[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # 2 bedroom accommodation in Braemar Cottage in Ballater with kitchen and fireplace ![2 bedrooms, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32900000/32899200/32899108/6ff45560.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32900000/32899200/32899108/0e5c40e5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dishwasher, highchair](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32900000/32899200/32899108/b4569e03.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32900000/32899200/32899108/1e7ff4a4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32900000/32899200/32899108/e4310285.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location On the banks of the River Dee, Meall Darroch offers a peaceful retreat with an inviting open fire and natural garden. This traditional cottage has been fully modernised with labour saving appliances, private parking for 2 cars and a welcoming atmosphere. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Fireplace - Washer - Parking available - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Pet-friendly ## 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. ### 2 bedroom accommodation in Braemar Set on the banks of the River Dee, this detached property is in a peaceful location and is complete with an inviting open fire.. Ground Floor: Living room: TV, CD Player, DVD Player, Open Fire Kitchen/dining room: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher Utility Room: Washing Machine First Floor: Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds Bathroom: Bath, Toilet. Electric heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and fuel for open fire included. Cot and highchair. Natural garden. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. This traditional cottage sits on the banks of the River Dee. Meall Darroch looks pretty as a picture and has the welcoming warmth of an open fire. The holiday cottage has been fully modernised, carefully furnished and fitted with numerous labour saving appliances to make your stay totally relaxing. In this idyllic location there is freedom and space amongst moorland, heather and mountains - great walking country with real challenges for climbers. Yet this spectacular area is close to the tourist route - Braemar famous for the celebrated Highland Gathering and the breathtaking Linn of Dee. Shop and pub 4 miles. There are low banisters at the property. EPC Rating = F Letting Licence No: AS00528F ## Property amenities ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Dishwasher ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32920000/32915000/32914995/cb553f02.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 1 bedroom accommodation in Braemar Braemar - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-16&endDate=2025-10-17&selected=32914995&PinnedHotelID=32914995&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55230000/55225400/55225362/80640661.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Morrone Cottage - Beautiful mountain cottage, large garden and wonderful views. 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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 AS00528F ### Property is also known as 2 bedroom accommodation in Braemar Braemar su-10970-10970 2 bedroom accommodation in Braemar Private vacation home 2 bedroom accommodation in Braemar Private vacation home Braemar ## About the area Located in Ballater, this cottage is in a rural area. Balmoral Castle and Braemar Highland Games Centre are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Linn O' Dee and Mar Lodge Estate. [Visit our Ballater travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Ballater.dx4321) [View more Cottages in Ballater](https://www.expedia.ca/Ballater-Cottages.d4321-aaCottages.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%7C56.98675%2C-3.49054&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=kAqzM4xmrutPefbnirD6qkv_IGE=) Braemar ### What's nearby - Linn O' Dee - 1 min walk - 0.2 km - Mar Lodge Estate - 16 min walk - 1.4 km - Braemar Castle - 8 min drive - 9.2 km - Balmoral Castle - 20 min drive - 26.2 km - Cairngorms National Park - 36 min drive - 50.1 km ### Restaurants - ‪Farquesons Bar - ‬6 min drive - ‪The Invercauld Mews Bar - ‬6 min drive - ‪The Flying Stag - ‬6 min drive - ‪Gordon's Tearoom - ‬6 min drive - ‪The Bothy - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is 2 bedroom accommodation in Braemar pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at 2 bedroom accommodation in Braemar? > Check-in begins at 5:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at 2 bedroom accommodation in Braemar? > Check-out is at 9:00 AM. ### Where is 2 bedroom accommodation in Braemar located? > Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Linn O' Dee and Mar Lodge Estate. Braemar Highland Games Centre and Braemar Golf Club are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## 2 bedroom accommodation in Braemar Reviews 9.6 ### 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.