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Reviews of Lovely 2 bedroom apt in Ballater on the River Dee

20 The Monaltrie, Ballater, AB35 5GQ, United Kingdom

#13 of 27 Holiday rentals in Ballater

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Review score

Based on 56 apartment reviews

8.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.4

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    9.2

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    9.5

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: 17 June 2024

    9.0
    A very nice clean apartment, ideally situated for Cycling & Walking around the Ballater Area.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights

    There was no view of the River from this apartment.

    A very clean apartment. The rooms were nice and the facilities were very good and everything was in good working condition. The location was ideal for Ballater centre.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2024

    8.0
    Lovely part of the world, great location, mostly good facilities
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shame had no view, no freezer, one of lamps in bedroom didn't work (not bulb issue), tin opener needs replacing!

    Location, cleanliness, handy to have dishwasher and washing machine

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    10
    Excellent apartment well situated
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to dislike.

    Central location clean well appointed apartment

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2024

    9.0
    its lovely would stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Lovely little apartment perfect for a short break.my family are from Ballater and nice to stay in the monaltrie after eating here when it was a hotel/restaurant years ago.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2024

    9.0
    Fantastic base for exploring, very comfortable, well-equipped and good value for money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Kitchen is a bit on the small side, although this is a very minor point.

    Very comfortable, clean and tidy apartment. All the cooking items you would need, with no unnecessary clutter. Good location, nice and warm (possibly a bit too warm at times!).

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Lovely flat on the river had everything you needed.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 January 2024

    9.0
    A very comfortable and relaxing place to stay, in a lovely part of the world
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights

    As it happened, it snowed quite heavily when I was there, and getting my car up the ramp from the parking area was a problem once or twice! The dining chairs fold away to save space, but they're not very comfortable to sit on, and I need to sit at a table to use my computer. But those are small issues and there's nothing you can do about snow in Scotland! A grit bin might help (there was one outside the apartment block but it was empty).

    Good information was provided about location, parking and getting the keys. Parking is underneath the building, so it's dry and out of public view. The apartment is spacious and comfortable, with good heating, wifi and kitchen. The main double bed is huge and very comfortable. Ballater is a pleasant large village with an excellent bakery, modern Co-op, petrol station, several cafes and pubs, some open even in the middle of winter. It's only 20 min to Braemar, on a good road. The location is quiet and safe, and there was no noise in the apartment. There's a neat cantilevered coffee table, a kind I haven't seen before.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 January 2024

    10
    Loved our stay in Ballater. The apartment had everything we needed, we were very comfortable. Thankyou for having us 😊
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Location, comfortable

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The accommodation and its location was ideal for our needs.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 November 2023

    10
    Excellent would highly recommend you will not be disappointed 10/10
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The cosy feel - room size - beds - kitchen - cooking facilities - entertainment ie games books etc overall 10/10 location to centre

    The property was excellent from start to finish - very clean - tidy - warm and cosy - everything that was needed was ready to hand - the whole stay was excellent .

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 July 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only thing missing was a freezer, no ice

    Good value for money Near all facilities shops, walks etc People very friendly

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2023

    9.0
    A very comfortable apartment in a beautiful town.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We could have done with some trays.

    Not applicable about breakfast. Surroundings beautifil

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2023

    10
    happy to return to this flat
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    some hassle re allocated car parking space from a neighbour with a Porsche who couldn’t get into his car despite my car parked correctly - he had a weight problem!

    well kept and clean, warm, owner communicated well re queries and helpful

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2023

    9.0
    Apartment was comfortable and warm located near to restaurants, bars and shops
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was fine, no complaints

    The peace and quiet

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very comfortable, well equipped, and good location.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 January 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The cleanliness and furnishings of the apartment and the location.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 December 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hot water boost was required on regular occasions for sufficient washing, etc

    Cosy living room.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 23 October 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    cosy comfortable apartment with everything we needed for a short break.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 June 2022

    9.0
    A fantastic apartment with everything you could need and based in a stunning place.
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Lovely clean apartment with everything we needed, in a beautiful spot and close to everything in the stunning village of Ballater. Dog friendly too

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2022

    10
    Really loved it and wanted to stay until the Sunday but had family stuff on Saturday
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was lovely about the apartment-though checkout at 10 - I feel wee bit early - no negatives about the apartment itself though was brilliant and very clean throughout

    Location was brilliant just a 2 minute walk into town centre - apartment was self catering so no supplies there - you made your own breakfast and dinner - so we brought some of our own food and things like teabags sugar milk bread cereal etc we purchased from the local coop and also snacks and stuff for dinner or we went out for dinner - was good we had the choice to stay indoors for dinner if we were tired after hillwalking or decide to go out for dinner if we felt like it - had 2 bathrooms which was a bonus plus lovely and warm - was perfect - rooms not looking onto River Dee but when you walked round back River Dee was there and was lovely

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 March 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Norhing.

    Great location - right by centre of village and bus stops but also nice and peaceful. Good value for money compared to many places in the area. Host was great and the property warm and comfortable.

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 February 2022

    8.0
    Very comfortable and great value
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    En suite shower not as good as the one in bathroom

    Great location, apartment clean and well equipped. Wifi worked well

    Stayed in February 2022

  • Reviewed: 16 January 2022

    10
    A great place to stay with some fantastic local walks.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The location is great just on the edge Ballater and on the river bank. House was warm, very clean and comfy. I cannot recommend it enough. Loved our stay. You will not be disappointed if you book this place.

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 28 November 2021

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    If I could give 11/10 I would

    Stayed in November 2021

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