Birch Cottage – Home 1784304 Cottage
- 3 bedrooms
- 6 sleeps
- 7 nights min stay
Birch Cottage – Home 1784304
- Cottage
- 3 bedrooms
- sleeps 6
- 7 nights min stay
Key Info
- Child Friendly
- Car advised
- No pets allowed
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
Birse, AboyneBirch Cottage is tranquil, yet close to great amenities. Across the River Dee is Aboyne, with pub, cafes, good shops, swimming pool, gliding club, & golf course; to the left 15 miles of uninterrupted hill walking to the next glen. An excellent base for exploring Royal Deeside with its opportunities for walking, biking, fishing, canoeing, bird watching etc. It also offers standing stones, Pictish crosses, historic castles, whisky distilleries. Thirty miles to the East is the city of Aberdeen, with modern shopping centres and other big city attractions, as well as sandy beaches, museums, and art galleries to explore.
The cottage is Victorian, and still retains many old features - including a very steep staircase.
NB Parking for one large and one small car only
*** NB Spring 2024 ***
Aboyne bridge is closed to vehicular traffic just now, but open for pedestrians and cyclists. Traffic between Birch Cottage and the village is via Dinnet Bridge.
Families
- Great for children of all ages
- No pets allowed
- Crib
- High chair
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Queen Bed Twin bed
Bedroom 2: 2 Twin beds
Bedroom 3: 2 Twin beds - 1 Full bath, 1 Attached (ensuite)
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Private garden
- Internet access
- Fireplace
- Stove
- Fridge
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron
- High chair
- TV
- DVD player
- Stereo system
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Policies
- Check in time: 16:00, Check out time: 10:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
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This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Damage deposit: ($124.94) £100.00 - Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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24 hours after booking |
50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 8 weeks before check-in.
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8 weeks before |
25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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4 weeks before |
No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.
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* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support
About the owner
Vicky L.
- Calendar last updated:
- 15 Mar 2024
- Years listed:
- 9
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Very Good
– based on 10 reviews
Very Good
10 reviews
- Excellent
- 8
- Very Good
- 1
- Average
- 1
- Poor
- 0
- Terrible
- 0
“Cosy characterful cottage”
Just back from a lovely relaxing holiday in cosy and characterful Birch cottage. Situated in a peaceful little lane within easy walking distance of Aboyne which has some good shops and restaurant. … More
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Response from the owner Thank you so much for this! We’re very glad you had such an enjoyable stay and you were lovely guests - we look forward to welcoming you back next year. You are quite right about the stairs - it’s a traditional cottage and they are very steep! We added an extra handrail this year, which we hope have made them easier. (Note for any prospective guests with limited mobility, there is a bedroom with en-suite downstairs).
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“Adequate accommodation for Christmas week”
Birch Cottage is a traditional granite cottage near Aboyne. It has three bedrooms so for the price is quite a good deal. However it is definitely ‘tired’ and in need of an upgrade. It was … More
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“Lovely cottage, has everything you need for a comfortable stay.”
Great location for exploring the Cairngorms and the east coast around Aberdeen and Stonehaven. Lots of woodland and riverside walks close by. The cottage is set in a quiet location and is well equipp… More
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Response from the owner Thank you so much for this Karen! We are really pleased you enjoyed your stay. Vicky & Adrian
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“Gezellig,rustig en landelijk.”
Huiselijk en sfeervol huis in een rustige en landelijke omgeving. Vooral de houtkachel ‘s avonds was een heerlijke ervaring.
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Response from the owner We zijn zo blij dat jullie van jullie verblijf en de houtkachel hebben genoten! Thank you for your review - we are so glad you enjoyed your stay, and made the most of the wood-burning stove! Best wishes, Vicky
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“Well maintained and stocked cottage”
Lovely spacious cottage, stocked with everything you will need - no need to bring anything with you :) Stairs are too steep for young children. TV had no signal whilst we were there Brilliant broadba… More
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Response from the owner Thank you very much for your review of the cottage, and your helpful comments. I'm sorry the television wasn't working properly during your stay. As you know, we had had an engineer over, and he confirmed there was nothing wrong with the set and the problems must have been being caused by climatic conditions, so it was somewhat outwith our control. As for the stairs, you are right - they are very steep! We have now flagged this up on the Trip Advisor site, and thank you for prompting us to do that. Best wishes, Vicky
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“A perfect holiday cottage”
The cottage was comfortable and thoughtfully supplied with maps, information about local walks and places to visit and a wonderful selection of books. The highlight was seeing two young red deer grazing opposite the cottage one morning.
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Response from the owner Thank you very much! So glad you enjoyed being in the cottage, and that you saw some of the local wildlife in the garden...
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“Great Cottage”
Many things about this cottage are great. The location is great, the views, the quiet, it has everything you need for a stay. It’s really a beautiful cottage. The owners were really helpful providing some kids books and toys and were available to answer questions we had. The internal stairs are very steep and traditional. They probably shouldn’t be covered in carpet, our three year old fell from the top twice. If you have small people, under 100cm, the stairs are not safe for them.
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“Stay at Birch Cottage”
We had a wonderful long weekend at Birch Cottage. The cottage was well appointed, comfortable and in a fantastic location. We enjoyed nearby walks, the local pub served great food and was just a short… More
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“Birch Cottage, Birse, Aboyne”
Birch Cottage is an authentic Victorian Coach House, peacefully set back from the River Dee near Aboyne and was a very fine base for our holiday. The cottage is spacious and well equipped through out. The stove fire feature was most homely in the evenings, adjacent to the open plan traditional and modern kitchen for dining. Birch Cottage is a perfect base to explore local attractions including Ballater, the River Dee and Glen Tanar Pinewoods for walks and cycling. Aboyne is 5 minutes away, ideal for groceries and country pub outings. Superfast wi-fi was a bonus and interesting literature on the heritage of the area was fascinating. The hosts were first class throughout our stay and were most hospitable. We'd be very pleased to stay again and recommend Birch Cottage to friends and family as an ideal getaway retreat.
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“Comfortable cottage in a great location on Deeside”
We were a party of 5 (family of 4 plus Gran) and we found the cottage to be clean, comfortable , well presented, well equipped and well looked after. Owner provided clear directions and cottage had a … More
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FAQs
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You can get in touch with Vicky (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send Vicky (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Vicky the owner's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from Vicky (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
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- How do I pay for my vacation?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Vicky (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call Vicky (the owner) before booking?
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- How do damage deposits work?
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Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
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- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Vicky (the owner) a message.
If Vicky (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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