Two Self Catering Detached Houses on Royal Deeside - Glenbardie House

Glenbardie House

Glenbardie House - Front garden with summer house

Glenbardie Bothy - Dining and lounge area

Glenbardie Bothy-looking onto Craigendarroch Hill

Glenbardie Bothy - Upstairs twin bedded room

Golf course with Craigendarroch Hill behind

View from Craigendarroch Hill looking east

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Minimum stay:7 nights
Internet:Yes

Pets allowed:Yes
Wheel chair accessible:No

Glenbardie House and Glenbardie Bothy

Glenbardie House and Glenbardie Bothy are the perfect places to stay to explore Royal Deeside and the Cairngorm National Park. Each with its own garden, they sit within a one acre walled property at the foot of the oak covered Craigendarroch Hill on just 600 metres from the centre of the Victorian market town of Ballater. Both houses offer a peaceful retreat, yet local amenities are just a short walk away.

Glenbardie House sleeps 12 people and Glenbardie Bothy, six people. A cot is also available at Glenbardie House. One dog is permitted in both houses. Whilst Glenbardie Bothy is wheel chair friendly, Glenbardie House is not, as there are many steps both outside and inside the house. However, it does have a ground floor bedroom. The houses are comfortably furnished and well equipped, offer Wifi, garden furniture and BBQ. Both houses are non smoking.

More about Ballater

Surrounded by hills with the backdrop of Lochnagar and bordered on one side by the River Dee, picturesque Ballater is an ideal centre from which to explore Royal Deeside and beyond.

In spite of being a small town, Ballater, www.visitBallater.com and the surrounding areas has such a variety of activities and attractions that there is something for everyone. It even has its own newspaper, the Ballater and Craithie Eagle and a “slightly irreverent” on line site called the Ballater Bugle. Other useful sites are: Ballater Scotland, Undiscovered Scotland, Royal Deeside and Visit Scotland.

The village of Ballater first developed in the late 1770s to accommodate the visitors to the Pannanich Mineral Wells. However, it wasn’t until Queen Victoria bought Balmoral Estate in 1852, hence Royal Deeside, and the railway which followed in 1866, that the town blossomed and you will find that the architecture of the village is predominantly Victorian. The centre of the village is a conservation area. Unfortunately, the railway fell foul of Dr Beeching and it closed one hundred years later in 1966. Many of the stretches of the railway line still exist and one can walk and cycle where the train once ran. The Old Station still exists and has been refurbished and houses an excellent museum, the Tourist Information Office and a restaurant. A visitor to Ballater will note that many of the shops carry Royal Warrants bestowed on them by members of the Royal family as Ballater is the closest town to Balmoral Castle. When the Queen is in residence during the months of August and September, the Royal Guard is billeted in the Victoria Barracks in the village.

Attractions in the area:
CASTLES

There are numerous castles in the area:?• Balmoral Castle. The most famous one is open all year round only closing during the Queen’s visit in August and September. ?
Braemar Castle is found on the Ballater road a mile east of Braemar.
• Corgarff Castle is in Strathdon and dates from c1550
• Craigievar Castle, 1626, near Alford, is maintained by the National Trust for Scotland
• Crathes Castle, 1596, just east of Banchory, is one of our favourites to visit. Like Craigievar it is run by the National Trust for Scotland.
• Drum Castle dates from the 13th century, with additions from the 16th century. It is also run by the National Trust for Scotland
• Kildrummy Castle is a ruin from the 12th century and maintained by Historic Scotland.
• Knock Castle is also a ruin and maintained by Historic Scotland

VICTORIAN HERITAGE TRAIL
A distinctive profile of Queen Victoria on brown-coloured road-side tourist signs points the way for the Victorian Heritage Trail, leading you to some of the many sights she enjoyed during her visits to the area.
Close to Ballater there is, of course, Balmoral Castle and Glen Muick with its wonderful loch beside which Queen Victoria had a cottage built and often stayed there after the death of her beloved husband, Prince Albert.  Other places of interest on the trail are Cambus O'May, Crathie Church, Braemar and the Linn of Dee.
DISTILLERIES

DEESIDE
The Roygal Lochnagar Distillery is the closest one to Glenbardie at Crathie, not far from the entrance to Balmoral; phone 013397 742700. Visitor tours are available.
Midway between Dundee and Aberdeen is the Fettercairn’s Hillside Distillery, one of the oldest malt whisky distlleries in Scotland.
SPEYSIDE
The Malt Whisky Trail
This famous trail links several famous distilleries in the Spey River valley. The distilleries are Strathisla (Chivas Regal), Glenfiddich, Glenfarclas, The Glenlivet, Cardhu, Glen Grant, Dallas Dhu and Benromach. To this the traveller may add the Speyside Cooperage at Craigellachie and Baxters Food factory at Fochabers.

Festivals and Events in the area:

HIGHLAND GAMES
BALLATER HIGHLAND GAMES - Thursday 13th August, 2012
This event will be held, as always, at Monaltrie Park, Ballater from 12.30-17.30.
These are traditional Highland games which began in 1864 and include dancing and piping competitions, field events, heavy events, the hill race and pipe bands. There is also a fun fair and various stalls. A family day out in the heart of Royal Deeside.
ABOYNE HIGHLAND GAMES
Traditional Highland games with heavy events, light events, fiddle competition, piping and dancing. This is usually held on the first Saturday of August.
Tel: 01339 886049

BRAEMAR GATHERING
Held normally on the first Saturday in September, the Gathering is attended in the afternoon by Her Royal Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness the Prince of Edinburgh and other members of the Royal family.
Tel: 01339 755377

LONACH HIGHLAND GATHERING AND GAMES, Strathdon
The highlight of these games is the March of the Lonach Highlanders. It is held on the 4th Saturday in August.
Tel: 01975 651297

BALLATER WALKING FESTIVAL This is held annually in May and attracts hillwalkers of all ages and abilities. Those participating are taken on guided walks in the Eastern Cairngorms.   The festival is run by:Ballater (RD) Ltd 7 Bridge Street, Ballater, Aberdeenshire, Scotland AB35 5QP
BALLATER BOULES CHALLENGE
Held every second Sunday from November to May, Boules (petanque) has grown in its popularity and the group maintains that it is the only UK boules group who play continuously throughout the whole winter period in virtually any weather conditions on a unique terrain.
BALMORAL RUN
Set in the grounds of Balmoral Estate this event takes place in April. There are many races but the main one is the 10km run.

VICTORIA WEEK - held during the second week of August each year
This “week” is actually ten days of activities, including the Ballater Highland Games and is a celebration of the town’s connection to Queen Victoria.    According to the Ballater website it is 'fun for all the family, local and international, entertaining, interesting, and even thought provoking'. It is held during the second week in August.

Glenbardie House : Ballater Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 870664ha

This traditional Aberdeenshire granite six bedroomed house (sleeps 12) has its own small tower, from which flies the Soltire flag. It was built 100 years ago by a ship owner and is a Grade C listed building. This type of tower is normally found along the coast, as this was the place where a wife would watch for her husband’s ship. The house, which is south facing, has a large circular driveway to the front and a secluded flat garden at the rear where guests can relax, play games and barbecue. The rest of the garden is wild, and In winter, deer have been seen. The public rooms, including a pool room, have high ceilings, with original cornices, roses, pitch pine floors and fireplaces. Along the hall, which has a tartan carpet, is the kitchen which has an electric/gas Aga and kitchen table. Four of the bedrooms are ensuite, and only two twin bedded rooms share a bathroom but do have their own wash hand basins. The other twin bedded room (ensuite) is on the ground floor.

Property Type

House

230 m²

Accommodation Type

Vacation Rental

Meals

Self-Catering

Suitability

Non Smoking Only
Children Welcome

Not Suitable For Elderly Or Infirm
Pets Considered

Wheelchair Inaccessible

Bedrooms: 6 Bedrooms, Sleeps 12

Bedroom 1: 1 Extra Lg. Double Bed, 1 Cot
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Bedroom 2: 1 Extra Lg. Double Bed
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Bedroom 3: 2 Single Bed
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Bathrooms: 6 Bathrooms

Bathroom 1: Toilet, Bath with Shower
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Bathroom 2: Toilet, Shower Enclosure
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Other Amenities

The kitchen has an Aga range - electric ovens and six gas burners, a dining table with seating for eight people, two fridges, and a separate upright freezer, in addition to the one found above one of the fridges. There is a utility area just off the kitchen with sink, washing machine and tumble dryer. The house receives Sky TV - sports package....more less

Entertainment

DVD Player
Video Player
CD Player
Game Room

Books
Radio
Television
Games

Stereo
Pool Table
Satellite / Cable

Theme

Family

Tourist Attractions

Attractions

Churches

Ruins

Playground
Restaurants

Car

Necessary

Leisure Activities

Eco Tourism
Sight Seeing

Bird Watching
Scenic Drives

Sledding
Horse Riding

local services and businesses

Groceries

ATM/Bank

Fitness Centre
Medical Services

Location Type

Village

Rural

sports and adventure activities

Fishing
Hiking
Swimming
Mountaineering
Golf

Water Skiing
Tennis
Fly Fishing
Mountain Climbing
Freshwater Fishing

Cycling
Rafting
Mountain Biking
Ski

catering options

Self-Catering

Dining

Dining Room

Child's Highchair

General

Toilet Paper
Parking Off Street
Internet
Fireplace
Paper Towels
Laundry Soap
Activities Guide

Heating
Hair Dryer
Washing Machine
Towels Provided
Local Restaurant Guide
Local Activities Guide
Linens Provided

Iron & Board
Parking
Firewood
Basic Soaps
Wireless Internet
Local Maps
Telephone
Clothes Dryer

Kitchen

Coffee Maker
Microwave
Kitchen
Refrigerator

Cooking Utensils
Toaster
Pantry Items
Freezer

Stove
Grill
Oven
Dishwasher

Outside

Garden

Barbecue

Barbecue

property descriptor

Detached

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Rates

Rental basis: Per property

Rental rates quoted in: £

Dates	Nightly	Wknd Night	Weekend	Weekly	Monthly *	Event

Pre Summer May 1 - May 24, 2013 7 night min stay				£1100

Summer I May 25 - May 31, 2013 7 night min stay				£1320

Bank holiday Jun 1 - Jun 7, 2013 7 night min stay				£1430

Summer II Jun 8 - Jun 28, 2013 7 night min stay				£1320

Summer III Jun 29 - Sep 13, 2013 7 night min stay				£1550

Autumn Sep 14 - Oct 25, 2013 7 night min stay				£1100

Autumn - Half term Oct 26 - Nov 1, 2013 7 night min stay				£1220

Winter I Nov 2 - Dec 20, 2013 7 night min stay				£1000

Christmas & New Year Dec 21 - Jan 3, 2014 7 night min stay				£2750

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