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Clippie Lodge

Ballater, Royal Deeside

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A most charming and characterful property set in the centre of Ballater within the wonderful Cairngorms National Park, Clippie Lodge is a historic building with a fascinating past as part of the village’s former bus station.

Quick Info

Sleeps: 4 Bedrooms: 2
Changeover Day: Sat Pets Allowed: Yes (2)
No smoking Bathrooms: 3
  • No Smoking
  • Pets Allowed
  • Open Fire/Solid Fuel Stove
  • WiFi
Overview

This fantastic house is named after the drivers and conductors or ‘clippies’ that worked on the buses and used to sleep upstairs. It has been beautifully converted and extended to create a spacious, contemporary holiday home with lovely restored antiques dotted around to hark back to its traditional roots.

The extension houses the open-plan living area which is a delightful, light-filled space with distinct areas for cooking, eating and relaxing and sliding glass doors leading outside. Comfy seating is laid out in front of the huge, wall-mounted TV and the wood-burning stove is double-sided so it can be appreciated equally well from the Chesterfield sofas and the large dinner table. The chic kitchen is very well-equipped with useful added features such as a coffee machine, a boiling water tap and a waste disposal unit.

There are two attractive en suite double bedroom suites (one downstairs and one upstairs) that each have super king-size beds, dressing rooms and TVs for watching a film from the comfort of bed. The upstairs suite, where the ‘clippies’ would have laid their weary heads, has a window seat overlooking the courtyard and a stylish en suite bathroom with both a shower and the luxury of an elegant, free-standing bath tub to soak in.

Outside, once the electric gate is shut the courtyard is completely enclosed and private with parking space for up to two cars. There is a choice of places to dine with a breakfasting area on the granite patio and a superb covered dining area that can be made good use of whatever the weather.

Please note: The lodge does not accept guests under the age of 25.

 

Map & Local

As the lodge is so centrally located everything is in easy walking distance, with a shop and a pub only a couple of minutes’ away and a choice of good restaurants (and an excellent chippy) to dine out at.

Ballater is in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park so it is surrounded by walking and hill climbing country all around. Those searching for the perfect photo opportunity will be rewarded by captivating views on the walk up Craigendarroch with cheeky red squirrels to keep an eye out for along the way.

The River Dee that flows by the village is best known for its salmon fishing that can be arranged with a local ghillie to point out all of the best spots. Kayaking is available on the river and there is bike hire and a scenic 18 hole golf course to try within the village.

Balmoral Castle (7.5 miles), the Queen’s Scottish summer holiday residence, is open to the public to tour around with picturesque walks within the grounds. There are several stone cairns on the estate, the most impressive of which is the large pyramid standing in memory of Prince Albert - a rather unexpected sight in the middle of a Scottish forest! A great way of exploring further in comfort is on a Land Rover Safari that offers the chance to spot some of the amazing resident wildlife.

Braemar (16 miles) is very pretty with some lovely shops to pick up traditional souvenirs and gifts in. Ballater and Braemar both have their own Highland Games, with the Braemar Gathering usually being attended by The Queen and other members of the royal family.

Local Events and Attractions

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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.

Facilities

Accommodation

Downstairs

Open plan living area with wood-burning stove, TV, electric range oven, induction hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, coffee machine, microwave etc.
Utility room with washing machine, tumble dryer etc
Double bedroom (super-king) with TV, dressing room and en suite shower room with WC and double wash basin
WC with wash basin.

Upstairs

Double bedroom (super-king) with TV, dressing room and en suite bathroom with bath and separate shower, WC and double wash basin.

What's included

Linen (Double Bed)
Free
Sets of towels (per person)
Free
WiFi
Free

Available Extras

Pet
£20.00

Services

Bed linen and towels INCLUDED. Electricity is INCLUDED. Heating is by electric central heating (INCLUDED) and wood-burning stove (logs INCLUDED). WiFi is INCLUDED. A maximum of 2 dogs are welcome (1 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. No guests under the age of 25.

Availability

Availability

The calendar below shows dates which are either available or booked for this property. Use the Book Now menu above to select your desired holiday dates.

Changeover Day: Sat

Booked Available
2024
Price

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).

Changeover Day: Sat

Rental - Date Range Sleeps 4
03 Feb 2024 - 29 Mar 2024 £1,145.00
30 Mar 2024 - 19 Apr 2024 £1,595.00
20 Apr 2024 - 03 May 2024 £1,145.00
04 May 2024 - 24 May 2024 £1,595.00
25 May 2024 - 31 May 2024 £1,995.00
01 Jun 2024 - 21 Jun 2024 £1,595.00
22 Jun 2024 - 19 Jul 2024 £1,995.00
20 Jul 2024 - 23 Aug 2024 £2,295.00
24 Aug 2024 - 13 Sep 2024 £1,595.00
14 Sep 2024 - 04 Oct 2024 £1,145.00
05 Oct 2024 - 25 Oct 2024 £1,595.00
26 Oct 2024 - 19 Dec 2024 £975.00
20 Dec 2024 - 27 Dec 2024 £2,295.00
28 Dec 2024 - 05 Jan 2025 £2,295.00
06 Jan 2025 - 05 Jan 2026 POA
06 Jan 2026 - 05 Jan 2027 POA
06 Jan 2027 - 05 Jan 2028 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

Reviews
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15-Mar-2024

We had the best time with friends, lots to do in the village, the best Art Gallery I have visited and lovely local shop...

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We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you back soon.

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25-Jan-2024

What a true diamond of a place, it’s stunning! Its unique high quality finish with no expense spared, makes this a wond...

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Thank you for taking the time to review. The owner very much appreciates your lovely comments and hopes to welcome you b...

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29-Nov-2023

Wonderful time had by all of us.

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Thank you for taking the time to review. The owner was so pleased to hear that you had a wonderful time and looks forwar...

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28-Jun-2023

A wonderful property, even better than it looked on the website. Fiona the owner was there to meet us on arrival and giv...

Our response:

Thank you so much for such a wonderful review. The owner was very pleased to hear how much you appreciated Clippie Lodge...

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01-Jun-2023

Clippie Lodge is such a gem, we are so lucky to have found it. Fiona, the owner, has carefully curated every part of the...

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Thank you so much for such a wonderful review. Your kind words are very much appreciated and the owner looks forward to ...

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