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Dess Lodge
9.5
Fantastic
- 4 People
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Cottage
- No pets allowed
Free parking
Stress-free on-site parking.
Amazing location
Guests appreciate the location of this property.
Guests love this home
With an outstanding average rating of 9.5.
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Free parking
Stress-free on-site parking.
Amazing location
Guests appreciate the location of this property.
Guests love this home
With an outstanding average rating of 9.5.
This unusual property, complete with an open fire, is in a beautiful area of Scotland and close to Balmoral.. This most attractive, Victorian, detached baronial gatehouse is situated just off the road between Aberdeen and Balmoral and offers gracious living in the heart of Royal Deeside.
The interior has been attractively furnished in traditional style with pitch pine finishings, open fire, tartan flooring and tasteful antiques.
Surrounded on three sides by the gardens, its location is ideal for a holiday exploring this beautiful area.
Enjoy the charms of the surrounding towns and villages - from Banchory with its bustling high street to Ballater, famed for its royal connections.
Many historical places of interest, from the castles of Crathes and Balmoral to the standing stones of Tomnaverie.
Superb scenery surrounding the area enhances any day out. Shops 2 miles, pub 3 miles.
Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.. 4 steps to entrance.
Ground Floor: Living room: Freeview TV, Open Fire, Sofa Bed (Flexible Sleeping Only) Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer First Floor: Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds Bathroom: Bath With Shower Attachment, Toilet.
Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included.
Raised lawn with sitting-out area and garden furniture.
Private parking for 1 car, additional private parking.
Please note: There is a drop and a bank in the garden.
Free WiFi There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
There are drops in the garden.
This unusual property, complete with an open fire, is in a beautiful area of Scotland and close to Balmoral.
The interior has been attractively furnished in traditional style with pitch pine finishings, open fire, tartan flooring and tasteful antiques.
Surrounded on three sides by the gardens, its location is ideal for a holiday exploring this beautiful area.
Enjoy the charms of the surrounding towns and villages - from Banchory with its bustling high street to Ballater, famed for its royal connections.
Many historical places of interest, from the castles of Crathes and Balmoral to the standing stones of Tomnaverie.
Superb scenery surrounding the area enhances any day out. Shops 2 miles, pub 3 miles.
Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.. 4 steps to entrance.
Ground Floor: Living room: Freeview TV, Open Fire, Sofa Bed (Flexible Sleeping Only) Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer First Floor: Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds Bathroom: Bath With Shower Attachment, Toilet.
Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included.
Raised lawn with sitting-out area and garden furniture.
Private parking for 1 car, additional private parking.
Please note: There is a drop and a bank in the garden.
Free WiFi There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
There are drops in the garden.
This unusual property, complete with an open fire, is in a beautiful area of Scotland and close to Balmoral.
What this place offers you
Parking
TV
Kitchen
Garden
Washing machine
Fireplace
Heating
Towels
Sleeping arrangements
Bedroom 1
1 Double bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single beds
Where you'll stay
Explore map
House rules
- Check-in: From 15:00 to 23:59
- Check-out: Until 10:00
- Pets not allowed
- Smoking not allowed
Good to know
- Suitable for children
Guest reviews
9.5
Fantastic
Exceptional
10.0
From verified guest
Dess Lodge is a fabulous Scottish property, very spacious and well equipped.
It is very near a main road but the traffic noise did not bother us.
The property could benefit from an outside light that is motion sensitive as the access to the property is concealed and there is no street lighting.
Exceptional
10.0
John Trotter, Jan 2026
Great holiday in this lovely house. There is some road noise as per previous reviews, but we did not find this obtrusive. The house has everything you need and was well kitted out. We would recommend
Exceptional
10.0
From verified guest
Very charming lodge, full of baronial Scottish character. Very warm and comfortable. Great walking on the doorstep. Lots to see locally. Many castles and stately homes nearby.
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