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TV, fireplace, DVD player, table tennis
Property grounds
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Ballater, SCT
  • Braemar Golf Club
    16 min walk
  • Glenfiddich
    3 min drive
  • Braemar Castle
    4 min drive

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About the area

Ballater

In Ballater .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Ballater vacation home, you'll find Braemar Golf Club and Glenfiddich. Also, Braemar Castle is within 2 miles (3 km) and Linn O' Dee is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Braemar Castle - 4 min drive
  • Balmoral Castle - 13 min drive
  • Mar Lodge Estate - 15 min drive
  • Glenshee Ski Centre - 18 min drive
  • Cairngorms National Park - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Farquesons Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Flying Stag - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Invercauld Mews Bar - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Bothy - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Gordons Tearoom - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Fabulous Accommodation In The Highlands

Completely refurbished recently, with 3 bathrooms and oak flooring throughout, comfort privacy and relaxation are easy to enjoy here. Artists may wish to paint with the splendid light and views in the sun room. The home is surrounded by the heather clad hills of the Morrone Conservation area where golden eagles soar and red and roe deer regularly frequent hence the house name.
Only weekly lets, including all linen, electricity, central heating and logs for the woodburner, are from Saturday to Saturday for up to eleven people, with two double en suite bedrooms, a twin bedroom, a double and bunk room and a family bath/shower room . Entry to the house is via a large fitted bench boot room into an open plan kitchen sitting dining room ( with stepped access from two side doors to the patio for bbq's and garden) and leading to the sun room with the utility room including tumble dryer, completing the accommodation.
Mobile signal is only 3G but 6 meg WiFi is installed. Tesco &
Asda delivers to us daily, only orders with alcohol need signing for, specify deliver to the kennels but there is a full range of shops in the village (butcher co op pharmacy).
Guests are welcome to use the hard court, vicarage tennis only ! , bicycles and the table tennis table in the garage and the range of 4 individual dog kennels, leaving them clean, as no pets are allowed in the house.
Nearby places of interest and amenities include: Balmoral and Braemar Castles, Crathes and Drum castles and gardens are strongly recommended, Mar Lodge with its stags head ballroom, Glenshee ski area, Braemar golf course (the highest in UK) , Glen Tanar Estate with riding & trekking. Braemar, Knock and McEwan art galleries.
Salmon, Brown and Rainbow trout and Coarse fishing and grouse shooting and stalking, subject to availability, can be arranged locally. Not suitable for disabled due to fire regs.

Property manager

Rupert

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Table tennis
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Bicycle on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Golfing on site
  • Golf nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Hiking 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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite 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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Fabulous Accommodation In The Highlands Ballater
Fabulous Accommodation In The Highlands Private vacation home

Fabulous Accommodation In The Highlands Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews" "
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8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely house in great location
Walking distance to the village, the house was well equipped, and comfortable for our group. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and highly recommend.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

