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In the heart of Royal Deeside, Gairnshiel Cottage offers a warm and welcoming retreat. With its spacious lounge featuring a woodburning stove, Smart TV and Bose bluetooth speaker, you can unwind in style. The well-equipped kitchen is perfect for self-catering, while the patio area with seating invites al fresco dining.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedroomsSleeps 61324 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

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

Delightful highland home in Ballater village

This smoke-free holiday home features laundry facilities and a garden. The holiday home provides a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a microwave and a dishwasher. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as a washing machine and an electric kettle, and other amenities include a patio and a TV.
Guest accommodation at this holiday home offers a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Rooms open to patios. Kitchens offer fridges, microwaves, kitchenware and utensils and dishwashers. Bathrooms include a shower.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 10 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,324 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 10 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: house trained dogs only, please ask first.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number AS 00137F

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Delightful Highland Home in Ballater Village Ballater

About the area

Ballater is home to this holiday home. Balmoral Castle and Knock Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Ballater Golf Club and Aboyne Golf Club. Deeside Activity Park and Alford Valley Steam Railway are also worth visiting. Visit our Ballater travel guide
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Ballater, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Ski touring at Loch Avon on the River Avon, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland
    Cairngorms National Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Prince Albert Cairn, near Balmoral Castle, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland
    Balmoral Castle
    14 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Victoria and Albert Halls
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ballater Library
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ballater Golf Club
    4 min walk - 0.4 km

Restaurants

  • Keiller Lounge
    3 min drive
  • Keiller Brasserie
    3 min drive
  • Fish Shop
    2 min walk
  • Clachan Grill
    2 min walk
  • brown sugar café
    3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Delightful highland home in Ballater village pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Delightful highland home in Ballater village?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Delightful highland home in Ballater village?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Delightful highland home in Ballater village?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Delightful highland home in Ballater village located?

Situated in Ballater, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Ballater Golf Club and 2 mi (3.1 km) from Knock Castle. Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve and Cairngorms National Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Delightful highland home in Ballater village Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kate D.

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

Great stay in Ballater

This property was ideal for our stay in Ballater for the annual walking festival. The house was well appointed, comfortable, warm and had everything we needed for a most enjoyable holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carole G.

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

Short stay

Great cottage - clean/welcoming & very homely. Extra little welcome touches were appreciated - ideal location …would recommend and return - thank you
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Carole H.

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

Xmas holiday

Cozy cottage for our Xmas holiday’s. Beds were very comfortable, excellent quality bedding and towels. Sofas a bit on the small side for our group. Fantastic welcome basket much appreciated
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clare M.

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

Beautiful homely cottage

This is the 2nd time we have stayed here. It is a very cosy and comfortable holiday cottage, that is well equipped. It has comforrtable beds, with sparkling white linens and towels. It is located excellent for the town, with a fabulous bakery and butchers. We also sampled the fish and chips which were very good too. Would definitely reccomend to friends and family. Thank you Mark and family for the lovely welcome pack, which included some local produce and a lovely wine, much appreciated. Would give this 5 stars for comfort and a lovely welcoming cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn T.

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

Fantastic Stay

We stayed here for a week in June and loved everything about it. The property won’t disappoint its lovely, clean and had everything we were looking for. 2 minutes walk from the shops. Thank you Mark and family we will be back next year ♥️
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gillian S.

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

Great find

Excellent cottage everything you could ask for clean comfortable and right on Ballater doorstep for walks, restaurants, shops, great week made better by the weather
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve W.

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

Nice home in excellent central location

A lovely home with 3 good-sized bedrooms and a nice open plan kitchen-living-dining area. It is in a quiet residential neighbourhood, but only a minute's walk from the centre of Ballater.Communication with Mark the host was easy and he was very responsive. Ballater is a beautiful little town with loads of amenities and nearby places to visit. Thoroughly recommend! :-)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Audrey L.

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

Excellent property

Comfortable and homely. Mark was very attentive and informative. Lovely personal touches which were very much appreciated.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lesley j., Scotland

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

Quality holiday accommodation

A lovely well equipped house in great quiet yet central location in Ballater. Extremely comfortable and spacious with high quality fixtures and fittings. Great for dogs and children- being secure in garden area and easy access to wonderful walking and cycling as well as excellent shops and cafes etc. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

mary G.

