one needs for an extended stay. The owners were very helpful both in the lead up to our trip as well as during our stay, as was the property manager who lives in the village. The village itself was a real treat and is an easy walk from the house. Braemar offers many hikes and is a great locations for day trips to explore the culture and history of the Highlands. I highly recommend this rental!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Valerie S.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

SUNNYBRAE, BRAEMAR

The location was fabulous and the garden was a joy. The house was okay but would have benefited from the owners having been less defensive and having acted upon issues already raised by previous reviewers e.g. the mattresses/pillows were very uncomfortable, the tap in the upstairs toilet is very stiff and difficult to turn on or regulate the temperature, especially cold (even the caretaker couldn't sort out). The old books (inc Masters of Modern Science, 1935 edition! and the complete Encyclopaedia Britannica) are not everyone's idea of holiday reading. The very old incomplete jigsaws and games and the selection of classical CDs (impressive but not to everyone's taste) - all still there, as are the bowls of old scentless potpourri. I would add to these issues,that the toilet upstairs is set back in a combe behind the oversized sink unit so we had to sit askew to avoid bumped heads and banging legs on sharp edges of the unit. The grouting in the shower is in need of freshening up. No welcome pack was listed or expected but the herbs and spices which are listed included a pot of curry powder that expired in 2022 and a chilli that had expired in 1995! The television is old (not smart TV) and there is no satellite or cable as listed, just freeview. We took a firestick to have an option of watching movies in the evenings but, as mentioned by previous reviewers, there was nowhere we could all watch together. It would be good to have a tv in the lounge area. I have
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2023
Dear Valerie, I am very happy that you said the location is fabulous and the garden is a joy! Thank you. We did have some problems with your stay as you know. I hope we were never defensive! I really have no record of that at all! But you did not read instructions well. You said you had difficulty finding the house. No-one else has in twenty years - it is right on Chapel Brae and overlooks the Games Park. It is very easy to find. Worse, you did not read the instructions about the washing machine and tried to break it by forcing the lid shut without closing the inner drum and then called out our manager because it was making a grunching sound. It was because you did not close the drum and this nearly broke it! I'm glad you like the extensive collection of CDs and high quality HiFi. Similarly there are lots of books, but we can't cater for everyone's taste and many people reading modern books choose to read them on KIndles and similar. Thank you for letting me know about the grouting on the shower. I'm not sure what you mean about the mattress because we renewed it only two years ago. We shall keep providing herbs and spices as a courtesy. We really don't see curry powder that is one year old as problem as you do! Curry powder lasts at its best for three to four years. if you check. The tap and basin unit in the upstairs bathroom are modern units and the tap design is just modern and feels a bit stiff. I used it myself recently and it's absolutely fine so long as you are not expecting an old-fashioned tap! There is a second satellite TV point in the lounge, but most people like to have a separate TV room as we have and a quiet lounge at the other end of the house. That is one of the great joys of Sunnybrae - that family groups can be together when they want, and also in separate groups at other times.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

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

Fantastic cottage

This was our second time (6 adults) staying in this lovely cottage. A short walk into the village, and beautiful walks from the house. Kitchen is very well equipped and Walter (the dog) loved running around the large enclosed garden. Thanks again Anna (and Austen)!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2024
Thank you Mary - and Walter! I'm delighted that you all enjoyed it!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bart v.

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

Wonderful week at Sunnybrae

We had a wonderful time. The house has a beautiful, spacious garden with a great view. The house itself has lots of rooms and is a comfortable base for exploring Braemar and surroundings. Braemar is a nice village with several restaurants, a good butcher and other shops. Lots of walks start in the village. And if you like to see more, there is plenty to do nearby.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2024
Dear Bart, Thank you very much! I'm very happy that you enjoyed Sunnybrae so much. You'll be very welcome to come back any time.
Verified

8/10 Good

Kate T.

