Gairnlea House

Good location for exploring this area of Scotland.

Convenient for walking into Ballater and enjoying some of the well marked local walks. Ballater is a lovely location with lots of good local walks and a short distance from Balmoral and Braemar. Kitchen a bit cramped if you are planning to eat in. Could do with some pasta bowls. Bedrooms comfortable but with a lack of storage space both could with a chest of drawers. Bathroom could do with a blind on the bathroom window.

Gairnlea House was very comfortable, clean, quiet and in an excellent situation within Ballater.

Parking on the driveway was much appreciated, but there seemed to be plenty of space on the roadside outside in any case. The house was very well equipped with a couple of small niggles - there were only two teaspoons. The shower was quite slippery if you were the second person in and the tray was already wet - perhaps a rubber mat could be provided? We couldn't seem to get the heating thermostat to stay at a lower setting and so the heating kept coming on - even during the night. Clear instructions on the sequence of what to turn and press would be helpful. Apart from these few slight inconveniences we really enjoyed our stay and would certainly come back again.

We Loved the location.

Easy walk to everything we wanted to do and see The house is lovely. Clean and spacious We really enjoyed sitting in the garden as the weather was fantastic

Beautiful house in a great location just on the edge of Ballater.

Very comfortable beds. Well equipped kitchen (apart from the half sized dishwasher which is definitely too small when self catering for 4). A previous review mentioned the need for touching up the paintwork and the owner actually visited during our stay to inspect and arrange for the work to be done.

House was nice and clean but could do with a paint job in the hallway.

Bath and shower were great lots of hot water, beware it is very,very hot. We found the beds uncomfortable (singles soft and double a bit lumpy) The duvet covers barely covered the mattresses both length and width. Could cause a problem in the winter, when we were there it was hot so ok. Garden shared with cottage bur very nice to relax in after aa long walk or day out.

Would absolutely recommend this property as it was just perfect.

Would definitely book again. Location was ideal and a short stroll to all shops, pubs, restaurants etc.

lovely cottage had everything we needed and more really enjoyed our stay will definitely be back the good weather was a bonus for our lovely walks thanks Larry and Lena

We’ve stayed in Gairnlea Cottage twice and this is our second time in Gairnlea House.

Both properties are excellent. We chose the house because it has more space. It is beautifully presented with all amenities you require. A 5 minute walk from the lovely village of Ballater, on a bus route to Braemar, Balmoral and Aberdeen. We had very good weather this time so were able to take advantage of some of the lovely walking routes.

An absolute gem gorgeous house and perfect setting, would recommend to friends and family thankyou so much

Gairnlea house was absolutely fantastic, spotlessly clean & we absolutely loved the decor and furniture.

We visit ballater regularly & will definitely stay here in the future.

Fantastic holiday house near the centre of Ballater, perfect location.

Beautifully furnished and very clean, with all facilities needed. Owners are a lovely couple, friendly and helpful.

A very comfortable place to stay and Ballater has great facilities.

Had a fabulous break.

The house is really well equipped, finished to a high standard and is in a central location. There is a supermarket, shops and restaurants a ten minute walk away. The owners had arranged for tea, coffee and sugar. However, there was no welcome pack I’ve had at other homes. This wasn’t an issue as it’s so central. Happy to recommend and we look forward to a return visit.

A beautiful property, which was very well appointed and jolly comfortable.

It was very warm and the owner supplied endless logs so we could have a roaring fire every evening. We had a wonderful stay and Ballater and the surrounding area is absolutely stunning.

We’ve previously stayed twice in Gairnlea Cottage, which is really lovely, but decided this time to stay in Gairnlea House for a little more space and off road parking.

It is decorated and furnished to the same high standard. Although it is bigger than the cottage, it is still cosy and extremely comfortable. Once again we had a thoroughly enjoyable, relaxing stay. Thank you Peter and Vicky for providing this lovely holiday home.

Had the best time staying at gairnlea house, the house was a perfect stay for Christmas, they supplied everything you need, fire was lovely and cosy, sofas where comfy, bed was comfortable and huge, and even the bath was lovely.

The town is so lovely, really nice pub, lovely cafes and nice little shops. Will 100% be booking to come back. Had a fantastic holiday.

A beautiful home, in a fantastic location, just minutes from the village centre.

