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Featuring garden views, Fairdene Cottage features accommodation with a patio, around 18 km from Balmoral Castle. The property has inner courtyard views and is 47 km from CairnGorm National Park and 20 km from Aboyne Golf Club. The holiday home also provides free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. The holiday home with a terrace and mountain views features 1 bedroom, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, 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 holiday home can enjoy skiing and cycling nearby, or make the most of the garden. Corgarff Castle is 25 km from Fairdene Cottage, while Craigievar Castle is 31 km away. Aberdeen Airport is 63 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
9.4
High score for Ballater

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Betty
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    So cosy cottage really enjoyed staying there and probably come back.
  • Allan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lisa was really friendly, met me on arrival and was really understanding on my arrival time. Gave me a walkthrough around the cottage. It was snug but absolutely lovely with everything I needed and extras I didn't.
  • Chris
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The accommodation was brilliant, a little smaller than expected but as described. Extremely clean and very well presented. The host Lisa were contactable when and if needed and very approachable and friendly with a great knowledge of the local...
  • Averil
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely cosy cottage close to all amenities easy to park.
  • Chris
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location was fantastic, cosy and clean for a great weekend away.
  • Sue
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Compact. Had all we needed. Small and perfectly formed.
  • Alison
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Perfect little cottage. Well equipped. Central and convenient.
  • Catherine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A great place, comfortable, well equipped and very clean. Great location in a beautiful town with lots of walks from the property.
  • Bernadine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Liked everything. Very peaceful location. Good outside space. Easy parking. Bed extremely comfortable
  • Matthew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The house is very cute and cosy. The location is perfect, close to the village centre and lots of walks nearby. Can't wait to stay here again.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

9.7
9.7
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

Property surroundings

Facilities of Fairdene Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle (free)

House rules
Fairdene Cottage takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 16:00 to 22:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 09:30 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

Cot and extra bed policies

0+ years
Extra bed upon request
£10 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, 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 be applicable.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

When travelling 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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

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

FAQs about Fairdene Cottage

  • The prices at Fairdene Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • 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 can accommodate the following group size:

    • 2 guests

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

  • Fairdene Cottage is 200 yards from the centre of Ballater. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Walking tours
    • Bike tours
    • Horse riding
  • Yes, Fairdene Cottage is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Fairdene Cottage has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

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

  • Check-in at Fairdene Cottage is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.