Aberdeen Cottage, Ballater – Home 268189 House
- 2 bedrooms
- 4 sleeps
- min stay varies
Aberdeen Cottage, Ballater – Home 268189
- House
- 2 bedrooms
- sleeps 4
- min stay varies
Key Info
- Child Friendly
- Car advised
- Ask about pets
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
Aberdeen Cottage enjoys an enviable location, not just for its views in all directions, but also for its accessibility into the Cairngorm mountains and to the coast with the delightful and picturesque harbour villages like Stonehaven.
Loch Ness, of course, is also not far away and a trip there allows you the opportunity of travelling on the fantastic "road to Tomintoul" which must be one of the most scenic roads in the whole of Scotland ?
Further details
Heating and lighting are included in the rent and there is an initial supply of logs provided for the wood burning stove.
Bed linen and towels are provided.
There is a variety of DVDs, books and games provided for guests to use.
Lets commence at 4 pm on the day of arrival and the cottage shall be vacated by 10 am on the day of departure.
Although pets are welcome we would like to be forewarned please.
Please also note that there is a charge of £15 per pet per booking.
Further details indoors
Of traditional design, the charming cottage has (March 2014) been extended and now provides 3 reception rooms including a new and well appointed and fully equipped kitchen/living room and a family bathroom/wc on the ground floor with an electric shower over the bath.. The wood-burning stove is a great focal point to the sitting-room and is perfect to relax in front of after a day's activities.
Upstairs are two comfortable bedrooms, one double and one twin and another new bathroom/wc, with separate shower, on the first floor. The 2014 extension and the complete renovation works of the original cottage carried out in 2011 now afford a comfortable holiday home in this most idyllic location overlooking the River Dee and enjoying fabulous views to all sides.
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- Ask about pets
- Crib
- High chair
Bed & bathroom
- 1 Full bed, 2 Twin beds, 1 Crib
- 2 Full baths
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Private garden
- Grill
- Internet access
- Central heating
- Fireplace
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Iron
- High chair
- Satellite TV
- DVD player
- 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: ($125.64) £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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Booking confirmed |
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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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
Gavin W.
- Response rate:
- 95%
- Calendar last updated:
- 26 Apr 2024
- Years listed:
- 11
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Excellent
– based on 32 reviews
Excellent
32 reviews
- Excellent
- 27
- Very Good
- 4
- Average
- 0
- Poor
- 0
- Terrible
- 1
“Fabulous location for exploring Deeside”
Central to all Deeside attractions. Lots of walks close by. Renovated part of the house very warm and comfortable. Downside was that not so great for kids or dogs due to being on main road. Also stairs to bedrooms bit tricky for less mobile people.
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“Just perfect”
The cottage was just a perfect location. The view from the bifold doors was stunning. Could have sat there all day. We are ready to move in permanently as the cottage has everything we would need. We … More
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“Wow! Stunning Area”
Well, where do i start. This cottage is situated in one of the most beautiful places i have ever been, the views are amazing just from the front window as well as out in the back garden. Beautiful wal… More
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“Good”
Excellent cottage in a great position within safe walking distance to Ballater. Facilities very good.
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“Perfect balance of homely and practical”
After 2 reschedules due to covid thanks to Gavins flexibility we finally spent a week here in May. The cottage is both cosy and practical, I sat by the big window every day looking out at the hills of… More
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“Lovely Cottage”
Aberdeen Cottage is in a very good position surrounded by fields on the outskirts of Ballater. Ballater is an easy walk taking about 20 minutes along the Deeside Way which is at the back of the cottag… More
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“Aberdeen cottage”
Lovely and comfortable,fully equipped cottage.so peaceful and quiet and the views are wonderful.will come again
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“beautiful cottage in a great location”
Located on the edge of Ballater, a beautiful little town with great amenities. Easy to visit Glenshee and the Lecht for skiing which was the purpose of our visit. We also enjoyed visiting Braemar which is close by. We would definitely visit again.
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Response from the owner Hi, thanks for taking the trouble to leave a review. I know, from talking to you, that the skiing was good. So pleased that you had a lovely time and you will, of course, be most welcome in the future.
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“Pet friendly cosy cottage in stunning Royal Deeside.”
Great location on the edge of the Cairngorms National Park. Easy drive to the Lecht and Glenshee ski areas. Ballater, Braemar and Balmoral on your doorstep. There is direct access to the Deeside Way from the path at the back of the cottage; fantastic for walking the dog or your daily run! We had a stunning night time walk back from the village (Ballater), with the pathway lit up by the 'Super Blue' Moon. Very special!
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Response from the owner Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. As you say, the area is fantastic and so pleased you had a great time. Come again !
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“Lovely Cottage, Unfortunate Mouse Infestation”
Arrived the day before New Years Eve, noticed mouse droppings straight away. Reported immediately to the owner, Gavin, who couldn't see a problem "part of living in the countryside". … More
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Response from the owner I wasn't going to respond to this exaggerated and partly untrue review but have decided I should. Only to say that ( whilst accepting there was a mouse ) it could hardly be called an "infestation". It is interesting that the guests who arrived during the morning of this guest's arrival made no mention of any such problem nor have the subsequent guests (please see their reviews). I am relieved to read that this guest will not be returning.
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FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Gavin (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 Gavin (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.
- How do I contact Gavin (the owner)?
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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 Gavin 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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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Gavin (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then
Or send Gavin (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
- What is a booking request?
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When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to Gavin (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- How do I know my booking is safe?
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To book this property you need to pay through the Flipkey website. Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection. This means that in the unlikely event that you’re prevented or denied access to the property when you check in, we’ll offer a full refund for the stay.
- 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 Gavin (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.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- 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. Gavin (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 Gavin (the owner) before booking?
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You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.
If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.
- How do damage deposits work?
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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.
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.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
- How do I pay the balance of my booking?
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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.
We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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You’ll need to contact Gavin (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.
- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- 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 Gavin (the owner) a message.
If Gavin (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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