[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Old school, cozy cottage for 7 Vacation home in Ballater with kitchen ![TV, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113640000/113631800/113631702/86cd1834.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113640000/113631800/113631702/3720a139.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113640000/113631800/113631702/844493bd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113640000/113631800/113631702/fdde7bc2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113640000/113631800/113631702/5109f0e7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Old school, cozy cottage for 7 provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathrooms1076 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space ## 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. ### Old school, cozy cottage for 7 Next to Gairnshiellodge lays Old School, completed surrounded by a dyke. the building has a rich history, initially functioning as a school, providing education to local communities. As time passed, it transformed into a cherished holiday retreat, offering relaxation and leisure to those seeking respite. The house has seen generations come and go, each leaving their mark a memories within its walls. Its enduring legacy continues, providing a warm welcome to all who seek refuge in its The wooden floors don't like the gravel stones from outside, so please do as home and take your shoes out before you enter the cottage. Thank you ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Stereo - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,076 square feet ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113140000/113130600/113130529/e7570132.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Inverenzie Cottage, Rooms with a view! 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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 is also known as 362640 ## About the area Ballater is home to this vacation home. Knock Gallery and Lost Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Balmoral Castle and Corgarff Castle. [Visit our Ballater travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Ballater.dx4321) [View more Vacation homes in Ballater](https://www.expedia.ca/Ballater-Private-Vacation-Homes.d4321-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C57.09824%2C-3.15381&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=slL_Ex1dQZVjxyFg19PolFecnVI=) Aberdeenshire, Scotland ### What's nearby - Ballater Library - 14 min drive - 13.9 km - Ballater Golf Club - 14 min drive - 13.9 km - Balmoral Castle - 16 min drive - 13.5 km - Cairngorms National Park - 25 min drive - 28.8 km - Braemar Castle - 27 min drive - 28.5 km ### Getting around - Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 82 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Keiller Lounge - ‬8 min drive - ‪The Bothy - ‬9 min drive - ‪brown sugar café - ‬10 min drive - ‪The Balmoral Bar - ‬9 min drive - ‪Keiller Brasserie - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Old school, cozy cottage for 7 pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Old school, cozy cottage for 7? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Old school, cozy cottage for 7? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Old school, cozy cottage for 7 located? > Situated in Ballater, this vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Knock Gallery, Balmoral Castle, and Royal Lochnagar Distillery. Ballater Library and Victoria and Albert Halls 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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