The grounds of Balmoral Castle are currently closed, however our gift shop and terrace cafe at the main gates will be open daily from 1000 until 1600. The walk to Prince Albert's Pyramid is available.

Karim Cottage
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Karim Cottage

Built by Queen Victoria for Munshi Abdul Karim, her private secretary from India, Karim Cottage combines modern amenities with traditional charm.

Located near the main estate facilities, the cottage is one of the most accessible stays at Balmoral, offering a comfortable and safe stay for all ages. 

Karim Cottage features a beautiful garden area for outdoor relaxation and activities.

The maximum occupancy for Karim Cottage is 8 guests - this requires one person to sleep on the day bed in the large twin bedroom and another to sleep on the day bed in the snug.

Bookings at this property are on a Saturday to Saturday basis.

Licence Number: AS-00768-F

Facilities include:

  • Lounge with log burner

  • Snug with views of the garden

  • Double bedroom and two twin bedrooms

  • Family bathroom with bath and shower

  • Shower room with WC

  • Kitchen (electric cooker, microwave, fridge freezer and dishwasher)

  • Laundry room (washing machine)

  • Utility area (boiler)

Exterior

  • Enclosed private garden to the rear of the property

The property is connected to mains electricity and is heated by oil fired central heating together with a log burner in the lounge. Fuel for the fire is provided by the Estate.

There is a smart television in the lounge and wi-fi reception is also available.

Please view the available dates at the bottom of this page. Once you have found an available date, please click on the date to make your request.

Available Dates

Once you have found an available date, please click on the date to make your request.

Saturday 4th October

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Saturday 11th October

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Saturday 18th October

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Saturday 25th October

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Saturday 1st November

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Saturday 8th November

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Saturday 15th November

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Saturday 22nd November

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Saturday 29th November

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Saturday 13th December

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Saturday 20th December

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Saturday 27th December

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Saturday 24th January

reserved

Saturday 7th February

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Saturday 14th February

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Saturday 28th February

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Saturday 7th March

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Saturday 14th March

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Saturday 21st March

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Saturday 28th March

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Saturday 4th April

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Saturday 11th April

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Saturday 25th April

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Saturday 2nd May

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Saturday 9th May

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Saturday 16th May

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Saturday 23rd May

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Saturday 30th May

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Saturday 6th June

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Saturday 13th June

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Saturday 20th June

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Saturday 27th June

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Saturday 4th July

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Saturday 11th July

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Saturday 18th July

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Saturday 1st August

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Saturday 8th August

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Saturday 15th August

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Saturday 22nd August

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Saturday 29th August

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Saturday 5th September

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Saturday 12th September

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Saturday 19th September

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Saturday 26th September

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Saturday 3rd October

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Saturday 10th October

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Saturday 17th October

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Saturday 24th October

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Saturday 14th November

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Balmoral Castle is seen from a distance, surrounded by lush green fields and dense forests, framed by tree branches and moss-covered rocks in the foreground.