Crannach House Apartment

Cambus o'May, Ballater, AB35 5SD, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.5/10! <small>(score from <b>61</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very Good
Rated very good
61 reviews

Location for our fishing beat on the River Dee was perfect,apartment was roomy and had everything you need and more.Our host Doug who lets the apartment was excellent,nothing was a bother. Loved it and will hopefully be back in the future.

Mclauchlan United Kingdom

Crannach House Apartment

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  • Entire apartment
  • 667 ft² size
  • Mountain view
  • Garden
  • Pet friendly
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Bathtub
  • Non-smoking rooms

Crannach House Apartment is set in Cambus o'May, 2.5 miles from Ballater. The accommodations features free WiFi. This apartment is fitted with a living room and a fully equipped kitchenette with a dishwasher, oven and washing machine. A flat-screen TV is offered. Skiing and hiking can be enjoyed nearby, while ski storage space is also available on site. Stonehaven is 38 miles from the apartment, while Aberdeen is 40 miles away. The nearest airport is Aberdeen Airport, 38.6 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms

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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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

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Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
4.2
Low score for Ballater
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  • Mclauchlan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Location for our fishing beat on the River Dee was perfect,apartment was roomy and had everything you need and more.Our host Doug who lets the apartment was excellent,nothing was a bother. Loved it and will hopefully be back in the future.”
  • James
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Nice room, great bath, easy parking, friendly owners.”
  • Clara
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “Quiet location, with forest walks starting next to the accommodation (nice walk to Burn O'Vat). Well equipped, good size apartment. Good pillows.”

Hosted by Doug Cookson

9.5
9.5
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Doug Cookson
Crannach House was built during the 1860's, originally a toll house, it is granite built and set back from the A93 Aberdeen to Braemar road, Bed and Breakfast guests are hosted here, two rooms only, one double and one twin, both ensuite, both on the first floor. The adjoining cafe and apartment were added during the 1980's, the apartment is on the first floor, with one flight of stairs leading to it. The cafe is open daily, usually between 10am and 5pm, sometimes later during the summer. The B&B rooms have tea and coffee making facilities and the option of breakfast served to the room.
Personally, for the past 20 years, I have baked for a living and now teach bread making. Breakfast will consist of a variety of baked products, served fresh from the oven with homemade jam, cheese and cold meats, in the dining room or if you wish your room. This year we have sown the garden with wild flower seeds, maybe they will be in flower when you arrive.
Crannach House is situated next to the Riverside Cottage Cafe at Cambus o'May (they are one building), there is a woodland directly behind the property with marked trails, you can walk up high for views of the mountains. On the opposite side of the road (A93) is the old Deeside railway line, now a footpath, you can walk into Ballater village in around 40 minutes. The village has several good quality restaurants and cafe's and home to the Royal Station, Queen Victoria arrived at, on her way to Balmoral. We are 10 minutes drive to Balmoral Castle and 20 minutes drive from Braemar, Braemar castle, situated just before the village is well worth a visit. We are equal distances between Glenshee and The Lecht ski areas, both around 40 minutes drive. The Cairngorms area, often passed by with folk heading to the west coast, is beautiful and often less busy than other tourist areas. Ballater has two bicycle hire businesses or we usually have one or two to borrow if you wish.
Language spoken: English

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Amenities of Crannach House Apartment
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Garden
Activities
  • Ski storage
  • Horseback riding
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
  • Skiing
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Outdoor & View
  • Mountain view
  • View
Building Characteristics
  • Private apartment in building
  • Semi-detached
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Miscellaneous
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
Languages Spoken
  • English

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Check-in

From 4:00 PM

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Check-out

Until 10:00 AM

 

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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

No cribs or extra beds are available.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Cash only

This property only accepts cash payments.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

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FAQs about Crannach House Apartment

  • Crannach House Apartment is 2.6 miles from the center of Ballater. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Crannach House Apartment may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Crannach House Apartment has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

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  • Check-in at Crannach House Apartment is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Crannach House Apartment offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Horseback riding

  • Yes, Crannach House Apartment is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Crannach House Apartment can accommodate this group size:

    • 5 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.