Charmante maison de haute terre dans le village de Ballater
A cosy and traditionally decorated self-catering holiday cottage, Gairnshiel can accommodate groups, families and couples. Ideal for a relaxing break in Royal Deeside.
Gairnshiel Cottage can comfortably sleep six people. The cottage is spacious and is tastefully decorated to a high standard, with a traditional Scottish theme.
There are two good-sized upstairs bedrooms, one king-size with en-suite shower room and one twin-bedded room. Downstairs there is a double bedroom which is located next to a shower room. Each bedroom has a wardrobe and plenty of storage space. There is a hairdryer and all linen and towels are provided.
Downstairs there is a cosy lounge with seating for six people and a woodburning stove which is very welcoming after a day outdoors. There is a Smart TV, Bose bluetooth speaker and games and puzzles for all ages. Gairnshiel's well-equipped kitchen is open plan with the lounge, separated by a breakfast bar. There is a fridge-freezer, washing machine, dishwasher and microwave. The dining room is also open plan with the lounge to suit modern living.
The lounge opens out onto a large patio area with a seating for al fresco dining. The south facing garden is a fabulous suntrap, the sun can be enjoyed from early morning to the last rays in the evening. There is access to a large lockable shed - perfect for guests to store bikes or golf clubs etc.
There is off-street parking directly outside the cottage.
Gairnshiel Cottage is located in the centre of the Victorian village of Ballater and has all the amenities of the village on the doorstep. Ballater has many shops, cafes, restaurants and galleries to enjoy, most notably the recently refurbished Old Royal Station minutes from the cottage.
From the cottage there are many walks to explore - from the paths along the river, the recently opened Seven Bridges Walk and of course Craigendarroch Hill with it's spectacular views of Ballater and Lochnagar.
Ballater is just 7km from Balmoral Castle and Estate, the Royal Family's Scottish holiday home since 1852.
Ballater and Royal Deeside has the most stunning scenery and is an ideal base for hill-walking, cycling, fishing, golfing and many more outdoor pursuits.
À Ballater, cette maison de vacances vous promet de passer un séjour exceptionnel. N'hésitez pas à visiter quelques curiosités locales telles que les célèbres Balmoral Castle et Ballater Old Royal Station, à moins que vous ne préfériez faire le plein d'aventures aux sympathiques Ballater Golf Club et Royal Lochnagar Distillery. Consultez notre guide de voyage sur Ballater
Les animaux domestiques sont-ils admis dans l'hébergement ?
Oui, cet hébergement accepte les chiens (max. 1) ne dépassant pas 10 kg chacun.Des restrictions peuvent s'appliquer, veuillez contacter l'hébergement pour plus de détails.
À combien s’élèvent les frais de parking ?
Un parking est disponible sur place.
Quelle est l'heure d'arrivée à l'hébergement Charmante maison de haute terre dans le village de Ballater ?
Les arrivées sont prévues à partir de 16 h 00.
Quelle est l'heure de départ de l'hébergement Charmante maison de haute terre dans le village de Ballater ?
Le départ a lieu à 09 h 00.
Où se situe l'hébergement ?
Découvrez toutes les richesses de Ballater grâce à cette maison de vacances qui se trouve à quelques pas des sites suivants : Victoria and Albert Halls et Ballater Old Royal Station. Ballater Library et Ballater Golf Club se trouvent également à moins de 5 minutes.
Avis
Avis sur l’hébergement Charmante maison de haute terre dans le village de Ballater
9,8
Exceptionnel
Tous les avis affichés ont été émis à l’issue de vraies expériences de voyage. Seuls les voyageurs qui ont réservé un séjour chez nous peuvent en soumettre. Nous vérifions les avis conformément à nos directives et nous les publions tous, qu’ils soient positifs ou négatifs.Plus d’informationsS’ouvre dans une nouvelle fenêtre
9,8
Propreté
10
Emplacement
Note des voyageurs de 10 (Excellent), d’après 42 avis sur 46.
10 – Excellent
42
Note des voyageurs de 8 (Bien), d’après 3 avis sur 46.
8 – Bien
3
Note des voyageurs de 6 (Satisfaisant), d’après 1 avis sur 46.
6 – Satisfaisant
1
Note des voyageurs de 4 (Médiocre), d’après 0 avis sur 46.
