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Boasting garden views, Dormie Cottage, lovely bright and spacious bungalow with wood fire provides accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 18 km from Balmoral Castle. Featuring bicycle parking, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. The holiday home also offers free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests.

Location for this space is great. Easy to walk into town for dinner and groceries. A lot of things to do around the area as well! Would stay here again.

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9
Superb
108 reviews
Price from
£148.50
per night

The holiday home provides guests with a terrace, mountain views, a seating area, satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and a private bathroom with shower and a hair dryer. A microwave, a toaster and fridge are also offered, as well as a kettle. At the holiday home, units include bed linen and towels.

Walking distance to almost everything I needed in the village shopping area. The proximity to Balmoral Castle really surprised me too. Well manicured and very quiet neighbourhood, exactly what I wanted for a good break. Full marks to the self-catering facilities and cottage arrangement.

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9
Superb
152 reviews
Price from
£138
per night

Located in Ballater in the Grampian region, Fairdene Cottage has a patio and garden views. It is situated 18 km from Balmoral Castle and features bicycle parking. The holiday home also provides free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests.

Location excellent. A real home from home - very comfortable. Great layout for quite a small property. Everything considered. Particularly like the outdoor space - great to have somewhere to sit as the weather was lovely.

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9.2
Superb
103 reviews

The holiday home consists of 1 bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a toaster and a coffee machine, and 1 bathroom with a hot tub and a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home. There is also a seating area and a fireplace.

Very cosy funxtionable space. The hot tub was lovely and warm even in sub 0c temperatures. The woodburner is excellent and keeps the lodge nice and warm. Wonderful layout and design, everything you need.

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9.2
Superb
29 reviews
Price from
£113
per night

The holiday home consists of 1 bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and a kettle, and 1 bathroom with a hot tub and a shower. Towels and bed linen are offered in the holiday home. The property has an outdoor dining area.

Location of the accomodation.its easy access to the best parts of Scotland during winter

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9.1
Superb
93 reviews
Price from
£115.50
per night

Boasting a DVD player, the spacious holiday home has a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a microwave, a living room with a seating area and a dining area, 3 bedrooms, and 3 bathrooms with a bath and a shower. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home. The property has an outdoor dining area.

chalet style with character in the countryside

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9.3
Superb
23 reviews
Price from
£193.33
per night

The holiday home consists of 1 bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a coffee machine, and 1 bathroom with a hot tub and a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are featured in the holiday home. There is also a seating area and a fireplace.

I loved how homely the place felt. There were so many special touches! The bed was so comfortable and there was an amazing coffee machine as well.

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9.4
Superb
100 reviews
Price from
£113.50
per night

With free WiFi, this 4-bedroom holiday home provides a TV, a washing machine and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and kitchenware. Towels and bed linen are provided in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

Fabulous property , very spacious and well appointed, great location, great communication. We were sad to leave and highly recommend this place

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9.2
Superb
5 reviews
Price from
£407.50
per night

The holiday home features 2 bedrooms, a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower. There is also a seating area and a fireplace.

Beautiful presented house very clean and comfortable. Nice private garden to relax in, positioned near the village centre. Quaint village with nice shops ideally situated for visiting Braemar Banchory etc.

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9.6
Exceptional
14 reviews
Price from
£415.15
per night

With free WiFi, this 5-bedroom holiday home provides a TV, a washing machine and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and kitchenware. Towels and bed linen are provided in the holiday home. The accommodation offers a fireplace.

Well appointed, lovely and warm, plenty of space for a large party of people. Excellent finish to all the facilities.

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9.1
Superb
7 reviews

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Great for families or large parties, holiday homes are privately owned accommodation, available for long or short-term rental. These homes are furnished and equipped with kitchen facilities for self-catering, although breakfast may be offered as an add-on. These properties have their own independent front door, which makes them different to apartments.
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  • Dormie Cottage, lovely bright and spacious bungalow with wood fire
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 110 reviews

    Boasting garden views, Dormie Cottage, lovely bright and spacious bungalow with wood fire provides accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 18 km from Balmoral Castle.

    great location, great condition, great communication

  • Invercauld Lodges
    Breakfast options
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 151 reviews

    Offering a garden and garden view, Invercauld Lodges is situated in Ballater, 18 km from Balmoral Castle and 46 km from CairnGorm National Park.

    had everything we needed. best sleep ever. duvet great.

  • Fairdene Cottage
    Breakfast options
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 104 reviews

    Located in Ballater in the Grampian region, Fairdene Cottage has a patio and garden views. It is situated 18 km from Balmoral Castle and features bicycle parking.

    located very close to the village and accepted our dog.

