45 Braemar Road, Ballater, AB35 5RQ, United Kingdom
#10 of 10 B&Bs and Inns in Ballater
Guests' ChoiceBased on 385 hotel reviews
9.6Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Location
9.8
Facilities
9.7
Staff
9.9
Value for money
9.2
Free WiFi
9.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 28 May 2024
Beverly
United KingdomBeautiful house, excellent friendly service and delicious breakfasts
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 26 May 2024
Kathy
United StatesNothing at all
Outstanding breakfast and guest service by a seasoned pleasant hospitality professional staff. Absolutely exemplary attention to guest satisfaction. Short walk to Ballater town.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 18 May 2024
Andrew
United KingdomNothing
Nice surroundings very clean fantastic breakfast
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 17 May 2024
Alain
SwitzerlandEverything, the place is really comfortable, and beautiful. We stay just for one night but everything was nice, the staff was really friendly and helpful.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 6 May 2024
Michaela
Austrianothing.
First of all: Thank you so much, Alison and Les and Teddy! ad breakfast: a huge range to choice from. The omelette was just unbelievable. ad room: lovely, comfy rooms. The bathroom had even a bath tub. I slept extremely well because there was no noise. It felt like home. Alison and Les are wonderful and great hosts. And Teddy, the dog, is just cute.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 6 May 2024
Regina
PortugalFantastic breakfast, very friendly staff and great surroundings
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 4 May 2024
Chandrea
United StatesN/A
The bed was the most comfortable we’ve experienced in our two-week stay in GB.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Cherry
United KingdomSituation everything provided that one could possibly need. Very clean and comfortable. Excellent breakfast
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 21 April 2024
Maitland
United KingdomFantastic breakfast. Comfortable bed.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 20 April 2024
Dawn
United StatesIt was exceptional in every single way. Would n change a single thing.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 17 April 2024
Nikolaos
GreeceThe rooms and the facilities were excellent. The breakfast was also exceptional.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Michelle
AustraliaFriendly and helpful hosts.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Christine
SwitzerlandAs it is a house the walls are a bit thin but nothing that disturbed our stay
Good location to explore Balmoral and surrounding area. Really friendly and helpful hosts who helped with recommendations. Breakfast cooked to order - delicious pancakes (one of the best!). Nearby restaurants walking distance from the hotel were a high quality and memorable with local produce.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 6 April 2024
David
United KingdomEverything was perfect, there was nothing we did not like
Friendly knowledgeable hosts, great parking and close to restaurants. Breakfast is amazing!!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 6 November 2023
Patricia
United StatesWe can't think of a single thing we did not like. Wonderful guest house.
Upon arrival, we were upgraded to a beautifully decorated large room on the ground floor of the guest house. Both the beds and linens were the most comfortable, most luxurious we experienced in our month traveling through Scotland. The breakfast was amazing - a wide variety of options and everything cooked to perfection. The view outside our bedroom window onto the hillside was nothing short of spectacular with the fall foliage. This was a quick (one-night) stopover for us - we would have loved to have spent more time in Ballater and at No. 45!
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 30 October 2023
Prue
AustraliaExtremely comfortable, beautiful home cooked food, gracious hosts & Teddy!
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 30 October 2023
Jessie
United KingdomReally delicious breakfast and vert friendly welcome
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 17 October 2023
C
Irelandeverything was great, amazing food but a little pricey
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 7 October 2023
Bastien
FranceNothing
Everything So comfy - beautiful. Breakfast was fantastic
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 29 September 2023
Donato
AustraliaNothing
No. 45 is a charming, truly comfortable accommodation offering an exceptionally good breakfast and a variety of very inviting and tasteful spaces to sit in and luxuriate. The staff were welcoming, friendly and super helpful. I can’t recommended it highly enough.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 29 September 2023
Liz
United KingdomNothing - all good 😃
Lovely property, room very comfortable & delicious breakfast. Really enjoyed our stay, thank you.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 27 September 2023
Adele
United KingdomDecor was lovely, breakfast was amazing, with local produce and home made Jams etc. Very friendly service, with lots of advice as to places to visit and eat. We have been touring around and our stay here was definitely the highlight.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 25 September 2023
Susanny_robby
CanadaThere was nothing that we didn't like.
Loved the charm of the accommodation. Everything was updated, and the garden off of the conservatory added a more personal touch. Breakfast was delicious and the choices exceeded our expectations. Very quiet setting yet close enough to walk to shopping and the excellent variety of restaurants.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 22 September 2023
Carlo
SwitzerlandVery friendly reception, comfortable rooms, exquisite breakfast!
Stayed in August 2023
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