4BR/2BA Holiday Rental with Gardens, Sleeps 7 in Ballater

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7130 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Washer

Outdoor space

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BRAEMAR, Aberdeenshire

Braemar Castle3 min drive
Balmoral Castle12 min drive
Cairngorms National Park23 min drive
Aberdeen (ABZ)89 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Beautiful spacious house and sun-porch in large mature gardens facing South

Sunnybrae is a beautiful highland house standing in its own secluded sunny garden of 1/2 acre with easy access ( about 5 mins walk ) to the village of Braemar in the Scottish Highlands. It faces due south and has double glazed windows looking out on magnificent views of the surrounding mountains. Walks lead directly to the moors and hills, or down to the river Dee; close by are Balmoral Castle, Ballater and, of course, the Cairngorms. Braemar is excellently situated as a base for hill walking, golf ( 18-hole golf course), touring, skiing, fishing or simply a peaceful holiday at any time of the year. 4 bedrooms - 3 double (one with a double bed and two with two matching singles ) and 1 single - all have very good beds and mattresses; Lounge; Large Sun-porch; Modern open kitchen/dining-room with electric double-oven cooker, fridge freezer, microwave; Family-room with additional high-quality double sofa-bed; Utility room with washing machine; 2 Bathrooms - both with shower and bath. If you want to keep in touch, we offer free Wireless broad band WiFi. It is a wonderful location with great privacy, a large mature garden and wonderful views to the mountains, but still within only 400m or so from the village supermarket and shops. It is a wonderful location with great privacy. The skies above us in winter are ink-black and intoxicating - perfect for star-gazing! (when did you last see the Milky Way .....?!)

Property manager

Anna Fraser

Premier Host

Languages

Czech, English, French, German, Italian

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Fireplace

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 23

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 55 lb per pet (limit one pet total)

For more than one, please contact owner

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

If you wish to bring more than one dog, please contact us at time of booking to discuss the dog type and size. The charge is £40 per dog per week.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

Property Registration Number AS00237F.

About the area

Ballater

Located in Ballater, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Braemar Golf Club and Meall Odhar are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cairngorms National Park and Linn O' Dee. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding, cycling and mountain climbing nearby.

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BRAEMAR, Aberdeenshire

What's nearby

Braemar Golf Club - 9 min walk
Braemar Castle - 3 min drive
Balmoral Castle - 12 min drive
Mar Lodge Estate - 14 min drive
Cairngorms National Park - 23 min drive

Restaurants

The Flying Stag - 5 min walk
Farquesons Bar - 6 min walk
The Bothy - 7 min walk
Gordons Tearoom - 5 min walk
The Invercauld Mews Bar - 9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful spacious house and sun-porch in large mature gardens facing South pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Beautiful spacious house and sun-porch in large mature gardens facing South?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful spacious house and sun-porch in large mature gardens facing South?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful spacious house and sun-porch in large mature gardens facing South located?

This family-friendly Ballater holiday home is located in the mountains, within 1 mi (2 km) of Braemar Golf Club, Glenfiddich and Braemar Castle. Linn O' Dee and Ballochbuie Forest are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

6/10 Okay

Valerie S.

12 Jul 2023

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

SUNNYBRAE, BRAEMAR

The location was fabulous and the garden was a joy. The house was okay but would have benefited from the owners having been less defensive and having acted upon issues already raised by previous reviewers e.g. the mattresses/pillows were very uncomfortable, the tap in the upstairs toilet is very stiff and difficult to turn on or regulate the temperature, especially cold (even the caretaker couldn't sort out). The old books (inc Masters of Modern Science, 1935 edition! and the complete Encyclopaedia Britannica) are not everyone's idea of holiday reading. The very old incomplete jigsaws and games and the selection of classical CDs (impressive but not to everyone's taste) - all still there, as are the bowls of old scentless potpourri. I would add to these issues,that the toilet upstairs is set back in a combe behind the oversized sink unit so we had to sit askew to avoid bumped heads and banging legs on sharp edges of the unit. The grouting in the shower is in need of freshening up. No welcome pack was listed or expected but the herbs and spices which are listed included a pot of curry powder that expired in 2022 and a chilli that had expired in 1995! The television is old (not smart TV) and there is no satellite or cable as listed, just freeview. We took a firestick to have an option of watching movies in the evenings but, as mentioned by previous reviewers, there was nowhere we could all watch together. It would be good to have a tv in the lounge area. I have

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary M., Dungannon

22 Aug 2022

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

Fantastic cottage

This was our second time (6 adults) staying in this lovely cottage. A short walk into the village, and beautiful walks from the house. Kitchen is very well equipped and Walter (the dog) loved running around the large enclosed garden. Thanks again Anna (and Austen)!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Kate T.

31 Oct 2021

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

Super time at Sunnybrae

We had a brilliant week at Sunnybrae, so many glorious walks from right outside the gates of the house! The house was cosy and homely. The kitchen was well stocked with everything you would need. The garden and views are fantastic, I will miss enjoying a cuppa, whilst watching the red squirrels scamper about. All the shops are within walking distance as well as a number of places to eat. The reason I have given 4 stars for the overall rating is that the king-size bed really needs changing. I was looking forward to catching up on some sleep but unfortunately the bed was really uncomfortable.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

David S.

31 Aug 2021

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

Our stay at Sunny Brae last week in August 2021

Excellent location with good walks directly from the house itself. A 10-15 minute drive to Linn of Dee or Invercauld Estate provides easy access to some truly stunning walks ranging from one to several hours, take your pick. We were lucky and the weather was stunning the whole time we were there. Braemar is very small nestled between two rivers and has shops but if you want more it is a pleasant 30 minute drive to Ballater. The gardens at Sunny Brae are gorgeous and we would sip our morning coffee watching the rabbits and red squirrels. The house itself is exactly as described. The downstairs is split into relatively small rooms but there is a large kitchen/dining room with a small annex off it where the TV is. We spent most of our time in the house there. Upstairs the bedrooms are larger with lots of sunlight. I would say though that the mattresses could do with replacing. We had a lovely time there and would sum it up as location, location, location.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021