  • Enchanting Tiny House with wood burner and hot tub in Cairngorms
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 29 reviews

    Situated in Ballater and only 15 km from Balmoral Castle, Enchanting Tiny House with wood burner and hot tub in Cairngorms features accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private...

    The staff were very helpful smd the house was clean.

  • Charming boutique forest view cabin with hot tub in Ballater
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 93 reviews

    Boasting garden views, Charming boutique forest view cabin with hot tub in Ballater features accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 15 km from Balmoral Castle.

    The location and was such a fun experience to stay at this place

  • Crofts Mill
    Breakfast options
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 23 reviews

    Featuring garden views, Crofts Mill features accommodation with free bikes, a garden and a terrace, around 49 km from CairnGorm National Park.

    absolutely beautiful, very clean and comfortable, gorgeous views.

  • Unique tiny house with wood fired roll top bath in heart of the Cairngorms
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 99 reviews

    Set in Ballater and only 15 km from Balmoral Castle, Unique tiny house with wood fired roll top bath in heart of the Cairngorms offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private...

    Nicely located, well equipped kitchen, great design.

  • Darroch View
    Breakfast options
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 5 reviews

    Set 24 km from Corgarff Castle, 31 km from Craigievar Castle and 35 km from Kildrummy Castle, Darroch View offers accommodation situated in Ballater.

    The set up, deco, very well equipped. It was in excellent location and it had all we needed.

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  • Gairnlea House
    Budget options available
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 15 reviews

    Set 17 km from Balmoral Castle, Gairnlea House offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

    very nice, clean house, great location, nice fire place, quiet, just great.

  • The Coyles - Uk31466
    Budget options available
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 7 reviews

    The Coyles - Uk31466, a property with a garden, is set in Ballater, 25 km from Corgarff Castle, 31 km from Craigievar Castle, as well as 35 km from Kildrummy Castle.

  • The Cabin at No 45
    Budget options available
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 36 reviews

    Offering a garden and garden view, The Cabin at No 45 is situated in Ballater, 17 km from Balmoral Castle and 46 km from CairnGorm National Park.

    Spotlessly clean ,good equipment,thoughtful touches

  • Westwood
    Budget options available
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 9 reviews

    Westwood, a property with a garden, is situated in Ballater, 47 km from CairnGorm National Park, 20 km from Aboyne Golf Club, as well as 25 km from Corgarff Castle.

    Everything. Had a fabulous stay here for Christmas!

  • Cairn Leuchan
    Budget options available
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 69 reviews

    Located in Ballater and only 17 km from Balmoral Castle, Cairn Leuchan provides accommodation with river views, free WiFi and free private parking.

    Great location just outside the centre of Ballater

  • Riverside Cottage with wood fired hot tub in Cairngorms
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 99 reviews

    Featuring mountain views, Riverside Cottage with wood fired hot tub in Cairngorms features accommodation with a garden and a terrace, around 18 km from Balmoral Castle.

    Cleanliness, comfort, decor, finish all excellent!

  • Hillview
    Budget options available
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 68 reviews

    Hillview is a semi-detached holiday home with a barbecue, situated in Ballater in the Grampian Region. The unit is 11 km from Balmoral Castle. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property.

    Comfort Value for money Parking available Location

  • Lovely and Spacious 2BD Holiday Retreat Ballater
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 23 reviews

    Lovely and Spacious 2BD Holiday Retreat Ballater is situated in Ballater, 47 km from CairnGorm National Park, 19 km from Aboyne Golf Club, and 25 km from Corgarff Castle.

    Self catering Central location with easy access to shops

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  • Pine Tree Cottage - Uk45925
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review

    Pine Tree Cottage - Uk45925, a property with a garden, is set in Ballater, 24 km from Corgarff Castle, 31 km from Craigievar Castle, as well as 35 km from Kildrummy Castle.

  • Pannanich View Cottage, Ballater
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 56 reviews

    Featuring mountain views, Pannanich View Cottage, Ballater offers accommodation with free bikes and a patio, around 18 km from Balmoral Castle.

    lovely spotlessly clean cottage in a good location

  • Glenernan Self Catering Cottages
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 57 reviews

    Set 46 km from CairnGorm National Park, 20 km from Aboyne Golf Club and 24 km from Corgarff Castle, Glenernan Self Catering Cottages offers accommodation situated in Ballater.

    central location , easy to get to, clean and tidy,

  • Gairnlea Cottage
    Central location
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 13 reviews

    Gairnlea Cottage is located in Ballater, 46 km from CairnGorm National Park, 20 km from Aboyne Golf Club, as well as 24 km from Corgarff Castle.

    The property and facilities were excellent in almost every way.

