Crannach House bed and breakfast and self catering apartments

A93 Ballater Road Cambus 0'May, Ballater, AB35 5SD, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.0/10! <small>(score from <b>459</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
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Crannach House bed and breakfast and self catering apartments

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459 reviews

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Located in Ballater and only 21 km from Balmoral Castle, Crannach House bed and breakfast and self catering apartments provides accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. This recently renovated bed and breakfast is located 50 km from CairnGorm National Park and 15 km from Aboyne Golf Club. The bed and breakfast features family rooms. The units at the bed and breakfast are equipped with a seating area and a flat-screen TV. All units include a kettle and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer, while some rooms will provide you with a fully equipped kitchen equipped with an oven. At the bed and breakfast, the units have bed linen and towels. A selection of options including warm dishes, local specialities and fruits is served for the Full English/Irish breakfast. Craigievar Castle is 27 km from the bed and breakfast, while Corgarff Castle is 27 km away. Aberdeen Airport is 58 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish

Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
2 single beds
1 sofa bed
and
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
9.0
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Janette
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Excellent position with guest Parking Really helpful host Beautiful room very clean Comfortable bed Great Breakfast Definitely will return”
  • Kimberly
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Lovely B & B, very comfortable king bed, large room and bathroom, Kath and her son were excellent hosts. Breakfast was very good, so much choice. Everything was spotless and upgraded to a very high standard. Not far from Ballater and we enjoyed...”
  • Sue
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Room has recently been refurbished and is very clean and tidy. Staff were very friendly and welcoming. The heating was always on and kept the room very warm at night. Rural location allows you to watch and enjoy the local wild life. Breakfast was...”
  • Elizabeth
    Australia Australia
    “Loved the large bed and sheets it was like a warm soft cuddle. The bird watching at breakfast was great fun.”
  • Richard
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Our room was clean, bright, fresh and very comfortable. The en suite bathroom was large and spotlessly clean. The breakfast was excellent with a good selection of hot and cold options.”
  • Kylie
    Australia Australia
    “Great hospitality all round. Comfy beds, great shower pressure. Newly refurbished, very clean. Great private soundings, secure car parking too. Breakfast was amazing, hospitality was excellent and we loved the cat (Nibbles) who was also very...”
  • Isabel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Beautiful newly renovated rooms and en suites. Very comfortable beds with nice linen and towels. Friendly owner. Forest walks within short walking distance from house. We liked the busy bird feeders at front of the house and we even saw a red...”
  • Willem
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “Up to date and clean. Fine breakbeats. Good people.”
  • Kathy
    Australia Australia
    “Friendly staff, quiet location, nearby town of Ballater really beautiful, very nice breakfast. Laundry service was provided, which was very appreciated by us. Very nice bathroom.”
  • Neil
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The location was perfect for accessing the local cycle path giving off road cycling through picturesque woodland from Ballater to Aboyne. The B&B has been recently modernised to a high standard and our room was very comfortable, spacious and well...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Kathleen storey

Company review score: 9.7Based on 459 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

I bought this property in August 2023 and carried on running it as a bed and breakfast until December 2023 when we closed down for major renovations and reopened in March 2024. This year we have sown the garden with wild flower seeds, maybe they will be in flower when you arrive.

Property information

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. Crannach house has recently been renovated in March 2024 . There are three rooms at the moment , one double/ family room, one twin and one king size all ensuite on the first floor. The adjoining cafe which is undergoing renovations at the moment and apartment were added during the 1980's, the apartment is on the first floor and also renovated in March 2024 with one flight of stairs leading to it. The B&B rooms have tea and coffee making facilities.

Neighbourhood information

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.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Crannach House bed and breakfast and self catering apartments
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Pet bowls
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Express check-in/check-out
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Family rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
Crannach House bed and breakfast and self catering apartments takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 16:00 to 19:00
Check-out
Until 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

License number: 175_00688-P, F

FAQs about Crannach House bed and breakfast and self catering apartments

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    • The prices at Crannach House bed and breakfast and self catering apartments may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Guests staying at Crannach House bed and breakfast and self catering apartments can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.3).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Full English/Irish

    • Check-in at Crannach House bed and breakfast and self catering apartments is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

    • Room options at Crannach House bed and breakfast and self catering apartments include:

      • Double
      • Twin
      • Family
      • Apartment

    • Crannach House bed and breakfast and self catering apartments is 2.6 miles from the centre of Ballater. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.