Crannach House bed and breakfast and self catering apartments

A93 Ballater Road Cambus 0'May, Ballater, AB35 5SD, United Kingdom – Great location - show map

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8.6
Scored 8.6
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
388 reviews
a living room with a blue couch and a table at Crannach House bed and breakfast and self catering apartments in Ballater
a living room with two blue couches and a table at Crannach House bed and breakfast and self catering apartments in Ballater
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Crannach House bed and breakfast and self catering apartments

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Housed in a historic building, the recently renovated Crannach House bed and breakfast and self catering apartments provides accommodation with a garden and free WiFi. This bed and breakfast offers free private parking and private check-in and check-out. The property offers soundproof units and is located 21 km from Balmoral Castle. The units at the bed and breakfast are equipped with a seating area and a flat-screen TV. All units include a kettle and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer, while some rooms will provide you with a fully equipped kitchen equipped with an oven. At the bed and breakfast, the units have bed linen and towels. A selection of options including warm dishes, local specialities and fruits is served for the Full English/Irish breakfast. CairnGorm National Park is 50 km from the bed and breakfast, while Aboyne Golf Club is 15 km away. The nearest airport is Aberdeen Airport, 58 km from Crannach House bed and breakfast and self catering apartments.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish

Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
2 single beds
1 sofa bed
and
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.9
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
9.1
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  • Charlotte
    Australia 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...”
  • Shaw
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Everything! The rooms were absolutely beautiful and so well decorated. The bathroom was gorgeous and we loved the decor! The host was so friendly and welcoming and we absolutely loved our breakfast-especially watching the bird life as we ate.”
  • Peters
    Germany Germany
    “Nice B&B in a familiar atmosphere, nicely furnished rooms, everything one needs.”
Quality rating
This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Managed by Kathleen storey

Company review score: 9.7Based on 387 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

I bought this property in August 2023 and carried on running it as a bed and breakfast until December 2023 when we closed down for major renovations and reopened in March 2024. This year we have sown the garden with wild flower seeds, maybe they will be in flower when you arrive.

Property information

Crannach House was built during the 1860's, originally a toll house, it is granite built and set back from the A93 Aberdeen to Braemar road, Bed and Breakfast guests are hosted here. Crannach house has recently been renovated in March 2024 . There are three rooms at the moment , one double/ family room, one twin and one king size all ensuite on the first floor. The adjoining cafe which is undergoing renovations at the moment and apartment were added during the 1980's, the apartment is on the first floor and also renovated in March 2024 with one flight of stairs leading to it. The B&B rooms have tea and coffee making facilities.

Neighbourhood information

There is a woodland directly behind the property with marked trails, you can walk up high for views of the mountains. On the opposite side of the road (A93) is the old Deeside railway line, now a footpath, you can walk into Ballater village in around 40 minutes. The village has several good quality restaurants and cafe's and home to the Royal Station, Queen Victoria arrived at, on her way to Balmoral. We are 10 minutes drive to Balmoral Castle and 20 minutes drive from Braemar, Braemar castle, situated just before the village is well worth a visit. We are equal distances between Glenshee and The Lecht ski areas, both around 40 minutes drive. The Cairngorms area, often passed by with folk heading to the west coast, is beautiful and often less busy than other tourist areas. Ballater has two bicycle hire businesses.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Crannach House bed and breakfast and self catering apartments
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Pet bowls
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Express check-in/check-out
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

Crannach House bed and breakfast and self catering apartments takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:00

Check-out

Until 10:30

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash Bankcard Crannach House bed and breakfast and self catering apartments accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

License number: 175_00688-P, F

FAQs about Crannach House bed and breakfast and self catering apartments

  • Check-in at Crannach House bed and breakfast and self catering apartments is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

  • Guests staying at Crannach House bed and breakfast and self catering apartments can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish

  • Room options at Crannach House bed and breakfast and self catering apartments include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Family
    • Apartment

  • Crannach House bed and breakfast and self catering apartments offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • The prices at Crannach House bed and breakfast and self catering apartments may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Crannach House bed and breakfast and self catering apartments is 2.6 miles from the centre of Ballater. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.