Fairdene Cottage
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Why people book this hotel
“A short walk to the village (200m) where there are restaurants and a good pub to…”
“Excellent location walkable to town Super clean Perfect for one night stop over…”
“Comfortable and in a great location”
“This is a very cosy and beautifully decorated cottage in a very quiet location, …”
“Great hosts, lovely cottage with everything you would need”
“Friendly helpful owner, warm comfortable cottage really close to town amenities”
“Very neat and compact property ideal for a short stay”
“Small cottage but very clean”
“Parking on site”
“Parking outside the cottage was easy and it has a nice outdoor patio area to sit…”
Overview
Located in Ballater in the Grampian region, Fairdene Cottage has a patio and garden views. It is situated 18 km from Balmoral Castle and features bicycle parking. The holiday home also provides free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. The holiday home with a terrace and mountain views features 1 bedroom, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. The parquet floors, fireplace and peaceful vibe add to the ambience of the room. The property has an outdoor dining area. Guests at the holiday home can enjoy skiing and cycling nearby, or make the most of the garden. CairnGorm National Park is 47 km from Fairdene Cottage, while Aboyne Golf Club is 20 km away. The nearest airport is Aberdeen Airport, 63 km from the accommodation.
Traveller reviews
Carmel
solo_traveller
May 2, 2026
Very neat and compact property ideal for a short stay. Parking on site. A short walk to the village (200m) where there are restaurants and a good pub to eat in. About 10 min drive to Balmoral and Braemar.
Mark
solo_traveller
April 29, 2026
The area is great.Small cottage but very clean.
Sara
solo_traveller
April 23, 2026
“Perfect find for stop over”
Excellent location walkable to town Super clean Perfect for one night stop over Excellent hosts Very quiet
Richard
couple
April 22, 2026
“Enjoyed our stay”
Lovely stay. Comfortable and in a great location.
Helen
solo_traveller
April 16, 2026
This is a very cosy and beautifully decorated cottage in a very quiet location, even though it's only a couple of minutes walk from the centre of Ballater with a selection of restaurants, cafes, bars and shops. It had a comfortable bed and a well kitted out kitchen with freshly ground coffee and a caffetiere. Parking outside the cottage was easy and it has a nice outdoor patio area to sit in. Ballater is a lovely town with lots of walks on the doorstep. We would definitely stay here again when visiting Ballater.
Dannielle
solo_traveller
April 12, 2026
Great hosts, lovely cottage with everything you would need
Shirley
couple
April 9, 2026
“Cozy comfortable cottage with outside seating”
Friendly helpful owner, warm comfortable cottage really close to town amenities
Mark
couple
March 23, 2026
“Excellent”
Exceptionally clean and spotless, host friendly and helpful. Property has everything needed for a short stay, conveniently located with a 2 minute walk to centre square.
Moira
couple
February 26, 2026
Loved the location, walking distance to everything and very quiet. Facilities excellent. Didn't have much contact with the host as they were on holiday but they were very responsive prior to our stay and everything was perfect for our arrival.
Luke
couple
February 22, 2026
“Pre new year break in beautiful wee cottage”
Beautiful, quaint cottage in the heart of Ballater
Laura
couple
February 21, 2026
“Lovely place, lovely staff, we had a blast!”
Cosy cottage, great location in ballater. Lovely things to see and do
John
couple
February 8, 2026
“Visit to Fairdean Cottage”
Very clean and warm. Nice to have oil, salt teabags etc left in cupboard. Always annoying to have to buy wahingup liquid for two nights stay!
Alison
couple
November 25, 2025
“Fabulous cosy cottage for two”
Within easy walking distance of the village. The cottage was small, cosy and very well Appointed.
Laura
couple
November 13, 2025
We had a cosy stay at Fairdene Cottage. Very good location and it had everything what we needed. Lisa is a very friendly and helpful host.
Lenka
extended_group
November 1, 2025
“I would recommend this place to my friends and family”
Lovely clean place
Byer
couple
October 31, 2025
Cottage was very cosy, comfortable.and well equipped. Super location too - 5 mins walk to shops/ restaurants.
JC
couple
October 3, 2025
“Very enjoyable break at Fairdene Cottage with lovely walks nearby”
The property was really nice and in a perfect location, few minutes to village centre but really private. It was perfect for us as a couple with our dog. Our host was very friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend this property
Andrew
couple
August 10, 2025
“Compact, little cottage in a fantastic, quiet location”
Super location in the village, very quiet road. Very compact cottage with everything we needed. Very good welcome from the owner Lisa who gave us tips for the area.
Margaret
couple
July 19, 2025
“Had a love,y 2 night stay highly recommended”
Good location and lovely quaint cottage for a couple and our dog was allowed to stay too
Laura
couple
July 11, 2025
Location excellent. Within easy walk to the centre of the village but still very quiet and private.
Facilities
Activities
Tennis court, Golf course (within 3 km), Fishing, Skiing, Canoeing, Hiking, Cycling, Horse riding, Walking tours, Bike tours
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
General
Bicycle parking, Facilities for disabled guests, Non-smoking throughout, WiFi available in all areas, Heating, Pets allowed, Non-smoking rooms
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Sun terrace, Outdoor furniture, Garden, Terrace
Parking
Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking, Street parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
Smoke alarms, Fire extinguishers, Carbon monoxide detector
Self check-in
Lockbox key collection at the property
Services
Shuttle service, Shuttle service (additional charge), Grocery deliveries, Laundry, Airport shuttle
Ski
Ski storage
Transport
Airport pick up, Airport drop off
Hotel Policies
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