4 – Médiocre
0
Note des voyageurs de 2 (Horrible), d’après 0 avis sur 46.
2 – Horrible
0
Avis
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth D.
6 juin 2026
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
The cottage is beautiful, great location near the centre of town and well equipment. Had a lovely week and definitely will be staying there again.
Séjour de 7 nuits en mai 2026
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
irene c.
1 juil. 2026
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Great
Séjour de 7 nuits en juin 2026
Avis vérifié
8/10 Bien
Kate D.
27 mai 2025
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Great stay in Ballater
This property was ideal for our stay in Ballater for the annual walking festival. The house was well appointed, comfortable, warm and had everything we needed for a most enjoyable holiday.
Séjour de 7 nuits en mai 2025
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Gillian S.
13 juin 2023
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Great find
Excellent cottage everything you could ask for clean comfortable and right on Ballater doorstep for walks, restaurants, shops, great week made better by the weather
Séjour de 7 nuits en juin 2023
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Les B.
26 mai 2026
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Well equipped. Ideal location in the village. Owner Mark very attentive to our needs. Welcome basket and leaving present were a nice touch. Many thanks from Pete & Carole, Fiona & Les.
Séjour de 7 nuits en mai 2026
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Carole G.
28 mai 2024
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Short stay
Great cottage - clean/welcoming & very homely. Extra little welcome touches were appreciated - ideal location …would recommend and return - thank you
Séjour de 3 nuits en mai 2024
Avis vérifié
8/10 Bien
Carole H.
13 janv. 2025
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Xmas holiday
Cozy cottage for our Xmas holiday’s. Beds were very comfortable, excellent quality bedding and towels. Sofas a bit on the small side for our group. Fantastic welcome basket much appreciated
Séjour de 7 nuits en décembre 2024
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Lynn T.
3 juil. 2023
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Fantastic Stay
We stayed here for a week in June and loved everything about it.
The property won’t disappoint its lovely, clean and had everything we were looking for.
2 minutes walk from the shops.
Thank you Mark and family we will be back next year ♥️
Séjour de 7 nuits en juin 2023
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Gillian C.
1 août 2020
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Great house, very central
We had a really nice week In Ballater and we were able to find plenty walks around Ballater without needing the car. The house was very central and suited our needs. It was a bonus that the owners left some provisions for us on arrival and we were able to try some Deeside specialities. The house was clean and perfect for our family stay
Séjour de 7 nuits en juillet 2020
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Audrey L.
20 mai 2023
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Excellent property
Comfortable and homely. Mark was very attentive and informative. Lovely personal touches which were very much appreciated.
Séjour de 7 nuits en avril 2023
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Clare M.
11 févr. 2023
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Beautiful cottage
Fantastic week away in beautiful Ballater. The cottage was so cosy and welcoming. The beds were so comfortable and we really slept well. The cottage is situated on the edge of town in a very quiet location. The garden is enclosed so great for our dogs. One to definitely recommend to friends and family. Thank you Mark, we will see you again.
Séjour de 7 nuits en février 2023
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Steve W.
2 août 2025
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Nice home in excellent central location
A lovely home with 3 good-sized bedrooms and a nice open plan kitchen-living-dining area. It is in a quiet residential neighbourhood, but only a minute's walk from the centre of Ballater.Communication with Mark the host was easy and he was very responsive. Ballater is a beautiful little town with loads of amenities and nearby places to visit. Thoroughly recommend! :-)
Séjour de 7 nuits en juillet 2025
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
mary G.
29 mai 2024
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Beautiful Ballater
Everything was perfect. Our only disappointment was that we had to leave the property by 9 am which seemed rather early.
Séjour de 7 nuits en mai 2024
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Clare M.
10 févr. 2024
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Beautiful homely cottage
This is the 2nd time we have stayed here. It is a very cosy and comfortable holiday cottage, that is well equipped. It has comforrtable beds, with sparkling white linens and towels. It is located excellent for the town, with a fabulous bakery and butchers. We also sampled the fish and chips which were very good too. Would definitely reccomend to friends and family. Thank you Mark and family for the lovely welcome pack, which included some local produce and a lovely wine, much appreciated. Would give this 5 stars for comfort and a lovely welcoming cottage.
