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.
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.
Martha
United States of America
Everything! This property was formerly a church renovated to a B&B. The owners Helen and Kev are super nice and very accommodating.
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.
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.
Offering garden views, Craggan in Ballater features accommodations and a garden. This bed and breakfast provides free private parking and full-day security.
Joanne
United States of America
Breakfast was exceptional. Louise loves to bake and all of it was delicious. Louise and Martin were impeccable host and their home was comfortable and quiet. We stayed in 8 locations during our 2 week trip to Scotland and their B&B was hands down our favorite.
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.
Beautiful (dog friendly) hotel run by a lovely couple. Very friendly and accommodating. Staff great. Very clean and comfortable.
They are hoping to employ a chef soon so breakfast was continental and plenty of choice but sadly no dinner available at night-however they were happy for us to take food in and gave us plates and cutlery!
Lovely walks in the surrounding area for our dog and in the grounds of the hotel too. Enjoyed sitting by an open fire with a couple of pints after dinner. Looking forward to pur next visit already!
It was our privilege to arrive on the first day Cath and her nephew Shamus took possession of the B&B. The house suited us perfectly as it was, but the new owners hit the ground running with plans for renovations and extending the accommodations to build yurts for walkers on the adjacent property. Cath and Shamus’ enthusiasm and kindness was boundless. We wish them every success. The location was perfect for walking in Cairngorms, and a skip and hop from the fascinating Muir of Dinnet.
A beautiful stay on our road trip in Scotland. A lovely place with a high standard in everything. The natur around ballater is wunderful.
The breakfast was amazing and the the english humor excellent.
When I aseked for another cup of coffee I got the answer . . "no . . . . . we have limited coffee ;-)
I was 1 second very surprised . . . . . . . and then we all laughed together.
Just try it . . . . you will love it.
Thank you for the beautiful stay . . . . . .
Staff were really accommodating and changed rooms for us to a refurbished part of the building. It was the equivalent to changing hotels. From a tired room that consisted of tired bathroom, and one plug socket to share to a modern upbeat room. Be aware that a non refurbished room is very expensive for what you get. Location for both Ballater and the surrounding Cairngorms especially Balmoral is second to none.
The location is great for visiting Balmoral and other castles.The whole place is warm and cosy and very clean.The staff especially Fiona are very friendly and helpful.Everything works.Breakfast is lovely and plenty of choice.The scrambled eggs and smoked salmon is especially nice.Parking next to the hotel.It is in Ballater which is a lovely town.It is right beside the bridge over the beautiful river Dee
Very warm and comfortable in the pod, fantastic mattress, lovely view of the river to wake up to. Felt secluded and private despite proximity to other pods. Great to have some board games and plenty of resources for exploring the area. Lovely location. Great value. Lots of little details thought of. Great to have hot water available at any time.
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.
It is as beautiful as it looks in the pictures, so charming inside and out. Owners and staff are friendly and helpful, as was the hotel dog. Food was very good (new chef: doing great!) When we first drove up I said I wanted to live there, and I still do, lol. It's just really well done and feels elegant but welcoming.
The breakfast was lovely and served hot at our requested time.
What a great couple who run this place! They went out of their way to give us information about the area and accommodate my food allergies!!! I would highly recommend this spot if you are visiting Balmoral Castle and the area!!!
Looking for a place for a couple of nights for the Braemar Games. Good location outside of Ballater. Big rooms, handy kitchenette, great beds and an awesome shower kept us all happy. Great staff always offering to help
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.
Our trip was for 20 days and some 18 nights. Of the 7 Hotels/B&Bs we stayed at the Balmoral Arms had the best breakfast hands down of all 7 establishments. Order the Eggs Benedict, you will not be disappointed.
Lovely room, very comfortable bed, good bathroom and shower. Excellent location and free parking right out front. The breakfast was the best we had in Scotland. Wonderful host couple running the establishment.
Stunning location, easy access to nearby walking routes and not far from Ballater. Hot tub was brilliant even in mid-January and couldn't believe how toasty the house stayed once it had warmed up.
Nice room with a good bathroom.
Wi-Fi
Tea/coffee and biscuits in room
The Hotel serves wonderful home cooked food.
Nice well cooked breakfast with lots of choice in the lovely dining room.
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.
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