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"Lovely cottage had everything we needed and more really enjoyed our stay will ..."
Lovely cottage had everything we needed and more really enjoyed our stay will definitely be back the good weather was a bonus for our lovely walks thanks Larry and Lena
Dear Larry & Lena, it’s great to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Gairnlea House. Thanks for your lovely comments. Best wishes Peter & Vicky
Property Owner
Reviewed by Lawrence5.0★Mar 2025
"We’ve stayed in Gairnlea Cottage twice and this is our second time in Gairnlea House."
Both properties are excellent. We chose the house because it has more space. It is beautifully presented with all amenities you require. A 5 minute walk from the lovely village of Ballater, on a bus route to Braemar, Balmoral and Aberdeen. We had very good weather this time so were able to take advantage of some of the lovely walking routes.
Dear Jackie, thanks for your lovely feedback, we are delighted you enjoyed Gairnlea House and the surrounding area. Many thanks Peter & Vicky
Property Owner
Reviewed by Jackie5.0★Jan 2025
"An absolute gem gorgeous house and perfect setting, would recommend to friends and family thankyou so much"
Dear Julie,
We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay at Gairnlea House in Beautiful Ballater. Thanks for your lovely comments. Peter & Vicky
Property Owner
Reviewed by Julie5.0★Dec 2024
"Gairnlea house was absolutely fantastic, spotlessly clean & we absolutely loved the decor and furniture."
We visit ballater regularly & will definitely stay here in the future.
Dear Gordon, thanks for your lovely feedback. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed Gairnlea House and had a nice stay.
Best wishes Peter & Vicky
Property Owner
Reviewed by Gordon5.0★Nov 2024
"Fantastic holiday house near the centre of Ballater, perfect location."
Beautifully furnished and very clean, with all facilities needed. Owners are a lovely couple, friendly and helpful.
Dear Ian, thanks so much for your lovely feedback. It was really nice to meet you. Best wishes Peter & Vicky
Property Owner
Reviewed by Ian5.0★Aug 2024
"A very comfortable place to stay and Ballater has great facilities."
Dear Brian, we are delighted that you enjoyed your stay at Gairnlea House in Beautiful Ballater. Best wishes Peter & Vicky
Property Owner
Reviewed by Brian5.0★Jun 2024
"Had a fabulous break."
The house is really well equipped, finished to a high standard and is in a central location. There is a supermarket, shops and restaurants a ten minute walk away. The owners had arranged for tea, coffee and sugar. However, there was no welcome pack I’ve had at other homes. This wasn’t an issue as it’s so central. Happy to recommend and we look forward to a return visit.
Dear Fiona, we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay at Gairnlea House. Hope you had a safe trip home. Best wishes Peter & Vicky
Property Owner
Reviewed by Fiona5.0★Apr 2024
"A beautiful property, which was very well appointed and jolly comfortable."
It was very warm and the owner supplied endless logs so we could have a roaring fire every evening. We had a wonderful stay and Ballater and the surrounding area is absolutely stunning.
Dear Andrew, thanks for your lovely comments. We are so happy that you enjoyed Gairnlea House and the lovely area that Ballater lies in. Best wishes Peter & Vicky
Property Owner
Reviewed by Andrew5.0★Jan 2024
"We’ve previously stayed twice in Gairnlea Cottage, which is really lovely, but decided this time to stay in Gairnlea House for a little more space and off road parking."
It is decorated and furnished to the same high standard. Although it is bigger than the cottage, it is still cosy and extremely comfortable.
Once again we had a thoroughly enjoyable, relaxing stay. Thank you Peter and Vicky for providing this lovely holiday home.
Dear Jackie, we are delighted that you enjoyed yourselves at Gairnlea House, thanks for the lovely feedback. Hope to see you again. Kind regards Peter & Vicky
Property Owner
Reviewed by Jackie5.0★Jan 2024
"Had the best time staying at gairnlea house, the house was a perfect stay for Christmas, they supplied everything you need, fire was lovely and cosy, sofas where comfy, bed was comfortable and huge, and even the bath was lovely."
