Gardener's Cottage

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A window with a view of a stone wall and green hills.
A stone building with a sloped roof, a small porch, and a bench.
A room with two beds, a small table, a mirror, and two wall-mounted flower paintings.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a wooden dining table, and chairs. There is a microwave, a kettle, and a coffee maker on the counter.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining table, and a window.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Cairngorms National Park

Popular amenities

  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Bathtub
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Ballater, SCT
  • Place, Cairngorms National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ballater Library
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Ballater Golf Club
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

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About the area

Ballater

Located in Ballater, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Balmoral Castle and Ballater Old Royal Station are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cairngorms National Park and Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails, hunting and mountain biking nearby.
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Ballater, SCT

What's nearby

  • Cairngorms National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Ballater Library - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Ballater Old Royal Station - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Victoria and Albert Halls - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Ballater Golf Club - 4 min drive - 2.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Miller's Brasserie - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Keiller Lounge - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Loch Kinord Hotel & Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Bothy - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Lochnagar Indian Brasserie - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Gardener's Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Gardener's Cottage?

As of 14 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gardener's Cottage on 16 Mar 2027 start from £394, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Gardener's Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Gardener's Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gardener's Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gardener's Cottage located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Ballater Golf Club, Victoria and Albert Halls and Ballater Old Royal Station. Ballater Library and Craigendarroch Hill are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place

We had a lovely few days. It's a good place to stay and explore the surrounding area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul 2025
Thank you for your lovely review, it's really appreciated. So pleased you enjoyed your stay with us and we hope you will visit us again some time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage is in an excellent location with great walks and cycling routes. Quiet location however Ballater within walking distance. Weather fabulous and great restaurant in Ballater - The Fish Shop
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Apr 2026
Thank you for your lovely review. We are pleased that you enjoyed your time on the Estate and enjoyed the cottage and Ballater (the fish Shop is amazing!) I do hope that we may see you again sometime, thank you for choosing to stay with us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place fot a family or anybody who wants to be in the nature and with a beautiful village minutes away. The sound of sheep and if birds the minutes you step out. The view is breath taking
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul 2026
Thank you for your lovely review. We are so pleased that you enjoyed the cottage and the local area. It is always a pleasure to see others loving it as much as we do. We hope to perhaps see you again one day :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place to stay

We loved our stay in Gardeners cottage. Beautiful location, and close to Ballater. We enjoyed the peaceful environment, close to Balmoral, and lovely accommodation. The process was easy and all was exactly as described and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Apr 2025
We are so very pleased that you enjoyed your stay. We hope that we may see you again sometime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy winter stay in cairngorms

Comfortable, clean and cosy lodgings on a pretty estate surrounded by beautiful mountain scenery. Great walks nearby and good food in the village. Would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another great visit

Our second visit and was a great trip again. Cottage is excellent very warm and cozy and very clean. Location amazing on the estate and short walk into Ballater. Great walking locally or close by.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our stay in Ballater

Beautiful, well equipped cottage surrounded by a stunning landscape. Quiet and cozy. We've spent a wonderful time there.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2023
I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us and hope that we may see you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great cottage out in the woods on a massive estate. Great for hikes or whatever nature activity you would like. Just a few miles from Balmoral Castle and less than a mile from Ballater. Great for someone that just wants to get away. Only negative thing that I would say is that the bathroom is thru the main door and in front of a bunch of exposed windows with no curtains or blinds. At night, that makes for an unusual experience but still OK. Great cabin all in all.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful stay in a lovely cottage

We loved our stay at Gardener’s Cottage. It looks an out over the main house and the hills beyond - the views are stunning. The house is cosy and had everything we needed. The housekeeper was super helpful with everything. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Feb 2024
Thank you so much for you lovely review. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay and we would love to see you again at anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect cottage! If you are looking for an authentic Scottish experience, this is it. The grounds were beautiful to walk and the town was a short, 10 minute walk away with plenty of food options including a great little grocery store. The cottage was cozy, and well stocked. It was chilly while we were there but the wood stove heated up the entire cottage. Getting there was easy and quick, and the location couldn’t be beat. If anyone in your party has a hard time with stairs, the ones in the cottage are a bit steep but there aren’t many of them. We will definitely be returning!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2026
Thank you for your lovely review. We are so pleased that you enjoyed the cottage and the local area. We do believe Glenmuick is quite special and we are very appreciative when we receive a review like this one. We sincerely hope that we will see you all again. Berst wishes Carol
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great base for Cairngorms

This property was exactly as expected and really good value. The location is lovely and really convenient for hiking, mountain biking and all the area has to offer. Ballater is very close (less than 10 min cycle). Interior is exactly as in the photos. Plenty of space for boots, coats etc. Comfortable beds with lovely linen.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2024
Thank you for your lovely review. We are all so pleased that you enjoyed your stay and hope that we will see you again at anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

quiet propertyBallater stay

The property is a little out of the village in a quiet location. The main house was not rented out whilst we were there. As we prefer a quiet location this was ideal for us. Great views from the bedroom windows. The downstairs views slightly blocked by a wall
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, tranquil spot to get away from city life. Estate was a gorgeous example of Scottish Nature yet close enough to be able to walk into town. The cottage was the perfect size for 4, and the internet worked fantastic. The only draw back was the weak signal for tv; we could only get 1 channel in with any regularity. But this isn't the type of place you would sit and just watch tv anyways so we didn't care. The host was responsive with our questions prior to staying and the overall experience was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fab location with stunning views

Great location just South of Ballater on Glenmuick estate. Enjoyed being wakened by the wildlife rather than planes. Not sure if the cottage is haunted but was wakened at 3am on the first night by creaking stairs. Anyway didn’t detract from our stay. Cottage is in need of upgrading e.g. ancient shower and paintwork in need of attention. That may concern some people but did not detract at all from our stay. Overall would recommend a stay here for a few nights if you like activities in spectacular countryside and some peace and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Die Unterkunft liegt zentral und man kann von dort zu vielen tollen Unternehmungen starten. Tolle Landschaft, Castles und andere schöne Orte. Man kann direkt von der Unterkunft zum Cairn Leuchan hochwandern. Ballater ist ein sehr schöner Ort.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2025
Lovely guests who took very good care of the house. We would have no hesitation recommending them and would love to welcome them back to Glenmuick one day.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2025
Great guests - pleasure to host. Left house very clean & tidy. Thank you!
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