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Gairnlea Cottage

3.5 star property
Cottage in Ballater with kitchen

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Gairnlea Cottage provides amenities like an adjacent golf course and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

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

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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 Cottage

Cottage in Ballater with kitchen
Along with a garden, this smoke-free cottage has free self parking and free WiFi in public areas. The cottage features free WiFi, a washing machine, and a kitchen with a refrigerator. An electric kettle and a shower are among the other amenities available to guests. Housekeeping is not available.
Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. This Ballater cottage provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Accommodations at this 3.5-star cottage have kitchens with refrigerators and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Shower

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

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

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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

Pets not allowed (service animals 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

Property is also known as

Gairnlea Cottage Cottage
Gairnlea Cottage Ballater
Gairnlea Cottage Cottage Ballater

About the area

Located in Ballater, this cottage is next to a golf course. Ballater Golf Club and Aboyne Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Deeside Activity Park and Alford Valley Steam Railway. 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
    13 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Victoria and Albert Halls
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Ballater Library
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Ballater Golf Club
    6 min walk - 0.5 km

Restaurants

  • Keiller Lounge
    19 min walk
  • Keiller Brasserie
    19 min walk
  • Fish Shop
    5 min walk
  • Clachan Grill
    9 min walk
  • brown sugar café
    7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Gairnlea Cottage pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Gairnlea Cottage?

As of Feb 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gairnlea Cottage on Feb 23, 2026 start from CA $648.81, 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?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Gairnlea Cottage?

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

What time is check-out at Gairnlea Cottage?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gairnlea Cottage located?

Situated in Ballater, this golf cottage is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Ballater Golf Club and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Knock Castle. Cairngorms National Park and Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Gairnlea Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional