Connachat Cottage
Connachat Cottage offers a rich historical ambience, being one of the original buildings on the estate.
Stay
Enjoy a break like no other in one of Balmoral’s rental cottages, each offering a unique blend of historical charm and modern comforts.
Connachat Cottage, Garbh Allt Shiel, Karim Cottage, Knocks Cottage, the three Milton of Braichlie Cottages, Rhebreck Lodge, Sterinbeg and Tigh Na Garaidh offer the unrivalled opportunity to enjoy the stunning Estate and Grounds in the comfort of your own boutique accommodation.
Please note that some cottages are not available for rent for certain dates during the Royal Family’s visit.
Once you have found an available cottage and date, please submit an enquiry using the button below.
Garbh Allt Shiel
Built during the reign of Queen Victoria, Garbh Allt Shiel is a rustic, charming cottage in a quieter area of the estate, offering ultimate peace and privacy in surroundings that reflect the cottage’s storied heritage.
Karim Cottage
Built by Queen Victoria for Munshi Abdul Karim, her private secretary from India, Karim Cottage combines modern amenities with traditional charm.
Knocks Cottage
Located on the South Deeside Road in close proximity to Ballater, Knocks Cottage provides an intimate and cosy atmosphere for authentic Scottish experience surrounded by Balmoral Estate woodland.
Milton of Braichlie Farmhouse
With an occupancy of six guests, handsome Milton of Braichlie Farmhouse is a spacious, traditional stone-built stay that enjoys picturesque views of the River Muick, near Ballater.
Milton of Braichlie Mill Cottage
Milton of Braichlie Mill Cottage is situated in a pretty location overlooking the River Muick, near Ballater.
Milton of Braichlie Stable Cottage
Milton of Braichlie Stable Cottage is situated in a pretty location overlooking the River Muick, near Ballater.
Rhebreck Lodge
Rhebreck Lodge is set in a quiet location at Easter Balmoral and enjoys wonderful views across the valley towards Crathie Church and over the golf course. Guests can enjoy breathtaking views of the estate and surrounding hills.
Sterinbeg Cottage
Situated in a secluded location in Glen Muick, cosy Sterinbeg Cottage provides spacious accommodation set in a pretty garden.
Tigh Na Garaidh Cottage
Located in the Castle Gardens in a quiet setting, Tigh na Garaidh Cottage makes for the perfect home from home.
Available Dates
Once you have found an available date, please use our accommodation enquiry form to make your request.
Connachat Cottage
Up to 8 guests
- Sunday 7th September
booked
- Sunday 14th September
booked
- Sunday 21st September
booked
- Sunday 28th September
booked
Garbh Allt Shiel
Up to 8 guests
- Sunday 7th September
booked
- Sunday 14th September
booked
- Sunday 21st September
booked
- Sunday 28th September
booked
Karim Cottage
Up to 8 guests
- Saturday 6th September
booked
- Saturday 6th September
booked
- Saturday 13th September
booked
- Saturday 20th September
booked
- Saturday 27th September
booked
Knocks Cottage
Up to 7 guests
- Saturday 6th September
booked
- Saturday 13th September
booked
- Saturday 20th September
- £1750 – 7 Nights
available
- Saturday 27th September
- £1750 – 7 Nights
available
Milton of Braichlie Farmhouse
Up to 6 guests
- Saturday 6th September
booked
- Saturday 13th September
booked
- Saturday 20th September
booked
- Saturday 27th September
booked
Rhebreck Lodge
Up to 7 guests
- Sunday 7th September
booked
- Sunday 14th September
booked
- Sunday 21st September
booked
- Sunday 28th September
booked
Sterinbeg Cottage
Up to 6 guests
- Sunday 7th September
booked
- Sunday 14th September
booked
- Sunday 21st September
booked
- Sunday 28th September
booked
Tigh Na Garaidh Cottage
Up to 4 guests
- Saturday 6th September
booked
- Saturday 13th September
booked
- Saturday 20th September
booked
- Saturday 27th September
booked
Connachat Cottage
Up to 8 guests
- Sunday 5th October
booked
- Sunday 12th October
booked
- Sunday 19th October
booked
- Sunday 26th October
booked
Garbh Allt Shiel
Up to 8 guests
- Sunday 5th October
booked
- Sunday 12th October
booked
- Sunday 19th October
booked
- Sunday 26th October
booked
Karim Cottage
Up to 8 guests
- Saturday 4th October
booked
- Saturday 11th October
booked
- Saturday 18th October
booked
- Saturday 25th October
booked
Knocks Cottage
Up to 7 guests
- Saturday 4th October
- £1980 – 7 Nights
available
- Saturday 11th October
- £1980 – 7 Nights
available
- Saturday 18th October
- £1980 – 7 Nights
available
- Saturday 25th October
- £1980 – 7 Nights