The property was clean and comfortable, especially the sofas! The wood burner and logs were very welcome, especially when the weather turned very cold towards the end of our stay. We wouldn’t hesitate to book again, or recommend the property to anyone else who was looking to stay in Ballater.

We had a fabulous stay at Gairnlea.

We loved the cottage which is perfectly located within easy walking distance into the centre of Ballater. The cottage was very clean and comfortable and beautifully renovated. We very much enjoyed the Dawn Macciocia lamp shades and coasters and mats and thought the other art work set the house off beautifully. The wood burner was very much appreciated too. We plan to be back, thank you for sharing your beautiful house with us!

Lovely property, very well appointed with top of the range appliances.

We were particularly impressed with the Harris Tweed chesterfield sofas which were so comfortable that we will look into buying some when we get home. The property is located in a very nice and quiet part of Ballater but is still very convenient for all local amenities. We very much hope to return next year

Fabulous house, spacious yet homely, great furnishings and extremely comfortable bed, wonderful log burner, lovely setting, secure garage (a big priority when bringing mountain bikes), definitely one of, if not the, best places we've ever stayed in.

The only thing that would make it ideal for us would be an outside tap (for washing the mountain bikes) but that wouldn't deter us from booking this accommodation again, which we certainly intend to do. Thank you to the owners for their care and attention to detail, would definitely recommend.

Well furnished house situated centrally in Ballater within easy walking distance of the shops pubs and restaurants.

Have already booked for 6 of us next year.

Property was one of the best we have stayed in

Very comfortable spacious house in an excellent location.

Nicely decorated and bed was very comfortable. Lovely garden to sit out in. Lots of good walks nearby and Ballater has good shops, pubs, cafes, takeaways etc

The house is located in the stunning location of Ballater surrounded by mountains and forests with walk/run trails nearby.

The accommodation has everything you need, is very clean and the owners couldn't have done more to make our stay perfect. I would definitely recommend to others and would be happy to stay again. The area is so calming and tranquil and there are plenty of good walks nearby.

Mooi, ruime woning met kwaliteitsvolle meubels en keukenmachines.

Wij gaan Gairnlea house zeker aanbevelen aan vrienden en kennissen voor een verblijf in dit mooie stukje Schotland.

Well appointed as it's on the fringe of town, but not overlooked, A very attractive garden.

Beautifully furnished. Comfortable beds with crisp white bedding. A small niggle is the number and type of hangers and also no cleaning supplies to keep the space clean whilst staying. We hope to return in the future.

Lovely holiday home, beautiful furnishings.

Great location for walking into Ballater, lovely town. Not far from Balmoral Castle. Off road parking for 2-3 cars. Great garden with garden furniture. Would recommend.

Great house very comfortable and everything we needed with a lovely secluded garden giving us privacy and close proximity to the shops Highly recommended will be back again next year

Gainlea House is a truly magical place.

Perfectly located within Ballater to walk into the town & enjoy all the amenities on offer and walks within the area. The house itself is absolutely lovely. The fixtures & fittings within the property itself are first class. The sofas are plentiful & comfortable. The dining room is a lovely place to eat meals & the table mats & coasters just lovely. The kitchen has all that you need to prepare food although it’s easier with just 1 person in the kitchen at a time as it does have a pinch point, although in saying that we managed perfectly well all week. The bathrooms are great, having the added bonus of a shower room downstairs & a bathroom upstairs. The water pressure is great so the showers were just fabulous and you then get dried on fluffy white towels! The beds were large & comfortable adored with crisp white sheets to ensure a good nights sleep. There is plenty of storage for clothes & everything you need for a comfortable stay. The garden is shared with Gairnlea cottage but we didn’t find this a problem. We had wall to wall sunshine all week and it was nice to sit out in the beautiful garden every day & chat with our neighbours who we enjoyed meeting. All in all I would 100% recommend & would definitely visit again if visiting that area.

We've thoroughly enjoyed our second holiday at Gairnlea House.

It is immaculately clean and stylishly furnished with the added bonus of a pleasant garden to sit in. Highly recommended!

Thank you for letting us your property.

Everything was there to enhance our holidays. The only negative point was that we only stayed for three nights! We’ll definitely try to come back!

We stayed at Gairnlea House for three nights and found it to be cosy, extremely comfortable, spotlessly clean and it had everything we needed.

Great location-handy to walk into town or for doing the Seven Bridges Walk. Quiet area of town and the beds gave us all a great night’s sleep! We would definitely stay here again.

Really attractive cottage.

