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, Milton of Braichlie Cottage, 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 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 Cottage
With an occupancy of six guests, handsome Milton of Braichlie is a spacious, traditional stone-built stay that enjoys picturesque views of the River Muick, near Ballater.
Milton of Braichlie Steading Cottage 1
Milton of Braichlie Steading Cottage 1 is situated in a pretty location overlooking the River Muick, near Ballater.
Milton of Braichlie Steading Cottage 2
Milton of Braichlie Steading Cottage 2 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 5th January
booked
- Sunday 12th January
- £1320 – 7 Nights
available
- Sunday 19th January
booked
- Sunday 26th January
booked
Garbh Allt Shiel
Up to 8 guests
- Sunday 5th January
booked
- Sunday 12th January
booked
- Sunday 19th January
booked
- Sunday 26th January
booked
Karim Cottage
Up to 8 guests
- Saturday 4th January
booked
- Saturday 11th January
booked
- Saturday 18th January
booked
- Saturday 18th January
booked
- Saturday 25th January
- £1320 – 7 Nights
available
Knocks Cottage
Up to 7 guests
- Saturday 4th January
booked
- Saturday 11th January
- £960 – 7 Nights
available
- Saturday 18th January
- £960 – 7 Nights
available
- Saturday 25th January
booked
Milton of Braichlie Cottage
Up to 6 guests
Availability for this property will be published soon.
Rhebreck Lodge
Up to 7 guests
- Sunday 5th January
booked
- Sunday 12th January
- £1425 – 7 Nights
available
- Sunday 19th January
reserved
- Sunday 26th January
- £1425 – 7 Nights
available
Sterinbeg Cottage
Up to 6 guests
- Sunday 5th January
booked
- Sunday 12th January
booked
- Sunday 19th January
booked
- Sunday 26th January
booked
Tigh Na Garaidh Cottage
Up to 4 guests
- Saturday 4th January
booked
- Saturday 11th January
booked
- Saturday 18th January
booked
- Saturday 25th January
booked
Connachat Cottage
Up to 8 guests
- Sunday 2nd February
- £1320 – 7 Nights
available
- Sunday 9th February
booked
- Sunday 16th February
booked
- Sunday 23rd February
- £1320 – 7 Nights
available
Garbh Allt Shiel
Up to 8 guests
- Sunday 2nd February
booked
- Sunday 9th February
booked
- Sunday 16th February
- £1320 – 7 Nights
available
- Sunday 23rd February
reserved
Karim Cottage
Up to 8 guests
- Saturday 1st February
booked
- Saturday 8th February
booked
- Saturday 15th February
booked
- Saturday 22nd February
booked
Knocks Cottage
Up to 7 guests
- Saturday 1st February
- £960 – 7 Nights
available
- Saturday 8th February
- £960 – 7 Nights
available
- Saturday 15th February
- £1290 – 7 Nights
available
- Saturday 22nd February
- £960 – 7 Nights
available
Milton of Braichlie Cottage
Up to 6 guests
Availability for this property will be published soon.
Rhebreck Lodge
Up to 7 guests
- Sunday 2nd February
booked
- Sunday 9th February
booked
- Sunday 16th February
reserved
- Sunday 23rd February
- £1425 – 7 Nights
available
Sterinbeg Cottage
Up to 6 guests
- Sunday 2nd February
- £1425 – 7 Nights
available
- Sunday 9th February
- £1425 – 7 Nights
available
- Sunday 16th February
- £1425 – 7 Nights
available
- Sunday 23rd February
booked
Tigh Na Garaidh Cottage
Up to 4 guests
- Saturday 1st February
booked
- Saturday 8th February
booked
- Saturday 15th February
booked
- Saturday 22nd February
booked
Connachat Cottage
Up to 8 guests
- Sunday 2nd March
- £1320 – 7 Nights
available
- Sunday 9th March
booked
- Sunday 16th March
reserved
- Sunday 23rd March
- £1320 – 7 Nights
available
- Sunday 30th March
booked
Garbh Allt Shiel
Up to 8 guests
- Sunday 2nd March
reserved
- Sunday 9th March
- £1320 – 7 Nights
available
- Sunday 16th March
booked
- Sunday 23rd March
booked
- Sunday 30th March
- £1320 – 7 Nights
available
Karim Cottage
Up to 8 guests
- Saturday 1st March
- £1320 – 7 Nights
available
- Saturday 8th March
booked
- Saturday 15th March
booked
- Saturday 22nd March
booked
- Saturday 29th March
booked
Knocks Cottage
Up to 7 guests
- Saturday 1st March
- £1110 – 7 Nights
available
- Saturday 8th March
- £1110 – 7 Nights
available
- Saturday 15th March
- £1110 – 7 Nights
available
- Saturday 22nd March
- £1110 – 7 Nights
available
- Saturday 29th March
- £1110 – 7 Nights
available
Milton of Braichlie Cottage
Up to 6 guests
Availability for this property will be published soon.
