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4 Guests
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2 Bedrooms
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1 Bathroom
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Pets Yes
Features
- Off road parking
- Garden / Patio
- Pub/shop < 1 mile
- Dishwasher
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
70 Customer Reviews
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"Cottage had everything we needed 2 minutes away from shops and pubs."
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"The cottage was very comfortable and within easy reach of shops and cafes."
We had some initial issues with the WiFi which the owner sorted out for us, which we appreciated.
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"Cosy, warm and comfortable."
Very well situated near centre of lovely Ballater, yet very quiet. Great to have off road parking. Everything was perfect for us. We've already booked to come again next year.
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"Our third visit to this property, it is beautiful and a home from home ."
Highly recommend staying in this gorgeous village.
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"We have had a fine stay."
A lovely cottage.
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"The property was great for our holiday."
It was clean, well maintained and had everything we needed - warm too when required. Westwood is in an ideal situation being right on the main street with dog friendly cafes and other stores, and also close to lovely walks. Would definitely recommend.
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"Really lovely holiday cottage - it's probably better suited to 2 adults and 2 children, than 4 adults but nonetheless we enjoyed our time in Ballater and at Westwood."
The kitchen is lovely and well equipped. The bathroom was super clean. I would have expected handsoap to be provided though. Provision of a clothes airer would have been useful but we managed as the weather was, on the whole, sunny! Probably worth noting that the garden, whilst secure, has a right of passage across it for the neighbouring property. Ballater is a great location and this property is definitely the best we've stayed in during our times visiting Ballater!
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"Premises and facilities were perfect, allowing central access to a wonderful area, local shops and dog friendly restaurants."
Plus the added advantage of being in a central location for visiting family in Elgin, Peterhead and Edinburgh. Thank you for the opportunity to use your premises.
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"Everything as advertised."
Perfect cental location close to towns facilities. Bike storage was important to us and we were not let down. Thanks for a perfect holiday.
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"Great stay, cottage was perfect couldn't fault it."
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"Unfortunately, because of family illness, we were unable to travel !"
!! However, even though we were unable to benefit from our paid for holiday we would thoroughly recommend Ballater as a destination at any time of the year. Also, the specific location is excellent to base oneself from. We have lots of family in the village and around and about; we hope to be able to save enough money to book again and travel up from Essex in the future.
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"What a lovely well maintained house, and spotless."
In the heart of Ballater, and quiet area of Ballater, in walking distance to shops, bars, restaurants and takeaways. Just round the corner from house a lovely butchers. Yes Will be back again
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"This was our second visit to this beautiful cottage, complete with everything one could possibly need."
We enjoyed it just as much as the first time. We particularly love the location, close to little independent shops & cafes, and an abundance of trail walks for the 'stroller' or the keen hiker. Lochnagar has an attraction all of its own, and The Cairn walk circumnavigating Balmoral forest is a must. We highly recommend this delightful holiday home in stunning Ballater.
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"We love this cottage and will return again & again."
It is warm, comfortable, well located and has all the facilities we need.
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"Overall this is a lovely, centrally located property."
In my opinion it could do with a few home comforts such as cushions and pictures around the property. Very clean and functional.
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"Great stay as usual the owner always makes sure everything is spotless and tidy can't wait to return"
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"Great cottage, could do with a few little extras."
Maybe a small radio and hooks next to back door for when it's wet, that would save trailing from front door with wet dog, that way leash and dog towel could be hung in kitchen. Apart from that everything else was excellent.
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"Could not fault out stay at Westwood Cottage."
It was lovely, everything you needed and more was supplied. Cottage was spotless, central to everything. Pet friendly with enclosed garden. Perfect for our stay. Would certainly return.
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"Exceptionally clean and comfortable property, It didnt disappoint and we would love to return."
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"Once again, Westwood does not disappoint."
Super, extremely well appointed house, in very quiet area of Ballater. Spotlessly clean. Great outdoor grassed area with nice garden furniture. Returning here after days out was just a pleasure. Will definitely book Westwood again.
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"Again a good holiday that’s why we chose this cottage for our break, in a lovely location next to cafes and beautiful scenery for walking our dog."
That was our third year and so far managed to pick another glorious week weather wise. We’ve been going to Ballater for over thirty years and so far this is one of the best cottages we’ve stayed in.
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"Nice, clean, pleasant cottage."
All you needed was provided.
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"What a wonderful property which gave us a wonderful holiday ."
First time visiting the area and we were not disappointed . Westwood was clean, warm and cosy and had all the amenities needed for a weeks stay . Even the dog was impressed with the garden … will be back to visit when we can find a space at Westwood
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"Lovely cottage, everything provided for great stay."
