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.

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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.
Excellent Holiday Cottages I have visited 6 times now with my family and I agree with everything previous reviewers have said. The cottages are set in beautiful, peaceful countryside a few yards from the river Dee, on the fringes of Balmoral Estate. They are very comfortable for disabled and able bodied tenants alike. I am in an electric wheelchair and find Clunie cottage roomy, very accessible and very well adapted, they even have electric profiling beds and Closomat toilets. Other aids and equipment is available on request for free and the staff are very friendly and helpful. I would thoroughly recommend these cottages to anyone.
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Malcy 1
6/06/2016

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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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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.