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Gairnlea Cottage, Ballater

Gairnlea Cottage is a semi-detached annexe resting in Ballater in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Hosting one double bedroom, along with shower room, this property can sleep up to two guests. There is a kitchen and a living/dining room with a woodburning stove. To the outside, there is a shared enclosed garden with lawn and seating, and a private shed with bike storage, whilst roadside parking available on a first-come, first-served basis. Gairnlea Cottage offers a romantic escape to the Cairngorms National Park .

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Accommodation Details

All-ground-floor. One double bedroom. Shower room with large enclosed shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC. Kitchen. Living/dining room with woodburning stove

Nestled in the idyllic village centre of Ballater is this intimate semi-detached annexe, a snug base for a couple looking to explore the Cairngorms National Park. Gairnlea Cottage welcomes you into a beautiful enclosed garden, shared with the adjoining property, boasting amazing views of the surrounding countryside hills and the local church, a perfect spot to dine alfresco or sip on your morning coffee. Step inside and feel at home as you admire the chic furnishings in the living/dining room, here you can snuggle up on the stylish sofa for a film night as the woodburning stove warms the room, or tuck into your delicious home-cooking on the tall dining table as you toast to a wonderful trip away. Resting behind is the well-equipped kitchen, fitted with an electric oven and hob, a microwave, a fridge with an ice-box and a washing machine. As the evening draws to a close, find the inviting double bedroom, decorated to a high standard with ample storage and bedside lamps for an evening read. Serving the bedroom is a glossy shower room, benefiting from a large sumptuous enclosed shower and a heated towel rail, complemented with contemporary features throughout. Gairnlea Cottage is an ideal resting spot for a romantic escape to Scotland. Note: This property can be booked as a group with Ref: 1053964, together sleeping up to six guests.

Ballater is a quiet village in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park, home to a selection of local shops, tea rooms, traditional pubs and a village green, whilst the River Dee flows by. Nearby attractions include Balmoral Castle, Royal Deeside, and the Royal Lochnagar Distillery. The vibrant towns of Aviemore and Grantown-on-Spey are accessible, as well as the exciting port city of Aberdeen, making Ballater the perfect base for a tranquil resting spot.

Amenities & Facilities

Oil central heating and woodburning stove. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge with ice box, washing machine, TV, WiFi, selection of books and games. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Roadside parking available on a first-come, first-served basis. Shared front garden with lawn and patio with seating, and a private shed with bike storage. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop and pub 0.3 miles

Location Details

Ballater is a quiet village in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park, home to a selection of local shops, tea rooms, traditional pubs and a village green, whilst the River Dee flows by. Nearby attractions include Balmoral Castle, Royal Deeside, and the Royal Lochnagar Distillery. The vibrant towns of Aviemore and Grantown-on-Spey are accessible, as well as the exciting port city of Aberdeen, making Ballater the perfect base for a tranquil resting spot.

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7-Day Forecast

Make the most of your holiday by considering the weather! The 7-day weather forecast for Ballater is detailed below.

Sat 23rd Rain and snow 3°C -4°C 21mph 24.3mm 994mb
Sun 24th Moderate rain 8°C 3°C 18mph 10.8mm 978mb
Mon 25th Light rain 6°C 4°C 27mph 4.4mm 974mb
Tue 26th Light rain 5°C 2°C 16mph 0.2mm 1,002mb
Wed 27th Rain and snow 6°C 4°C 10mph 2.8mm 1,007mb
Thu 28th Light snow 4°C 1°C 7mph 0.6mm 1,022mb
Fri 29th Rain and snow 8°C 2°C 11mph 7.9mm 1,007mb

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