Guests say
Gairnlea House in Ballater is consistently praised for its cleanliness, stylish furnishings, and comfortable amenities. Guests appreciate the peaceful garden, the proximity to local shops and restaurants, and the thoughtful touches from the owners. The property's quiet location and homely atmosphere make it a highly recommended stay for a relaxing break.
Reviewers frequently highlight the spotless condition of Gairnlea House, indicating a very high standard of cleanliness that contributes significantly to the comfort and enjoyment of their stay.
The property's location is highly regarded due to its quiet residential setting, which is still within a few minutes' walk to the village centre, shops, and eateries, making it an ideal base for exploring Ballater and the surrounding area.
Comfort is a standout feature, with guests consistently mentioning the comfortable beds, beautifully furnished rooms, and cosy wood burner, ensuring a restful and relaxing experience.
The house is well-appointed with high-quality appliances and furnishings. A few minor suggestions for additional kitchen items and bedroom mirrors were made, but overall, the facilities and maintenance are highly commended.
The owners' thoughtfulness is evident through excellent communication and occasional special touches, such as welcome gifts. While these gestures are greatly appreciated, it is noted that such personal touches, though delightful, are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
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
Ballater is a vibrant village situated within the Cairngorms National Park, boasting a plethora of shops, pubs, tea rooms, and scenery alongside the River Dee. The village is in prime location to explore Royal Deeside and meander towards Balmoral Castle for a regal day out, whilst other attractions await at Aviemore, Grantown-on-Spey, the Royal Lochnagar Distillery, and the port city of Aberdeen further afield from Ballater.
Accommodation
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 included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included 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.
Nearby points of interest
- Ballater VisitScotland iCentre
- Royal Lochnagar Distillery
- Burn O'Vat
- Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve
- Balmoral Castle
- Braemar Castle
Reviews (56)
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Ian
Beautifully furnished and very clean, with all facilities needed. Owners are a lovely couple, friendly and helpful.
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Fiona
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 Iâve had at other homes. This wasnât an issue as itâs so central. Happy to recommend and we look forward to a return visit.
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Andrew
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.