available
Milton of Braichlie Farmhouse
Up to 6 guests
- Saturday 4th October
booked
- Saturday 11th October
booked
- Saturday 18th October
booked
- Saturday 25th October
reserved
Rhebreck Lodge
Up to 7 guests
- Sunday 5th October
booked
- Sunday 12th October
booked
- Sunday 19th October
booked
- Sunday 26th October
booked
Sterinbeg Cottage
Up to 6 guests
- Sunday 5th October
booked
- Sunday 12th October
booked
- Sunday 19th October
- £2175 – 7 Nights
available
- Sunday 26th October
booked
Tigh Na Garaidh Cottage
Up to 4 guests
- Saturday 4th October
booked
- Saturday 11th October
booked
- Saturday 18th October
booked
- Saturday 25th October
booked
Connachat Cottage
Up to 8 guests
- Sunday 2nd November
- £1635 – 7 Nights
available
- Sunday 9th November
booked
- Sunday 16th November
booked
- Sunday 23rd November
- £1635 – 7 Nights
available
- Sunday 30th November
- £1635 – 7 Nights
available
Garbh Allt Shiel
Up to 8 guests
- Sunday 2nd November
reserved
- Sunday 9th November
reserved
- Sunday 16th November
- £1635 – 7 Nights
available
- Sunday 23rd November
- £1635 – 7 Nights
available
- Sunday 30th November
booked
Karim Cottage
Up to 8 guests
- Saturday 1st November
booked
- Saturday 8th November
booked
- Saturday 15th November
booked
- Saturday 22nd November
booked
- Saturday 29th November
booked
Knocks Cottage
Up to 7 guests
- Saturday 1st November
booked
- Saturday 8th November
booked
- Saturday 15th November
- £1605 – 7 Nights
available
- Saturday 22nd November
- £1605 – 7 Nights
available
- Saturday 29th November
- £1605 – 7 Nights
available
Milton of Braichlie Farmhouse
Up to 6 guests
- Saturday 1st November
- £1845 – 7 Nights
available
- Saturday 8th November
- £1845 – 7 Nights
available
- Saturday 15th November
- £1845 – 7 Nights
available
- Saturday 22nd November
- £1845 – 7 Nights
available
- Saturday 29th November
- £1845 – 7 Nights
available
Rhebreck Lodge
Up to 7 guests
- Sunday 2nd November
booked
- Sunday 9th November
- £1770 – 7 Nights
available
- Sunday 16th November
- £1770 – 7 Nights
available
- Sunday 23rd November
- £1770 – 7 Nights
available
- Sunday 30th November
- £1770 – 7 Nights
available
Sterinbeg Cottage
Up to 6 guests
- Sunday 2nd November
- £1770 – 7 Nights
available
- Sunday 9th November
- £1770 – 7 Nights
available
- Sunday 16th November
- £1770 – 7 Nights
available
- Sunday 23rd November
- £1770 – 7 Nights
available
- Sunday 30th November
- £1770 – 7 Nights
available
Tigh Na Garaidh Cottage
Up to 4 guests
- Saturday 1st November
booked
- Saturday 8th November
booked
- Saturday 15th November
booked
- Saturday 22nd November
booked
- Saturday 29th November
booked
Connachat Cottage
Up to 8 guests
- Sunday 7th December
- £1635 – 7 Nights
available
- Sunday 14th December
- £1635 – 7 Nights
available
- Sunday 21st December
booked
- Sunday 28th December
booked
Garbh Allt Shiel
Up to 8 guests
- Sunday 7th December
- £1635 – 7 Nights
available
- Sunday 14th December
booked
- Sunday 21st December
booked
- Sunday 28th December
booked
Karim Cottage
Up to 8 guests
- Saturday 6th December
booked
- Saturday 13th December
booked
- Saturday 20th December
booked
- Saturday 27th December
booked
Knocks Cottage
Up to 7 guests
- Saturday 6th December
- £1605 – 7 Nights
available
- Saturday 13th December
booked
- Saturday 20th December
- £2280 – 7 Nights
available
- Saturday 27th December
booked
Milton of Braichlie Farmhouse
Up to 6 guests
- Saturday 6th December
- £1845 – 7 Nights
available
- Saturday 13th December
- £1845 – 7 Nights
available
- Saturday 20th December
- £2640 – 7 Nights
available
- Saturday 27th December
booked
Rhebreck Lodge
Up to 7 guests
- Sunday 7th December
booked
- Sunday 14th December
- £1770 – 7 Nights
available
- Sunday 21st December
booked
- Sunday 28th December
booked
Sterinbeg Cottage
Up to 6 guests
- Sunday 7th December
- £1770 – 7 Nights
available
- Sunday 14th December
- £1770 – 7 Nights
available
- Sunday 21st December
- £2505 – 7 Nights
available
- Sunday 28th December
- £2505 – 7 Nights
available
Tigh Na Garaidh Cottage
Up to 4 guests
- Saturday 6th December
booked
- Saturday 13th December
booked
- Saturday 20th December
booked
- Saturday 27th December
booked
Dog Friendly
The grounds and gardens at Balmoral make for the perfect dog walking trails for you and your pup, which is why our holiday cottages are completely dog-friendly. We kindly request that dogs are kept on a lead during your adventures and that you leave the gardens clean for other visitors to enjoy.
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