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About this property

Spacious Accommodation: Macdui - Mar Lodge Estate in Ballater offers a spacious apartment with two bedrooms and one bathroom. Guests enjoy free WiFi and free on-site private parking. Modern Amenities: The apartment features a fully equipped kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, oven, stovetop, toaster, and electric kettle. Additional amenities include a washing machine, dining area, seating area, and TV. Local Attractions: Located 9 km from CairnGorm National Park, 34 km from Balmoral Castle, and 29 km from Glenshee Ski Centre. Dundee Airport is 94 km away. Activities available include golfing, fishing, and cycling. Highly rated by guests.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

    • Free private parking available on-site


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Barbara
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful period accommodation. Very spacious. Amazing grounds for walking. Friendly and helpful staff.
  • Elizabeth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The property is exceptional, both as a building - the sweeping drive leading to the grand house is spectacular - and as an individual apartment. There is so much space, the furniture is beautiful, the proportions of each room are grand, the...
  • Jane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Stunning location, beautiful comfortable apartment and incredibly kind and wonderful staff

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Sykes Holiday Cottages

Company review score: 9Based on 91,997 reviews from 20971 properties
20971 managed properties

Company information

Sykes Holiday Cottages is an independent holiday cottage rental agency, with the finest selection of holidays across the UK and Ireland. Whether it’s a family-friendly holiday, a pet-friendly holiday or an activity and adventure-filled holiday, find your ideal UK break with Sykes Holiday Cottages. Our sister brands include Abersoch Quality Homes, Best of Suffolk, Carbis Bay Holidays, Character Cottages, Coast and Country Cottages, Coast and Country Holidays, Cornish Cottage Holidays, Dream Cottages, Heart of the Lakes, Helpful Holidays, Hideaways, Hogans Irish Cottages, John Bray, Lakes Cottage Holidays, Lake District Lodge Holidays, Lakelovers, Manor Cottages, Menai Holidays, Northumbria Coast & Country, Welsh Coast and Country Holidays and Yorkshire Coastal Cottages, and our family extends as far as Bachcare in New Zealand.

Property information

Madui is a wonderful and grand first-floor apartment resting within Mar Lodge Estate near Braemar, Scotland within the Cairngorms National Park. Hosting two bedrooms, including a king size double and a twin, along with a bathroom and a cloakroom, this property can sleep up to four guests. There is a kitchen/diner and a living/dining room. Outside there is off-road parking in the car park and full access to the vast Mar Lodge Estate grounds. Macdui will be a perfect retreat in the scenic Cairngorms National Park. Please be advised that external works are scheduled at Mar Lodge from 18th August to 12th September 2025. These works will focus on repairing the entryway at the front of the building. Please be advised that external works are scheduled at Mar Lodge from 18th August to 12th September 2025. These works will focus on repairing the entryway at the front of the building.

Neighbourhood information

Braemar is a bustling village resting within the idyllic setting of the Cairngorms National Park in Scotland, resting within the Dee Valley and surrounded by four of Britain's five highest mountains, it's a stunning landscape. Braemar is home to local businesses including shops, pubs and cafés, with lots of opportunities for exciting adventures from skiing in the winter months at Glenshee, enjoying sporting weekends with stalking and shooting, or fishing in the River Dee where you can find some of the best salmon fishing in the world, it's a truly magical place.

Language spoken

English

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House rules

Macdui - Mar Lodge Estate takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

One well behaved dog welcome

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.