Two unique self-catering cottages near village centre with all its amenities. Pine Tree is single storey and has a decked patio with sunny aspect; Sycamore was purpose built in 2008 to a high standard with underfloor heating & wood-burning stove. Both cottages are one-bedroomed & ideal for couples but Pine Tree sleeps 2+1 in a family bedroom; Sycamore sleeps 2. We are only a small business however we have many returning visitors. Visitor book comments inc. \"Here we are back again for the seventh time, it is just like coming home. The cottage is just as good as ever, clean, warm & cosy\". Ballater still has village pubs, a Bank & a Tourist Office as well as Sheridans, the award-winning Butchers, an enticing Deli, not to mention varied & interesting restaurants, cafes & shops, many with Royal warrants. The Old Royal Railway station which is also home to the Tourist Information Centre has been restored to its former glory having been extensively damaged by a fire in 2015. Locally there is Balmoral Castle and the Royal Lochnagar Distillery and there are many other castles to see in the area and distilleries further afield. For energetic days, there is golf at the Ballater course & in neighbouring villages, cycling (bike-hire in village 100m away), fishing, hill-walking, mountain climbing or even skiing, weather permitting! For nature enthusiasts, there are several reserves locally inc. the Balmoral estate with Loch Muick & Lochnagar and the Mar estate featured on Winterwatch. Strictly non-smoking; sorry, no pets. New website under construction - pls contact us direct for a booking or further enquiries.