Handily placed for walking,historic buildings and lots of beautiful scenery. Close to shops pubs and various eating establishments to suit all tastes. Didn't need the wood fire this time but used it on previous stays gives out lots of heat and creates the warm cosy feeling. Only thing we missed was a really sharp vegetable knife and peeler/scraper. All info about how to use the appliances present.

Fabulous cottage in a great location.

Would highly recommend.

We really enjoyed our stay at Gairnlea House.

It was a lovey clean house with extra towels (which you rarely get), extra toilet rolls and we felt right at home with the green Denby crockery as we have the same set. Fantastic quality of furniture, pictures, lamps and light shades. The bathrooms were of a high quality too - brilliant showers, I didn't want to get out. We would definitely recommend your house, the heating was great and kept us nice and warm.

Very nice house.

Very clean and you could see the love and care the owners put in to it, in the way they presented their house. When we arrived the woodburner was already prepared and ready to go. It was very well furnished and more then we expected.

This is our second visit to Gairnlea house we prefer winter and it was as wonderful as expected, warm and the best furnishings we have ever seen in a holiday cottage and a lovely comfortable bed so cosy to return to after we have come back after long days in the mountains.

.. we will be back again soon... Thanks Peter and Vicky x

Gairnlea house was nicely furnished and in a super location.

A few minutes walk into the village with great facilities Beautiful surrounding walks. Found beds uncomfortable, too hard and quilts too small,therefore drafty during the night.. Was ideal for our stay as a couple,would not enjoy staying in warmer months when smaller attached cottage occupied, as shared garden ,unless visiting as large family/ friends. Gairnlea house a lovely holiday home.

What a find, Gairnlea House had everything we needed for a perfect Christmas get away.

Set in a great location close to the town it will certainly be added to our go to places for holiday.

This house is stunning , I would definitely recommend it, we will certainly be returning .

Honestly, what's not to love about this property?

A fabulous property to go back to after a day's walking. If we return to Ballater we'd definitely go back.

Had a fantastic stay.

Lovely house. I would recommend replacing the mattress of your travel cot though as the slats stick up when you put a bed sheet on and my baby couldnt sleep well on it. But overall, wonderful stay.

An excellent property in the lovely town of Ballater.

Plenty of local walks and restaurants and a good base for exploring Royal Deeside.

It was our second visit to Gairnlea House, very clean, great location and a beautiful house.

It had everything we needed. Just wish we could have stayed longer.

Very comfortable stay in a lovely area.

We really enjoyed our stay at Gairnlee House.

The property is exactly as described and absolutely immaculate. It’s only a short walk into Ballater either for a coffee or daily supplies. The wider location is perfect for scenic drives or walks. The owners are quick to respond to queries and it was nice to receive a message, during our stay, to check that everything was ok. They’re clearly focused on customer care. Would recommend in a heartbeat.

A beautiful and comfortable cottage in a great location with excellent support.

We enjoyed our stay and were extremely pleased with the property.

My wife and I loved Gairnlea House from the moment we stepped through the door.

The house was spotlessly clean, and each room beautifully furnished, comfortable and homely. Gairnlea is very convenient for the local shops and restaurants, but is peaceful and quiet. Importantly the beds were were very comfortable which ensured a good nights sleep. A lovely property which I hope we will return to

Gairnlea house is absolutely beautiful spotlessly clean and extremely comfortable the garden I'd also beautiful we truly loved our time at the house and ballater is just as beautiful could not recommended gairnlea house high enough for it's just outstanding Ian & Susan Nicholson

Such a stylishly furnished yet cosy house in the pretty village of Ballater.

Everything you need in a holiday home. Off road parking and beautiful garden (shared with guests of Gairnlea Cottage) a bonus. Beds were wonderfully comfortable and easy to get a good night's sleep with no road noise. Very quiet residential street but only a few minutes walk to the village centre for shops and eating out. Owners contacted us to make sure everything was alright.

A beautiful house, tastefully furnished, very comfortable & clean.

Excellent communication from property owners which was both reassuring & much appreciated. We would have no hesitation in recommending this property & have already done so to a number of people.

We had a fantastic few days at Gairnlea House, the house is very well appointed, comfortable and with a lovely secluded garden.

Would recommend.

Excellent stay in the centre of Ballater.

Gairnlea house is lovely, has everything you might need and is furnished to a really high standard - the owners have done a great job! Communication with owners also really easy & helpful. Highly recommended.

