With Scottish themed interiors, the cottage is finished to a high standard and is perfect for a relaxing break for up to six guests. Gairnshiel Cottage is located in the centre of the Victorian village of Ballater and has all the amenities of the village on the doorstep. There are two good-sized upstairs bedrooms, one king-size with en-suite shower room and one twin-bedded room. Downstairs there i
s a double bedroom which is located next to a shower room. There is a hairdryer and all linen and towels are provided. Downstairs there is a cosy lounge with seating for six people and a wood burning stove which is very welcoming after a day outdoors. There is a Smart TV, Bose bluetooth speaker and games and puzzles for all ages. Gairnshiel's well-equipped kitchen is open plan with the lounge, separated by a breakfast bar. There is a fridge-freezer, washing machine, dishwasher and microwave. The dining room is also open plan with the lounge to suit modern living. The lounge opens out onto a large patio area with a seating for al fresco dining. The south facing garden is a fabulous suntrap, the sun can be enjoyed from early morning to the last rays in the evening. There is access to a large lockable shed - perfect for guests to store bikes or golf clubs etc. There is off-street parking directly outside the cottage. Ballater has many shops, cafes, restaurants and galleries to enjoy, most notably the recently refurbished Old Royal Station minutes from the cottage. From the cottage there are many walks to explore - from the paths along the river, the recently opened Seven Bridges Walk and of course Craigendarroch Hill with it's spectacular views of Ballater and Lochnagar. Ballater is just 7km from Balmoral Castle and Estate, the Royal Family's Scottish holiday home since 1852. Ballater and Royal Deeside has the most stunning scenery and is an ideal base for hill-walking, cycling, fishing, golfing and many more. Check availability and book on VRBO.com - https://www.vrbo.com/en-gb/p10695602?noDates=true&uni_id=5725573
