Ballater holiday house letting with internet access, walking, fireplace and rural retreat

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  • House
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • Min stay varies
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Key information

  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
  • Child friendly
  • Car advised
  • Ask about pets
  • Private garden

From the owner

Aberdeen Cottage enjoys an enviable location, not just for its views in all directions, but also for its accessibility into the Cairngorm mountains and to the coast with the delightful and picturesque harbour villages like Stonehaven.

Loch Ness, of course, is also not far away and a trip there allows you the opportunity of travelling on the fantastic "road to Tomintoul" which must be one of the most scenic roads in the whole of Scotland ?

Further details

Heating and lighting are included in the rent and there is an initial supply of logs provided for the wood burning stove.

Bed linen and towels are provided.

There is a variety of DVDs, books and games provided for guests to use.

Lets commence at 4 pm on the day of arrival and the cottage shall be vacated by 10 am on the day of departure.

Although pets are welcome we would like to be forewarned please.

Please also note that there is a charge of £15 per pet per booking.

Further details indoors

Of traditional design, the charming cottage has (March 2014) been extended and now provides 3 reception rooms including a new and well appointed and fully equipped kitchen/living room and a family bathroom/wc on the ground floor with an electric shower over the bath.. The wood-burning stove is a great focal point to the sitting-room and is perfect to relax in front of after a day's activities.

Upstairs are two comfortable bedrooms, one double and one twin and another new bathroom/wc, with separate shower, on the first floor. The 2014 extension and the complete renovation works of the original cottage carried out in 2011 now afford a comfortable holiday home in this most idyllic location overlooking the River Dee and enjoying fabulous views to all sides.

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • 1 Double Bed
  • 2 Single Beds
  • 1 Cot available
  • 2 Family bathrooms

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • Ask about pets
  • Cot available
  • High chair available

Access

  • Parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Private garden
  • BBQ
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Fireplace
  • Cooker
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Iron
  • High chair available
  • Satellite TV
  • DVD player
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Cancellation policy

Full refund

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

Partial refund

50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

No refund

No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.

100% refund100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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50% refund50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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Things to know

Check in: 16:00 Check out: 10:00
If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.

Payment

This rental can only be paid for online through Holiday Lettings using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Damage deposit: £100.00

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Smoking

No smoking at this property

About the owner

Gavin W.
Calendar updated:
19 Apr 2024

Years listed:
11

Languages spoken: English
This House has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and sleeps 4. It has been listed on Holiday Lettings since 09 Oct 2012. Located in Aberdeenshire, it has 32 reviews with an overall rating of 5. The average weekly rate varies from £573 to £916.
The Owner has a response rate of 95% and the property’s calendar was last updated on 19 Apr 2024.
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Reviews

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32 reviews
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A Holiday Lettings verified reviewer

Fabulous location for exploring Deeside
Oct 2022

Central to all Deeside attractions. Lots of walks close by. Renovated part of the house very warm and comfortable. Downside was that not so great for kids or dogs due to being on main road. Also stair… More 

Reviewed 23 Oct 2022

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Paula P

Just perfect
Oct 2021

The cottage was just a perfect location. The view from the bifold doors was stunning. Could have sat there all day. We are ready to move in permanently as the cottage has everything we would need. We … More 

Reviewed 17 Oct 2021

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Ambassador577438

Wow! Stunning Area
Aug 2021

Well, where do i start. This cottage is situated in one of the most beautiful places i have ever been, the views are amazing just from the front window as well as out in the back garden. Beautiful wal… More 

Reviewed 29 Sep 2021

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Knockcastle

Good
May 2021

Excellent cottage in a great position within safe walking distance to Ballater. Facilities very good.

Reviewed 20 Aug 2021

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CarolineC4910

Perfect balance of homely and practical
May 2021

After 2 reschedules due to covid thanks to Gavins flexibility we finally spent a week here in May. The cottage is both cosy and practical, I sat by the big window every day looking out at the hills of… More 

Reviewed 13 Jun 2021

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Review 1-5 of 32

FAQs

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Send Gavin (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

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If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your holiday booking to view Gavin the owner's contact details or send them a message.

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How do I pay for my holiday?

Use the Book your stay form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Gavin (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.

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Why can't I call Gavin (the owner) before booking?

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How do damage deposits work?

In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

How can I view and manage my booking?

Go to Manage your holiday booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your holiday or cancel it if you need to.

How do I pay the balance of my holiday?

You can pay the remaining balance of your holiday at any point. Simply go to Manage my holiday booking and click Pay now.

We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage my holiday booking to see when the payment will be taken.

How can I retract my booking request?

You’ll need to contact Gavin (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your holiday booking or through the contact form on this page.

How do I cancel my booking?

Go to Manage your holiday booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I edit my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your holiday booking page. To change your holiday dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Gavin (the owner) a message.

If Gavin (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your holiday booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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