The town is so lovely, really nice pub, lovely cafes and nice little shops.
Will 100% be booking to come back. Had a fantastic holiday.
Dear Louise,
It’s super to hear that you had such a nice Christmas at Gairnlea House and everything was to your liking. Best wishes Peter & Vicky
Property Owner
Reviewed by Louise5.0★Dec 2023
"A beautiful home, in a fantastic location, just minutes from the village centre."
The property was clean and comfortable, especially the sofas! The wood burner and logs were very welcome, especially when the weather turned very cold towards the end of our stay.
We wouldn’t hesitate to book again, or recommend the property to anyone else who was looking to stay in Ballater.
Dear Lorna, great to hear that you enjoyed yourselves at Gairnlea House, thanks for the lovely comments. Best wishes Peter & Vicky
Property Owner
Reviewed by Lorna4.4★Nov 2023
"We had a fabulous stay at Gairnlea."
We loved the cottage which is perfectly located within easy walking distance into the centre of Ballater. The cottage was very clean and comfortable and beautifully renovated. We very much enjoyed the Dawn Macciocia lamp shades and coasters and mats and thought the other art work set the house off beautifully. The wood burner was very much appreciated too. We plan to be back, thank you for sharing your beautiful house with us!
Dear Louise, thanks for your lovely comments, we are so pleased you enjoyed Gairnlea House and enjoyed your stay. We hope you had a safe trip home. Best wishes Peter and Vicky
Property Owner
Reviewed by Louise5.0★Oct 2023
"Lovely property, very well appointed with top of the range appliances."
We were particularly impressed with the Harris Tweed chesterfield sofas which were so comfortable that we will look into buying some when we get home.
The property is located in a very nice and quiet part of Ballater but is still very convenient for all local amenities.
We very much hope to return next year
Dear George, thank you so much for your kind feedback, we are so please you liked the house and beautiful Ballater.
Best wishes Peter & Vicky
Property Owner
Reviewed by George5.0★Oct 2023
"Fabulous house, spacious yet homely, great furnishings and extremely comfortable bed, wonderful log burner, lovely setting, secure garage (a big priority when bringing mountain bikes), definitely one of, if not the, best places we've ever stayed in."
The only thing that would make it ideal for us would be an outside tap (for washing the mountain bikes) but that wouldn't deter us from booking this accommodation again, which we certainly intend to do. Thank you to the owners for their care and attention to detail, would definitely recommend.
Dear Jacqueline, thank you very much for your lovely review, we are delighted you enjoyed your stay in Gairnlea House. We do have a coupe of water barrels with taps and a watering can which you could use to clean your bikes, not sure if you noticed them.
Best wishes Peter & Vicky
Property Owner
Reviewed by Jacqueline5.0★Sep 2023
"Well furnished house situated centrally in Ballater within easy walking distance of the shops pubs and restaurants."
Have already booked for 6 of us next year.
Dear Leslie, we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and look forward to you coming next year. Best wishes Peter & Vicky
Property Owner
Reviewed by Leslie5.0★Sep 2023
"Property was one of the best we have stayed in"
Dear Andy, thanks for your lovely comments, we are glad you enjoyed Gairnlea House. Best wishes Peter & Vicky
Property Owner
Reviewed by Andy5.0★Sep 2023
"Very comfortable spacious house in an excellent location."
Nicely decorated and bed was very comfortable.
Lovely garden to sit out in. Lots of good walks nearby and Ballater has good shops, pubs, cafes, takeaways etc
Dear Sheila, thanks for your lovely feedback, we are delighted that you enjoyed your stay at Gairnlea House. Best wishes Peter & Vicky
Property Owner
Reviewed by Sheila5.0★Aug 2023
"The house is located in the stunning location of Ballater surrounded by mountains and forests with walk/run trails nearby."
