This cottage offers a peaceful riverside setting, opening onto a private patio with beautiful views across the River Dee and Balmoral Golf Course. Guests can also enjoy watching the many birds that visit the nearby feeders and bird tables, perfectly framed by the patio window. The accommodation includes an accessible twin bedroom on the ground floor and a second bedroom in the upstairs gallery, making it suitable for a range of guests.
Recently refurbished, the cottage has been thoughtfully designed to support guests living with dementia and related conditions, as well as those with physical disabilities. Clearly zoned kitchen, dining and living areas help create a comfortable and easy-to-navigate environment, while additional features such as specialist cutlery and tableware, and fidget balls, provide extra support and reassurance. Combining accessibility, comfort and stunning views, this cottage offers a relaxing and inclusive escape for all.
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 gallery
- Accessible kitchen with lowered hob and sink
- 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 for 3 nights from Friday, 3 or 4 nights from Monday and 7 nights from Monday – Monday.
Fantastic accommodation in an idyllic setting. My Family and I stayed in Gairn cottage which is the smallest of the four cottages and ideal for a family of four. Facilities for those with a disability included, electrically operated high low adjusting bed, roll in shower, height adjustable bathroom sink, single track hoist above the bed, rise/recline chair. Other equipment is available just ask the helpful staff. For those without a disability, the beds were extremely comfortable! Other facilities include TV, free Wifi, full kitchen. All in all, the cottage was very comfortable and has all you need for a wonderful holiday. All four cottages have access to a shared laundry room(which was spotlessly clean), a garden room, log cabin and children's playground. With gardens overlooking the river Dee and the Royal Estate at Balmoral the cottages are in a truly beautiful location.
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8/01/2012
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Accessible Accommodation Availability
What makes our accommodation so special?
Available in each cottage…
- Level ground floor access throughout
- Open plan living / dining area with underfloor heating throughout
- Rise-recline armchair
- Fully wheelchair accessible kitchen with fridge, induction hob, oven and microwave
- Wheel-in shower area with fold down shower seat, height-adjustable wash hand basin / mirror and closomat shower toilet
- Ceiling track hoist and height-adjustable electric bed in each main bedroom
- TV in living room and in main bedroom
- Wi-fi internet access
- The following cleaning materials are supplied: Ecover washing up liquid, all-purpose cleaner, toilet cleaner and cloths
- The following provisions are supplied: salt & pepper, coffee, tea & sugar, tin foil, cling film and kitchen roll, toilet roll, tea towels, hand towels
- Bath and hand towels for each guest
Facilities available within The Manse Courtyard…
- Private parking space for loading / unloading outside each cottage with further space for permanent parking
- Laundry with washing machines, tumble dryers, freezer, iron and ironing board
- Garden Room with glazed patio doors for lazy days
- Wheelchair accessible adventure playground and log cabin
- Riverside patio with garden chairs and barbecue
- Additional toilet in reception office
- Games store with board games, cards etc
- Recycling bins for glass, cardboard, aluminium, plastic and paper
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Crathie lies at the heart of Royal Deeside in the Cairngorms National Park
Famous for its proximity to Balmoral, Crathie is popular throughout the year with visitors attracted to the wonderful Scottish scenery and local sights; Balmoral Castle, Crathie Kirk and Braemar Highland Gathering are all world famous. There are castles, museums, heritage centres and distilleries to explore as well as the many other outdoor pursuits.
