About this property

Historic Setting: Craggan in Ballater offers a unique stay within a historic building. The adults-only property features a sun terrace and a beautiful garden, complemented by free WiFi. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms include private bathrooms with walk-in showers, bathrobes, and garden or mountain views. Additional amenities include streaming services, work desks, and free toiletries. Delicious Breakfast: Guests enjoy a variety of breakfast options, including continental, buffet, full English/Irish, vegetarian, and gluten-free. Local specialties, fresh pastries, and warm dishes are served daily. Activities and Attractions: Located 39 mi from Aberdeen Airport, Craggan is near Balmoral Castle (9.9 mi), CairnGorm National Park (28 mi), and Glenshee Ski Center (25 mi). Activities such as skiing, hiking, and cycling are available.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

    • Breakfast Info

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

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
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2 twin beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Johannes
    United States United States
    There are days things happen to you that are totally unexpected. We spent the last night of our extended trip through Scotland in an extraordinary place just outside Ballatar: CRAGGAN. Calling it a boutique hotel would be an understatement. The...
  • Todd
    United States United States
    It was a very peaceful location with ample room to relax and explore. The breakfast prepared each day (both fruit/ pastry/ fresh bakes) and hot breakfast was the best we have had in 35 years of traveling around the world.
  • Michael
    United States United States
    Beautiful property, room was wonderful and updated. Hosts were wonderful, great breakfast, nothing negative, would stay there again in a heartbeat!
  • Sharon
    United States United States
    Our host was very friendly, helpful and available to answer questions about the area. Breakfast was outstanding, including made to order entrees and a delicious buffet of fruits, yogurt, and homemade breads and pastries. The room was beautifully...
  • Kurt
    United States United States
    Excellent breakfast, wonderful room and peaceful surroundings!
  • Laurence
    United States United States
    The property is in excellent condition, has lovely well-tended grounds, is quiet but not isolated, and boasts excellent views. Breakfast was spectacular.
  • Rona
    United States United States
    This place is amazing. A true GEM. The rooms and breakfast were 5 star. A must stop on your Scottish vacation.
  • Amy
    Canada Canada
    We stayed here for one night and this is one of those places that when you arrive to such beautiful grounds and attentive hosts that you will wish you had more time to enjoy.
  • Melissa
    United States United States
    Everything!! Food was exceptional, bed super comfortable, Beautiful Property!
  • Ron
    United States United States
    Beautiful setting, home and two wonderful hosts. Could not have asked for more!

Hosted by Martyn and Louise Barrow

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Host Review Score
Martyn and Louise Barrow
Craggan is situated in a quiet location 1 mile from the picturesque Victorian village of Ballater. This former Manse was built in 1870 and sits within 2.5 acres of garden and woodland boasting stunning views of the surrounding countryside with the towering hills of The Coyles of Muick, Cairn Leuchan and Clachan Yell to the front, rocky crags and a pine forest to the East and the towering splendour of the mountain of Lochnagar to the West. The house retains many of its original features and offers 3 luxurious individually decorated guest rooms each with private bathroom. The ground floor room also has a private terrace. Breakfast is served daily between 8.00 and 9.30 am offering both cooked options and buffet style breakfast with a variety of cereals, pastries, fruit, yoghurt and teas and coffees.
Ballater has long been a centre for tourism in the Highlands. Presently many of the buildings date from the Victorian era and the village centre is currently a conservation area. Ballater is now a busy and bustling community with a variety of shops, cafes, bars, restaurants and Arts and Crafts Galleries that welcomes tourists from around the world all the year round. The Cairngorms is the largest National Park in the United Kingdom. It is also the highest in parts. It has so much to offer and there is a whole host of activities to choose from either within walking distance of the village or a short drive away. There are activities to suit everyone from hiking up Lochnagar and mountain biking to browsing the shops and relaxing in one of the many cafes and bars. Balmoral Castle is just 6 miles to the West of Ballater. This historic castle is open to the public from 1 April each year offering a variety of activities. The village of Braemar home of the famous Highland Games is just a further 10 miles away. Lochnagar is part of the Mounth being 3,789 feet in height which qualifies it as a Munro.
Language spoken: English

Area info

House rules

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Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 9:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 07:00:00.

License number: AS00017F, E

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