Rhebreck Lodge
Up to 7 guests
- Sunday 2nd March
- £1425 – 7 Nights
available
- Sunday 9th March
booked
- Sunday 16th March
booked
- Sunday 23rd March
booked
- Sunday 30th March
booked
Sterinbeg Cottage
Up to 6 guests
- Sunday 2nd March
- £1425 – 7 Nights
available
- Sunday 9th March
- £1425 – 7 Nights
available
- Sunday 16th March
- £1425 – 7 Nights
available
- Sunday 23rd March
- £1425 – 7 Nights
available
- Sunday 30th March
booked
Tigh Na Garaidh Cottage
Up to 4 guests
- Saturday 1st March
booked
- Saturday 8th March
booked
- Saturday 15th March
booked
- Saturday 22nd March
reserved
- Saturday 29th March
booked
Connachat Cottage
Up to 8 guests
- Sunday 6th April
booked
- Sunday 13th April
reserved
- Sunday 20th April
reserved
- Sunday 27th April
reserved
Garbh Allt Shiel
Up to 8 guests
- Sunday 6th April
booked
- Sunday 13th April
booked
- Sunday 20th April
reserved
- Sunday 27th April
booked
Karim Cottage
Up to 8 guests
- Saturday 5th April
booked
- Saturday 12th April
booked
- Saturday 19th April
booked
- Saturday 26th April
booked
Knocks Cottage
Up to 7 guests
- Saturday 5th April
booked
- Saturday 12th April
booked
- Saturday 19th April
booked
- Saturday 26th April
- £1770 – 7 Nights
available
Milton of Braichlie Cottage
Up to 6 guests
Availability for this property will be published soon.
Rhebreck Lodge
Up to 7 guests
- Sunday 6th April
booked
- Sunday 13th April
booked
- Sunday 20th April
booked
- Sunday 27th April
booked
Sterinbeg Cottage
Up to 6 guests
- Sunday 6th April
booked
- Sunday 13th April
booked
- Sunday 20th April
booked
- Sunday 27th April
booked
Tigh Na Garaidh Cottage
Up to 4 guests
- Saturday 5th April
booked
- Saturday 12th April
booked
- Saturday 19th April
booked
- Saturday 26th April
booked
Connachat Cottage
Up to 8 guests
- Sunday 4th May
- £2115 – 7 Nights
available
- Sunday 11th May
booked
- Sunday 18th May
reserved
- Sunday 25th May
booked
Garbh Allt Shiel
Up to 8 guests
- Sunday 4th May
- £2115 – 7 Nights
available
- Sunday 11th May
booked
- Sunday 18th May
booked
- Sunday 25th May
reserved
Karim Cottage
Up to 8 guests
- Saturday 3rd May
booked
- Saturday 10th May
booked
- Saturday 17th May
booked
- Saturday 24th May
booked
- Saturday 31st May
- £2370 – 7 Nights
available
Knocks Cottage
Up to 7 guests
- Saturday 3rd May
booked
- Saturday 10th May
- £1860 – 7 Nights
available
- Saturday 17th May
booked
- Saturday 24th May
reserved
- Saturday 31st May
booked
Milton of Braichlie Cottage
Up to 6 guests
- Saturday 31st May
- £2640 – 7 Nights
available
Rhebreck Lodge
Up to 7 guests
- Sunday 4th May
booked
- Sunday 11th May
booked
- Sunday 18th May
booked
- Sunday 25th May
booked
Sterinbeg Cottage
Up to 6 guests
- Sunday 4th May
booked
- Sunday 11th May
reserved
- Sunday 18th May
booked
- Sunday 25th May
booked
Tigh Na Garaidh Cottage
Up to 4 guests
- Saturday 3rd May
booked
- Saturday 10th May
booked
- Saturday 17th May
booked
- Saturday 24th May
booked
- Saturday 31st May
booked
Connachat Cottage
Up to 8 guests
- Sunday 1st June
- £2370 – 7 Nights
available
- Sunday 8th June
booked
- Sunday 15th June
- £2370 – 7 Nights
available
- Sunday 22nd June
booked
- Sunday 29th June
booked
Garbh Allt Shiel
Up to 8 guests
- Sunday 1st June
booked
- Sunday 8th June
booked
- Sunday 15th June
booked
- Sunday 22nd June
- £2370 – 7 Nights
available
- Sunday 29th June
- £2370 – 7 Nights
available
Karim Cottage
