St Andrews House

46a Braemar Road, Ballater, AB35 5RQ, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.7/10! <small>(score from <b>323</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
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St Andrews House

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Scored 9.5
9.5
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
322 reviews

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 guests who drive. The property is situated 20 km from Aboyne Golf Club, 24 km from Corgarff Castle and 32 km from Craigievar Castle. Kildrummy Castle is 35 km from the guest house and Glenshee Ski Centre is 40 km away. Certain units in the guest house have private entrance and are equipped with dressing room and outdoor furniture. All units include a kettle, a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box, while some rooms will provide you with a terrace and some have garden views. At the guest house, every unit comes with bed linen and towels. Buffet and à la carte breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities and fresh pastries are available daily at the guest house. Guests at St Andrews House will be able to enjoy activities in and around Ballater, like skiing. Crathes Castle is 44 km from the accommodation. The nearest airport is Aberdeen Airport, 63 km from St Andrews House.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
2 single beds
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
9.6
High score for Ballater
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Kim
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Incredibly clean, Natalie and Tony were super accommodating and friendly. They put on an early breakfast for us , had bike storage”
  • Fred
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “Fantastic beds and the best shower in room #1 The guesthouse is very nicely located”
  • Craig
    Australia Australia
    “The property was lovely and Tony and Natali were wonderful hosts. The breakfast was amazing and so generous. A short walk into the village for dinner in the evening. Would highly recommend to stay here.”

Property surroundings

Facilities of St Andrews House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Off-site
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Off-site
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Safety deposit box
    General
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules
    St Andrews House takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 16:00 to 19:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 10:00 to 11:00
    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 option.
    Refundable damage deposit
    A damage deposit of £100 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children are not allowed.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Payments by Booking.com
    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

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

    Please inform St Andrews House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

    A damage deposit of £100 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

    License number: AS 00163F

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about St Andrews House

    • Check-in at St Andrews House is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • St Andrews House is 550 yards from the centre of Ballater. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Guests staying at St Andrews House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.4).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Full English/Irish
      • Vegetarian
      • Vegan
      • Gluten-free
      • Buffet
      • À la carte

    • St Andrews House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking
      • Skiing
      • Tennis court
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Golf course (within 3 km)

    • The prices at St Andrews House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Room options at St Andrews House include:

      • Apartment
      • Double
      • Twin