Room on the River

Aulton Road, Cruden Bay, AB42 0NJ, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.8/10! <small>(score from <b>146</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
a large bed in a bedroom with a window at Room on the River in Cruden Bay
a bathroom with a tub and a glass shower at Room on the River in Cruden Bay
a brick driveway in front of a house at Room on the River in Cruden Bay
a bedroom with gray curtains and a bed with towels at Room on the River in Cruden Bay
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a garden with a wooden gazebo and some plants at Room on the River in Cruden Bay
a patio with potted plants and a wooden pergola at Room on the River in Cruden Bay
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Room on the River

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Scored 9.8
9.8
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
146 reviews

Offering a garden, Room on the River features accommodations in Cruden Bay. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. Hilton Community Centre is 23 miles away and Aberdeen Harbour is 23 miles from the bed and breakfast. With free Wifi, this bed and breakfast offers a satellite flat-screen TV, and a fully equipped kitchenette with a dishwasher and microwave. A private entrance leads guests into the bed and breakfast, where they can enjoy some fruit and chocolates or cookies. The property has an outdoor dining area. A selection of options including fresh pastries, pancakes, and fruit are available for the continental breakfast. Beach Ballroom is 23 miles from the bed and breakfast, while Newburgh on Ythan Golf Club is 10 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Aberdeen Airport, 24 miles from Room on the River.

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

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Breakfast Info

Continental

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10.0
Facilities
10.0
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Value for money
9.9
Location
9.8
Free Wifi
9.8
High score for Cruden Bay
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Steve
    United States of America United States of America
    “Gillian and Douglas were exceptional hosts. A warm welcome and tour of the room to ensure comfort, along with great recommendations for food and touring. The room was well-appointed, very clean, stocked refrigerator, comfortable bed, modern...”
  • Warren
    United States of America United States of America
    “Perfect location. Great bed. Great shower and bath. Spotless and quiet with fresh flowers and ground coffee for French Press”
  • R
    Richard
    United States of America United States of America
    “It is an excellent place to stay. The hosts are great. The breakfast was wonderful. It was an overall success.”
  • Sean
    United States of America United States of America
    “It was in a perfect spot. Private but not isolated.”
  • Dan
    Canada Canada
    “11 out of 10 - new and beautiful, with the host making everything feel luxurious. Massive bathtub and comfy bed. The breakfast was all pre-setup in the mini-fridge so we could do what we wanted when we were ready. We felt bad that we ended up...”
  • Ruth
    United States of America United States of America
    “Gillian went out of her way to ensure we had every need attended to. she has equipped the room with several delightful amenities. 'Sadly, the weather was not at it's best but would have loved enjoying the patio area she had provided. Breakfast...”
  • Mateusz
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Gillian the host was very friendly and welcoming 🤗. Room was a lovely size and clean . Bed was really comfy 😊 but the best thing was a bathtub 🙂 I really recommend this place.”
  • White
    United States of America United States of America
    “Owner was nice and room was clean, shower was good.”
  • William
    United States of America United States of America
    “Unconventional breakfast. Gillian kept the refrigerator in the room stocked with fruit, yogurt, orange juice, cheeses, lunch meat and anything else you might want.”
  • Larry
    United States of America United States of America
    “One of the best accommodations we have styed in. The room was generously stocked with breakfast and snack items that was just great.”

Hosted by Gillian Cameron

10
10
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
Gillian Cameron
'Room on the River' is a family owned Bed and Breakfast situated by the bank of the 'Water of Cruden' river which flows through Cruden Bay. Our architecturally-designed home - 'Burnbrae House' - has its own self-contained ensuite bedroom furnished to a high specification for your comfort. We are in a perfect, peaceful location for exploring all that Cruden Bay has to offer from its beautiful gold sandy beaches to the traditional golf course, as well as the surrounding Aberdeenshire coastline and countryside. A bus stop outside our house provides a regular service to the centre of Aberdeen to nearby Peterhead and surrounding areas. Our beautiful, tastefully decorated en-suite bedroom has all the home comforts you could need. We provide a delicious self-service continental breakfast in the room fridge, as well as a kettle, microwave and dishwasher. An iron, ironing board and basic toiletries are also provided. A wall-mounted 42" tv has access to Netflix. The room has its own private entrance and a sound-proof internal door and screen for guaranteed peace and quiet. There is also a private outdoor terrace with an under-cover seating area.
My name is Gillian and I look forward to welcoming you to Room on the River. I have lived in Cruden Bay for 30 years and love the peace and tranquility of the area. I am retired and am now a housewife and a grandmother.
Guests will be spoilt for choice with the local attractions. As well as having two miles of wide golden sandy beaches, Cruden Bay is home to one of the top 100 golf courses in the world. The village is overlooked by the historic ruins of Slains Castle - constructed in 1597 and believed to be the inspiration for the setting of Count Dracula by Bram Stoker. