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Scottish cabin-style cottage with large garden in Braemar village

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Braemar cabin front entrance
Cabin and playhouse
Garden and cabin decking
Cabin decking
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Scottish cabin-style cottage with large garden in Braemar village

Short Term Let Licence number: AS-00330-F. EPC Band D

Cosy cabin-style cottage sleeping up to 6 people in the grounds of the owners' own cottage but completely independent. The cabin has two double and one twin bedroom, a living room/kitchen and bathroom and is all on one level. The cabin has wrap-around decking, use of the extensive garden and plenty parking. There is a gas barbeque for guests' exclusive use. The cabin is in the village of Braemar with excellent hiking in the summer from the door as well as being 20 minutes from Glen Shee for winter ski-ing. Shops, restaurants and the bus are all close by. The recently-renovated Fife Arms is just along the street - check it out at - great pub food, live music, formal dining and a cocktail lounge. A great new addition to the village!
We are happy to accommodate children by supplying a travel cot and high chair. The large, wilder part of the garden behind the chalet does have a pond and this part of the garden is fenced off.

If you have an electric car, there are two charge points in the village, one beside the toilets in the main car park behind the butcher, and the other in the car park opposite the Invercauld Hotel (opposite side of the road). They are pictured in the property listing's photos. Please let us know if you can't use these chargers as we can run a line from the shed for you. There will be a £15.00 fee for each time you charge your car at the cabin, based on RAC data.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

We thank guests for not smoking in the cabin.

Guests should take their own precautions to ensure that children and animals are kept at a safe distance from the pond . There is no fencing around t

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number AS-0330-P
Property # 1876370
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Ballater

Located in Ballater, this cabin 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. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
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Braemar,, SCT

What's nearby

  • Cairngorms National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Braemar Highland Games Centre - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Braemar Golf Club - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Glenfiddich - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Balmoral Castle - 17 min drive - 18.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Flying Stag - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Farquesons Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Invercauld Mews Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bertie’s Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Gordon's Tearoom - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Scottish cabin-style cottage with large garden in Braemar village pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Scottish cabin-style cottage with large garden in Braemar village?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Scottish cabin-style cottage with large garden in Braemar village?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Scottish cabin-style cottage with large garden in Braemar village?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Scottish cabin-style cottage with large garden in Braemar village located?

This family-friendly Ballater cabin is located in the mountains, within a 10-minute walk of Braemar Highland Games Centre and Braemar Golf Club. Glenfiddich and Braemar Castle are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Shirley W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very well equipped holiday accommodation in a lovely location. Super host - very helpful. Lovely garden grounds and easy parking.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 April 2026
Dear Shirley, thank you so much for your kind review. It was a pleasure to host you and your family. Best regards, Fiona
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10/10 Excellent

Piers F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well located in central Braemar. Well equiped kitchen/ living room. Good advice from owner about the area. I would book again if in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were enraptured by Bedside Manor! Very clean, warm, and with comfortable beds. Dog friendly with bags and other provisions. Easy safe place to park. Kind, friendly hosts , helped immediately with any query we had. Kitchen well equipped, patio dining was bliss with super mountain views and trees. A real gem!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Norma M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location. A home away from home. Very dog friendly garden .
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2025
Dear Norma, thank you for taking the time to write your kind review. Do come back!
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10/10 Excellent

Tracy B.

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

Perfect place to stay to enjoy beautiful Braemar

Everything you need to enjoy a visit to Braemar. Garden is stunning and a place to stay, relax and take in all the amazing wild life around. Red Squirrel came to visit, so many bird species, plus bats and a toad!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Birthe L.

Cosy and well situated cottage

We enjoyed staying in this comfortable and cosy cottage, exploring the village and the surroundings. Very friendly and welcoming hosts.
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10/10 Excellent

Aileen B.

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

A wonderful peaceful place to visit … right in the village

Wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 September 2021
Thank you! So glad the cabin suited and you had a good wee break.
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen R.