The accommodation has everything you need, is very clean and the owners couldn't have done more to make our stay perfect. I would definitely recommend to others and would be happy to stay again. The area is so calming and tranquil and there are plenty of good walks nearby.
Dear Stephanie, it is great to hear that you enjoyed the area and the house, we love Ballater too! Best wishes Peter & Vicky
Property Owner
Reviewed by Stephanie5.0★Jul 2023
"Well appointed as it's on the fringe of town, but not overlooked, A very attractive garden."
Beautifully furnished. Comfortable beds with crisp white bedding. A small niggle is the number and type of hangers and also no cleaning supplies to keep the space clean whilst staying. We hope to return in the future.
Dear Sandra, we are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Gairnlea House. We are going to organise some more different hangers for the wardrobes. Best wishes Peter & Vicky
Property Owner
Reviewed by Sandra5.0★Jul 2023
"Mooi, ruime woning met kwaliteitsvolle meubels en keukenmachines."
Wij gaan Gairnlea house zeker aanbevelen aan vrienden en kennissen voor een verblijf in dit mooie stukje Schotland.
Dear Renaat, thanks for your lovely review, we are glad that you enjoyed your stay at Gairnlea House. Best wishes Peter & Vicky
Property Owner
Reviewed by Renaat5.0★Jul 2023
"Lovely holiday home, beautiful furnishings."
Great location for walking into Ballater, lovely town. Not far from Balmoral Castle. Off road parking for 2-3 cars. Great garden with garden furniture. Would recommend.
Dear Carol, we’re delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay at Gairnlea House, we appreciate your feedback. Best wishes Peter & Vicky
Property Owner
Reviewed by Carol5.0★Jun 2023
"Gainlea House is a truly magical place."
Perfectly located within Ballater to walk into the town & enjoy all the amenities on offer and walks within the area.
The house itself is absolutely lovely. The fixtures & fittings within the property itself are first class. The sofas are plentiful & comfortable. The dining room is a lovely place to eat meals & the table mats & coasters just lovely.
The kitchen has all that you need to prepare food although it’s easier with just 1 person in the kitchen at a time as it does have a pinch point, although in saying that we managed perfectly well all week.
The bathrooms are great, having the added bonus of a shower room downstairs & a bathroom upstairs. The water pressure is great so the showers were just fabulous and you then get dried on fluffy white towels! The beds were large & comfortable adored with crisp white sheets to ensure a good nights sleep. There is plenty of storage for clothes & everything you need for a comfortable stay.
The garden is shared with Gairnlea cottage but we didn’t find this a problem. We had wall to wall sunshine all week and it was nice to sit out in the beautiful garden every day & chat with our neighbours who we enjoyed meeting.
All in all I would 100% recommend & would definitely visit again if visiting that area.
Dear Nicola, thanks very much for your lovely comments and detailed review. We are delighted that you enjoyed Gairnlea House and Ballater.
Best wishes Peter & Vicky
Property Owner
Reviewed by Nicola5.0★Jun 2023
"Great house very comfortable and everything we needed with a lovely secluded ..."
Great house very comfortable and everything we needed with a lovely secluded garden giving us privacy and close proximity to the shops Highly recommended will be back again next year
Dear Joseph, thanks for your lovely feedback, we’re delighted you enjoyed your stay. Best wishes Peter & Vicky
Property Owner
Reviewed by Joseph5.0★Jun 2023
"We've thoroughly enjoyed our second holiday at Gairnlea House."
It is immaculately clean and stylishly furnished with the added bonus of a pleasant garden to sit in. Highly recommended!
Dear Karen,
We are so pleased you enjoyed yourselves at Gairnlea House. Thanks for returning and hope to see you again. Best wishes Peter & Vicky
Property Owner
Reviewed by Karen5.0★May 2023
"Thank you for letting us your property."
