About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Lodges at Craigendarroch Country Club in Aberdeenshire offers family rooms with private bathrooms, fully equipped kitchens, and garden views. Each unit includes a dining area, washing machine, and free WiFi. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy spa facilities, sauna, fitness center, indoor swimming pool, tennis court, and sun terrace. Additional amenities include a hot tub, steam room, and games room. Free on-site parking is available. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves local cuisine in a welcoming ambiance. Outdoor dining areas provide relaxing spaces. Prime Location: Located 40 mi from Aberdeen Airport, the aparthotel is near attractions such as Balmoral Castle (9.9 mi) and CairnGorm National Park (28 mi). Activities include yoga, skiing, and cycling. Highly rated for its swimming pool, child-friendliness, and location.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

    • Free Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
Bedroom
2 twin beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
Bedroom 3
2 twin beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 full bed
Bedroom
2 twin beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
Bedroom 3
2 twin beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom
2 twin beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom
2 twin beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
Bedroom 3
2 twin beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
Bedroom 3
2 twin beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Philip
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Really Enjoyable stay. Very good value. Leisure centre was excellent, kids loved it. Will definately come back.
  • Bruno
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The lodge was exactly as described online and the location is so idyllic.The staff was so friendly and helpful. Seriously recommend to anyone who wants to spend some time away from the hustling and bustling of a big city to recharge.
  • Anonymous
    United States United States
    Hey upgraded our lodge size - so bonus bedroom and a Murphy we didn’t need, plus 3 bathrooms and a surprise sauna. Didn’t realize there was a washer dryer as well. Made everything so easy, and the balcony was amazing to sit out and drink this time...
  • Andrea
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    beautiful/stunning location/wildlife private aspect of lodge/balcony super comfortable bedroom (quality bed and linen) loads of towels provided great local walks and towns quiet surroundings (apart from road noise) quiet...
  • Mhairi
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The lodges are so well equipped with everything you can imagine you’d need during your stay. The balcony with the table and chairs is fantastic for relaxing in the sun, eating outside or watching the wildlife. Every room is spotlessly clean and...
  • Peter
    Australia Australia
    Spacious self contained cottage. washing machine and drying cabinet.
  • Carol
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Quiet & peaceful, kitchen area in good working order & lounge very comfortable
  • Lesley
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We are owners of a lodge every November and we love Ballater. We booked through Booking. com for the 1st time. Not the same booking through an agency we have booked directly for years without any issues however according to Craigendarroch there...
  • Mark
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great place, very nice, private comfortable with the pool/gym/snooker/squash/tennis etc very nice.
  • Mary
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location is excellent ,village shops, cafes and restaurants provide all that is required and plenty of outdoor things to do to suit all ages. View from lodge decks is beautiful and relaxing.

Managed by Craigendarroch Lodges

Company review score: 9.1Based on 133 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

The resort was established in 1985. There are 99 lodges set within 33 acres of woodland.

Property info

Craigendarroch Lodges offer the perfect highland retreat within the historic, tranquil and beautiful setting of Royal Deeside. With its quiet charms and relaxing pace of life the resort captures the essence of a true highland holiday experience. Our guests have full access to Craigendarrroch Country Club and Spa. The charming self-catering lodges boast full size kitchens, open plan lounges and plenty of space to relax. Enjoy the seclusion and privacy of your own home from home.

Neighborhood info

We are situated in Royal Deeside within the Cairngorms National Park. For hundreds of years Royal Deeside has been one of Scotland’s best kept secrets and the favourite retreat of the Royal Family. The area is steeped in history and has some wonderful walking and mountain bike trails. Many of the local shops boast the Royal Warrant as purveyors to the Royal Family. There is a golf course in each of the villages nearby, castles to explore and outdoor adventures, not forgetting Balmoral Castle and Royal Lochnagar Distillery.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • The Keiller Brasserie
    • Cuisine
      Local
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly

House rules

The Lodges at Craigendarroch Country Club takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 12:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

The resort reserves the right to refuse your check-in or to terminate your stay where any Guest(s) is displaying anti-social behavior. Our anti-social behavior policy is available on request.

Additional fees apply for the use of certain resort facilities.

All Special Requests are subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed.

Adapted accommodations are subject to availability. Please contact us if you have any accessibility requirements that you wish to discuss.

It is recommended you take out independent travel insurance for both domestic and international travel to cover you for any medical emergencies and/or loss incurred due to being unable to occupy your accommodations.

The resort operates an ongoing improvement program, so refurbishments may be taking place throughout the year. While the resort endeavors to keep noise and disruption to a minimum, there may be some disturbance to our Guests.

A credit card pre-authorization of £50 per night occupied is taken on check-in.

Electricity and gas is metered and charged as used.

Cleaning can be requested for an additional fee.

The number of Wi-Fi devices may vary depending on your accommodations type.

Please contact reception if you plan to arrive later than 23:59 on the day of arrival as accommodations will only be held until this time and may be subsequently canceled.

Bookings of five or more rooms are subject to the group booking Terms and Conditions.

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