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Gairnlea Cottage is a semi-detached annexe resting in Ballater in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Hosting one double bedroom, along with shower room, this property can sleep up to two guests. There is a kitchen and a living/dining room with a woodburning stove. To the outside, there is a shared enclosed garden with lawn and seating, and a private shed with bike storage, whilst roadside parking available on a first-come, first-served basis. Gairnlea Cottage offers a romantic escape to the Cairngorms National Park. Please note, this property will only accept full-week bookings Friday - Friday. Please note, this property will only accept full-week bookings Friday - Friday.

Ballater is a quiet village in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park, home to a selection of local shops, tea rooms, traditional pubs and a village green, whilst the River Dee flows by. Nearby attractions include Balmoral Castle, Royal Deeside, and the Royal Lochnagar Distillery. The vibrant towns of Aviemore and Grantown-on-Spey are accessible, as well as the exciting port city of Aberdeen, making Ballater the perfect base for a tranquil resting spot.