Enjoyed by us all.
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"Very comfortable stay!"
So central and convenient for the village… Everything we needed to make our break very relaxing - home from home! We’re looking to when we can book again!
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"Superb! This cosy, warm, comfortable and well equipped cottage was just perfect."
We loved the juxtaposition of retro and contemporary throughout, adding to its charm and character. The excellent location inspired many walking miles both in the immediate vicinity and on snow covered Lochnagar. What a fantastic holiday - thank you!!
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"Lovely property and a great base for a holiday."
Lots of walks from the door. Heating very efficient so very comfortable when the temperatures dropped. Everything we needed for a relaxing holiday.
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"Excellent property."
Could only find one slight negative. Lack of an electric razor point in the bathroom Lived in Ballater for 13 years. Lovely to be back. Cottage was ideally suited. Loved it
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"A fantastic holiday cottage."
Perfection.
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"Fabulous again."
Second time here and it was better as you had added the garden furniture and more utilities in the kitchen. Our only “nice to have” would be a BBQ. It’s a real pain when someone parks opposite the entrance though, makes it almost impossible to get in or out :( We will be back. Loved it.
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"We had an amazing week at Westwood, so clean and comfortable, and a great base to walk, eat and travel from."
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"2nd holiday in this cottage still impressed with the cleanliness."
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"Lovely, clean and well appointed cottage."
We really enjoyed our stay.
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"The property was spotlessly clean and very comfortable."
It is situated in an ideal area for walking in the beautiful forests around Ballater.
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"This cottage is very much a home from home - just what we needed for having a relaxing break."
We have explored the area quite a bit and being able to come back to the cottage and enjoy a relaxed evening was just what was needed at the end of our days trekking. The timed heating and hot water were very welcome eliminating the need to 'remember' to turn these on ready for when it was needed. The cottage is ideally placed for getting to the many places of interest in the area easily by car and we enjoyed putting out walking shoes on to explore the walking routes from Ballater. Thank you for providing a lovely place to stay Jacqueline, we would certainly stay with you again when in the area.
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"Lovely comfortable stay in a quiet but convenient location."
The one minor thing was lighting in the kitchen was poor. This was due to a high ceiling, maybe additional wall lights,under cupboard lights would help. Thanks Kt
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"Thank you for your hospitality, our stay was amazing, it was a warm comfortable stay."
After lots of days out and about the beautiful surrounding area it was great knowing we were coming back to a relaxed quiet home with all the facilities we needed. We appreciated the information leaflets for trails, which we took advantage of. We also enjoyed dining out, takeaways and using the kitchen with all the equipment we needed. The amenities were described accurately with some extra nice touches. My dog loved all the walks and the secure garden. Check in and out was simple, secure and the whole experience was fantastic. It was affordable for me, but does fluctuate at certain times of year, so if the price is right I have no doubt I will return.
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"We had such a lovely stay at this little cottage, the photos really don’t do it justice."
A lovely warm little house in a superb location, the kitchen was well stocked with the little things that you always forget to take like cling film. Lots of walking on the door step, would really recommend a walk round Lock Muick too. Some reviews say that the parking is difficult but we didn’t struggle and our cars massive, just pull past and reverse on to the drive. Only thing missing was some outside furniture but admittedly we had unseasonably warm weather for March so there may be some in the warmer months!
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"Westwood is a beautiful cottage, spotlessly clean and in a great location for a holiday in Aberdeenshire."
We stayed there for 4 nights over New Year with our friends and dog and would not hesitate to recommend this property.
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"We really enjoyed our stay at Westwood cottage."
It had everything we needed, we had a very relaxing and comfortable stay there. The cottage was very clean.
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"A lovely , clean , well equipped cottage ."
In a great location and an ideal starting point for some wonderful walks. I hope to come back again :)
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"We love Ballater anyway & have stayed many times."
We have stayed twice at this property as it provides everything thing you need. In the summer it was great for sitting outside & in winter it's warm and welcoming. Hopefully we'll be back next year, if it's not already booked up.
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"Great cottage."
Facilities excellent . Car parking a bit tricky with bike rack on car and very difficult to get in or out if car parked on roadside opposite. Would be a case for double yellow lines on road opposite. Neighbours friendly. Would definitely go again.
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"A very comfortable, clean and well equipped cottage."
Very convenient for local facilities with plenty of walks from the door. A relaxing stay.
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"This cottage was absolutely pristine."
