Title: Gairnlea Cottage Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=4321&destination=Ballater%2C+Scotland%2C+United+Kingdom&selected=66903109&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Gairnlea Cottage ## Photo gallery for Gairnlea Cottage ![Cottage | Interior - Gairnlea Cottage (Ballater)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66910000/66903200/66903109/f0da5c74.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Living room - Gairnlea Cottage (Ballater)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66910000/66903200/66903109/838e45ab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Interior - Gairnlea Cottage (Ballater)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66910000/66903200/66903109/a8b08b9c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Interior - Gairnlea Cottage (Ballater)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66910000/66903200/66903109/c5212efe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Interior - Gairnlea Cottage (Ballater)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66910000/66903200/66903109/a4ab3670.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Gairnlea Cottage provides amenities, such as an adjacent golf course and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space £430 includes taxes & fees 3 Apr - 4 Apr ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Gairnlea Cottage Along with a garden, this smoke-free cottage has free self-parking and free Wi-Fi in public areas. The cottage features free WiFi, a washing machine and a kitchen with a fridge. An electric kettle and a shower are among the other amenities available to guests. Housekeeping is not available. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. This Ballater cottage provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Accommodation at this 3.5-star cottage has kitchens with fridges and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Free self parking on site - Limited on-site self parking ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom ### Bathroom - 1 private bathroom - Shower ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Service animals only (pets not allowed) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - No housekeeping service ### Location highlights - Next to a golf course ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Individual decor - Individual furnishings ## Similar properties ![Fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1430000/1422400/1422395/f7e006f4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Balmoral Arms Ballater - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant 8.6 Excellent 338 reviews £153 includes taxes & fees 2 Apr - 3 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-02&endDate=2026-04-03&selected=1422395&PinnedHotelID=1422395&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Indoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/520500/520459/540944c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Scotland Ballater - Pool - Hot tub - Spa - Kids’ pool 9.0 Wonderful 259 reviews £245 includes taxes & fees 16 Apr - 17 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-16&endDate=2026-04-17&selected=520459&PinnedHotelID=520459&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![In-room dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1870000/1863300/1863204/17b2764c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Braemar Youth Hostel Ballater - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Breakfast available 9.4 Exceptional 42 reviews £70 includes taxes & fees 7 Apr - 8 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-07&endDate=2026-04-08&selected=1863204&PinnedHotelID=1863204&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; 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check-in end time: 11:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 21 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets not allowed (service animals welcome) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 This property accepts credit cards and debit cards Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Gairnlea Cottage Cottage Gairnlea Cottage Ballater Gairnlea Cottage Cottage Ballater ## About the area Located in Ballater, this cottage is next to a golf course. Ballater Golf Club and Royal Lochnagar Distillery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Deeside Activity Park and Alford Valley Steam Railway. 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