Everything was there to enhance our holidays. The only negative point was that we only stayed for three nights! We’ll definitely try to come back!
Dear Sylvia,
Great to hear that you had a nice stay. Hope you can stay longer next time
Property Owner
Reviewed by Sylvia5.0★May 2023
"We stayed at Gairnlea House for three nights and found it to be cosy, extremely comfortable, spotlessly clean and it had everything we needed."
Great location-handy to walk into town or for doing the Seven Bridges Walk.
Quiet area of town and the beds gave us all a great night’s sleep! We would definitely stay here again.
Dear Carol, thanks for your lovely comments, we’re delighted you enjoyed your break at Gairnlea House. Best wishes Peter & Vicky
Property Owner
Reviewed by Carol5.0★May 2023
"Really attractive cottage."
Handily placed for walking,historic buildings and lots of beautiful scenery. Close to shops pubs and various eating establishments to suit all tastes. Didn't need the wood fire this time but used it on previous stays gives out lots of heat and creates the warm cosy feeling.
Only thing we missed was a really sharp vegetable knife and peeler/scraper. All info about how to use the appliances present.
Dear William, lovely to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Gairnlea House. Thanks for your feedback, we will check why there wasn’t a sharp knife and a peeler. Best wishes Peter & Vicky
Property Owner
Reviewed by Bill5.0★Apr 2023
"Fabulous cottage in a great location."
Would highly recommend.
Dear Sue, great to hear that you enjoyed yourselves, and appreciate you recommending to people. Best wishes Peter & Vicky
Property Owner
Reviewed by Sue5.0★Apr 2023
"We really enjoyed our stay at Gairnlea House."
It was a lovey clean house with extra towels (which you rarely get), extra toilet rolls and we felt right at home with the green Denby crockery as we have the same set. Fantastic quality of furniture, pictures, lamps and light shades. The bathrooms were of a high quality too - brilliant showers, I didn't want to get out. We would definitely recommend your house, the heating was great and kept us nice and warm.
Dear Anne, we are delighted you enjoyed yourselves so much and that everything was to your liking. Thanks for your lovely comments. Best wishes Peter & Vicky
Property Owner
Reviewed by Anne5.0★Apr 2023
"Very nice house."
Very clean and you could see the love and care the owners put in to it, in the way they presented their house.
When we arrived the woodburner was already prepared and ready to go.
It was very well furnished and more then we expected.
Dear Maarten, thanks so much for your lovely feedback, we are glad you enjoyed Gairnlea House. We hope you had a nice break. Best wishes Peter & Vicky
Property Owner
Reviewed by Maarten5.0★Feb 2023
"This is our second visit to Gairnlea house we prefer winter and it was as wonderful as expected, warm and the best furnishings we have ever seen in a holiday cottage and a lovely comfortable bed so cosy to return to after we have come back after long days in the mountains."
.. we will be back again soon... Thanks Peter and Vicky x
Dear Julie, it’s super to hear that you enjoyed yourselves so much. Thanks so much for the lovely comments. Peter & Vicky
Property Owner
Reviewed by Julie5.0★Jan 2023
"Gairnlea house was nicely furnished and in a super location."
A few minutes walk into the village with great facilities
Beautiful surrounding walks.
Found beds uncomfortable, too hard and quilts too small,therefore drafty during the night..
Was ideal for our stay as a couple,would not enjoy staying in warmer months when smaller attached cottage occupied, as shared garden ,unless visiting as large family/ friends.
Gairnlea house a lovely holiday home.
Reviewed by Michelle4.7★Jan 2023
"What a find, Gairnlea House had everything we needed for a perfect Christmas get away."
Set in a great location close to the town it will certainly be added to our go to places for holiday.
Dear Lynn, great to hear that you enjoyed yourselves at Gairnlea House. Thanks for your nice comments. Best wishes Peter & Vicky
Property Owner
Reviewed by Lynn5.0★Dec 2022
"This house is stunning , I would definitely recommend it, we will certainly be returning ."
