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About this property

Spacious Accommodation: Derry - Mar Lodge Estate in Ballater offers a spacious apartment with two bedrooms and a bathroom. Guests enjoy free WiFi and free on-site private parking. Modern Amenities: The apartment features a fully equipped kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, oven, stovetop, toaster, and electric kettle. Additional amenities include a washing machine, walk-in shower, sofa, dining area, and TV. Local Attractions: Located 9 km from CairnGorm National Park, 34 km from Balmoral Castle, and 29 km from Glenshee Ski Centre. Dundee Airport is 94 km away. Activities available include golfing, fishing, and cycling. Highly rated by guests.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

    • Free private parking available on-site


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Spacious and quiet. Quirky decor with 20 stags heads down the corridor. First place we stayed that had both a corkscrew and a way to make non instant coffee.
  • Rosanna
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was massive and unique and in such a wonderful location
  • Wendy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Tranquil and stunning location. Easy access to the mountains and into Braemar. The apartment was very spacious and every window had a good view. Great facilities and very comfortable all round.
  • Harrievk
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Het appartement was mega groot (we zijn met 2 personen). Omdat er geen personeel aanwezig was (net na 5 uur middag, en bellen met de telefoonnummers leverde niets op) vonden we onze weg wel naar het appartement maar we dachten eerst dat we...

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Sykes Holiday Cottages

Company review score: 9Based on 91,898 reviews from 20971 properties
20971 managed properties

Company information

Sykes Holiday Cottages is an independent holiday cottage rental agency, with the finest selection of holidays across the UK and Ireland. Whether it’s a family-friendly holiday, a pet-friendly holiday or an activity and adventure-filled holiday, find your ideal UK break with Sykes Holiday Cottages. Our sister brands include Abersoch Quality Homes, Best of Suffolk, Carbis Bay Holidays, Character Cottages, Coast and Country Cottages, Coast and Country Holidays, Cornish Cottage Holidays, Dream Cottages, Heart of the Lakes, Helpful Holidays, Hideaways, Hogans Irish Cottages, John Bray, Lakes Cottage Holidays, Lake District Lodge Holidays, Lakelovers, Manor Cottages, Menai Holidays, Northumbria Coast & Country, Welsh Coast and Country Holidays and Yorkshire Coastal Cottages, and our family extends as far as Bachcare in New Zealand.

Property information

Derry is a ground floor apartment resting in Braemar in Aberdeenshire. Hosting two bedrooms; a double and a twin, along with a bathroom and a cloakroom, this property can sleep up to four guests. There is an open-plan living space with a kitchen, dining area and sitting area. This cottage offers access to Mar Lodge Estate, while off-road parking is available in the car park. Derry is a fantastic getaway cottage for a small family or group of friends to explore the Cairngorms National Park. Please be advised that external works are scheduled at Mar Lodge from 18th August to 12th September 2025. These works will focus on repairing the entryway at the front of the building. Please be advised that external works are scheduled at Mar Lodge from 18th August to 12th September 2025. These works will focus on repairing the entryway at the front of the building.

Neighbourhood information

Braemar is a village located in the Cairngorms National Park situated next to Royal Deeside and River Dee valley with 24 Munros surrounding the area. Braemar holds a golf course, several shops, restaurants and inns, as well as the Braemar and Balmoral Castles and the Royal Lochnagar Distillery attractions nearby. Other destinations a short journey away include Inverness, Aberdeen and Perth, making Braemar the ideal rural base.

Language spoken

English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 16:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

One well behaved dog welcome

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.