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- Clunie Cottage
  
  Sleeps: 4-6 people
  
  Our largest cottage is semi-detached and is all on one level. It’s especially bright and airy, particularly well suited to people with visual impairments. It has its own patio with bench seating and overlooks a small garden and bird table.
  
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- Gairn Cottage
  
  Sleeps 4 people
  
  Our allergy free cottage so no pets are allowed. It’s a small and cosy cottage with an accessible ground-floor bedroom and second bedroom in the upstairs gallery. It opens onto the courtyard and has bench seating with planters just outside the door.
  
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- Gelder Cottage
  
  Sleeps: 5 people
  
  Cottage opens out onto a riverside patio with views across the River Dee and Balmoral Golf Course. It has an accessible twin bedroom downstairs and second bedroom in the upstairs gallery.
  
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- Girnock Cottage
  
  Sleeps: 4 people
  
  A detached cottage which opens out onto a riverside patio with views across the River Dee and Balmoral Golf Course. It’s all on one level and has two bedrooms. It has an accessible picnic table just outside the cottage.
  
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Additional Care

We provide self-catering cottages so we can’t directly offer on-site carers or any support packages. However, we know that additional help is a must for some people and we are happy for you to make a provisional booking with no obligation. Meanwhile you can try to arrange the right care package for your needs.

You may be able to access a suitable package through Braemar Care, a new organisation based nearby. It aims to deliver a first class service to people who have struggled to access care in the past. It’s in the early stages of development, but is keen to work with our guests at Crathie Opportunity Holidays and would welcome your inquiries. Please contact Erin MacAlpine at Braemar Care to discuss your needs, you can email her: erin@braemarcare.org.uk or phone: 07936 362 724. Your own Care Manager may also be able to make contact on your behalf.

Some of our guests have recently had a very positive experience with VPJ Healthcare Services, a company that has recently started offering a care service in our area. To discuss your needs get in touch with Ashley Foget: info@vpjhealthcare.co.uk

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

Alison A

01 Jul 2026

Superb cottages in a beautiful location Had a great week in one of the 4 cottages here. They are right by the River Don and next door to Balmoral. Set in lovely grounds with space to sit outside. These wee cottages are fully accessible and thus it was great to have a riser/recliner chair and profiling bed for one of our party. The food storage space and fridge were too small in Gairn ( the smallest cottage) but there is a laundry room with extra fridge and freezer space which we made use of. Very nice accommodation and would definitely go back. Lovely, helpful staff both at booking stage and onsite. A great find and highly recommended if you need an accessible holiday venue.