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# Gairnshiel Lodge - Unique Exclusive Lodge Next to the Castle

Villa in Ballater with free parking

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

 Gairnshiel Lodge - Unique Exclusive Lodge Next to the Castle provides a garden and more. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas. 

### Entire home

9 bedrooms9 bathroomsSleeps 18

## Popular amenities

- Parking included
- Free WiFi
- Outdoor Space
- Barbecue grill

## Add dates for prices

Check-in

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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.

### Gairnshiel Lodge - Unique Exclusive Lodge Next to the Castle

Villa in Ballater with free parking

Along with a garden, this villa has barbecue grills and free self parking. WiFi in public areas is free. All 18 villas provide conveniences like 9 bathrooms and refrigerators, plus stovetops and electric kettles. Hair dryers, ironing boards, and desks are among the other amenities that guests will find. 

Gairnshiel Lodge - Unique Exclusive Lodge Next to the Castle offers 18 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. 

## Property amenities

### Internet

- Available in the villa: High-speed internet
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

### Parking and transportation

- Free self parking on site
- Limited onsite self parking
- Wheelchair-accessible parking available
- Onsite parking options include a garage

### Food and drink

- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
- Stovetop

### Bedrooms

- 9 bedrooms

### Bathroom

- 9 private bathrooms
- Hair dryer

### Entertainment

- Stereo

### Outdoor areas

- Barbecue grill
- Garden

### Work spaces

- Desk

### Pets

- No pets allowed

### Suitability/Accessibility

- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- No elevator
- Wheelchair-accessible parking

### Services and conveniences

- Iron/ironing board

### 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

- 18 units
- Garden

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 25 

### Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

### Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property for check-in information

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

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

### Pets

Pets not allowed

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

### 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

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

This property is professionally cleaned

### We should mention

This property does not have elevators

A mandatory cleaning fee is included in this property's rental rate

## About the area

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undefined AB35 5UQ Aberdeenshire United, Kingdom, Ballater, Scotland, AB35 5UQ

#### What's nearby

- Cairngorms National Park \- 1 min walk \- 0.0 km
- Balmoral Castle \- 14 min drive \- 11.6 km
- Lecht Ski Resort \- 17 min drive \- 20.0 km
- Braemar Castle \- 27 min drive \- 26.7 km
- Glenshee Ski Centre \- 45 min drive \- 47.9 km

#### Restaurants

- ‪Keiller Lounge - ‬7 min drive
- ‪The Balmoral Bar - ‬8 min drive
- ‪Goodbrand & Ross Tearoom - ‬8 min drive
- ‪Keiller Brasserie - ‬7 min drive
- ‪brown sugar café - ‬8 min drive

## Frequently asked questions

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