Up to 8 guests
- Saturday 7th June
booked
- Saturday 14th June
booked
- Saturday 21st June
booked
- Saturday 28th June
booked
Knocks Cottage
Up to 7 guests
- Saturday 7th June
- £2280 – 7 Nights
available
- Saturday 14th June
- £2280 – 7 Nights
available
- Saturday 21st June
booked
- Saturday 28th June
- £2280 – 7 Nights
available
Milton of Braichlie Cottage
Up to 6 guests
- Saturday 7th June
- £2640 – 7 Nights
available
- Saturday 14th June
- £2640 – 7 Nights
available
- Saturday 21st June
- £2640 – 7 Nights
available
- Saturday 28th June
- £2640 – 7 Nights
available
Rhebreck Lodge
Up to 7 guests
- Sunday 1st June
booked
- Sunday 8th June
booked
- Sunday 15th June
booked
- Sunday 22nd June
booked
- Sunday 29th June
booked
Sterinbeg Cottage
Up to 6 guests
- Sunday 1st June
- £2505 – 7 Nights
available
- Sunday 8th June
- £2505 – 7 Nights
available
- Sunday 15th June
- £2505 – 7 Nights
available
- Sunday 22nd June
booked
- Sunday 29th June
- £2505 – 7 Nights
available
Tigh Na Garaidh Cottage
Up to 4 guests
- Saturday 7th June
booked
- Saturday 14th June
booked
- Saturday 21st June
booked
- Saturday 28th June
booked
Connachat Cottage
Up to 8 guests
- Sunday 6th July
booked
- Sunday 13th July
booked
- Sunday 20th July
booked
- Sunday 27th July
booked
Garbh Allt Shiel
Up to 8 guests
- Sunday 6th July
booked
- Sunday 13th July
booked
- Sunday 20th July
booked
- Sunday 27th July
booked
Karim Cottage
Up to 8 guests
- Saturday 5th July
booked
- Saturday 12th July
booked
- Saturday 19th July
booked
- Saturday 26th July
booked
Knocks Cottage
Up to 7 guests
- Saturday 5th July
- £2280 – 7 Nights
available
- Saturday 12th July
- £2280 – 7 Nights
available
- Saturday 19th July
booked
- Saturday 26th July
booked
Milton of Braichlie Cottage
Up to 6 guests
- Saturday 5th July
booked
- Saturday 12th July
- £2640 – 7 Nights
available
- Saturday 19th July
booked
- Saturday 26th July
booked
Rhebreck Lodge
Up to 7 guests
- Sunday 6th July
booked
- Sunday 13th July
booked
- Sunday 20th July
booked
- Sunday 27th July
booked
Sterinbeg Cottage
Up to 6 guests
- Sunday 6th July
reserved
- Sunday 13th July
booked
- Sunday 20th July
booked
- Sunday 27th July
reserved
Tigh Na Garaidh Cottage
Up to 4 guests
- Saturday 5th July
booked
- Saturday 12th July
booked
- Saturday 19th July
booked
- Saturday 26th July
booked
Connachat Cottage
Up to 8 guests
- Sunday 3rd August
booked
- Sunday 10th August
booked
- Sunday 17th August
booked
- Sunday 24th August
booked
- Sunday 31st August
booked
Garbh Allt Shiel
Up to 8 guests
- Sunday 3rd August
booked
- Sunday 10th August
booked
- Sunday 17th August
reserved
- Sunday 24th August
reserved
- Sunday 31st August
booked
Karim Cottage
Up to 8 guests
- Saturday 2nd August
booked
- Saturday 9th August
booked
- Saturday 16th August
booked
- Saturday 23rd August
booked
- Saturday 30th August
booked
Knocks Cottage
Up to 7 guests
- Saturday 2nd August
booked
- Saturday 9th August
booked
- Saturday 16th August
- £2280 – 7 Nights
available
- Saturday 23rd August
- £2280 – 7 Nights
available
- Saturday 30th August
- £2280 – 7 Nights
available
Milton of Braichlie Cottage
Up to 6 guests
- Saturday 2nd August
booked
- Saturday 9th August
booked
- Saturday 16th August
- £2640 – 7 Nights
available
- Saturday 23rd August
booked
- Saturday 30th August
booked
Rhebreck Lodge
Up to 7 guests
- Sunday 3rd August
booked
