St Andrews House offers accommodations in Ballater, 11 miles from Balmoral Castle and 28 miles from CairnGorm National Park. The property is around 12 miles from Aboyne Golf Club, 15 miles from Corgarff Castle, and 20 miles from Craigievar Castle. The guest house also provides free Wifi and free private parking. All rooms include a kettle, a flat-screen TV, and a safety deposit box, while some rooms will provide you with a terrace and some have garden views. At the guest house, all units include bed linen and towels. Buffet and à la carte breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities, and fresh pastries are available daily at the guest house. Guests at St Andrews House can enjoy skiing nearby, or make the most of the garden. Kildrummy Castle is 22 miles from the accommodation, while Glenshee Ski Centre is 25 miles away. The nearest airport is Aberdeen Airport, 39 miles from St Andrews House.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Breakfast Info

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

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
9.7
High score for Ballater
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Margaret
    United States of America United States of America
    Lovely home~ spacious room with wonderful breakfast. Hosts both very friendly & helpful. Nicely situated on edge of town, so very quiet and peaceful
  • Eric
    United States of America United States of America
    Everything was fantastic!!! Extremely comfortable and breakfast was 10 ⭐
  • Julie
    United States of America United States of America
    Hosts were great! The hotel was so elegantly decorated. Great style, subtle details that called out you were in Scotland but not over done.

Area info

Amenities of St Andrews House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Off-site
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Off-site
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Safe
    General
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

    St Andrews House takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM

    Check-out

    From 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Refundable damage deposit

    A damage deposit of GBP 100 is required on arrival. That's about USD 124. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

    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

    Payments by Booking.com

    Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform St Andrews House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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

    Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

    A damage deposit of £100 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

    License number: AS 00163F

    FAQs about St Andrews House

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

    • Guests staying at St Andrews House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.8).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Full English/Irish
      • Vegetarian
      • Vegan
      • Gluten-free
      • Buffet
      • À la carte

    • Room options at St Andrews House include:

      • Apartment
      • Double
      • Twin

    • Check-in at St Andrews House is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • St Andrews House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking
      • Skiing
      • Tennis court
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Golf course (within 2 miles)

    • St Andrews House is 1,650 feet from the center of Ballater. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.