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Fabulous sunny house in large private gardens. Sun porch & patio. Mountain views

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Sunnybrae House and gardens
Sunnybrae House and garden
Back garden in winter
Back garden in winter
Double gate to drive and private parking.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71399.3 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

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BRAEMAR, Aberdeenshire
  • Glenfiddich
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Braemar Castle
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Cairngorms National Park
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

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

About this property

Fabulous sunny house in large private gardens. Sun porch & patio. Mountain views

Sunnybrae is a beautiful highland house with full gas central-heating and hot water. It stands in its own secluded sunny garden of 1/2 acre with easy access ( about 5 mins walk ) to the village of Braemar in the Scottish Highlands. Faces due south, and has double glazed windows looking out on magnificent views of the surrounding mountains. Walks lead directly to the moors and hills, or down to the river Dee; close by are Balmoral Castle, Ballater and, of course, the Cairngorms. Braemar is excellently situated as a base for hill walking, golf ( 18-hole golf course), touring, skiing, fishing or simply a peaceful holiday at any time of the year. 4 bedrooms - 3 double (one with a double bed and two with two matching singles ) and 1 single - all have very good beds and mattresses; Lounge; Large Sun-porch; Modern open kitchen/dining-room with electric double-oven cooker, fridge freezer, microwave; Family-room with additional high-quality double sofa-bed; Utility room with washing machine; 2 Bathrooms - both with shower and bath. If you want to keep in touch, we offer free Wireless broad band WiFi. It is a wonderful location with great privacy, a large mature garden and wonderful views to the mountains, but still within only 400m or so from the village supermarket and shops. It is a wonderful location with great privacy. The skies above us in winter are ink-black and intoxicating - perfect for star-gazing! (when did you last see the Milky Way .....?!)

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Anna Fraser
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Languages

Czech, English, French, German, Italian
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
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 less than 25 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
For more than one, please contact owner
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
If you wish to bring more than one dog, please contact us at time of booking to discuss the dog type and size. The charge is £40 per dog per week.

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This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Property Registration Number AS00237F.

About the area

Ballater

Located in Ballater, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Balmoral Castle and Braemar Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Braemar Golf Club and Meall Odhar. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling, mountain climbing and horse riding nearby.
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BRAEMAR, Aberdeenshire

What's nearby

  • Glenfiddich - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Braemar Castle - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Balmoral Castle - 12 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Mar Lodge Estate - 14 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Cairngorms National Park - 23 min drive - 32.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Farquesons Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Flying Stag - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Invercauld Mews Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Bothy - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Gordons Tearoom - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Fabulous sunny house in large private gardens. Sun porch & patio. Mountain views pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Fabulous sunny house in large private gardens. Sun porch & patio. Mountain views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fabulous sunny house in large private gardens. Sun porch & patio. Mountain views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fabulous sunny house in large private gardens. Sun porch & patio. Mountain views located?

This family-friendly Ballater holiday home is located in the mountains, within 1 mi (2 km) of Braemar Golf Club, Glenfiddich and Braemar Castle. Linn O' Dee and Ballochbuie Forest are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 31 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Gordon W.

Liked: Check-in
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dr Belinda S.

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

Clean, comfortable home in Braemar

The property was clean and comfortable with all the facilities expected. The garden was spectacular with red squirrels, rabbits and plenty of wildlife. The collection of books and artworks in the house was much appreciated. This is not a property if for those wanting flashy or ultra modern but it is a fabulous place to stay to enjoy the Cairngorms.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

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

Amazing!

The property has everything you could need and the garden is spectacular. Anna was so helpful with information and advice running up to our visit. The location of the property is unbelievable and all of us were blown away with the scenery. I can’t recommend enough.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Valerie S.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

SUNNYBRAE, BRAEMAR

The location was fabulous and the garden was a joy. The house was okay but would have benefited from the owners having been less defensive and having acted upon issues already raised by previous reviewers e.g. the mattresses/pillows were very uncomfortable, the tap in the upstairs toilet is very stiff and difficult to turn on or regulate the temperature, especially cold (even the caretaker couldn't sort out). The old books (inc Masters of Modern Science, 1935 edition! and the complete Encyclopaedia Britannica) are not everyone's idea of holiday reading. The very old incomplete jigsaws and games and the selection of classical CDs (impressive but not to everyone's taste) - all still there, as are the bowls of old scentless potpourri. I would add to these issues,that the toilet upstairs is set back in a combe behind the oversized sink unit so we had to sit askew to avoid bumped heads and banging legs on sharp edges of the unit. The grouting in the shower is in need of freshening up. No welcome pack was listed or expected but the herbs and spices which are listed included a pot of curry powder that expired in 2022 and a chilli that had expired in 1995! The television is old (not smart TV) and there is no satellite or cable as listed, just freeview. We took a firestick to have an option of watching movies in the evenings but, as mentioned by previous reviewers, there was nowhere we could all watch together. It would be good to have a tv in the lounge area. I have
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

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

Fantastic cottage

This was our second time (6 adults) staying in this lovely cottage. A short walk into the village, and beautiful walks from the house. Kitchen is very well equipped and Walter (the dog) loved running around the large enclosed garden. Thanks again Anna (and Austen)!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Kate T.