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.0 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 10 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ian Y. May 3, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The 'gorms and the dee The property is basic, but well maintained and presented, and just about perfect for anyone wishing to immerse themselves in nature and peace and quiet. Inverie is the quintessential location for the upper Dee and into the mountains. It's maybe worth commenting that some of the furniture and kitchen gear could do with a refresh, but, as I say, it's perfect for the walker or naturalist. Location trumps quite a lot! ##### Ian Y. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kay Nov 5, 2020 #### L Loved the cottage, fantastic views Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo ##### Kay This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Stephen Nov 2, 2020 #### Very nice cottage; fantastic area for walking. Very nice cottage; fantastic area for walking. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo ##### Stephen This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Neil Oct 6, 2020 #### Great cottage sitting on the bank of the River Dee. Great cottage sitting on the bank of the River Dee. The cottage was warm with good heating and a nice open fire with plenty of logs provided. It's showing it's age a bit with some wear in places but it was nice a clean when we arrived. Plenty of local walks from the cottage and lots to to locally Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo ##### Neil This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gillian Aug 28, 2020 #### We stayed here twice before, and returned because of the wonderful location and the homely atmospher We stayed here twice before, and returned because of the wonderful location and the homely atmosphere. It is lovely to be within hearing distance of the river and to have the superb view of the Cairngorms around. The cottage is old fashioned, but welcoming, and very spacious. There is room for secure bike storage in the utility room, and the place would be good for dogs. As retired women, we love the proximity of many scenic local walks, not too demanding but very interesting. In previous years, we have loved watching red squirrels feeding from the bird table in front of the lounge window, but sadly, probably because of the lack of visitors earlier this year (due to COVID), they were not so frequent. The caretaker is helpful and friendly, and has always responded promptly to any problems. We would be very happy to come here again if we can. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo ##### Gillian This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Louise Aug 19, 2020 #### Great wee cottage. Great wee cottage. We had a perfect family week away. Loved it! Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo ##### Louise This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Caroline Oct 10, 2019 #### very good location, clean, warm & comfortable. very good location, clean, warm & comfortable. Would book again, last stay was 2nd visit. ##### Caroline This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brian Oct 7, 2019 #### Very comfortable and lovely location with great walking nearby. Very comfortable and lovely location with great walking nearby. ##### Brian This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lesley Sep 17, 2019 #### Loved this place, the only problem I had was that it was cold and I couldn't work out how to use the Loved this place, the only problem I had was that it was cold and I couldn't work out how to use the radiators. Log fire was nice. View from the front windows of the cottage were fantastic. Oven was easy to use. Shower in the bath was lovely even though the bathroom was really cold. Had a problem with the hot water tap in the bathroom not working and it was fixed immediately by the caretaker. Peace and quiet with no Wi-Fi and phone signal at the cottage. Dog friendly as well. I really hope I can go back and stay here. ##### Lesley This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris Sep 1, 2019 #### The location is superb and if rural is your thing everything is on your doorstep. The location is superb and if rural is your thing everything is on your doorstep. We had red squirrel eating nuts from the bird feeder - so remember to pack some - and deer crossing the river at dusk. All this before you even step outside. ##### Chris This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Valerie Jul 6, 2019 #### We both had a lovely time at the cottage. We both had a lovely time at the cottage.-(2 over 60's) We went primarily for the walks, the views and the opportunity to explore parts of Scotland - All of our expectations were delivered. The Cottage was well equipped with everything we needed apart from the lack of WiFi and mobile phone signal or even a land line for emergencies-that was the ONLY down point, but for us it was a minor point. The caretaker was helpful and friendly, we were made to feel welcome. The nearest village for food supplies was Braemar, about a 10 minute drive, but was a thriving community with a decent Co-Op and plenty of other shops. ##### Valerie This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Martin Jun 23, 2019 #### Excellent location with everything you need would highly recommend this to all. Excellent location with everything you need would highly recommend this to all... will be back ##### Martin This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ruth Apr 21, 2019 #### Fabulous holiday in a wonderful cottage. Fabulous holiday in a wonderful cottage. Love it here. 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