Séjour de 7 nuits en février 2024
Avis vérifié
6/10 Satisfaisant
Graham F.
19 juil. 2025
Les points forts : Arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Property needs a new patio sliding door or repair as it kept sticking it seems the runners are worn out The detergent drawer on the washer was dirty The cottage windows were dirtyAnd the ground floor bedroom light didn’t work shame really otherwise it was a decent place. Oh and the check out time surely it doesn’t need 7hours to turn it around.
Séjour de 7 nuits en juillet 2025
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Allison G.
16 août 2022
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Perfect location, perfect cottage
Everything about the cottage was perfect. We thoroughly enjoyed our week in Ballater. Marc is a very attentive host - there was even a welcome basket and a farewell present. Would highly recommend it. Thanks a lot!
Séjour de 7 nuits en août 2022
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Eileen O.
1 août 2022
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Great cottage in excellent location
What a gem, perfect getaway property . Very well equipped clean and full of amenities. Location fantastic for all local attractions and well placed for travel to surrounding areas. Definitely would recommend and we will book again.
Séjour de 7 nuits en juillet 2022
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Lesley D.
16 juil. 2022
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
More amazing memories made in Ballater
Our ‘home from home’ week away. ❤️❤️
Another fabulous week with family, meeting up with friends, eating out, enjoying walks with our pooch and soaking up the sunshine.
Very relaxing.
We will be back next year.
Love our get aways in Ballater, made all the more special by the amazing hosts.
Thank you
Séjour de 7 nuits en juillet 2022
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Lesley j.
11 juil. 2022
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Quality holiday accommodation
A lovely well equipped house in great quiet yet central location in Ballater. Extremely comfortable and spacious with high quality fixtures and fittings. Great for dogs and children- being secure in garden area and easy access to wonderful walking and cycling as well as excellent shops and cafes etc. Highly recommended.
Séjour de 7 nuits en juillet 2022
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Helen C.
19 juin 2022
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Comfortable and central
Two minute walk to Ballater shops, very comfortable beds, very clean and well equipped. Great situation to explore this lovely area - castles, forest walks, river walks, etc.
Séjour de 7 nuits en juin 2022
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Michal M.
22 févr. 2022
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
winter break
We had an excellent time during during school winter break. The cottage is located close to main square. We especially enjoyed the open plan living space with a fire place. Mark was very welcoming and responsive to all communication. My son especially enjoys a farewell gift. We are already planning when to come back in the summer.
Séjour de 7 nuits en février 2022
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Tom I.
30 déc. 2021
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Wonderful Christmas in Ballater
Many thanks Mark & family for the use of your house in Ballater over Christmas. The property was clean, tidy and equipped with everything we needed for a week's stay. Communication with Mark in the lead up and during our stay was a breeze and the house was just as described in the listing. It is right in the heart of Ballater which is a lovely town and well placed to explore Deeside and the Cairngorms. Would highly recommend - we hope to be back!
Séjour de 7 nuits en décembre 2021
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Dawn H.
15 oct. 2021
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Garnshiel Cottage
We had such a lovely stay in this lovely cottage for 5 nights.
The village of Ballater is beautiful with lots of walks and places to visit, our favourite being Balmoral. There are lots of shops to buy provisions and we ate at the Deeside Inn twice within walking distance. Dogs were made very welcome.
The cottage is very comfortable and spacious and we lit the log fire a couple of evenings. Beds and bedding were so comfy and there is everything you need included, plus a few provisions on arrival which were really appreciated. We would definitely stay there again if we were in the area
Séjour de 5 nuits en octobre 2021
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Janet K.
10 oct. 2021
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Family holiday- perfect location and lovely Cottage
Ideal for our 3 generation family holiday. Short walk into the heart of the village. Accommodation was perfect and as described. The cottage was spotless and we loved the welcome pack of food on arrival. Mark was excellent in replying to any questions prior to our visit. If we visit Ballater again then I would have no hesitation in booking this cottage again.
Séjour de 7 nuits en octobre 2021
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Kevin I.
18 sept. 2021
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Ballater Staycation
From initial enquiry to departing the host Mark was highly professional & very helpful.
The property is excellently located,clean well decorated & furnished with everything you need .One of the best holiday rentals I have visited & highly recommend!!!