Dear Christopher, it’s super to hear that you enjoyed the house, glad you had a good time. Thanks Peter & Vicky
Property Owner
Reviewed by Christoper5.0★Nov 2022
"Honestly, what's not to love about this property?"
A fabulous property to go back to after a day's walking. If we return to Ballater we'd definitely go back.
Dear Nancy, thanks for your lovely comments, glad you had a lovely break. Best wishes Peter & Vicky
Property Owner
Reviewed by Nancy5.0★Nov 2022
"Had a fantastic stay."
Lovely house. I would recommend replacing the mattress of your travel cot though as the slats stick up when you put a bed sheet on and my baby couldnt sleep well on it. But overall, wonderful stay.
Dear Lisa, we are pleased to hear you had an enjoyable stay. Best wishes Peter & Vicky
Property Owner
Reviewed by Lisa5.0★Oct 2022
"An excellent property in the lovely town of Ballater."
Plenty of local walks and restaurants and a good base for exploring Royal Deeside.
Dear Leslie, great to hear you enjoyed yourselves. Best wishes Peter & Vicky
Property Owner
Reviewed by Leslie5.0★Sep 2022
"It was our second visit to Gairnlea House, very clean, great location and a beautiful house."
It had everything we needed. Just wish we could have stayed longer.
Dear Anthony, we are delighted to hear that you enjoyed yourselves. Thanks for your lovely comments. Best wishes Peter & Vicky
Property Owner
Reviewed by Anthony5.0★Sep 2022
"Very comfortable stay in a lovely area."
Dear Derek, great to hear that you enjoyed yourselves. Best wishes Peter & Vicky
Property Owner
Reviewed by Derek5.0★Aug 2022
"We really enjoyed our stay at Gairnlee House."
The property is exactly as described and absolutely immaculate. It’s only a short walk into Ballater either for a coffee or daily supplies. The wider location is perfect for scenic drives or walks. The owners are quick to respond to queries and it was nice to receive a message, during our stay, to check that everything was ok. They’re clearly focused on customer care. Would recommend in a heartbeat.
Dear Trevor, we are so pleased that you had a nice stay at the house and enjoyed the beautiful countryside. Best wishes Peter & Vicky
Property Owner
Reviewed by Trevor5.0★Jun 2022
"A beautiful and comfortable cottage in a great location with excellent support."
We enjoyed our stay and were extremely pleased with the property.
Dear Charlotte, Thanks for your lovely comments. We are glad you enjoyed the property and Ballater. Best wishes Peter & Vicky
Property Owner
Reviewed by Charlotte5.0★Jun 2022
"My wife and I loved Gairnlea House from the moment we stepped through the door."
The house was spotlessly clean, and each room beautifully furnished, comfortable and homely. Gairnlea is very convenient for the local shops and restaurants, but is peaceful and quiet.
Importantly the beds were were very comfortable which ensured a good nights sleep.
A lovely property which I hope we will return to
Dear Ronald,
We are delighted that you had an enjoyable and comfortable stay at Gairnlea House. Many thanks Peter & Vicky
Property Owner
Reviewed by Ronald5.0★Jun 2022
"Gairnlea house is absolutely beautiful spotlessly clean and extremely ..."
Gairnlea house is absolutely beautiful spotlessly clean and extremely comfortable the garden I'd also beautiful we truly loved our time at the house and ballater is just as beautiful could not recommended gairnlea house high enough for it's just outstanding
Ian & Susan Nicholson
Dear Ian & Susan, it’s great to hear that you had a lovely stay at Gairnlea House and enjoyed Ballater. Best wishes Peter & Vicky
Property Owner
Reviewed by Ian5.0★May 2022
"Such a stylishly furnished yet cosy house in the pretty village of Ballater."