- Sunday 10th August
booked
- Sunday 17th August
booked
- Sunday 24th August
booked
- Sunday 31st August
booked
Sterinbeg Cottage
Up to 6 guests
- Sunday 3rd August
- £2505 – 7 Nights
available
- Sunday 10th August
- £2505 – 7 Nights
available
- Sunday 17th August
- £2505 – 7 Nights
available
- Sunday 24th August
- £2505 – 7 Nights
available
- Sunday 31st August
reserved
Tigh Na Garaidh Cottage
Up to 4 guests
- Saturday 2nd August
booked
- Saturday 9th August
booked
- Saturday 16th August
booked
- Saturday 23rd August
booked
- Saturday 30th August
booked
Connachat Cottage
Up to 8 guests
- Sunday 7th September
reserved
- Sunday 14th September
booked
- Sunday 21st September
reserved
- Sunday 28th September
reserved
Garbh Allt Shiel
Up to 8 guests
- Sunday 7th September
booked
- Sunday 14th September
booked
- Sunday 21st September
reserved
- Sunday 28th September
reserved
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
- £2280 – 7 Nights
available
- Saturday 13th September
booked
- Saturday 20th September
- £1980 – 7 Nights
available
- Saturday 27th September
- £1980 – 7 Nights
available
- Saturday 27th September
- £1980 – 7 Nights
available
Milton of Braichlie Cottage
Up to 6 guests
- Saturday 6th September
booked
- Saturday 13th September
booked
- Saturday 20th September
booked
- Saturday 27th September
- £2280 – 7 Nights
available
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
- £2505 – 7 Nights
available
- 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
reserved
- Sunday 12th October
reserved
- 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 Cottage
Up to 6 guests
- Saturday 4th October
- £2280 – 7 Nights
available
- Saturday 11th October
- £2280 – 7 Nights
available
- Saturday 18th October
- £1845 – 7 Nights
available
- Saturday 25th October
reserved
Rhebreck Lodge
Up to 7 guests
- Sunday 5th October
reserved
- 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
booked
- Sunday 26th October
- £1770 – 7 Nights
available
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
booked
- Sunday 9th November
- £1635 – 7 Nights
available
- 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
reserved
- 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 Cottage
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
reserved
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
- £1110 – 7 Nights
available
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
reserved
Garbh Allt Shiel
Up to 8 guests
- Sunday 7th December
- £1635 – 7 Nights
available
- Sunday 14th December
- £1635 – 7 Nights
available
- Sunday 21st December
reserved
- Sunday 28th December
reserved
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
- £1605 – 7 Nights
available
- Saturday 20th December
- £2280 – 7 Nights
available
- Saturday 27th December
booked
Milton of Braichlie Cottage
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
- £2640 – 7 Nights
available
Rhebreck Lodge
Up to 7 guests
- Sunday 7th December
- £1770 – 7 Nights
available
- Sunday 14th December
- £1770 – 7 Nights
available
- Sunday 21st December
reserved
- Sunday 28th December
- £2505 – 7 Nights
available
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
- £1110 – 7 Nights
available
- Saturday 13th December
booked
- Saturday 20th December
reserved
- 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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