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

Super time at Sunnybrae

We had a brilliant week at Sunnybrae, so many glorious walks from right outside the gates of the house! The house was cosy and homely. The kitchen was well stocked with everything you would need. The garden and views are fantastic, I will miss enjoying a cuppa, whilst watching the red squirrels scamper about. All the shops are within walking distance as well as a number of places to eat. The reason I have given 4 stars for the overall rating is that the king-size bed really needs changing. I was looking forward to catching up on some sleep but unfortunately the bed was really uncomfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

David S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our stay at Sunny Brae last week in August 2021

Excellent location with good walks directly from the house itself. A 10-15 minute drive to Linn of Dee or Invercauld Estate provides easy access to some truly stunning walks ranging from one to several hours, take your pick. We were lucky and the weather was stunning the whole time we were there. Braemar is very small nestled between two rivers and has shops but if you want more it is a pleasant 30 minute drive to Ballater. The gardens at Sunny Brae are gorgeous and we would sip our morning coffee watching the rabbits and red squirrels. The house itself is exactly as described. The downstairs is split into relatively small rooms but there is a large kitchen/dining room with a small annex off it where the TV is. We spent most of our time in the house there. Upstairs the bedrooms are larger with lots of sunlight. I would say though that the mattresses could do with replacing. We had a lovely time there and would sum it up as location, location, location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

david s.

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

Braemar Sunnybrae

Excellent although a bit noisy if several people staying.. Light flickers in kitchen, needs more curtains
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa and Tony S.

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

Fantastic base for seeing stunning scenery

Braemar is a lovely town with magnificent walks and trails all around. Absolutely wonderful scenery. House warm and cosy and well situated. Very dog friendly house and village. Look out for red squirrels in the garden!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

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

Fabulous House

We stayed in this fantastic house for a week in August. There were six of us-plenty of space in the house to accommodate all of us. The garden was lovely, again lots of space. A few minutes walk took us into the village. Perfect location. Thank you Anna (and Austin!)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Justin o.

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

Relaxing space and outlook

Had a relaxing week. The large garden and views add to a sense of space and being away from it all. Quirky layout mentioned by previous reviewer was a positive for us i.e. having different zones for the family felt like a luxury and again helped in chilling out. Anna was good local knowledge and was very helpful in providing tips of where to go cycling or swimming.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Martin M.

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

Very relaxing stsy

Lovely house and gardens, beautiful location on edge of Braemar village. Ideal for a family getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Simon A.

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

Fabulous garden, comfortable house, great base for lovely walks of all difficulty

We had a fabulous holiday because of the beautiful, peaceful environment, the well cared for mature, very large garden and comfortable house. Short walk from village centre. Well equipped kitchen. We saw the comments about layout, it is a quirky house layout with lots of different places to sit. The photos show it all. If you want to have 8 people watching TV all the time this is not the property for you. If you like peace and quiet to read, have various different places to chat or play cards or whatever it is perfect. Loved it and would stay again.

8/10 Good

Douglas L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sunnybraes Braemar

On arrival their was minimal heating on in -10 celcius temperatures. So not a warm welcome! Access to a snow shovel would have been useful in order to be able to park the cars in the driveway and shut the gate. Upstairs shower door was wonky and difficult to use. The fold up bed in the lounge was in a ridiculously insane position as when stretched out the mattress touched the wood burning stove!!! Our extra guest had therefore to sleep on a narrow couch in a communal area instead. This furniture arrangement would have been alright in the Summer but not in the depths of winter.! The markings and the control knob on the oven are difficult to use accurately as the knob is loose and the numbers difficult to read. For the price and size of the house I would normally have expected in this day and age a dish washer to be installed especially from the huge profits generated from the rental! Other than these minor inconveniences, we had an excellent holiday in this very spacious accommodation during very beautiful wintry conditions.

10/10 Excellent

Monica M.

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

Beautiful spacious family home with large garden and fabulous views!