Everything you need in a holiday home. Off road parking and beautiful garden (shared with guests of Gairnlea Cottage) a bonus. Beds were wonderfully comfortable and easy to get a good night's sleep with no road noise. Very quiet residential street but only a few minutes walk to the village centre for shops and eating out. Owners contacted us to make sure everything was alright.
Dear Karen, we are glad that everything was to your liking and you had a good time. Many thanks Peter & Vicky
Property Owner
Reviewed by Karen5.0★May 2022
"A beautiful house, tastefully furnished, very comfortable & clean."
Excellent communication from property owners which was both reassuring & much appreciated.
We would have no hesitation in recommending this property & have already done so to a number of people.
Dear Liz,
Thanks for your lovely comments, we are glad you enjoyed the house and appreciate you recommending it to other people. Best wishes Peter & Vicky
Property Owner
Reviewed by Liz5.0★May 2022
"We had a fantastic few days at Gairnlea House, the house is very well appointed, comfortable and with a lovely secluded garden."
Would recommend.
Dear Jane, it’s great to hear that you had a nice stay and enjoyed Ballater. Best wishes Peter & Vicky
Property Owner
Reviewed by Jane5.0★May 2022
"Excellent stay in the centre of Ballater."
Gairnlea house is lovely, has everything you might need and is furnished to a really high standard - the owners have done a great job!
Communication with owners also really easy & helpful. Highly recommended.
Dear Matthew, we are delighted that the house was to your liking. We completely refurbished it, so great to hear this feedback.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Matthew5.0★May 2022
"This is a brilliant property, maintained to a high standard."
Situated in a central area of Ballater, this property is everything you need for 4 people to enjoy a high class break.
Dear Barry, we are pleased you enjoyed yourselves at the house. Best wishes Peter & Vicky
Property Owner
Reviewed by Barry5.0★Apr 2022
"WE HAD A WONDERSTAY AT GAIRNLEA HOUSE."
WE HAD NOT VISITED THE AREA BEFORE.WONDERFULL WEATHER FOR GOLF AND WALKING. LOVELY CLEAN HOUSE ITH WOOD BURNER AND COMFERTABLE CHAIRS ETC.ANY QUESTIONS WERE ANSWERED PROMTLY BY THE OWNERS. A LOVELY WELCOME GIFT FOR MY MUM ON ARRIVAL WAS A TOTAL SURPRISE. BEAUTIFULL GARDEN TO SIT IN . JUST PERFECT . WE WILL BE BACK . THANK YOU SO MUCH. A WEE PEICE OF HEAVEN
Dear Caroline, thanks for your lovely comments, we are so pleased you enjoyed it. Best wishes Peter & Vicky
Property Owner
Reviewed by Caroline5.0★Apr 2022
"A fantastic home from home and within 5 minute walk to the shops and pubs."
Very clean and warm with lovely furnishings throughout. The upstairs shower was powerful, perfect after a day out walking. The owners were very friendly and seemed liked they wanted to improve the stay of their guests by listening to any feedback, which is really good. They went above and beyond our expectations with a card and gift for my birthday which was superb. We would definitely book Gairnlea House again. Thank you.
Reviewed by Andrew5.0★Mar 2022
"Lovely clean, well appointed cottage."
Little issues were lack of a dressing table in the second bedroom. Not so easy to dry hair or apply makeup. Outside not very private, as attached second cottage residents walk through where you sit, naturally they would have similar privacy issues.
But, we would return and recommend to others.
Reviewed by Neil4.7★Mar 2022
"This is a beautifully prepared property in a beautiful valley."
Handy for the mountains and the village shops. Recommended.
Reviewed by P J5.0★Feb 2022
"We absolutely loved this place, lovely furnishings and extremely warm and cosy and perfect for walking"
Dear Julie, we are so glad that you enjoyed yourselves in the house, thanks for the feedback.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Julie5.0★Jan 2022
"We really enjoyed our stay."
It is convenient for the town and is very comfortable and cosy and has all the facilities and everything you would need for self catering. I appreciated the text on the second day to ask if everything was ok.
