Cambus O' May Hotel has free bikes, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Ballater. 23 km from Balmoral Castle and 13 km from Aboyne Golf Club, the property offers ski storage space, as well as a...
Stuart
South Africa
Friendly staff, very helpful, willing to assist at a moments notice. Beautiful location and an amazing stay.
Set in Ballater and with Balmoral Castle reachable within 18 km, Alexandra Hotel offers a restaurant, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar.
Paul
United Kingdom
Friendly staff, clean comfortable room, good breakfast and good value for money.
Howe of Torbeg provides glamping accommodation near Ballater, within the Cairngorms National Park. Guests can use the property's Kadai fire bowls for BBQs and evenings around the fire.
Angela
Australia
The pod we had was snug warm and comfortable. The gramping experience was relatively new to us but memorable. The views over the river Gairn magnificent
Located in Ballater, within 17 km of Balmoral Castle and 46 km of CairnGorm National Park, St Andrews House provides accommodation with a garden and free WiFi as well as free private parking for...
Marit
Netherlands
Breakfast was really good and every morning made to order. Very close at walking distance to village centre. Easy parking in front of the building at private propriety.
Views from the windows are stunning. Building itself and interior is very stylish.
The village has lots to see, to do and eat. It has a nice atmosfeer.
The Gordon Guest House is located in Ballater, within Cairngorns National Park. Free WiFi access is available. Each room here will provide you with a TV.
No 45, Ballater is a guesthouse set in an acre of gardens and is just 5 minutes' walk from the centre of Ballater. The individually designed rooms each offer unique charm.
Nigel A
United Kingdom
This is an outstanding place. Graceful furnishings, with everything one can need. Warm greeting and friendly hosts, and the best breakfast we've had in years.
This former church has been tastefully converted, enabling retention of the original features. Auld Kirk Hotel is situated in the heart of picturesque Royal Deeside.
Karen
Australia
The greeting from host Kevin was most welcoming and informative. The decor of the church has been done to a high spec and is very homely and Scottish. The two drams of whiskey in our room on arrival was greatly apprectued by my husband, who had both! You can walk to everything in town, so location is perfect.
Featuring a garden and views of mountain, Craggan is a bed and breakfast situated in a historic building in Ballater, 16 km from Balmoral Castle.
Heather
United Kingdom
What was not to like. Totally exceeded our expectations- there was so much thought and attention to detail at this property! Will definitely be back. The host couldn’t have done enough for us. So close to the local town. The breakfast the following morning was first class.
Ballater is a lovely old Victorian village alongside the...
Ballater is a lovely old Victorian village alongside the river Dee and next to the Balmoral Estate, the Scottish home of the King.
There is easy accessibility to the mountains river walks, distilleries and more
Norman
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
Ballater is a lovely little town, very close to the Balmoral...
Ballater is a lovely little town, very close to the Balmoral Estate so excellent location if you are planning to visit the Castle and grounds of the royal estate. It has an excellent selection of restaurants, coffee shops and boutique / gift shops to choose from. Free parking in most places and some lovely walks that are all clearly marked that follow the river and circulate the town.
David
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
Ballater is a beautiful historic town.
Ballater is a beautiful historic town. It has lovely architecture, a Victorian train station where Queen Victoria used to travel to. Lots of restaurants, pubs, and the townspeople are very nice. It's close to Balmoral and was a perfect location to drive around and see the sites.
Kathryn
United States
8.0
Scored 8.0
Quaint little village with just enough amenities with plenty...
Quaint little village with just enough amenities with plenty of activities in and around the place. There's a coop shop for groceries, and some nice restaurant choices too. There's a small petrol station here as well so it's useful for fuelling up if you plan to drive any great distance. I'd happily come back here, but it's a small place so it's limited in some ways if you plan to stay for any great length of time.
We ate from two restaurants here, the New Shanghai Chinese takeaway, and the Alexandra Hotel restaurant. Both were very satisfying meals and good value for money, and I'd happily come back to both. The village is fairly small, so it's very walkable if you want to mill around and explore the pubs, shops and cafes.
Andrew
United Kingdom
8.0
Scored 8.0
Lovely picturesque village in Royal Deeside.
Lovely picturesque village in Royal Deeside. Shop fronts, the streets and the buildings are immaculately kept. Has many great places to eat and drink. Great walk along the old Deeside railway line. I went on a drench November midweek day, so there wasn't a lot happening, but the surroundings are nice. Fantastic place for solo travellers, couples and people who like the great outdoors.
David
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
Ballater is a fantastic area, such beautiful surroundings...
Ballater is a fantastic area, such beautiful surroundings with lots to do. Lots of walking and cycling options.
The town itself has beautiful buildings and architecture.
I love the area so much, I'm looking to buy a property and move there permanently.
What a brilliant find! The owners and staff were so friendly and helpful, it could not have been better. My room, the bar / restaurant area and breakfast area were all great. Location was perfect, both for Ballater itself and for quickly getting out to the surrounding countryside. The owner was also able to advise me about getting a bus into Aberdeen, which i would highyl recommend as a city day if you are on holiday.
The room was comfy. Breakfast was fabulous, made to order and served by the friendly owners. We had some lovely conversations with them. They are knowledgeable about the area, and suggested great places to eat and explore.
The location is right in the centre of town. Lots to explore in Ballater, with Balmoral Castle and Braemar nearby. Take advantage of the walks in the area, too.
Lovely, quirky, very clean and cosy in a lovely spot.
Had fun lighting the stove, learning how to make proper coffee and hot tub. Hosts were quick to answer any queries pre arrival and were on hand during our stay. Walked round nearby loch Muick one day - stunning. Ballater is a lovely wee village with lots of walks, excellent Bakery and Indian restuarant.
Lovely little cabin. The bed was ridiculously comfortable, and we had everything we needed in the kitchen. The location is great, close to Ballater and Braemar within driving distance. We used the tub, and it was a real experience!
Very peaceful stay and glad to be able to bring our dog with us. Have recommended to friends.
The location was great. Very handy for cafes/ shops. Lovely location beside river. Private parking. Dog friendly which was important to us. The apartment was very comfortable and provided everything we needed. Would recommend!
Fabulous place- great beds, breakfast and facilities. Wonderful location, central but not right in the middle of things so it was very quiet. Hosts were fantastic! Would definitely stay here again if we get back to Ballater.
Located in lovely village of Ballater on a quit street 5 mins walk from the village square and amenities. Very clean and dog friendly. Hosts left us a lovely complimentary bottle of organic wine for us on arrival.
I hiked across Scotland for the TGO Challenge, and the Gordon Guest House was my one luxury stay during that effort. It was amazing - very clean, great food, comfortable bed, central local - perfect!
Super cute accommodation, really cosy and very well done with the layout and quality and design of everything, also very clean. We love Ballater so the location was perfect being just 5 minutes away.
location was wonderful. Breakfast was good with the best coffee I’ve had in 4 days of being in Scotland. Shower water pressure was fantastic. The hosts were both just lovely and helpful.
Location is great in the center of Ballater. Both the facilities and the rooms where amazing and breakfast was stunning with a service that you would expect from a 4-5 star hotel
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