Title: Gardener's Cottage Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=76376700&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Gardener's Cottage Riverside cottage in Ballater with kitchen ## Photo gallery for Gardener's Cottage ![Exterior - Gardener's Cottage (Ballater)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76380000/76376700/76376700/2aa73c68.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, travel cot, free WiFi, bed sheets - Gardener's Cottage (Ballater)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76380000/76376700/76376700/w1629h1080x138y0-7bdacfd3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Gardener's Cottage (Ballater)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76380000/76376700/76376700/w1432h1080x244y0-977ea76e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Gardener's Cottage (Ballater)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76380000/76376700/76376700/6ea53f01.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Gardener's Cottage (Ballater)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76380000/76376700/76376700/39cc9dcb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to the heart of Glenmuick Estate at Gardeners Cottage, a charming holiday home with a cozy log burner and Freeview TV. Unwind in the delightful open plan kitchen/sitting room or explore Royal Deeside from this ideal base. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Washer - Kitchen - Free WiFi ## 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. ### Gardener's Cottage GARDENERS COTTAGE - Sleeps 4 Gardeners Cottage is a delightful Holiday Cottage in the heart of the Glenmuick Estate The cottage has been tastefully decorated throughout and provides an ideal base from which to explore Royal Deeside. The cottage has two bedrooms (1 double and 1 Double/twin) with 1 bathroom and a delightful open plan kitchen/sitting room. The open plan reception room has cosy log burner and the sitting room area has a Freeview TV with DVD player. The cottage also has WiFi. The Kitchen is well equipped with: •electric oven and hob •fridge •freezer •kettle •microwave •dishwasher Heating is provided throughout the property and there is an adjacent drying room with washing facilities if required. All linen, towels are provided along with a supply of logs. EPC Rating - E ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - DVD player - TV ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - In the mountains - On a river ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Hunting nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Wildlife walks 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) - 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited 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 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 Registration Number AS-00491-F ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C57.03754%2C-3.03489&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=YOHA8IADd4Ck82m6xSr5SjpD2tA=) Ballater, SCT #### What's nearby - Cairngorms National Park \- 1 min walk \- 0.0 miles - Ballater Golf Club \- 16 min walk \- 0.9 miles - Ballater Library \- 19 min walk \- 1.1 miles - Victoria and Albert Halls \- 19 min walk \- 1.1 miles - Balmoral Castle \- 16 min drive \- 10.2 miles #### Restaurants - ‪Keiller Lounge - ‬6 min drive - ‪The Balmoral Bar - ‬19 min walk - ‪Keiller Brasserie - ‬6 min drive - ‪brown sugar café - ‬16 min walk - ‪Clachan Grill - ‬17 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Gardener's Cottage pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Gardener's Cottage? ### What time is check-in at Gardener's Cottage? ### What time is check-out at Gardener's Cottage? ### Where is Gardener's Cottage located? ## Have a question? 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