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Cambus O' May Traditional Highland Hotel has free bikes, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Ballater. 14 miles from Balmoral Castle and 8.1 miles from Aboyne Golf Club, the property provides ski storage space, as well as a bar. The hotel also has free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service. At the hotel, each room has a desk and a flat-screen TV. Rooms are equipped with an electric tea pot and a private bathroom with free toiletries, while some rooms contain a kitchen equipped with a fridge. The rooms at Cambus O' May Traditional Highland Hotel come with a seating area. Buffet and continental breakfast options are available at the accommodation. At Cambus O' May Traditional Highland Hotel you'll find a restaurant serving British cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. The hotel has a playground. Guests at Cambus O' May Traditional Highland Hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Ballater, like hiking, skiing and cycling. Craigievar Castle is 15 miles from the accommodation, while Kildrummy Castle is 18 miles from the property. Aberdeen Airport is 35 miles away.

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 (9.2)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet

Free parking available at the hotel


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
1 king bed
2 twin beds
1 king bed
1 queen bed
1 full bed
2 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
or
1 full bed
and
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
Bedroom
1 full bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.2
Free Wifi
8.8

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Maclennan
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    Authentic old lodge hotel, really lovely owners and staff. Great food.
  • Helsflower
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    Everything😊, this was my first stay at this hotel with my dog. the hotel is so very relaxing, clean and exceptional in every way😊 The staff are very welcoming and friendly, they were very supportive of me being profoundly deaf😊 there is no deaf...
  • Jamie
    the United States the United States
    The breakfast was good. It was continental with many choices.
  • Jackelyn
    Canada Canada
    Beautiful hotel in a beautiful setting. Lots to explore. Old, historical feel with all of the modern conveniences. Sheba was the hostess with the mostest!
  • Heather
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great building and beautifully decorated. Really good breakfast provided. Staff very good.
  • Peggy
    the United States the United States
    It was a nice setting in a great location, especially for visiting Balmoral Castle. Enjoyed the atmosphere of the hotel and the resident pooch, Sheera.
  • Julia
    the United States the United States
    Beautiful hotel in a beautiful location with excellent, helpful and friendly staff
  • Margaret
    the United States the United States
    Beautiful historic house settled in the middle of the woods with a beautiful patio overlooking nature. Rooms spacious as well as bathrooms. Good breakfast and dinner as well. It was a wonderful stay in Ballater!
  • Irina
    the United States the United States
    Hotel is a beautiful late 19th century mansion located close to Balmoral castle and steps away from a Cambus O'may suspension bridge. The staff was very friendly, rooms are clean. Breakfast had a good selection of food.
  • Ivor
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    The hotel was kept to its original form and oldie worldie... but we felt was brilliant full of history.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Cambus o'May Hotel
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Cambus O' May Traditional Highland Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer

Bedroom

  • Linens

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Ski

  • Ski storage

Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Playground
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site

Living Area

  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Baggage storage

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Board games/Puzzles

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Pet basket
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Laptop safe
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Portuguese

House rules
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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 11:00 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.

Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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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.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Cambus O' May Traditional Highland Hotel 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.

FAQs about Cambus O' May Traditional Highland Hotel

  • Cambus O' May Traditional Highland Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Cambus o'May Hotel
  • The prices at Cambus O' May Traditional Highland Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Cambus O' May Traditional Highland Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Playground
    • Skiing
    • Fishing
    • Horseback riding
    • Bicycle rental
  • Check-in at Cambus O' May Traditional Highland Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Room options at Cambus O' May Traditional Highland Hotel include:

    • Single
    • Double
    • Twin
    • Family
    • Apartment
  • Cambus O' May Traditional Highland Hotel is 3.1 miles from the center of Ballater. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Cambus O' May Traditional Highland Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Buffet