C B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rude Host
This stay was marred by an initial run-in with a rude host. The host failed to send the usual information pack needed for the stay in advance, giving details of the key safe location, code etc. A few days before the trip I realised I had not received anything and asked for the key safe code, which he supplied in a terse note saying this information had already been given. It had not - neither by email nor available through the VRBO app/website - which is why I emailed. When we arrived at the property the key safe was nowhere to be found. I eventually managed to get hold of the host on the phone to ask for its location and he was abrupt with me in person, saying in an exasperated way that the details had already been supplied, and adding in a condescending manner, as if I were clearly stupid, “Everyone else has managed to find it”. I eventually found the key safe in a place that would have been impossible to locate without being supplied with details in advance. I have been renting holiday cottages through Vrbo and similar sites for many years and have never yet failed to easily gain access to a property. The thing that particularly struck me was that even if the host did believe he'd sent the information in advance, was there still any reason to be rude on the phone, especially to someone paying you the best part of £1.6k? What trouble is it to simply be helpful and polite? The property is actually very nice, but there is plenty of choice in Braemar so I would not come back.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Iain W.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not the standard expected
The house has great potential – for example the sun room is lovely – but we did not feel the accommodation met our expectations for example: - Electrical incident: the washing machine started smoking after two uses. Luckily, we were in the property and were able to turn the appliance off before the smoke turned to fire. The machine – a Miele Special Electronic W 754 S – is very, very old, indeed a quick search on the internet suggests this model was last produced in 1989. This machine is not at all what one would expect, and it must not come as a surprise to you that it broke down in such a dangerous way. This then negatively impacted upon our stay: I’m sure you’ll agree washing clothes by hand in the bath each night is not something one wants to do on their holiday. - Dangerous dryer: the appliance with your *FIRE RISK* warning sticker on it fortunately did not go on fire. However, this is not safe as the extractor tube at the rear is inappropriately attached with a curtain hook meaning it simply hangs down and does not actually extract anything from the dryer. - Musty/ stale smell: upon arrival the house smelt. It badly needed aired. Despite opening all the windows, the smell lingered throughout the week, and some of our clothes smelt stale. It was hard to get rid of the smell, perhaps as all the external air bricks have been boarded up with slates, and a number of the bedroom furniture pieces had someone’s clothes either hanging up or in drawers. - Worn out couches: two of the three couches just don’t work! Their cushions desperately need replaced. - Missing bed linen and towels: we had to contact you and your housekeeper to provide us with enough of these for the eight guests we had booked for. - Dirty place mats: these had crusted remains of food on them. We needed to clean them prior to use.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jeff M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic place
Lovely house with great views. Great location just on the edge of the village, near the duck pond. House is very comfortable and spacious, and well appointed (cooking utensils etc). Beds and linen very comfortable, too - more like a home than a holiday let. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chris N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very accomodating
We had to move the booking to next year because of Covid-19 and this was done speedily and without question, thanks very much.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2020

10/10 Excellent

Blanca M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magnificent property in a breathtaking location
We couldn’t have enjoyed our stay more. The house is beyond well equipped, clean and its location is dreamy. There is plenty to do if you love the outdoors, or to explore the many beautiful villages and towns in the surrounding. The views from the top of Morrone (mountain right next to the house) are breathtaking. The only BUT that some of the members of our group had is that it should be mentioned in the description that the house is NOT vegetarian or vegan friendly due to the many hunting “trophies” (head and bird displayed in the living room and skins in the sun room)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Sandra D.

Family get together
Nice house, great location, plenty to do in the area. A little maintenance could be done on the property but otherwise would recommend a stay at this property.

10/10 Excellent

Gill G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Deerpath
Deerpath is a very comfortable home - spacious, bright, warm, fresh, clean and modern. It is located in a beautiful place with stunning views, yet within ten minutes walking distance of the centre of Braemar, with a selection of shops, and cafes. The main attraction for us in Braemar was the Flying Stag bar/restaurant at the resplendent Fife Arms. Braemar is a perfect place from which to explore the Cairngorms. There are a very wide range of walks close by from easy stroll to serious hiking. Highly recommended.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

Fabulous
We were an extended family of 9 which included 3 small children. We had an amazing time: the house was terrific, the views stunning and the location/ local activities and amenities varied. We would recommend this place without reservation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Trevor S., Dorchester

Excellent location, fantastic views, perfect facilities provided outstanding family holiday.
On arrival you are immediately taken aback by the ideal remote location. On entering the property the overall impression is of comfort, warmth and you are then stunned by the view over the mountains from the sun room. The spacious property, there were eight of us, was very well equipped, with cosy bedding and a well furnished rooms. The local shops provide all that was needed during our stay and the coffee shops were well frequented ,especially 'The Bothy', which was our favourite. The walks, climbs and wildlife seen during the visit are too many to list but have made a lasting memory of what Braemar, and the local area have to offer. Everything from the outstanding property, location and even the weather have provided us with family holiday memories we will always remember and cherish. Thank you for the use of your excellent property, we will return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

Wonderful house in an amazing location!! Well stocked kitchen, & comfortable beds.
We were two families with 4 adults and 5 boys. The layout of the house was perfect, beds comfy, great showers, well-stocked kitchen, but to be honest, if it was just a tent with sleeping bags, the location would have made up for it. Waking up to the ever changing beauty of the Cairngorms every morning is reason enough to love this house! The hiking from right out the front door is world class, and the wonderful village of Braemar with pubs, butcher and grocer is easy walking distance. I can’t recommend this house enough, thank you for allowing us to share your wonderful home!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018