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

Beautiful Ballater

Everything was perfect. Our only disappointment was that we had to leave the property by 9 am which seemed rather early.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clare M.

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

Beautiful cottage

Fantastic week away in beautiful Ballater. The cottage was so cosy and welcoming. The beds were so comfortable and we really slept well. The cottage is situated on the edge of town in a very quiet location. The garden is enclosed so great for our dogs. One to definitely recommend to friends and family. Thank you Mark, we will see you again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gillian C.

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

Great house, very central

We had a really nice week In Ballater and we were able to find plenty walks around Ballater without needing the car. The house was very central and suited our needs. It was a bonus that the owners left some provisions for us on arrival and we were able to try some Deeside specialities. The house was clean and perfect for our family stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

6/10 Okay

Graham F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property needs a new patio sliding door or repair as it kept sticking it seems the runners are worn out The detergent drawer on the washer was dirty The cottage windows were dirtyAnd the ground floor bedroom light didn’t work shame really otherwise it was a decent place. Oh and the check out time surely it doesn’t need 7hours to turn it around.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison G.

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

Perfect location, perfect cottage

Everything about the cottage was perfect. We thoroughly enjoyed our week in Ballater. Marc is a very attentive host - there was even a welcome basket and a farewell present. Would highly recommend it. Thanks a lot!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eileen O.

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

Great cottage in excellent location

What a gem, perfect getaway property . Very well equipped clean and full of amenities. Location fantastic for all local attractions and well placed for travel to surrounding areas. Definitely would recommend and we will book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lesley D.

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

More amazing memories made in Ballater

Our ‘home from home’ week away. ❤️❤️ Another fabulous week with family, meeting up with friends, eating out, enjoying walks with our pooch and soaking up the sunshine. Very relaxing. We will be back next year. Love our get aways in Ballater, made all the more special by the amazing hosts. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helen C.

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

Comfortable and central

Two minute walk to Ballater shops, very comfortable beds, very clean and well equipped. Great situation to explore this lovely area - castles, forest walks, river walks, etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michal M.

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

winter break

We had an excellent time during during school winter break. The cottage is located close to main square. We especially enjoyed the open plan living space with a fire place. Mark was very welcoming and responsive to all communication. My son especially enjoys a farewell gift. We are already planning when to come back in the summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tom I.

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

Wonderful Christmas in Ballater

Many thanks Mark & family for the use of your house in Ballater over Christmas. The property was clean, tidy and equipped with everything we needed for a week's stay. Communication with Mark in the lead up and during our stay was a breeze and the house was just as described in the listing. It is right in the heart of Ballater which is a lovely town and well placed to explore Deeside and the Cairngorms. Would highly recommend - we hope to be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dawn H.

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

Garnshiel Cottage

We had such a lovely stay in this lovely cottage for 5 nights. The village of Ballater is beautiful with lots of walks and places to visit, our favourite being Balmoral. There are lots of shops to buy provisions and we ate at the Deeside Inn twice within walking distance. Dogs were made very welcome. The cottage is very comfortable and spacious and we lit the log fire a couple of evenings. Beds and bedding were so comfy and there is everything you need included, plus a few provisions on arrival which were really appreciated. We would definitely stay there again if we were in the area
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Janet K.

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

Family holiday- perfect location and lovely Cottage

Ideal for our 3 generation family holiday. Short walk into the heart of the village. Accommodation was perfect and as described. The cottage was spotless and we loved the welcome pack of food on arrival. Mark was excellent in replying to any questions prior to our visit. If we visit Ballater again then I would have no hesitation in booking this cottage again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kevin I.

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

Ballater Staycation

From initial enquiry to departing the host Mark was highly professional & very helpful. The property is excellently located,clean well decorated & furnished with everything you need .One of the best holiday rentals I have visited & highly recommend!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Isabel T.

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

Family holiday in Ballater

Lovely cottage, location perfect, had a great holiday in Ballater. Owner communication excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leah i.

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

Lovely house, great location and fantastic host, can’t wait to go back.

The owner couldn’t have done more to make us feel welcome. The house is set up brilliantly and the location is stunning. What more could you ask for.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

David L.

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

Our stay

All good
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021