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Cranford Cottage is a delightful, detached holiday cottage set on the edge of the pretty village of Braemar right in the heart of Royal Deeside and within the picturesque Cairngorms National Park.
Quick Info
| Sleeps: 4 | Bedrooms: 2 |
| Changeover Day: Sat | Pets Allowed: Yes (2) |
| No smoking | Bathrooms: 1 |
| Licence No: AS-01110-F |
This charming house has undergone quite a transformation to create a bright and welcoming retreat that is ideally situated for walking, cycling and enjoying the many delights of the National Park. It stands alongside the owner's house, yet manages to retain a high degree of privacy and guests who have stayed in the past will no doubt be suitably impressed by its makeover!
Inside the main living area has been cleverly laid out in an open plan way that makes it the ideal place to gather and enjoy the warming effects of the wood-burning stove together. The kitchen and dining areas have also been incorporated so meals can be whipped up and enjoyed without the nominated cook missing out on any of the conversation or fun.
Large french doors open up to ‘bring the outdoors in’ and there is a little utility room that supplements the kitchen and neatly houses the laundry facilities.
Everything is all on one level here with the attractive and spacious double bedroom, light and airy twin room and modern shower room all easily to hand.
The patio seating area in front of the house is a lovely addition and the enclosed garden is great for both children and pets to run and play in freely. All in all, this is the perfect base from which to explore the village and the magnificent scenery that surrounds it with a comfortable and stylish haven to return to of an evening.
Shops, hotels and restaurants are just a few minutes walk away in the village itself.
There are excellent walks and cycle trails which can be accessed right from the door and Braemar is a superb centre for touring. The Queen's summer residence at Balmoral is just 10 miles along the road, Braemar Castle is just a short walk out of the village in that direction and there are numerous other castles, stately homes and gardens to be visited in the area.
Fishermen may care to try their luck in the famous River Dee (permits required) and golfers will find an attractive course just outside the village, while the ski area of the Lecht is about 23 miles away. Those interested in serious walking may wish to scale Lochnagar or one of the Grampian peaks or just lose themselves for the day in the wonderful scenery of the surrounding glens.
Heading north towards Tomintoul you will find yourself on the Speyside Way and the Whisky Trail, with many distilleries where you can sample the wares - a non-drinking chauffeur is highly recommended on this expedition! Further afield, Aberdeen itself is well worth a visit, or you can head further north to the Moray Coast.
Local Events and Attractions
Please note: while we make every effort to be as accurate as possible, the actual position of the cottage indicated on the map above and the proximity of the amenities in the Local Info section cannot be guaranteed to be precise and should be used as a guide only.
Accommodation
Single Storey
Open-plan sitting/dining room/kitchen with electric hob and oven, dishwasher, fridge-freezer, wood-burning stove and TV, etc
Utility room with washing machine, tumble dryer, microwave
Double bedroom (King size)
Twin bedroom
Shower, WC and wash basin
What's included
- Linen (Double Bed)
- Free
- Highchair
- Free
- Linen (Single Bed)
- Free
- Sets of towels (per person)
- Free
- WiFi
- Free
Available Extras
- Cot (excluding linen)
- £10.00
- Pet
- £20.00
Services
Bed linen and towels are INCLUDED. The first £10 of electricity INCLUDED with any additional usage payable by meter reading at the end of your stay. Heating is by oil central heating (first £15 INCLUDED with any additional usage payable at the end of your stay) and wood-burning stove (starter pack INCLUDED). WiFi is INCLUDED. A maximum of 2 dogs are welcome at an additional charge (2 large, 2 medium or 2 small). If you wish to bring any other pets please contact us and we will see what we can do. No smoking.
Weekly Prices
The weekly guide prices for this property are shown below. Use the availability & book sidebar on the right to select your holiday or calculate short break rates (where available).
From 20/02/2026 to 23/02/2026
From 13/02/2026 to 16/02/2026
From 10/10/2025 to 13/10/2025
From 17/10/2025 to 20/10/2025
From 16/05/2025 to 19/05/2025
From 03/04/2026 to 06/04/2026
From 03/10/2025 to 06/10/2025
From 24/10/2025 to 27/10/2025
From 17/10/2025 to 20/10/2025
From 10/10/2025 to 13/10/2025
From 20/12/2025 to 23/12/2025
From 27/12/0001 to 30/12/9999
From 09/05/2025 to 12/05/2025
From 23/05/2025 to 26/05/2025
From 02/05/2025 to 05/05/2025
Changeover Day: Sat
| Rental - Date Range | Sleeps 4 |
| 26 Apr 2025 - 02 May 2025 | £850.00 |
| 03 May 2025 - 23 May 2025 | £895.00 |
| 24 May 2025 - 30 May 2025 | £1,050.00 |
| 31 May 2025 - 27 Jun 2025 | £895.00 |
| 28 Jun 2025 - 18 Jul 2025 | £1,050.00 |
| 19 Jul 2025 - 29 Aug 2025 | £1,095.00 |
| 30 Aug 2025 - 04 Sep 2025 | £895.00 |
| 05 Sep 2025 - 12 Sep 2025 | £1,050.00 |
| 13 Sep 2025 - 03 Oct 2025 | £850.00 |
| 04 Oct 2025 - 24 Oct 2025 | £895.00 |
| 25 Oct 2025 - 19 Dec 2025 | £650.00 |
| 20 Dec 2025 - 27 Dec 2025 | £1,050.00 |
| 28 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026 | £1,050.00 |
| 06 Jan 2026 - 05 Jan 2027 | POA |
| 06 Jan 2027 - 05 Jan 2028 | POA |
| 06 Jan 2028 - 05 Jan 2029 | POA |
Please note: Prices are calculated based on your party size at the time of booking. If your party size changes for any reason after booking, please let us know so we can ensure the accommodation provided meets your exact requirements.
Reviews
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Fantastic cottage, great location, loved it!
Lovely cottage, quiet location, beautiful outlook.
Very clean, nice cotton bedding and throws.
Lounge sofas ve...
Clean, modern and excellent facilities.
Lovely cottage and it was very clean and had all of the facilities we needed
Nice clean well appointed cottage.
Only 5 minutes walk from the centre.
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