• Entire home
  • 380 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Mountain view
  • Garden
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Free parking
  • Private Bathroom
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Fairdene Cottage offers accommodations in Ballater, 11 miles from Balmoral Castle and 29 miles from CairnGorm National Park. With garden views, this accommodation features a patio. The vacation home also provides free Wifi, free private parking, and facilities for disabled guests. Providing a terrace and mountain views, the vacation home includes 1 bedroom, a living room, flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. The parquet floors, fireplace, and peaceful vibe add to the ambience of the room. The property has an outdoor dining area. Guests at the vacation home can enjoy skiing and cycling nearby, or make the most of the garden. Aboyne Golf Club is 12 miles from Fairdene Cottage, while Corgarff Castle is 15 miles away. The nearest airport is Aberdeen Airport, 39 miles from the accommodation.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
9.0
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  • George
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely little cottage in nice area close to everything will be straying again
  • Mary
    United States of America United States of America
    great little cottage with everything you need for a short or long stay. quiet area but still very walkable to town.
  • Kathryn
    United States of America United States of America
    Fairdene Cottage was perfect. So adorable and comfortable. I was able to visit Balmoral and also the Ballater train station with a replica of Queen Victoria's train carriage. I loved everything about the cottage and its location.

Host Info

9.5
9.5
Host Review Score
Host Review Score

Welcome to Fairdene My name is Lisa and I have lived in the area for about 6years I am a keen hill walker ,mountain biker and Skier an can give you advise on any local trails or eateries in the area. Looking forward to meeting you.
Welcome to Ballater The Victorian village of Ballater sits in the heart of Royal Deeside, Scotland at the eastern gateway to the Cairngorms National Park. It is 43 miles (69km) west of Aberdeen and 8 miles (13km) from the Queen’s summer home of Balmoral Castle. In the early 14th century the Ballater area was part of the estates of the Knights of St John, but the settlement did not develop until around 1770. First as a spa resort to accommodate visitors to the Pannanich Mineral Well, located on the hillside on the opposite side of the river Dee, then later upon the arrival of the railway in 1866 it was visited by many tourists taking advantage of the easier access. Ballater railway station was closed in 1966 but remained in use as a visitor centre with an exhibition recording the village's royal connection until 2015. Unfortunately in May 2015 the station was destroyed by a fire. However, work has started to reconstruct it to its former glory, and it is due to re-open as a visitor centre in 2018. Many buildings date from the Victorian era and the centre of the village is a conservation area. Now in the 21st century, the Visit Ballater website welcomes new
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Fairdene Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle (free)
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Fold-up bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Soundproof
  • Private entrance
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Accessibility
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Grocery deliveries
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Ski storage
  • Horseback riding
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site
Outdoor & View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View
Building Characteristics
  • Private apartment in building
  • Semi-detached
Transportation
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Airport shuttle
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Cleaning Services
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Miscellaneous
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Carbon monoxide detector
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

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Check-in

From 4:00 PM to 10:30 PM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

From 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

No cribs or extra beds are available.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

When traveling with pets, please note that an extra charge of £10 per pet, per night applies. Please note that a maximum of 1 pet is allowed. Please note that the property can only allow pets with a maximum weight of 10 kilos.

Please inform Fairdene Cottage of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about Fairdene Cottage

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Fairdene Cottage on this page.

  • Fairdene Cottage offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Walking tours
    • Bike tours
    • Horseback riding

  • Check-in at Fairdene Cottage is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Fairdene Cottage can accommodate this group size:

    • 2 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The prices at Fairdene Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Fairdene Cottage is 650 feet from the center of Ballater. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Fairdene Cottage has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, Fairdene Cottage is popular with guests booking family stays.