Title: East Lodge - Crathes Castle Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=65364785&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # East Lodge - Crathes Castle Cottage in Banchory with kitchen ## Photo gallery for East Lodge - Crathes Castle ![Cottage | Property grounds - East Lodge - Crathes Castle (Banchory)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65370000/65364800/65364785/2c9df781.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Living area - East Lodge - Crathes Castle (Banchory)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65370000/65364800/65364785/22179be0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | 2 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi - East Lodge - Crathes Castle (Banchory)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65370000/65364800/65364785/5b77478e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Outdoor dining - East Lodge - Crathes Castle (Banchory)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65370000/65364800/65364785/23eaf407.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Living area - East Lodge - Crathes Castle (Banchory)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65370000/65364800/65364785/a9dab98e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies You can look forward to an adjacent golf course, a garden and a playground at East Lodge - Crathes Castle. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space ## 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. ### East Lodge - Crathes Castle Cottage in Banchory with kitchen This smoke-free cottage features a garden, a picnic area 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. 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 Banchory cottage provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Accommodation at this 3.5-star cottage has kitchens with fridges, kitchenware and utensils and dishwashers. Bathrooms include a shower. The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - No on-site parking available ### Family friendly - Playground ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 private bathroom - Shower ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Picnic area ### Laundry - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### 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 - 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21 ### Check-out Check-out before 9:30 AM ### Special check-in instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees ### 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 East Lodge East Crathes Castle Banchory East Lodge - Crathes Castle Cottage East Lodge - Crathes Castle Banchory East Lodge - Crathes Castle Cottage Banchory ## About the area Located in Banchory, this cottage is next to a golf course. Crathes Castle and Gardens and Drum Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Royal Deeside Railway and Battle Grounds Adventure Activities. The Den & the Glen and Deeside Activity Park are also worth visiting. 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