Title: Gairnlea House Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Gairnlea House Cottage in Ballater with kitchen ## Photo gallery for Gairnlea House ![Cottage | Interior - Gairnlea House (Ballater)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66910000/66903200/66903114/cb88fd9a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Interior - Gairnlea House (Ballater)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66910000/66903200/66903114/1646b292.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Interior - Gairnlea House (Ballater)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66910000/66903200/66903114/2dbc1226.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Interior - Gairnlea House (Ballater)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66910000/66903200/66903114/d8967c6e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Interior - Gairnlea House (Ballater)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66910000/66903200/66903114/ed1178a2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Gairnlea House provides amenities, such as an adjacent golf course and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space £557 includes taxes & fees 27 Feb - 28 Feb ## 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 House Cottage in Ballater with kitchen Along with a garden, this smoke-free cottage has free self-parking and free Wi-Fi in public areas. The cottage features free WiFi and a washing machine, plus a kitchen with a fridge and a dishwasher. 2 bathrooms, 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. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Accommodation at this 3.5-star cottage has kitchens with fridges, kitchenware and utensils and dishwashers. 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 - Onsite parking includes off-street options ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 private bathrooms - 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 ### Things to do - Fishing nearby ### 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 - 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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 House Cottage Gairnlea House Ballater Gairnlea House Cottage Ballater ## About the area Located in Ballater, this cottage is next to a golf course. Ballater Golf Club and Aboyne Golf Club 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. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing. 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