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

Super time at Sunnybrae

We had a brilliant week at Sunnybrae, so many glorious walks from right outside the gates of the house! The house was cosy and homely. The kitchen was well stocked with everything you would need. The garden and views are fantastic, I will miss enjoying a cuppa, whilst watching the red squirrels scamper about. All the shops are within walking distance as well as a number of places to eat. The reason I have given 4 stars for the overall rating is that the king-size bed really needs changing. I was looking forward to catching up on some sleep but unfortunately the bed was really uncomfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Nov 2021
Thank you very much for this lovely review! I'm delighted that you had a good time. I think I just need to explain that the mattress in the king size bed is nearly new - it is just 12 months old! We choose mattresses for good back support, and it is simply difficult to choose a mattress that suits everyone. So if you found it a little firm, that is because we have to cater for people of different sizes and weights and so choose mattresses that are firm rather than too soft. I hope that explains the bed detail and I am very glad that you had a wonderful time!
Verified

8/10 Good

David S.

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

Our stay at Sunny Brae last week in August 2021

Excellent location with good walks directly from the house itself. A 10-15 minute drive to Linn of Dee or Invercauld Estate provides easy access to some truly stunning walks ranging from one to several hours, take your pick. We were lucky and the weather was stunning the whole time we were there. Braemar is very small nestled between two rivers and has shops but if you want more it is a pleasant 30 minute drive to Ballater. The gardens at Sunny Brae are gorgeous and we would sip our morning coffee watching the rabbits and red squirrels. The house itself is exactly as described. The downstairs is split into relatively small rooms but there is a large kitchen/dining room with a small annex off it where the TV is. We spent most of our time in the house there. Upstairs the bedrooms are larger with lots of sunlight. I would say though that the mattresses could do with replacing. We had a lovely time there and would sum it up as location, location, location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Nov 2021
Thank you very much for this excellent review! I'm delighted that you enjoyed it and loved the gardens. I think I need to explain that the mattresses are all recent - some only twelve months old. We choose mattresses for back support and it is simply difficult to choose a mattress that suits everyone. So if you found any a little firm, that is because we have to cater for people of different sizes and especially weights. So we choose mattresses that are firm rather than too soft. I hope that answers this point and I am very glad that you had a wonderful time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

david s.

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

Braemar Sunnybrae

Excellent although a bit noisy if several people staying.. Light flickers in kitchen, needs more curtains
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2021
It was a real pleasure having you stay and corresponding with you! Thanks very much for letting me know about the flickering bulb in the kitchen - I'll get that replaced. Thanks also for putting me in touch with your artist friend. We are going to see her next week! Best wishes and you'll be very welcome to return any time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa and Tony S.

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

Fantastic base for seeing stunning scenery

Braemar is a lovely town with magnificent walks and trails all around. Absolutely wonderful scenery. House warm and cosy and well situated. Very dog friendly house and village. Look out for red squirrels in the garden!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2024
Thank you very much. Yes, we have lots of red squirrels in the garden! I' m very happy that you enjoyed it!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

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

Fabulous House

We stayed in this fantastic house for a week in August. There were six of us-plenty of space in the house to accommodate all of us. The garden was lovely, again lots of space. A few minutes walk took us into the village. Perfect location. Thank you Anna (and Austin!)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 5 June 2024
Thank you very much, Mary. It was a pleasure to have you stay and I am delighted that you enjoyed it!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin o.

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

Relaxing space and outlook

Had a relaxing week. The large garden and views add to a sense of space and being away from it all. Quirky layout mentioned by previous reviewer was a positive for us i.e. having different zones for the family felt like a luxury and again helped in chilling out. Anna was good local knowledge and was very helpful in providing tips of where to go cycling or swimming.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2020
Thank you very much! I'm delighted that you loved the house and garden, and of course you'll be welcome to return any time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin M.

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

Very relaxing stsy

Lovely house and gardens, beautiful location on edge of Braemar village. Ideal for a family getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 5 June 2024
Thank you very much, Martin!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon A.