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

Amazing place

We had 4 days in this gem of a place. Accommodation was fantastic, clean and in a brilliant location. We will be going back. Loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 November 2024
Dear Stephen, thank you so much for taking the time to send this review. We were so delighted you enjoyed yourselves and look forward to welcoming you back. Fiona
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10/10 Excellent

David C.

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Days of Mountain Sunshine

Excellent property with every provision carefully met. Garden is wild, natural, and beautiful. The property’s hosts were exceptional in their interest and knowledge of Braemar and area.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2025
Dear David, it was such a pleasure to host your stay. Thank you for your kind review. We are so pleased you had a great visit.
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10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Braemar short break

Lovely character cabin situated 2 minutes walk from the village centre. Perfect base for exploring the Cairngorms. Hosts were very welcoming, I'd highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 June 2023
Dear David, we are delighted you liked the cabin. Thank you for taking the time to write your kind review!
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10/10 Excellent

Liam R.

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

My family loved they're stay

As this stay was a gift for my family they absolutely loved it! Could not say a single word wrong, very clean, hosts we're lovely & helpful. The views were beautiful and very relaxing. Thank you for proving such a great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 October 2022
It was our privilege to host your lovely family - we’re so glad they loved their gift!
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10/10 Excellent

Stacey H.

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Fantastic and peaceful stay

My family and I had a stay at this lovely lodge in Braemar. The host Fiona was so welcoming and made our stay feel special. The lodge was a great size, very clean and had a beautiful garden that we still managed to enjoy even in the snow. The lodge is close to amenities - Coop, pharmacy etc. I hope we can stay here again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Vivian W.

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

Peaceful break

Lovely cottage with everything youll ever need for a weeks stay in it. Amazing garden and so close to restaurants, cafes and local attractions. Local walks are beatiful too. Would have given it 6 stars if it had a hot tub 😁 Hosts are very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2023
Dear Vivian, thank you so much for your kind review. We are delighted you loved the cabin and had a great time. We try to make sure the cabin has everything you could need and are pleased you loved the garden and our location. Thank you for the suggestion as well! We would be pleased to welcome you back.
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra B.

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

SMASHING

Great! Very clean beautiful place - hosts very very nice- would definitely be coming back
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 September 2024
Dear Sandra, thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a great review. We are delighted you had a great stay and look forward to welcoming you back one day! Fiona and Colin
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

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Proper Walking

We were on a break with our walking club, ODL. They mostly stayed just off the A93. We had the better accommodation in the centre of Braemar village.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 May 2025
Dear Andrew, thank you for your review - nice to know you think you had the best of the accommodation in your group! Just to let you know, the battery and screw are fixed and I am sorry about the issue with the sheet - it won't be happening again!
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

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

Wonderful

Beautiful inside and outside
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 November 2023
Dear Kevin, very many thanks for your super review!
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10/10 Excellent

Sam W.

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

Fantastic cabin and hosts

We stayed for 4 nights during May 2023. Host couldn’t have been more accommodating - true Scottish hospitality at its finest. The cabin is even better than the photographs suggest and the gardens are lovely too. Perfectly located to explore Braemar and surrounding area. Thank you for a lovely stay!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 May 2023
Dear Sam, thank you for taking time to write a review. We always want our guests to have a great experience with us. We would be delighted to welcome you back in the future!
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10/10 Excellent

Ruaraidh L.

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

Family holiday

Perfect for our family with three kids aged between 5 and 11. We were ridiculously fortunate with the weather throughout our week’s stay so were able to make good use of the excellent garden, the decking and the barbecue. Kids loved the resident rabbits and the other wildlife in the garden. Lots of helpful local tips from the owners which improved our stay. We will happily return.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 April 2025
We’re so delighted you had a great stay! Thank you for taking the time to give feedback, which is much appreciated. Fiona and Colin
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10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

Delightful Cabin in the Cairngorms

We had a lovely week at the cabin in Braemar. It has everything you need for a comfortable stay and is ideally situated with lots of nearby walks. I recommend the walk around Loch Muick which is breathtaking and part of the royal Balmoral estate. The back garden is huge, truly lovely and perfect for relaxing on the porch. Nearby Ballater is worth a trip.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
Thank you so much for your review! We are delighted you enjoyed the cabin and surrounding area so much. We would be pleased to welcome you back one day.
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

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Michelle

Fantastic lodge and location. Spotlessly clean and very cosy. Fiona was the perfect host. Lovely gesture leaving a bunch of flowers and bottle of wine. Some fabulous memories made.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Margaret M.