It was so clean and the decor was just so lovely. Everything was so good. Just had to ask a couple of times for people not to park opposite please which would have made it impossible for us to get out in our car or get back in.
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"Westwood is a beautiful property- the photos don’t really do it justice!"
Fresh and new inside, beautiful view from the front. Short walk to everything you need in Ballater and a minute from the river. We absolutely loved it!
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"The cottage was very well equipped and comfortable, also very warm."
It is a bit neat reversing into the driveway but manageable. Ballater itself is a good place to visit with a variety of shops. There are plenty of walks to go on and the mountains aren’t too far away. We plan a return visit.
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"Nice house, well equipped, close to the center of Ballater."
If I could I would score it a steady 3.5. Need to be good at parking to get in and out and there is a possibility you could get trapped in! Also, not very private, across the way can see straight into the main bedroom and access at the back is shared. A few minor issues need looking, squeaky bathroom door needs oiling, bath plug-in needs unblocking.
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"Highly recommended - A gem of a place in a quiet street but very central location - way more spacious than I thought and very comfortable."
The shops and so many walks and hikes are on your doorstep. Westwood was great - every little thing thought of from board games to DVDs to more than fully equipped kitchen (all the little things you forget to take like cling film!) The poly pocket maps of walks were much appreciated. Ballater itself is so picturesque and plenty of gift shops, eateries and good sized Co-Op. Staff in tourist information very helpful too.
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"A lovely cottage."
Excellent location near to all the town’s amenities.
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"The pictures undersold this property."
The facilities were all there, the downstairs space & sun soaked garden made our stay very relaxing. Of course the surrounding area has some of the best scenery in the world.
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"We have been going to Ballater for 25 yrs and couldn’t get our usual accommodation so we were a bit wary if we could get anything that we would like, we were absolutely delighted to stay in this cottage as it had everything we needed."
First class, after the disappointment of having to cancel last year. We will definitely be back.
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"The cottage was lovely, well equipped and in nice quiet surroundings."
We went with the purpose of munro bagging of which there were plenty within 30 minutes drive.
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"House was fab, great location, well equipped and spotlessly clean."
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"A very comfy cozy house with lots of little extras location excellent area ..."
A very comfy cozy house with lots of little extras location excellent area outstanding overall had a very happy enjoyable stay
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"Great place, we didn't want to leave!"
We also love this part of Scotland, and Ballater is a charming town but not too touristy.
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"We enjoyed a midweek break at Westwood which is perfectly situated in the heart of this friendly little town."
Beautiful walks from the door with coffee shops and restaurants literally just around the corner. A very well appointed cottage with the best kitchen we have come across with all the dishes, utensals and modern appliance you could ever need. The living space is very usable with lots good downstairs space, excellent tv & wifi, a modern bathroom and that all important comfortable bed! We slept soundly and really relaxed here. There is ample parking on the driveway and so many dog friendly places close by, we loved our stay and will definitely return.
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"Immaculate, well equipped cottage in a fantastic location."
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"Superb holiday home in very quiet street in charming village of Ballater."
Very clean and equipped with quality goods. A pleasure to return after walking in the magnificent Royal Deeside. Five star recommendation!!
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"Ballater is an attractive small town, an ideal base for touring, lots of small individual shops, restaurants and the beautiful Old Royal Station."
The location of the cottage is ideal, it is quiet but you can walk everywhere in town within 10 minutes. The quality of the cottage, and particularly the way it is equipped, far exceeded our expectations. We were extremely comfortable and would highly recommended it.
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"Spotlessly clean well equipped cottage in a beautiful location ,so peaceful and ..."
Spotlessly clean well equipped cottage in a beautiful location ,so peaceful and relaxing , will definitely return one day
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"The cottage was in a great location with shops and restaurants nearby which is ideal in such a rural location."
Would definitely return soon.
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"The cottage is in a good location within a few minutes walk of all the facilities in Ballater."
The facilities in the cottage, especially those for cooking are excellent. The cottage has been modernised so everything is quite new. I would highly recommend it
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"A really comfy base in a wonderful location."
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"A very pleasant cottage , spotlessly clean, uncluttered and surprisingly spacious with good facilities."
Ballater is a lovely village with many walks from the front door of the cottage. The area around Ballater is beautiful with a short drive to Balmoral Castle, the Linn of Dee is a must for anyone who likes the great outdoors.
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"First class accomadation, very well equipped with good space located in a central village location, highly recommended, will return."
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"This property is delightful, sometimes you go away to then get away and normally you only really want to sleep in the rental."
I have to say this place was a joy to come back to and one you looked forward to. Ballater is a beautiful quiet town with some lovely walks. A bit tucked away but a place one should not miss. If we go back here then I will request this property as it was more than what the pictures show.
