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St Andrews House, hotel in Ballater

Located in Ballater, within 17 km of Balmoral Castle and 46 km of CairnGorm National Park, St Andrews House provides accommodation with a garden and free WiFi as well as free private parking for...

Tony and Natali were perfect hosts during our 2 night stay, including very helpful restaurant recommendations. We hadn’t initially booked breakfasts, but were glad we changed our mind on arrival … superb! Couldn’t fault the accommodation either, and we’d definitely stay there again if we’re back in Ballater.
Scored 9.5
9.5
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
330 reviews
Price from
£168
1 night, 2 adults
The Gordon Guest House, hotel in Ballater

Situated within 18 km of Balmoral Castle and 47 km of CairnGorm National Park in Ballater, The Gordon Guest House offers accommodation with seating area.

Nice and central
Scored 9.6
9.6
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
223 reviews
Price from
£156
1 night, 2 adults
No 45, Ballater, hotel in Ballater

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

Lovely cozy home. Best breakfast we’ve had on our trip by far! Wish we could stay longer
Scored 9.5
9.5
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
529 reviews
Price from
£163.13
1 night, 2 adults
Celicall, hotel in Ballater

Celicall, a property with a garden, is located in Ballater, 18 km from Balmoral Castle, 47 km from CairnGorm National Park, as well as 20 km from Aboyne Golf Club.

Great location in Ballater. Clean, comfortable room. Met our requirements. Friendly, helpful staff. Had a front door key to come, and go as we wished.
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
335 reviews
Price from
£105
1 night, 2 adults
Firhurst, hotel in Ballater

Firhurst, a property with a garden, is set in Aboyne, 46 km from Hilton Community Centre, 47 km from Aberdeen Art Gallery & Museum, as well as 48 km from Aberdeen Harbour.

Lovely place , extremely clean and comfortable with everything you need.
Scored 9.6
9.6
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
187 reviews
Price from
£65
1 night, 2 adults
Ivy Cottage Bed and Breakfast, hotel in Ballater

Set in Braemar and only 20 km from CairnGorm National Park, Ivy Cottage Bed and Breakfast offers accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.

Beautiful cottage in a superb location in a very pretty village. The room was warm and comfortable with a great view. The host was wonderful making us feel very welcome and feeding us a delicious breakfast.
Scored 9.7
9.7
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
104 reviews
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Travellers on a budget looking to experience a place like a local will enjoy homestays. This simple accommodation is in a private home, where the host also lives. All facilities are shared and in most cases breakfast is included.

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  • Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 335 reviews
    This is our second time here. Perfect location, delicious breakfast, comfortable and clean accommodation, and lovely hosts. Will definitely be back again next year. 😍😍 ☆☆☆☆☆
    Johnston
    Young couple
  • Scored 9.5
    9.5
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 529 reviews
    Alison and Les were great hosts. All the facilities & location were great . Very comfortable bed & delicious breakfasts.
    Ann
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £105
    Scored 9.3
    9.3
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 122 reviews
    Lovely converted old building forming a small but well equipped two person ‘granny flat’. Very quiet peaceful location within easy walking distance to Ballater centre, nice secluded outdoor seating area. Nice homely touches to the decor made it feel very welcoming. Look forward to a return visit soon!
    colin
    Young couple
  • Scored 9.5
    9.5
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 529 reviews
    Great location, wonderful bedroom with a shower and bath, very comfortable bed great hosts Louise we truly enjoyed our stay here and great for both Ballater and Balmoral Castle visits.
    Louise
    Young couple
  • Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 459 reviews
    Location, lovely host, quiet overnight, delicious breakfast, well appointed room.
    Terrence
    Young couple
  • Scored 9.6
    9.6
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 690 reviews
    Fantastic bread and breakfast lovely hosts
    Gail
    Young couple
  • Scored 9.5
    9.5
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 529 reviews
    First of all: Thank you so much, Alison and Les and Teddy! ad breakfast: a huge range to choice from. The omelette was just unbelievable. ad room: lovely, comfy rooms. The bathroom had even a bath tub. I slept extremely well because there was no noise. It felt like home. Alison and Les are wonderful and great hosts. And Teddy, the dog, is just cute.
    Michaela
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £168
    Scored 9.5
    9.5
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 330 reviews
    Lovely room with great bathroom & shower. Excellent location and great hosts. Breakfast was delicious!
    Amy
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £132.25
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 1,698 reviews
    We loved our stay at this hotel - the family who runs it were such lovely hosts, the property is in a fabulous setting, the room was gorgeous, the bed very comfy and the place furnished beautifully with antiques in keeping with the building. We found our stay deeply restorative, and would recommend this hotel to anyone who is looking for a relaxed stay in a lovely part of the world. Also very family-friendly!
    Antonia
    Young couple
  • Scored 9.5
    9.5
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 70 reviews
    Lovely apartment. We found everything we needed. Great host.
    Dora
    Young couple