The room comes with a very comfortable double bed with memory foam mattress and has an ensuite shower room with walk-in shower. All bed linen, towels and a hairdryer are provided. Glenernan self catering cottages are situated in the beautiful village of Ballater, on Royal Deeside, set amongst the stunning scenery of the Cairngorms National Park. Suitable for couples or the single traveller, the cottages provide holiday accommodation that is within easy walking distance of all of the local amenities including Ballater's Royal appointed shops, fine restaurants and Ballater Golf Club. Glenernan's one bedroom cottages, Glenernan Cottage and Glenernan Bothy are available for weekly holiday lets and also for short breaks, and make an ideal place from which to explore Royal Deeside, the Caringorms National Park and further afield. Converted from the old servants quarters in the grounds of Glenernan House, formerly a B&B, the cottages offer luxury self catering accommodation with parking and free wi-fi. Access to the cottages is wheelchair friendly. Ballater has a long standing Royal connection and Balmoral Castle is approximately 8 miles West of the Village along the famous River Dee. Many local walking, hiking and cycling trails and river fishing are easily accessible from Glenernan's holiday accommodation, as are the Malt Whisky Trail, Scotland's Castle Trail and the Victorian Heritage trail. With Glenshee and the Lecht ski resorts nearby, Ballater is also an ideal base for winter sports fans. As part of a long held tradition, the Ballater Highland Games are held annually on the second Thursday in August in Monaltrie Park, Ballater. There have been Games held in Ballater since 1864 and, apart from the war years, the Games have continued uninterrupted until the present day. Both Glenernan Cottage and Bothy offer beautiful one bedroom self catering holiday accommodation of similar layouts; having a kitchen/dining area on open plan with the living area. The Cottage and Bothy sleep 2 in a double bedroom with ensuite shower/wet room and are well equipped.
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About the area
Ballater
Located in Ballater, this cottage is next to a golf course and in the mountains. Balmoral Castle and Corgarff Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Deeside Activity Park and Alford Valley Steam Railway. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking, cycling and mountain climbing.
How much does it cost to stay at Glenernan Self Catering Cottages?
As of 12 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Glenernan Self Catering Cottages on 12 June 2026 start from NZ$369, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Glenernan Self Catering Cottages?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Glenernan Self Catering Cottages?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Glenernan Self Catering Cottages?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Glenernan Self Catering Cottages located?
Situated in Ballater, this golf cottage is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Ballater Golf Club and within 9 miles (15 km) of Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve and Balmoral Castle. Cairngorms National Park and Royal Lochnagar Distillery are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Second time we have stayed with Lorraine. Known waiting for the third time
Its perfect for we and my wife for a short stay .
Steve
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Lucy
25 July 2023
Really enjoyed staying in the very cosy and well organised Glenernan cottage.
Everything we could need provided, beautiful location.
Lucy
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Karin
25 July 2023
Nice, comfortabele stay in a beautiful town
Well organised cottage.
Nicely located.
Karin
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Harry
25 July 2023
Excellent short stay.
Lovely bothy, full amenities, very clean.
Perfect stay.
Harry
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Teresa
2 August 2025
Comfortable, clean, friendly and convenient.
Convenience to town.
Teresa
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Frances
31 May 2024
Fabulous stay
Quiet, very well equipped accommodation.
Frances
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Karen
25 July 2023
Comfortable cottage in great location for exploring Deesside
Enjoyed staying in this comfortable and well equipped cottage in the attractive village of Ballater, great location for exploring Deesside
Karen
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Frances
25 July 2023
Relaxing, well equipped.
Great location, clean and perfect place to stay.
Frances
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
JANIS
25 July 2023
Great stay at this cottage
We arrived at Glenernan and was very happy with our accommodation and Lorraine the host was really helpful and friendly. We would recommend this cottage.
JANIS
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Karen
25 July 2023
Enjoyable weekend stay in cosy cottage in Ballater
Cottage well located for easy walk to the village. Off street parking a bonus. Clean and comfortable accommodation
Karen
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Alison
25 July 2023
Well appointed, lovely and clean cottage.
We were up in that part of the world for family friends wedding and this accommodation was perfect for what we required.
Alison
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Robert
25 July 2023
Fantastic location
Very nice clean place to stay. Apartment was behind the owners house away from the road. A short walk to the town center.
Robert
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2023
Thank you for leaving such a lovely review. We are very pleased that you enjoyed your stay at Glenernan. Hopefully we can welcome you back again in the future.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Paul
25 July 2023
Lovely place to stay
One weeks annual holiday. Ballater is a great place for a short break. Plenty of great eating place. Great local works and an ideal base for the many Munros in the surrounding area.
We had a lovely short stay at Glenernan Cottages. The cottage was very comfortable and cosy. Lorraine was very welcoming and provided all information needed. Would not hesitate to stay again.
Michael R.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Bob
25 July 2023
Lovely cottage in a great spot
The Bothy was spotlessly clean, really well equipped and warm. Lorraine and Patrick couldn’t have been more helpful and welcoming.
Bob
From a partner site
8/10 Good
ian
25 July 2023
great wee property
very comfortable and well equipped
ian
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
John
25 July 2023
Short break
Found owners very friendly
John
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Rob
25 July 2023
Exactly what was advertised.
Peaceful location that suited us perfectly. Clean and hygienic, with all the comforts of home.
A lovely little cottage. The owners are friendly, helpful people. Very easy to work with but never intrusive.The cottage is spotlessly clean with a comfy bed and everything you could need without being cluttered with stuff you don’t need! We particularly liked the private little patio.
Laura B.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Linda & Andrew
25 July 2023
Loved our stay at the cottage
The cottage was ideal for us . Everything we needed for a self catering holiday. The wet room was ideal for my husband who has mobility issues and the little patio gave us outside space. Great comfy beds and everything spotlessly clean
This is the second time we have stayed here and we are looking forward to coming back for a third soon
Clean.tidy cottage , all you find is just as described. For a married couple it was perfect, though not suitable for children, but then Ballater itself is not a place for teenagers.
Rob H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Klitos
25 July 2023
A lovely self-catering cottage that fits well into the character of the surrounding area
We had a very enjoyable week's holiday in September in this one-bedroom cottage full of character. The river Dee and all the shops and restaurants in Ballater were a short walk away. An easy drive to some wonderful places such as Loch Muick and Burn O'Vat. As I understand, this is one of two small family-run cottages and the back of the owners' house. The owners are a helpful, friendly and polite couple.
Klitos
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Bob
25 July 2023
A lovely wee stay, just what we wanted.
A lovely weekend away from the city, after covid cancelled our plans to honeymoon in Paris in spring 2020 we finally settled on a weekend in Ballater in summer 2021. My husband and I were hoping for comfort, quiet, access to open spaces and castles and that's what we got. Two nights in the lovely bothy, visiting Balmoral and taking long walks. We cooked in the accommodation one night and ate locally the next. It was perfect.
Bob
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Robin
7 June 2024
Schönes , sauberes Cottage - alles was man braucht, zentrumsnah in Ballater
Wir haben fünf Tage in Ballater verbracht und diese Cottage war der Ausgangspunkt für Ausflüge und Wanderungen. Das Cottage liegt ruhig, etwas zurückgesetzt in einem Wohngebiet. Zu Fuß sind es ca. 10 min nach Ballater, wo man alles bekommt, was man braucht. Es gibt einen Supermarkt, einen Metzger, ein Fischgeschäft, mehrere Restaurants und Cafés und Geschäfte für den täglichen Bedarf und Souvenirs. Das Cottage war sehr sauber und gut ausgestattet.
Robin
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