Title: Gardener's Cottage - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Gardener's Cottage Riverfront cottage in Ballater with kitchen ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76380000/76376700/76376700/2aa73c68.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76380000/76376700/76376700/6ea53f01.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76380000/76376700/76376700/w1629h1080x138y0-7bdacfd3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76380000/76376700/76376700/w1432h1080x244y0-977ea76e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76380000/76376700/76376700/39cc9dcb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to the heart of Glenmuick Estate at Gardeners Cottage, a charming holiday home with a cozy log burner and Freeview TV. Unwind in the delightful open plan kitchen/sitting room or explore Royal Deeside from this ideal base. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Washer - Parking available - Kitchen - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### 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 ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - DVD player - TV ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - In the mountains - On a river ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Hunting nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Wildlife walks 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) - 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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-00491-F ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C57.03754%2C-3.03489&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=YOHA8IADd4Ck82m6xSr5SjpD2tA=) 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. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the 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? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Gardener's Cottage located? > Situated on a river, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Ballater Golf Club and Ballater Library. Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve and Cairngorms National Park are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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