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...
Haley
United States
A beautiful house, beautifully re-done, in a picturesque setting, close to amazing walks. The staff were warm and personable (and doing absolutely everything at once, by the looks of it!), the place was beautiful and quirky, and had a family feel to it. Dog-friendly, which is key, given the proximity to nature and lovely walks. Stayed here on a whim (it fit our road trip plans), but will be returning on purpose for sure!
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.
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...
Jayne
Canada
Breakfast was served in a dining room with a fireplace lite with battery operated candles. The atmosphere was terrific.
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.
Emma
United Kingdom
Amazing experience! Such a lovely, warm environment and so much care and attention has gone into every guest's experience. Thank you so much for such a beautiful room & thinking of EVERYTHING. You guys are awesome at what you do. We cant wait to come back!
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.
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.
Cyriel
Netherlands
Very friendly hosts and characteristic venue. Breakfast was fantastic, and we slept like logs in the comfortable bed. Thanks Helen and Kevin, hoping to come back soon!
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.
Kenny
United Kingdom
What an amazing place to stay. Everything was wonderful. From the beautiful, comfortable room with all the added luxuries to the outstanding breakfast, all freshly cooked. Martyn and Louise are wonderful hosts, warm and welcoming. I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending Craggan and will return at some point. Thank you for everything.
Located in Ballater and only 21 km from Balmoral Castle, Crannach House bed and breakfast and self catering apartments provides accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.
Charlotte
Australia
A lovely little B&B perfectly positioned away from the village, with walking trails just out the back. Finding the place and parking was super easy and I was greeted by a very friendly cat on arrival! The whole place has been recently renovated and the room and especially the bathroom were lovely. Nice view out the window of some trees (not the road). Breakfast was great too! Loved my stay there.
On average, 3-star hotels in Ballater cost £232 per night, and 4-star hotels in Ballater are £170 per night. If you're looking for something really special, a 5-star hotel in Ballater can on average be found for £202 per night (based on Booking.com prices).
On average, it costs £355 per night to book a 3-star hotel in Ballater for tonight. You'll pay on average around £190 if you choose to stay in a 4-star hotel tonight, while a 5-star hotel in Ballater will cost around £195 (based on Booking.com prices).
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.
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.
Had a lovely stay for 2 nights. The room was well layout, included all the amenities needed for a comfy stay. Great bathroom & shower pressure too. The location was good, quite, it’s within walking distance to Ballater & driving distance to sites around the area. Plenty of on-site parking as well. A Lovely couple who own the place, you can see they put a lot of love and energy into making it a good experience for guests.
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!
My room and bathroom were exceptionally clean, as was the whole of the hotel.
The lady got up early, so she could make me an early breakfast.
The staff were so friendly and the food was great. Nothing was too much trouble - even during a busy Bank Holiday weekend.
I would definately stay there again. A lovely small hotel, right in the heart of the lovely village of Ballater.
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.
I have a very warm welcome from the owner and their lovely dogs, the hotel is amazing! The room I stayed in was perfect for what I was needing. It was vert clean, shower was great and the bed was comfortable. Plenty of parking with lovely peaceful gardens. Only a 5 minute drive and you are into Ballater.
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).
We had a lovely stay at the Gordon Guest house. Steve and Beth do a brilliant job of running a small hotel. Breakfast was fab and really comfy bed. We stay in Ballater a lot and will definitely stay again.
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!
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.
Excellent location within walking distance of beautiful Ballater centre. Nicely furnished, clean and comfortable. Private patio area in the sun. Friendly greeting on our arrival.
Craggan is just a mile or so from the charming town of Ballater, on a beautiful site. Martin and Louise are welcoming hosts who made us feel right at home.
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