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Fairdene Cottage

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Why people book this hotel

Great location
14 mentions

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 rooms
8 mentions

Comfortable and in a great location

This is a very cosy and beautifully decorated cottage in a very quiet location, …

Friendly staff
7 mentions

Great hosts, lovely cottage with everything you would need

Friendly helpful owner, warm comfortable cottage really close to town amenities

Clean rooms
6 mentions

Very neat and compact property ideal for a short stay

Small cottage but very clean

Parking available
2 mentions

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

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Carmel

solo_traveller

May 2, 2026

9

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.

M

Mark

solo_traveller

April 29, 2026

8

The area is great.Small cottage but very clean.

S

Sara

solo_traveller

April 23, 2026

10

Perfect find for stop over

Excellent location walkable to town Super clean Perfect for one night stop over Excellent hosts Very quiet

R

Richard

couple

April 22, 2026

10

Enjoyed our stay

Lovely stay. Comfortable and in a great location.

H

Helen

solo_traveller

April 16, 2026

10

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.

D

Dannielle

solo_traveller

April 12, 2026

9

Great hosts, lovely cottage with everything you would need

S

Shirley

couple

April 9, 2026

9

Cozy comfortable cottage with outside seating

Friendly helpful owner, warm comfortable cottage really close to town amenities

M

Mark

couple

March 23, 2026

9

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.

M

Moira

couple

February 26, 2026

9

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.

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Luke

couple

February 22, 2026

10

Pre new year break in beautiful wee cottage

Beautiful, quaint cottage in the heart of Ballater

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Laura

couple

February 21, 2026

9

Lovely place, lovely staff, we had a blast!

Cosy cottage, great location in ballater. Lovely things to see and do

J

John

couple

February 8, 2026

9

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!

A

Alison

couple

November 25, 2025

9

Fabulous cosy cottage for two

Within easy walking distance of the village. The cottage was small, cosy and very well Appointed.

L

Laura

couple

November 13, 2025

10

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.

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Lenka

extended_group

November 1, 2025

10

I would recommend this place to my friends and family

Lovely clean place

B

Byer

couple

October 31, 2025

10

Cottage was very cosy, comfortable.and well equipped. Super location too - 5 mins walk to shops/ restaurants.

J

JC

couple

October 3, 2025

9

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

A

Andrew

couple

August 10, 2025

9

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.

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Margaret

couple

July 19, 2025

10

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

L

Laura

couple

July 11, 2025

10

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

Check-inFrom 16:00 to 22:30
Check-outFrom 09:30 until 10:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printWhen travelling with pets, please note that an extra charge of £10 per pet, per night applies. Please note that a maximum of 1 pet is allowed. Please note that the property can only allow pets with a maximum weight of 10 kilos.This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties. Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Last updated: Apr 10, 2024, 11:13 PM

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Fairdene Cottage - 3 Star Hotel in Ballater