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Lovely cabin in Braemar

We had a wonderful week in Bedside Manor. The cabin was clean, comfortable and ideally located in the village yet still surrounded by countryside with deer and a red squirrel visiting the extensive garden. The children adored it and had a great time running around the grounds. Fiona and Colin were extremely welcoming and helpful and I would have no hesitation in recommending the cabin for anyone who wants a stay in Braemar.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 August 2022
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this kind review. It gave us great pleasure to see the children having such fun and we’re glad the cabin suited you so well. We would be delighted to welcome you back. Fiona
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10/10 Excellent

GEORGE B.

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A welcome break .

The property was everything we wanted spotlessly clean ,lovely and warm , wifi , tv , dvd's . Living room kitchen and bedrooms great . Will return . Thank you Fiona and Colin making us very welcome .
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 December 2021
Dear George, it was a pleasure to host you and we how to welcome you back. Thank you for your kind review.
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10/10 Excellent

Anne B.

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A must stay at cottage in Braemar

Fiona and Colin's cottage is perfect for a long or short stay. This is our second visit and we're planning #3 for 2025. The cottage is well located, quiet, quick walk to the village. The 'worst' part of the cottage is having to be entertained by the rabbits, robins and red squirrels. Such a delight. The cottage has everything you need for a fabulous stay in Braemar.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 October 2023
Dear Anne and Dallas, thank you for your kind review! It was a pleasure to host you again and we look forward to welcoming you again in the future. We really want our guests to love their time in the cabin and we are pleased it works so well for you. Fiona and Colin
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10/10 Excellent

Diana C.

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

Warm, spacious and clean cottage.

We had a great time at the cottage and the hosts are verry nice. Everything you need is there. The wheather was fantastic during our stay so that was a great luck. We’ll be back! That’s for sure. Thank you Fiona Collin. 🙏
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen C.

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Our family’s “Braemar Gathering”!

Nestled in the heart of the Cairngorms, our family stayed at the Bedside Manor, Braemar, for 3 nights at the end of September 2024. A huge benefit is they’re dog friendly (even have a doggy box ready for their arrival). The cabin has everything you need. The village has a greengrocer, pub, gallery, butcher, coffee shops, etc all on it’s doorstep. It’s located in the centre of the village, only a 5 minute gentle stroll away from the stars of show, The Fife Arms Hotel and the world famous Braemar Gathering (Royal Memorial Park). We can only suggest that if it’s available - book it - you won’t regret it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 November 2024
Dear Kathleen, thank you for writing such a lovely review - we really want our guests to have a great time and we are so glad it all worked well for you. We would love to welcome you back some time. Fiona and Colin

About the host

Hosted by Fiona Hunter

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My husband and I are now semi-retired and live most of the time in Braemar. Our cabin is located in the grounds of our cottage. Sometimes, we will be an hour away at our house in Aberdeen. We love to spend time in Braemar and take advantage of the many activities available as well as a regular programme of cultural events and festivals during the year.

Why they chose this property

When we bought this property, we were astounded by the garden and the opportunities presented by having a separate "guest house", which is now our rental cabin. We very much enjoy welcoming people to our property.

What makes this property unique

The cabin in ideally suited in Braemar village but with excellent access to all surrounding areas, especially if you are keen on walking or ski-ing. There are several shops and restaurants in Braemar, all within about 400 yards of the cabin. The cabin is completely independent of our own, older-style traditional cottage so guests are able to come and go in complete freedom and enjoy their stay.

Languages:

English, French, German

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