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Old school, cozy cottage for 7
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Entire home
3 bedrooms2 bathrooms100 sq m
Popular amenities
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Dryer
- Pet-friendly
- Free Wi-Fi
- Outdoor space
Explore the area
Aberdeenshire, Scotland
- Cairngorms National ParkPlace, Cairngorms National Park1 min walk
- Balmoral CastlePlace, Balmoral Castle19 min drive
- Glenshee Ski CentrePlace, Glenshee Ski Centre51 min drive
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About the area
Ballater
With a stay at this vacation home in Ballater, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Balmoral Castle and Knock Gallery. .This vacation home is 13.9 mi (22.3 km) from Cairngorms National Park and 6.9 mi (11.2 km) from Royal Lochnagar Distillery.
What's nearby
- Cairngorms National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
- Balmoral Castle - 19 min drive - 13.5 km
- Lecht Ski Resort - 20 min drive - 18.8 km
- Braemar Castle - 32 min drive - 28.5 km
- Glenshee Ski Centre - 51 min drive - 49.8 km
Getting around
- Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 82 min drive
Restaurants
- Keiller Lounge - 8 min drive
- The Balmoral Bar - 9 min drive
- Goodbrand & Ross Tearoom - 8 min drive
- Keiller Brasserie - 8 min drive
- brown sugar café - 10 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Old school, cozy cottage for 7
Next to Gairnshiellodge lays Old School, completed surrounded by a dyke.
the building has a rich history, initially functioning as a school, providing education to local communities.
As time passed, it transformed into a cherished holiday retreat, offering relaxation and leisure to those seeking respite. The house has seen generations come and go, each leaving their mark a memories within its walls.
Its enduring legacy continues, providing a warm welcome to all who seek refuge in its
The wooden floors don`t like the gravel stones from outside, so please do as home and take your shoes out before you enter the cottage.
Thank you
the building has a rich history, initially functioning as a school, providing education to local communities.
As time passed, it transformed into a cherished holiday retreat, offering relaxation and leisure to those seeking respite. The house has seen generations come and go, each leaving their mark a memories within its walls.
Its enduring legacy continues, providing a warm welcome to all who seek refuge in its
The wooden floors don`t like the gravel stones from outside, so please do as home and take your shoes out before you enter the cottage.
Thank you
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a desk and a washing machine.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Parking on site
Kitchen
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Hob
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Toaster
Bedrooms
- 3 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 2 bathrooms
- Hair dryer
Living spaces
- Living room
Entertainment
- Stereo
- TV
Outdoor areas
- Barbecue grill
- Fenced yard
- Garden
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Work spaces
- Desk
Comfort
- Heating
Pets
- Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
- Smoke-free property
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- First aid kit
- Fire extinguisher
General
- Garden
- Unit size: 1,076 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property is also known as
362640