We loved our stay here! The house has been very nicely done up with lots of sitting space. It was very clean and has a lovely modern kitchen. Beds were excellent. We liked the freedom of being able to sit in different rooms in the house so that if one set wanted to watch TV, another could play or read quietly in the lounge, or others again could be separately in the sun porch. Communication with the friendly owner was easy and Carole, the house keeper, is a gem! We loved the ease we had of walks from the doorstep and the peace and quiet - and the views - WOW! Our children definitely enjoyed the garden and we loved the red squirrels. Would definitely want to stay again.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

karen r.

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

Braemar stay

Comfy beds, beautiful garden. Watching red squirrels From the window was a treat! Ideally situated for all the tea shops in Braemar.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stan T.

Relaxing family break in this charming cottage

This is the third time we’ve stayed at Sunnybrae and hope to book again soon. Ideal for large family gatherings; it has a well equipped kitchen and its rambling ground floor means that the family can have fun together and spend time chilling in smaller groups if desired. The garden is beautiful and a safe space for children and dogs to play. Lots of beautiful walks close by and beautiful starry night skies due to absence of light pollution. Love Braemar and love this enchanting cottage.

2/10 Terrible

Sandra S.

Poorly set out for family living - a disappointing rental property

The house is large but rambling and is set out in “pods” of two seats so only two people can sit around and chat. If there were ever six of you in the main lounge, you had to sit in a long line. There is no TV in the main lounge - just an antiquated sound system with massive speakers, an old desk and masses of books. The only TV is in the snug so only two people can watch at a time. The only place you can all sit together and chat is in the kitchen (there were six of us ) - at the table. The taps upstairs were difficult to work and needed replacing. The only thing to commend the property is the view and the large garden - but as regards a “family” holiday, it was most disappointing. It seemed as though it was a house old people had lived in and it had simply been let out with no thought to the needs of paying guests. Had there been a feedback form I would have said all this. The description in your brochure I feel was misleading. Such a shame- as with a little bit of thought about seating and families, it could have been so much nicer .
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Scott H.

excellent cottage

wonderful cottage, beautiful garden (fenced for dog so very good), location and amenities great so down sides. no tumble drier so if weather poor will have difficulty dry clothes. did not know had to pay extra for electricity only £12 for one week in hot summer) and fact had to take own bed sheets and covers before we booked. would recommend to family looking for good location, dog friendly with beautiful house. we would book again
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

tom B.

A beautiful house and garden on the edge of Braemar

This house was comfortable and well equipped with a large garden which several of the rooms faced on to. It is a very short walk out from the centre of the village. All in all an ideal place to relax with family and/or friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Alec K.

A clean, spacious and well located property

The house is roomy, once one gets used to the layout. The garden is big and it's a very peaceful spot The electricity supply is metered and needs to be paid for separately - be careful with the use of the storage heaters as these can chew up a lot of cash. On the flip side the coal burning fires are like small power stations. Great place for a holiday.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Braemar Holiday Home

This is an ideal holiday home for a family stay in Braemar. Comfortable with plenty of living space. There is a snug area off the open plan kitchen area, this is where the tv lives and the kids can relax on the sofa in front of the wood/coal burning stove and watch telly at the end of the day. Another sitting room has plenty of books, a stereo and another multi fuel stove, ideal for those who don't want to watch the tv. The kitchen is fairly well equipped but could do with a bit of a makeover, as could the upstairs bathroom although I believe the bathroom is in line for a refurb very soon. However the house was clean and I would be happy to recommend it to others. There is a huge south facing garden which overlooks the games park. The house is a few minutes walk from the village and there is a coffee shop, Taste, at the bottom of the brae. The Moorfield Hotel is a couple of minutes away. Braemar is surrounded by the most beautiful landscapes and when we were there in October we could hear the stags roaring in the hills. We enjoyed plenty walks - up Morrone one day, to Loch Callater another and along the Dee at the Linn of Dee on the white bridge walk. Braemar Gallery is lovely. We also headed into Ballater for lunch at the Station one day - great fish and chips.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Angus B.

New Year in Braemar

We spent 3 nights up in Sunnybrae, Braemar. I was blown away by how homely the house felt, it has been fitted out with all the necessary utensils that a holiday self-catered house should need which made cooking extremely straightforward and stress free. The house is warm, full of light, dry and very cosy. The entire house was very clean, well furnished and the beds where all comfortable. Braemar its self, is a lovely little village with a small convenient store full of all the necessary supplies along with a characterful pub in the centre of the very pretty village. We had a smashing few days and look hope to return again one day in the future. Many thanks.

10/10 Excellent

Bart v.

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

Wonderful week at Sunnybrae

We had a wonderful time. The house has a beautiful, spacious garden with a great view. The house itself has lots of rooms and is a comfortable base for exploring Braemar and surroundings. Braemar is a nice village with several restaurants, a good butcher and other shops. Lots of walks start in the village. And if you like to see more, there is plenty to do nearby.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

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