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Gairnlea House

3.5 star property
3.5-star accommodation with kitchen in Ballater

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A hallway with white double doors, a wooden coat rack, and a sign on the wall.
A dining area with a wooden table, leather chairs, and a vase of flowers.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a sofa, and a painting of a deer.
A stone building with a white door and windows, a wooden shed, and a church steeple in the background.
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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Ballater, Scotland
  • Place, Cairngorms National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ballater Library
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Ballater Golf Club
    ‪7 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

Ballater

In Ballater .Your stay at this Ballater cottage places you within a 10-minute walk of Ballater Library and Victoria and Albert Halls. Also, Ballater Golf Club is within half a mile (1 km) and Knock Castle is within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Cairngorms National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Ballater Library - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Victoria and Albert Halls - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Ballater Golf Club - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Balmoral Castle - 14 min drive - 9.6 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Keiller Lounge - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Fish Shop - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Loch Kinord Hotel & Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bean For Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Clachan Grill - ‬9 min walk

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

3.5-star accommodation with kitchen in Ballater
This cottage offers its guests a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Ballater cottage is smoke free.

  • 1 guestroom or unit
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Guest accommodations at this cottage offer fireplaces. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Accommodations at this 3.5-star cottage have kitchens with refrigerators, microwaves, cookware/dishes/utensils, and dishwashers.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

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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
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

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

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

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards.

Property is also known as

Gairnlea House Cottage
Gairnlea House Ballater
Gairnlea House Cottage Ballater

Frequently asked questions

Does Gairnlea House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How much does it cost to stay at Gairnlea House?

As of Jul 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gairnlea House on Aug 6, 2026 start from $1,318, 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.

Does Gairnlea House offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Gairnlea House?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at Gairnlea House?

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

Is there free parking at Gairnlea House?

This cottage offers free self parking.

Does Gairnlea House have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Gairnlea House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Gairnlea House to downtown Ballater?

This cottage is 0.2 mi away from Ballater.