This is a brilliant property, maintained to a high standard.

Situated in a central area of Ballater, this property is everything you need for 4 people to enjoy a high class break.

WE HAD A WONDERSTAY AT GAIRNLEA HOUSE.

WE HAD NOT VISITED THE AREA BEFORE.WONDERFULL WEATHER FOR GOLF AND WALKING. LOVELY CLEAN HOUSE ITH WOOD BURNER AND COMFERTABLE CHAIRS ETC.ANY QUESTIONS WERE ANSWERED PROMTLY BY THE OWNERS. A LOVELY WELCOME GIFT FOR MY MUM ON ARRIVAL WAS A TOTAL SURPRISE. BEAUTIFULL GARDEN TO SIT IN . JUST PERFECT . WE WILL BE BACK . THANK YOU SO MUCH. A WEE PEICE OF HEAVEN

A fantastic home from home and within 5 minute walk to the shops and pubs.

Very clean and warm with lovely furnishings throughout. The upstairs shower was powerful, perfect after a day out walking. The owners were very friendly and seemed liked they wanted to improve the stay of their guests by listening to any feedback, which is really good. They went above and beyond our expectations with a card and gift for my birthday which was superb. We would definitely book Gairnlea House again. Thank you.

Lovely clean, well appointed cottage.

Little issues were lack of a dressing table in the second bedroom. Not so easy to dry hair or apply makeup. Outside not very private, as attached second cottage residents walk through where you sit, naturally they would have similar privacy issues. But, we would return and recommend to others.

This is a beautifully prepared property in a beautiful valley.

Handy for the mountains and the village shops. Recommended.

We absolutely loved this place, lovely furnishings and extremely warm and cosy and perfect for walking

We really enjoyed our stay.

It is convenient for the town and is very comfortable and cosy and has all the facilities and everything you would need for self catering. I appreciated the text on the second day to ask if everything was ok.

Property excellent.

Proximity to Ballater perfect. Plenty of room and internally cannot be beaten. Captured the essence of the Highlands. Outside plenty of room for children to run about and play securely. Snow was an added bonus.

Great facility and a wonderful location.

Hosts could not have been more friendly and the village is beautiful in the Autumn.

A well appointed property, in a lovely location.

Extremely comfortable and furnished to a high standard. Only criticism, a tea and coffee pot in the kitchen would be helpful. Owner arrived with a supply of logs for the wood burning stove and was happy to take any enquiries we may have had during our stay. We had no issues whatsoever and therefore didn’t need to contact them. It was reassuring that we could so if we required to. Overall a relaxing break in a lovey property in a picturesque town. Highly recommend.

Modern and comfortable with stylish decor and beautiful furniture.

Large rooms and super king beds with lovely crisp linen. A couple of kitchen items missing in the kitchen (large saucepan, vented spoon) but everything else 99% and we would definitely recommend.

Great house and very roomy, will return again!

. Only issue was lack of mirror in bedroom 2, that aside I would highly recommend Gairnlea House

The cottage was well appointed and a short walk from the centre of Ballater.

Lovely coffee shops and places to eat. We will be back.

An excellent property.

The most comfortable seating in any holiday property we have been to (And we have been to many). Super location, outdoor seating a pleasant sun trap, everything we needed available. Ideal for a family of four or two couples. Good choice of local eateries. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Lovely cottage, lots of space, Kids loved the Garden.

It was extremely clean throughout and was very well furnished.

The reason for marking down the listing was for a small, but important, point.

The house is attached at right angles to a single storey cottage (let out by the same owners), and both face into the shared, beautiful garden. It’s not clear from the listing that you are in such close proximity to another let (perfect if you rent both for a larger group). The house is beautiful, and the furnishings are stunning. My comments above are to make others aware. It won’t affect your holiday, but highlighting so it doesn’t take you by surprise. Fabulous stay.

Had a very comfortable week at Gairnlea.

The house is tucked off the road and is extremely quiet, with a very relaxing garden - yet central for all amenities. We will certainly return here, if we stay at Ballater.

Lovely place, great accommodation and communication was good before the visit so that everything was easy on the day of travel.

Would recommend.

Fantastic stay in a beautifully renovated cottage.

It had everything we needed for our walking trip and plenty of space for our 8 month old baby. The garden will be great to relax in during sunnier months as well. It's just a pity we couldn't bring the dogs with us.