Dear Caroline, we are delighted that you had a nice stay and found the house comfortable. Thanks for your feedback.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Caroline4.7★Dec 2021
"Property excellent."
Proximity to Ballater perfect.
Plenty of room and internally cannot be beaten. Captured the essence of the Highlands. Outside plenty of room for children to run about and play securely.
Snow was an added bonus.
Reviewed by Anne5.0★Nov 2021
"Great facility and a wonderful location."
Hosts could not have been more friendly and the village is beautiful in the Autumn.
Reviewed by Stephen5.0★Oct 2021
"A well appointed property, in a lovely location."
Extremely comfortable and furnished to a high standard. Only criticism, a tea and coffee pot in the kitchen would be helpful.
Owner arrived with a supply of logs for the wood burning stove and was happy to take any enquiries we may have had during our stay. We had no issues whatsoever and therefore didn’t need to contact them. It was reassuring that we could so if we required to. Overall a relaxing break in a lovey property in a picturesque town. Highly recommend.
We are pleased you have had a nice stay. We have now purchased a new tea pot and cafetière.
Best wishes, the owners of Gairnlea House
Property Owner
Reviewed by Margaret5.0★Oct 2021
"Modern and comfortable with stylish decor and beautiful furniture."
Large rooms and super king beds with lovely crisp linen. A couple of kitchen items missing in the kitchen (large saucepan, vented spoon) but everything else 99% and we would definitely recommend.
Glad you enjoyed your stay, and we will add those kitchen utensils you have mentioned. Regards the owners.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Denise5.0★Oct 2021
"Great house and very roomy, will return again!"
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Only issue was lack of mirror in bedroom 2, that aside I would highly recommend Gairnlea House
Glad to hear you enjoyed you stay, and we have purchased a mirror for the second bedroom so both now have mirrors. Thank you regards.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Tracey5.0★Sep 2021
"The cottage was well appointed and a short walk from the centre of Ballater."
Lovely coffee shops and places to eat.
We will be back.
Reviewed by Graeme5.0★Sep 2021
"An excellent property."
The most comfortable seating in any holiday property we have been to (And we have been to many). Super location, outdoor seating a pleasant sun trap, everything we needed available. Ideal for a family of four or two couples. Good choice of local eateries. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Reviewed by Leslie5.0★Aug 2021
"The reason for marking down the listing was for a small, but important, point."
The house is attached at right angles to a single storey cottage (let out by the same owners), and both face into the shared, beautiful garden. It’s not clear from the listing that you are in such close proximity to another let (perfect if you rent both for a larger group).
The house is beautiful, and the furnishings are stunning. My comments above are to make others aware. It won’t affect your holiday, but highlighting so it doesn’t take you by surprise.
Fabulous stay.
Reviewed by Stewart4.7★Jul 2021
"Lovely cottage, lots of space, Kids loved the Garden."
It was extremely clean throughout and was very well furnished.
Reviewed by Jonathan5.0★Jul 2021
"Had a very comfortable week at Gairnlea."
The house is tucked off the road and is extremely quiet, with a very relaxing garden - yet central for all amenities.
We will certainly return here, if we stay at Ballater.
Reviewed by Jacqueline5.0★Jul 2021
"Lovely place, great accommodation and communication was good before the visit so that everything was easy on the day of travel."
Would recommend.
Reviewed by Allan5.0★Jun 2021
"Fantastic stay in a beautifully renovated cottage."
It had everything we needed for our walking trip and plenty of space for our 8 month old baby. The garden will be great to relax in during sunnier months as well. It's just a pity we couldn't bring the dogs with us.
Two bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size (zip/link can be twin on request), 1 x twin (zip/link can be super-king-size on request)
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC
Ground-floor walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC
Kitchen
Dining room
Sitting room with woodburning stove
Oil central heating and woodburning stove
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Travel cot, stairgate and highchair available on request
Off-road parking for two cars
Shared front garden with lawn and patio with seating, and garage with bike storage
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shop and pub 0.3 miles
Please note, this property will only accept full-week bookings Friday - Friday.
