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Golfing on-site, a garden and a playground are just a few of the amenities provided at Fabulous sunny house in large private gardens. Sun porch & patio. Mountain views. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as laundry facilities.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

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

  • Sunnybrae is a beautiful highland house with full modern 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 queen-size double bed; two with two matching singles ) and 1 single bedroom - all have good beds and mattresses;

    Large lounge
    Sun-porch with seating and views to garden and mountains;

    Modern open kitchen/dining-room with electric double-oven cooker, fridge freezer, microwave;

    Family-room/TV room.

    Utility room with washing machine; 2 Bathrooms - one with full shower, and one with bath and shower attachment .

    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 .....?!)

    From 29th October 2026, VRBO moved their Guest Service fee that they charge guests as booking agents, into the listing price. There is thus no longer any additional VRBO Service Fee for guests to pay.
    It is fully included and appears in the listing as the new price. Our own prices remain the same.

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About the area

Located in Ballater, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Balmoral Castle and Braemar Highland Games Centre 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 horse riding, mountain climbing and mountain biking nearby. Visit our Ballater travel guide
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BRAEMAR, Aberdeenshire

What's nearby

  • A snowy mountain landscape with two skiers descending a slope.
    Cairngorms National Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • A large stone pyramid surrounded by a forest.
    Balmoral Castle
    18 min drive - 19.0 km
  • A snow-covered ski lift with a chair in the foreground and a mountain in the background.
    Glenshee Ski Centre
    19 min drive - 20.7 km
  • Braemar Highland Games Centre
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Braemar Golf Club
    10 min walk - 0.9 km

Restaurants

  • The Flying Stag
    5 min walk
  • Farquesons Bar
    6 min walk
  • The Invercauld Mews Bar
    10 min walk
  • The Bothy
    7 min walk
  • Taste
    2 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.

How much is parking at Fabulous sunny house in large private gardens. Sun porch & patio. Mountain views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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 a 10-minute walk of Braemar Highland Games Centre and Braemar Golf Club. Braemar Castle is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) away.

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Reviews

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

9.4

Exceptional

9.2

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 45 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing getaway

The cottage is fantastic, with tons of character, an amazing kitchen for cooking and dining, and a gorgeous south-facing garden. We loved our time in the home and in Braemar and hope to be back soon. The host was amazing and communication with her was seamless.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was lovely and clean, had everything we needed for our stay. We have returned here a few times with family and it doesn’t disappoint. A lovely house and a lovely host, nothing is a problem.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was a wonderful base for our short break in Braemar. Lots of space so teenagers could have their peace and the garden was amazing for our 2 springer spaniels to run around in. Beautiful area with lots to do. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Family Friendly Home in Braemar

A great family friendly home from which to explore all the wonderful activities and sights Deeside has to offer. Located near the Braemar Highland Games Center, the location is quiet but close to both the center of the village and the Dee River. We particularly enjoyed the summer evenings spent in the large beautiful backyard.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous well-located property. Very convenient for exploring Deeside. The large eat-in kitchen had everything we needed to cook and gather together. Plenty private spaces for spreading out and enjoying a little peace and quiet, too. The bedrooms were comfortable and the bathrooms had everything we needed. Communication with Anna was perfect throughout. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good stay

All good. Would go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay in Braemar

Nice house with a wonderful garden. Adorible tiny rabbits and squirrels. We liked the house. Especially the different small sitting rooms.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place to stay

A lovely, quiet place to stay just a short walk into the village of Braemar. The bonus is that you can walk to the trailheads of two great hikes, one up Morrone and one up Creag Coinnich. The house is well-equipped with comfortable couches and good reading lights (so many houses seem to think no one ever reads!) The one bed we stayed in was very comfortable and the shower water hot! We totally enjoyed staying here. (Not a negative, just a note: the staircase to the second floor is quite steep.) Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful home for long term stay

We booked Sunnybrae for a month long stay in the Cairngorms for sightseeing and hiking, and were thrilled with this home! It provided plenty of space for a party of 7, rooms one could sneak off to for a nap without being disturbed, a spacious kitchen and table for all to gather around, all the while being centrally located in the Highlands to explore. It has all the amenities one needs for an extended stay. The owners were very helpful both in the lead up to our trip as well as during our stay, as was the property manager who lives in the village. The village itself was a real treat and is an easy walk from the house. Braemar offers many hikes and is a great locations for day trips to explore the culture and history of the Highlands. I highly recommend this rental!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Das Haus und der Garten sind einfach ein Traum. Die Lage mega, man kann sehr viel direkt vom Haus aus machen oder sehr kurze Wege mit dem Auto. Der Garten ist ein Traum für Groß und Klein, in der Früh hoppeln Hasen durch den Garten oder Eichhörnchen springen herum. Uns einziger Kritikpunkt ist an uns selber das wir zu kurz dort waren. Wir kommen sicher wieder!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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