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Cambus O' May Traditional Highland Hotel

Hotel in Ballater

Located in Ballater, 8.1 miles from Aboyne Golf Club, Cambus O' May Traditional Highland Hotel has accommodations with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

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andre_gus
From
Netherlands
The history of the place, the building itself and superb location in the forest. Rustic harm of the property and all wooden encrustations and carving are simply amazing. Food was very good at the local restaurant plus a moderate selection of good whiskies . Cozy fireplace was lit during the evening. Great staff!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,951 reviews
Price from
$110.66
1 night, 2 adults

The Barrel

Hotel in Ballater

Located in Ballater and with Aboyne Golf Club reachable within 12 miles, The Barrel has a terrace, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a bar.

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Lori
From
United States
Location was perfect , staff was kind and accommodating . Room was clean and comfortable . Would stay there again .
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 359 reviews
Price from
$111.56
1 night, 2 adults

Fairdene Cottage

Ballater

Fairdene Cottage offers accommodations in Ballater, 12 miles from Aboyne Golf Club and 20 miles from Craigievar Castle. With garden views, this accommodation features a patio.

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Judith
From
United States
The cottage was charming, comfortable, well-equipped, and conveniently located — just a few blocks from the village square with shops and pubs. It was the perfect home base for exploring Royal Deeside.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 138 reviews
Price from
$141.91
1 night, 2 adults

Howe of Torbeg

Ballater

Featuring garden views, Howe of Torbeg in Ballater provides accommodations, a garden, and barbecue facilities. This campground features free private parking and full-day security.

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Licia
From
Belgium
A gem of a place. There was great attention to detail and we loved the atmosphere! What a dream!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 649 reviews
Price from
$99.07
1 night, 2 adults

Ballater Hostel

Ballater

Located in Ballater and within 12 miles of Aboyne Golf Club, Ballater Hostel features a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

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Jacqueline
From
United States
The property was very clean. Location excellent. The kitchen was well stocked with pans for cooking. Tea, coffee and hot chocolate were complimentary. Rooms comfortable and bathrooms clean. Dan, the owner, was interesting and enjoyable to talk with.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 230 reviews
Price from
$139.90
1 night, 2 adults

The Auld Kirk

Ballater

This former church has been tastefully converted, enabling retention of the original features. Auld Kirk B&B is located in the heart of picturesque Royal Deeside.

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Lori
From
Canada
A unique place, that was very clean, had the friendliest owners and staff, and a very delicious breakfast. A real find and we felt lucky to find it!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 518 reviews
Price from
$234.28
1 night, 2 adults

No 45, Ballater

Ballater

No 45, Ballater is a guest house set in an acre of gardens and is just 5 minutes' walk from the center of Ballater. The individually designed rooms each offer unique charm.

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Amy
From
Canada
This was a beautiful B and B right in the town of Ballater, just a short drive to Bamoral and Braemar castles. Our room was so nice - comfortable, well appointed, with lovely decor. It was spotless. I would say the nicest place we have stayed in our 2 weeks in Scotland.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 521 reviews
Price from
$184.08
1 night, 2 adults

Gairnlea Cottage

Ballater

Gairnlea Cottage offers accommodations in Ballater, 23 miles from Banchory Library.

J
Jacqueline
From
United States
Very comfortable and clean. Owner thought of everything. It was just a short walk from town and very quiet
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 13 reviews
Price from
$768.24
1 night, 2 adults

Dalvorar - Mar Lodge Estate

Ballater

The apartment also features free Wifi and free private parking. Dalvorar - Mar Lodge Estate features 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 1...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews
Price from
$1,014.57
1 night, 2 adults

Balmoral Arms

Ballater

Balmoral Arms is located in village of Ballater, in the center of Royal Deeside. The property offers open log fires and free WiFi.

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Jaqueline
From
United States
This is now my new favorite place on earth! Sweet people working there, delicious food, what a great village! I wanna live there!!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,501 reviews
Price from
$112.85
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 359 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 359 reviews

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 216 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0

It was a central location for travelling around , really...

It was a central location for travelling around , really liked Braemar but we always came back to eat at the Alexandra Hotel - straight in front of you as you came into Ballater from Crannoch House. There was good food and staff always ready to accomodate.... very reasonable price also. It's a little while since we were there so a bit difficult to remember now - tried doing a review earlier but it wouldn't submit,
Guest review byPenelope
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0

Braemar only a short distance away with the Fife Arms Hotel...

Braemar only a short distance away with the Fife Arms Hotel worth a visit for lunch, afternoon tea etc. bookings recommend. Ballater has variety of shops and tearooms - would recommend the Station Tearoom. Easy to walk round and pleasant folks to say ‘morning’ to. Ballater has always been a favourite spot for North East visitors - only an hour’s drive away.
Guest review byAlistair
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

Ballater was a beautiful pristine inviting community...

Ballater was a beautiful pristine inviting community Surrounded by beautiful scenery lovely to see independent shops The Highlight was eating at The Fish Shop restaurant Will definitely come back for the town & the restaurant Good base to visit otherequally lovely villages Roads in good conditions well sign posted Great areas for hikers cyclists or those who just like to meander & soak up the scenery & atmosphere
Guest review byJOHN
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

Ballater is a beautiful spot on Royal Deeside.

Ballater is a beautiful spot on Royal Deeside. There are plenty of lovely little boutique shops to browse around at your leisure and there are many many fabulous walks to take nearby. Stop to top off. There are some great restaurants and cafés to sample.
Guest review bySarah
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0

Ballater is ideally placed to visit Balmoral, the Cairngorms...

Ballater is ideally placed to visit Balmoral, the Cairngorms and the Scottish east coast. There are some excellent restaurants both high quality and standard pub cuisine. It must be one of the prettiest locations in Scotland
Guest review byJohn
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

Lots of places to eat out.

Lots of places to eat out. The Bothy does a superb breakfast! And excellent ice creams from Shorty's. I like the water station in the square - great idea. Plenty parking space. Loads of rubbish bins and benches and tables to sit at. Great base for walks/cycling.
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From $177.05 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,951 reviews
Choose this if you are after something a little different. This hotel is unique in a very special way. At first you look and say "oh,oh" but then you realise that all its quirks are it's beauty. Ideally located if you like walks. Dog friendly throughout. Great drinks and gorgeous food. Absolutely loved our stay. I hope we'll be back here again some time.
Guest review byTracey
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 585 reviews
We had a wonderful experience at the hotel. The room was spotless, comfortable and the location was great for our plans, close to a lovely Ballater village. The owner was warm and attentive, making us feel welcome throughout our stay. The breakfast was fresh, flavorful, and definitely one of the highlights. I'd gladly stay here again!!!
Guest review byKlaudia
Poland
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 109 reviews
Tranquil Highland retreat about a mile from Ballater. Easy to walk to along ‘7 Bridges’ route. Alison and Rob couldn’t have been more helpful with lots of local knowledge. Exceptional breakfast and super comfy beds! Dog friendly too.
Guest review byJennifer
United Kingdom
From $174.71 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,501 reviews
A nice hotel in the heart of Ballater town. Very cozy restaurant and bar and lounge area-we never wanted to leave.Friendly staff and delicious meal
Guest review byAnna
France
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 460 reviews
Stayed at the hotel on several occasions in the past - great facilities and like Ballater- first time at the lodges.
Guest review byGillian
United Kingdom

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