Your home away from home
Situated in the vibrant village of Ballater is this gorgeous semi-detached cottage, boasting excellent accommodation for a family group to discover an adventurous stay at the Cairngorms National Park.
Gairnlea House is attached to a gorgeous ground-floor annexe, which shares a garden with the property, a lovely sociable space with peaceful views of the village church and tall peaks, which can be enjoyed during alfresco dining or picnics on the lawn.
Kick off your muddy boots and hang up your coats before heading into the stunning dining room, decorated with classic tweed furnishings, a plush sofa and a regal dining table taking centre stage, here is a great spot to enjoy evening meals with your loved ones over a bottle of wine after a long day.
Resting next door is the well-equipped kitchen, offering a great choice of amenities for all your self-catering requirements, with the added benefit of a washing machine and a dishwasher.
Also on the ground floor is a handy shower room, fitted with crisp features so you can avid the morning queues in style.
Warm your feet by the woodburning stove in the sitting room, a thoughtfully laid out space with a charming vibe shown through matching furniture, solid oak floor and a TV for film nights.
Once the sun has set, venture upstairs to find two delightful bedrooms, both offer zip/link features with the options of super-king-size beds, or twin beds, providing sleeping spots to accommodate a variety of party makeups.
Serving the bedrooms is a contemporary bathroom, benefiting from a spacious P-shaped bath and a luxurious overhead rainfall shower where you can best prepare for the day.
Make Gairnlea House your family getaway to Scotland.
Note: This property can be booked as a group with Ref: 1058616, together sleeping up to six guests.
EPC Rating: Band G
EPC
Rating: Band G
Short-term Holiday Let Licence No: AS-00430-F
Gairnlea Cottages
Situated in the Victorian town of Ballater are two beautiful cottages, a two-storey home and a separate annexe joined together via a shared garden, offering the perfect base for a family gathering, with a private ground-floor abode. The garden boasts a lush lawn where you can gather for afternoon picnics, and a seating area ideal for savouring an evening glass of wine as you catch up with friends, there's also two storage areas for bikes and other outdoor equipment. Explore the surrounding area of Ballater, a thriving town which has become a popular tourist location ever since Queen Victoria first visited, home to an abundance of pleasant tea rooms, local shops, and dining options, as well as the gentle waters of the River Dee flowing alongside for those romantic riverside walks. The properties are in a perfect location to venture out on the Malt Whisky Trail, a unique experience, which takes you along a scenic journey throughout a selection of world-famous distilleries among the awe-inspiring views throughout Speyside, whilst the Castle Trail boasts a historic route for all the family. Other local attractions worth a visit include the Glenshee Ski Centre, 4X4 Safari trips throughout Scottish wildlife, and so many picturesque towns and villages throughout the encompassing Cairngorms National Park like Braemar, Grantown-on-Spey, and the lively port city of Aberdeen further afield. Bring the whole family to Gairnlea Cottages for an unforgettable experience to the Cairngorms.
Situated on the banks of the River Dee, the delightful village of Ballater is a centre for tourism and has much to offer visitors to the area, particularly because of its location in the Cairngorms National Park and its close proximity to Balmoral Castle. This attractive village has a lovely neat village green, specialist shops, charming tea rooms and superior granite cottages, all adding to its genteel ambience. The River Dee flows through Ballater and is well renowned for its salmon fishing during the fishing season. Royal Deeside is so-called because of its connection to the Royal Family, who have frequently visited the town since the time of Queen Victoria. There is excellent walking all around the area, as well as outdoor activities such as cycling, golf, skiing or wildlife excursions. The popular centres of Grantown-on-Spey and Aviemore are within easy reach, as is the city of Aberdeen.
