Cambus O' May Hotel has free bikes, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Ballater.
Tom
United Kingdom
Everything other than the food which was really poor Quality and limited choice.
I got a cold in the middle steak pie which was hastily reheated in the microwave after complaining. I decided not to eat it.
Located in Ballater and with Balmoral Castle reachable within 11 miles, Alexandra Hotel has a restaurant, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar.
wanderingcyclist
United Kingdom
The general ambience and atmosphere. The food was good and the bar had a good choice of beers. The person who checked me in was helpful in that he locked my bike securely in the cellar.
Howe of Torbeg provides glamping accommodations near Ballater, within the Cairngorms National Park. Guests can use the property's Kadai fire bowls for BBQs and evenings around the fire.
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.
Marla
United States of America
The owners are lovely, wRm, welcoming. Very funny and a font of knowledge. The breakfasts were delicious. Couldn't recommend highly enough.
No 45, Ballater is a guest house set in an acre of gardens and is just 5 minutes' walk from the center of Ballater. The individually designed rooms each offer unique charm.
kathy
United States of America
Outstanding breakfast and guest service by a seasoned pleasant hospitality professional staff. Absolutely exemplary attention to guest satisfaction. Short walk to Ballater town.
This former church has been tastefully converted, enabling retention of the original features. Auld Kirk Hotel is located in the heart of picturesque Royal Deeside.
Jeannette
United States of America
Outstanding, beautiful and unique property. Amazing attention to detail with decorations, service, comfort and breakfast. One of our best stays in Scotland! And go have dinner at The Fish Shop! Probably our best meal in Scotland!
Offering garden views, Craggan in Ballater features accommodations and a garden. This bed and breakfast provides free private parking and full-day security.
Jyoti
United States of America
Beautiful house and grounds, clean, well kept, lots of bunnies, and the hosts lab, Monty. Amazing breakfast options and tasty treats
Balmoral Arms is located in village of Ballater, in the center of Royal Deeside. The property offers open log fires and free WiFi.
Gregory
United States of America
Very nice room, with an updated bath. Had everything we needed, and the location was great for wandering around town. The restaurant/bar was great, with good food & drinks.
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 of America
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.
Perfectly located in a quiet spot in ballater!
ALL staff are absolutely incredible! I have worked in 5* hotels and the experience I had here was incredible!
We eloped in Scotland just the two of us and the staff made weverything perfect for us and nothing was too mulch trouble for us, please all remember to be kind to us hospitality staff we put our heart and soul into our work and work very long hours!
I can not rate this property enough, the suites are fantastic and so clean and spacious! We will no doubt definitely be returning!
Lovely B&B, parking onsite. Clean and comfortable room. Lovely host who gave us all the history of the area and the town of Ballater. Balmoral Castle is not far away, and she told us many stories of the Royal family that don’t make the papers or headlines. Drove into the very pretty town of Ballater for dinner and a walk around as it was still daylight until 9 pm at night, which was lovely. The B&B is up for sale, so not sure if the same hosts will still be there for much longer.
Everything was exceptional. The bed and linens were wonderful, the room and bath was large, the breakfast was phenomenal. Louise is a fantastic cook and left lemon cake and homemade shortbread in our room. Martin met us at our car, carried in our bags (such a help as we are older), and told us everything we needed to know about the house and Ballater. Their home is absolutely gorgeous, every detail is complete. It was a joy to stay at Craggan. And the view and terrace is so pretty!
Beautiful old church as the name would suggest. Helen was wonderful. She welcomed us in, sat with us and explained the accommodation and then arranged a dinner reservation at a local restaurant (The Angus & Ale) on a very busy night in Ballater. Breakfast the next morning was fantastic. We spent that morning at the bagpipe parade (part of the Highland Games) in a nearby town and then did a very nice hike on the grounds at Balmoral.
Great hosts, made us feel at home immediately, very welcoming and helpful. High quality accommodation, lovely room with comfortable bed and quality furnishings. Delicious breakfast freshly prepared each day. Great location about one mile from Ballater in peaceful surroundings with great views. Also handy for visiting Balmoral. Would definitely stay here again if visiting the area and would not hesitate to recommend to others.
The location is ideal for visiting Ballater and Balmoral. Parking is easy. We were welcomed by a very helpful man who was able to recommend some eating places in Ballater which we have enjoyed the evening meal at Alexandra Hotel. Also he was able to provide us his ironing board to borrow. The breakfast was quite good and the best thing was that it was nice to watch the red squirrels at the bird feeding station!
After an initial misunderstanding about the car park which has been converted to an outdoor bar area, the owner was very helpful in making space for my motorcycle at the front of the hotel.
Great food, lovely ale, very nice lounge bar. Very pleasant staff. Lovely breakfast and restaurant area.
The location was great for my trip although due to bad weather I didn't really explore Ballater itself on foot.
We were warmly welcomed as we arrived on our cycles, even though we were quite wet. Our host washed and dried our cycle gear and looked after us very well.
This area is very expensive for accommodation, but we felt against this background we chose well.
Highly recommend for those cycling Lands End to John O'Groats as the host is very cycle friendly!
Our stay at Hillside was exceptional! The place is immaculate, the accomodations and furnishings are beyond exceptional, in a very quiet area but close walk to everything. There is an outdoor patio to relax and enjoy, too. Phil is a character and made us feel right at home and was so helpful with suggestions of what to do. We highly recommend it!
Beautiful hotel in a great setting. The hotel has just been renovated yet retains its original charm and the room was lovely and comfy. The hotel was extremely dog friendly and our pooch was very happy there with lovely walks from the door either on the grounds themselves or just across the road along the river.
The bed and pillows were super comfortable!!! The entrance etc, was really lovely decorated. Our dinner was lovely. Would recommend having a meal in the hotel. Ballater is a lovely little town/village with some lovely shops. Great location to stay in if you are going to Balmoral Castle.
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!
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.
The hotel and surrounding area was absolutely gorgeous. The staff was very friendly, the beds were very comfortable, and the ensuite bathroom was beautiful (great water pressure/temperatures in the shower).
Never been in a hotel so clean! Lovely and very modern. Natali and Toni were fabulous hosts. Breakfast was excellent. Very well located for a short walk into Ballater.
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