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Gairnlea House is a semi-detached cottage resting in Ballater in Aberdeenshire. Hosting two bedrooms; a super-king-size with zip/link features and a twin with zip/link features, along with a bathroom and a ground-floor shower room, this property can sleep up to four guests. There is a kitchen, a dining room and a sitting room with a woodburning stove. To the outside, there is a shared front garden with lawn and patio with seating, and a garage with bike storage, whilst off-road parking is available for two cars. Gairnlea House is a gorgeous holiday home for a family 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 vibrant village situated within the Cairngorms National Park, boasting a plethora of shops, pubs, tea rooms, and scenery alongside the River Dee. The village is in prime location to explore Royal Deeside and meander towards Balmoral Castle for a regal day out, whilst other attractions await at Aviemore, Grantown-on-Spey, the Royal Lochnagar Distillery, and the port city of Aberdeen further afield from Ballater.