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"This is a fabulous cottage right in the heart of Ballater."
The open plan layout is great. You will not be disappointed if you stay in Westwood.
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"A perfect holiday home in a wonderful location!"
Westwood has everything you may need to make your stay most comfortable. It was immaculately clean & obvious from the quality fittings, the recent renovation is of the highest standard. The enclosed garden was a bonus & perfect for dog owners. We loved the downstairs open plan which wasn’t clear from the listing, but a definite plus. Ballater and the entire area is breathtaking. It’s easy to see why the Royals make this their Scotland home. Forest trails are plentiful near by and the town is full of cafes, tasteful quaint gift shops and a royal approved baker & butcher. Would absolutely recommend & can’t wait to go back!!
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"A lovely, comfortable holiday cottage."
All home comforts included plus extras. Nice to have tea, milk and biscuits when we got there, and all the little things like kids bowls cups made the holiday very easy! Thanks for a great week.
Summary
- Two bedrooms
- 1 x double, 1 x twin (can be zip and link king on request)
- Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
- Open-plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting room.
- Oil central heating
- Electric oven and hob, combi oven, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher
- TV, WiFi
- Fuel and power inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Off-road parking for 2 cars
- Rear enclosed garden with lawned area and bike storage (available on request)
- One well-behaved pet welcome
- Sorry, no smoking
- Shop and pub 2 mins walk
- Note: If guests wants access to the shed for bike storage please contact the owner for the code
- Please note that this property can only accept check-in's on Fridays. This property only accepts 7 night stays.
The property
Set in the popular town of Ballater in Royal Deeside is Westwood Cottage, a well laid out, newly renovated property.
The two-bedroom spacious accommodation is ideal for two couples or a family of four looking to visit the historic town with its close links to the Royal Family.
The cottage is situated in a quiet street close to the River Dee within walking distance of the shops, restaurants and tourist attractions.
This is an ideal location for anyone looking to visit the highlands with cycling, hill walking, golf, skiing and fishing all close by.
You can visit the Royal Highland summer residence of Balmoral, taste the whisky at the local distillery and enjoy the magnificent scenery surrounding this delightful town.
The property has off-road parking for two cars.
The front door leads to a small entrance hall.
The downstairs offers an open-plan living, dining, kitchen area, great for socialising and enjoying time with family and friends.
A large corner sofa, TV and WiFi ensure this is a great place to relax.
The newly fitted kitchen has everything you need with a double oven and combi oven, electric hob, fridge freezer, dishwasher and washer/dryer.
A well-placed dining table offers a place for everyone to enjoy a family meal, play a game or two or chat about the day’s events over a refreshing drink.
Upstairs there are two well-appointed bedrooms one with a king-size double bed, one with twin zip and link beds that can be put together to make a further king if required.
The rear door on ground level leads onto an enclosed garden with a lawned area, as well as a shed to lock away bikes or golf equipment.
The Victorian town of Ballater has been a popular tourist location since Queen Victoria first visited, the old station has recently been renovated to house the local Tourist Information Centre plus a delightful tearoom.
With the whisky trail and castle trail also on your doorstep you will never be short of something to do.
Take a drive up Glen Shee for some breath-taking scenic views, try a 4X4 Safari and discover red deer, plus a host of wild birds and wildlife native to these mountains.
In the winter months skiing and snow-boarding is a popular outdoor sport with two ski resorts Glen Shee and Lecht close by.
This lovely getaway makes for a memorable holiday in delightful part of Scotland.
EPC Rating: Band E
EPC Rating: Band E
About the location
BALLATER
Braemar 17 miles; Grantown-on-Spey 38.5 miles; Aberdeen 40 miles.
Situated on the banks of the River Dee, the delightful village of Ballater is a centre for tourism and has much to offer visitors to the area, particularly because of its location in the Cairngorms National Park and its close proximity to Balmoral Castle. This attractive village has a lovely neat village green, specialist shops, charming tea rooms and superior granite cottages, all adding to its genteel ambience. The River Dee flows through Ballater and is well renowned for its salmon fishing during the fishing season. Royal Deeside is so-called because of its connection to the Royal Family, who have frequently visited the town since the time of Queen Victoria. There is excellent walking all around the area, as well as outdoor activities such as cycling, golf, skiing or wildlife excursions. The popular centres of Grantown-on-Spey and Aviemore are within easy reach, as is the city of Aberdeen.
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Please note that this property can only accept check-in's on Fridays.
This property only accepts 7 night stays.