  • The Coyles Cottage - Sbh
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 8 reviews

    The Coyles Cottage - Sbh is located in Ballater, 47 km from CairnGorm National Park, 20 km from Aboyne Golf Club, and 25 km from Corgarff Castle.

    The cottage was in a perfect location and incredibly private. It was equipped with everything that we could have needed and I do hope we visit again.

  • Craigclunie
    Central location

    Craigclunie, a property with a garden, is situated in Ballater, 20 km from Aboyne Golf Club, 24 km from Corgarff Castle, as well as 31 km from Craigievar Castle.

  • Sycamore Cottage - Uk45923

    Sycamore Cottage - Uk45923, a property with a garden, is set in Ballater, 24 km from Corgarff Castle, 31 km from Craigievar Castle, as well as 35 km from Kildrummy Castle.

  • Greenwood - Stunning Scandinavian Style Home in the heart of Ballater Royal Deeside

    A recently renovated holiday home located in Ballater, Greenwood - Stunning Scandinavian Style Home in the heart of Ballater Royal Deeside features a garden.

  • Laggan Cottage - Charming home along River Gairn

    Featuring mountain views, Laggan Cottage - Charming home along River Gairn offers accommodation with a patio, around 20 km from Balmoral Castle.

  • Oldschool - Exclusive house surrounded by a dyke

    Offering mountain views, Oldschool - Exclusive house surrounded by a dyke is an accommodation situated in Ballater, 43 km from CairnGorm National Park and 13 km from Corgarff Castle.

  • Gairnshiel lodge - Unique & exclusive lodge next to the castle

    Set 42 km from CairnGorm National Park, 15 km from Corgarff Castle and 29 km from Aboyne Golf Club, Gairnshiel lodge - Unique & exclusive lodge next to the castle features accommodation located in...

  • Claybokie - Mar Lodge Estate

    Located in Ballater, 35 km from Balmoral Castle and 29 km from Glenshee Ski Centre, Claybokie - Mar Lodge Estate features accommodation with access to a garden.

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Holiday homes that guests love in Ballater

  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 369 reviews
    Location, hospitality, flexibility and cleanness. The lady/owner gave us a warm welcome and she was very informative about the location, the shops and great tips about pubs. The rooms had a generous size and they were very clean. Great English breakfast with lots of options. Really worth the price.
    PirrAnto
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £184.50
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,501 reviews
    Very warm welcome by staff on arrival. The room was very clean, bed was comfortable but the pillows for us not so good. A lovely selection of biscuits in the room with great proper coffee and teas at hand. Bathroom very clean and nice, annoyingly water pressure was terrible so taps don't work that great. Dinner was great and very accomodating for my food issues which was nice. Breakfas was a great selection and a brilliant cooked breakfast.
    Martin
    Young couple
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 776 reviews
    Everything was very clean. Pod was cosy & nice. We stayed in Feb & the heater was totally ample (low setting kept it nice, but heater would also respond quickly when you turned it up). Toilet/shower block was good. There was a communal garden hut with dining table, chairs, maps, stove (though we didn’t use it) & “tea shack” (a small shed with camping gas stove to make cups of tea etc).
    Heather
    Young couple
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 29 reviews
    Lovely, quirky, very clean and cosy in a lovely spot. Had fun lighting the stove, learning how to make proper coffee and hot tub. Hosts were quick to answer any queries pre arrival and were on hand during our stay. Walked round nearby loch Muick one day - stunning. Ballater is a lovely wee village with lots of walks, excellent Bakery and Indian restuarant.
    Tanya
    Family with young children
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 23 reviews
    Lovely & warm once the heaters were on. Spacious through out .And very clean.
    Gwyneth
    Family with young children
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 776 reviews
    very quiet and very clean. Stunning views too.
    sarah
    Young couple
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 110 reviews
    Spacious and very clean, well stocked with everything you need, good location, bonus having two bathrooms. Lovely cottage.
    Brenda
    Group
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,241 reviews
    it was a wonderful stay in a Scottish hotel. Beautiful hotel, very clean, delicious cuisine, delicious food. Evenings by the fireplace were like a fairy tale, the owner took personal care of each guest. I am impressed by this place and I will definitely go back. Beautiful views and great relaxation.
    Marta
    Family with young children
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 369 reviews
    We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Celicall. We had a wedding at Mar Lodge and the location was ideal to travel to it. The room was very clean, comfortable and the breakfast was delicious. The couple were very friendly and helpful as I had forgotten my hairdryer and the landlady offered the use of one. The landlady gave us comprehensive information about the area and the restaurants. Would certainly recommend for a relaxing stay.
    LHD
    Young couple
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 58 reviews
    The property was excellent from start to finish - very clean - tidy - warm and cosy - everything that was needed was ready to hand - the whole stay was excellent .
    Gillian
    Family with young children

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