Title: Old school, cozy cottage for 7 - 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 # Old school, cozy cottage for 7 Vacation home in Ballater with kitchen ![TV, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113640000/113631800/113631702/60fe04e8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113640000/113631800/113631702/2d8d1dde.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113640000/113631800/113631702/d70a5774.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113640000/113631800/113631702/97211037.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113640000/113631800/113631702/12b181af.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 ![Fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1430000/1422400/1422395/f7e006f4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Balmoral Arms Ballater - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 8.6 Excellent 308 reviews CA $133 CA $159 total includes taxes & fees Nov 16 - Nov 17 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-16&endDate=2025-11-17&selected=1422395&PinnedHotelID=1422395&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113140000/113130600/113130529/b9055cc9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Inverenzie Cottage, Rooms with a view! 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Thank you ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited 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 managed through our partner, Vrbo. 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 ![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 - ‪brown sugar café - ‬10 min drive - ‪Goodbrand & Ross Tearoom - ‬8 min drive - ‪The Bothy - ‬9 min drive - ‪Lochnagar Indian Brasserie - ‬10 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 4:00 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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