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

Fabulous garden, comfortable house, great base for lovely walks of all difficulty

We had a fabulous holiday because of the beautiful, peaceful environment, the well cared for mature, very large garden and comfortable house. Short walk from village centre. Well equipped kitchen. We saw the comments about layout, it is a quirky house layout with lots of different places to sit. The photos show it all. If you want to have 8 people watching TV all the time this is not the property for you. If you like peace and quiet to read, have various different places to chat or play cards or whatever it is perfect. Loved it and would stay again.
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2020
Thank you very much! It was a pleasure corresponding with you and having you stay. You'd be very welcome any time.
Verified

8/10 Good

Douglas L.

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

Sunnybraes Braemar

On arrival their was minimal heating on in -10 celcius temperatures. So not a warm welcome! Access to a snow shovel would have been useful in order to be able to park the cars in the driveway and shut the gate. Upstairs shower door was wonky and difficult to use. The fold up bed in the lounge was in a ridiculously insane position as when stretched out the mattress touched the wood burning stove!!! Our extra guest had therefore to sleep on a narrow couch in a communal area instead. This furniture arrangement would have been alright in the Summer but not in the depths of winter.! The markings and the control knob on the oven are difficult to use accurately as the knob is loose and the numbers difficult to read. For the price and size of the house I would normally have expected in this day and age a dish washer to be installed especially from the huge profits generated from the rental! Other than these minor inconveniences, we had an excellent holiday in this very spacious accommodation during very beautiful wintry conditions.
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Apr 2020
Dear Douglas - Surprise ! - the kitchen was remodelled last week to make space, and there is now a brand new dish-washer! I'm very glad you enjoyed your stay. Thanks for telling me about the sliding shower door - one of the wheels had just worked loose and has now been tightened again. We did not expect you do use the sofa bed. You booked and paid for only 5 people and there are beds for 7! So the sofa bed should not have been needed and was left in its position as a normal couch and not rotated as a bed. So thank you very much for your feedback and I'm delighted that you enjoyed your stay. The dishwasher will be here for you next time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica M.

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

Beautiful spacious family home with large garden and fabulous views!

We loved our stay here! The house has been very nicely done up with lots of sitting space. It was very clean and has a lovely modern kitchen. Beds were excellent. We liked the freedom of being able to sit in different rooms in the house so that if one set wanted to watch TV, another could play or read quietly in the lounge, or others again could be separately in the sun porch. Communication with the friendly owner was easy and Carole, the house keeper, is a gem! We loved the ease we had of walks from the doorstep and the peace and quiet - and the views - WOW! Our children definitely enjoyed the garden and we loved the red squirrels. Would definitely want to stay again.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

karen r.

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

Braemar stay

Comfy beds, beautiful garden. Watching red squirrels From the window was a treat! Ideally situated for all the tea shops in Braemar.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thank you very much! Yes we love the red squirrels too! I'm very glad you enjoyed it. With best wishes, Anna
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10/10 Excellent

Adam H.

Excellent well-equipped holiday home

We loved this beautiful house. It is well-equipped with everything a holiday self-catering house should have which made staying there extremely easy and stress-free. We felt at home within minutes. The house itself is large and comfortable and ideal for groups or family gatherings with plenty of living space. It is warm, full of light, dry and very cosy. Everything was very clean, and the beds were all comfortable. The kitchen is modern and well-equipped. There is a snug area off the open-plan kitchen area with a good flat screen tv, where you can relax on the sofa in front of the wood/coal burning stove and watch tv or video at the end of the day. Another large sitting room has plenty of books, lots of seating, a good stereo and another multi-fuel stove, ideal for those who want to read, play games or who don't want to watch the tv. The WiFi is excellent. The garden is beautiful - very large, fenced and safe for children. One of the nicest houses we have stayed in and we look forward to returning. The owners were friendly and helpful before and during our stay, as was the property manager, Carole, who lives nearby. We recommend this rental very highly.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stan T.

Relaxing family break in this charming cottage

This is the third time we’ve stayed at Sunnybrae and hope to book again soon. Ideal for large family gatherings; it has a well equipped kitchen and its rambling ground floor means that the family can have fun together and spend time chilling in smaller groups if desired. The garden is beautiful and a safe space for children and dogs to play. Lots of beautiful walks close by and beautiful starry night skies due to absence of light pollution. Love Braemar and love this enchanting cottage.

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