Our four charming granite holiday cottages are located in Royal Deeside in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park. We provide disabled friendly holiday accommodation with access for all and although this is our main objective, we are happy to welcome guests who do not require these special facilities and are looking for a self-catering base to explore this wonderful part of Scotland.

The Courtyard

Clunie Cottage, Gairn Cottage, Gelder Cottage & Girnock Cottage.

The cottages have been named after four beautiful Scottish Glens close to Crathie.

The Cottages

Find out more about our four cottages on their dedicated pages:

Clunie Cottage - single storey disabled friendly holiday accommodation

Clunie Cottage

  • Sleeps four or six using the sofa bed
  • Main bedroom with twin beds (one electric height adjustable) with ceiling track hoist (maximum weight 130kg / 20 stones)
  • TV on wall in Bedroom 1
  • Double bedroom
  • This cottage opens onto the Courtyard and its own Patio
  • Double sofa bed in lounge
  • Toilet right transfer
  • Ceiling track hoist in bathroom
  • Lets from Monday to Monday
  • Additional aids for partially sighted and hearing impaired guests

Gairn Cottage

Ground floor with gallery bedroom. This is an allergy free cottage and therefore no pets are allowed.

  • Sleeps four
  • Main bedroom on ground floor with twin beds (one electric height adjustable bed) with ceiling track hoist (maximum weight 130 kg / 20 stones)
  • TV on wall in Bedroom 1
  • Twin bedroom in upstairs gallery
  • This cottage opens onto the Courtyard and Garden Room
  • Toilet left transfer
  • Lets weekly Friday – Friday or short breaks from Monday – Friday or Friday – Monday.
Gairn Cottage - single storey disabled access holiday accommodation
Gelder Cottage - single storey disabled friendly holiday accommodation

Gelder Cottage

  • Main bedroom on ground floor with twin beds (one electric height adjustable bed) with ceiling track hoist (maximum weight 130 kg / 20 stones)
  • TV on wall in Bedroom 1
  • Three single beds in upstairs gallery
  • This cottage opens out onto a riverside patio with views across the River Dee to Balmoral Estate
  • Ceiling track hoist in bathroom
  • Shower stretcher attached to wall in bathroom
  • Toilet right transfer
  • Lets from Monday to Monday

Girnock Cottage

Ground floor only

  • Sleeps four
  • Main bedroom with twin beds (one electric height-adjustable bed) with ceiling track hoist (maximum weight 200 kg / 31 stone)
  • TV on wall in Bedroom 1
  • Twin bedroom
  • This cottage opens out onto a riverside patio with views across the River Dee to Balmoral Estate
  • Ceiling track hoist in bathroom
  • Toilet left transfer
  • Lets from Friday to Friday
Girnock Cottage - single storey disabled friendly holiday accommodation
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Kevin Harkness
03 Sep 2025
The facilities provided were the best we have found in the UK for disabled people requiring ceiling hoist. The location is stunning and Maggie and all the volunteers were so friendly and helpful. We will definitely be coming back to Crathie Opportunity Holidays!Kevin & Tricia
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Gail Newson
27 Oct 2025
Lovely lodge with stunning views of Ben Nevis . Very clean ,very quiet, gorgeous nature all around here. Just stunning!
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