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The Gairn | Luxury Ballater Apt w/ Balcony & Parking

Apartment in Ballater, United Kingdom

6 guests·3 bedrooms·2 bathrooms
5.0 · 5 reviews

Property details

WELCOME TO THE GAIRN ​The Gairn is a beautifully presented, light-filled self-catering apartment located in the center of historic Ballater, the Royal Deeside gateway to the Cairngorms National Park. Spread across spacious upper floors, this modern apartment provides flexible luxury for families, couples, or groups of up to 6 guests looking to explore castles, trails, and local Highland culture. ​PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS ​Sleeps 6 in 3 flexible King bedrooms (all can be set up as twin single beds upon request). ​Private outdoor balcony with seating and sweeping views over Ballater. ​Ground-floor storage cupboard for bicycles, golf bags, and hiking gear. ​Private off-street parking space for 1 car, plus free on-street parking nearby. ​Entertainment features including fast Wi-Fi, Smart TVs, PlayStation, DVD/CD players, and board games. ​THE ACCOMMODATION ​Ground Level: ​Private entrance and dedicated storage room for bikes, coats, and outdoor equipment. ​First Level: ​Open-plan living space with comfortable seating, Smart TV, PlayStation, DVD & CD player, and board games. ​French doors leading out to a private balcony with table and chairs for outdoor dining. ​Fully equipped kitchen with oven, ceramic hob, fridge, freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, and tumble dryer. ​Bedroom 1: King bed (or 2 twin singles). ​Bedroom 2: King bed (or 2 twin singles). ​Main family bathroom with full bath and overhead shower. ​Top Level: ​Quiet reading nook equipped with table and chair at the top of the stairs. ​Master Suite: Spacious King bedroom (or 2 twin singles) with Smart TV, seating area, and private en-suite shower room. ​LOCATION & NEARBY ATTRACTIONS ​A Short Walk in Ballater Village (Under 10 Minutes): ​Independent boutiques, coffee shops, and award-winning local restaurants. ​Historic restored Royal Railway Station. ​Ballater Golf Club (18-hole course), tennis courts, and bowling green. ​Bike hire available locally at Bike Station Ballater and Cycle Highlands. ​Exploring Royal Deeside & The Cairngorms: ​Balmoral Castle & Estate — 8 miles. ​Royal Lochnagar Distillery — 8 miles. ​Glenshee Ski Centre — 25 miles. ​The Lecht 2090 Ski Centre — 17 miles. ​Loch Muick & Lochnagar Munro — Nearby hiking and wildlife spotting. ​PRACTICAL INFORMATION & HOUSE RULES ​Check-in/Out: Self-check-in details provided prior to arrival. ​Included: Bed linen, towels, high-speed Wi-Fi, and central heating included. ​Supermarkets: Local Co-op in the village; Tesco offers direct grocery delivery to the door. ​EV Charging: 22kW Type 2 chargers located in Ballater town center. ​House Rules: No pets/dogs, no smoking, no parties, and no hen or stag groups permitted

Sleeping arrangements

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Twin Beds

What’s included

  • Parking

    Parking

  • Washer

    Washer

  • Heating

    Heating

  • Kitchen

    Kitchen

  • Balcony

    Balcony

  • Golf course

    Golf course

  • Mountain view

    Mountain view

  • Microwave

    Microwave

Guest reviews

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Sandy

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August 2026

The Gairn apartment is 5*. Josephine has thought of everything you might need for a home from home stay. The rooms are beautifully furnished, there are lots of lovely touches and as a host she is very approachable and genuinely wants to ensure your stay has everything you need. We will be going back and will be telling all our friends and family.

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Maaike

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June 2026

Nice and spacious apartment. Definitely suitable for 6 people. It is quietly located on the outskirts of Ballater, with shops and restaurants within walking distance. There is plenty to see and do in the beautiful surroundings. Josephine and Stephen were very friendly and helpful. Upon arrival, some treats were waiting for us, and there was a fresh bouquet of flowers on the table. We had a wonderful time!

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Patrick

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June 2026

We had a wonderful week at Josephine and Stephen’s lovely apartment, which made a great base for exploring Ballater and its beautiful surroundings. Josephine and Stephen are great hosts and the flat had everything we needed and more. Definitely recommended.

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Mairi

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March 2026

Gairn apartment, hosted by Josephine and Stephen is absolutely lovely. It is very spacious, warm and welcoming. It's an easy stroll to the village centre with its many shops, restaurants, hotels and bars. There is also a Golf course next door and there are a number of walks in the immediate vicinity - the Seven Bridges walk is lovely. There are plenty of places of interest to visit nearby - such as Braemar and Balmoral Castle. Our hosts, Josephine and Stephen called over to introduce themselves and were great at providing local info. I would highly recommend this apartment for family get-togethers or for a group wanting to meet up, and would happily book again.

Know before you go

House rules

Check-in: 4:00pm

Checkout: 10:00am

No pets allowed

No smoking

No parties

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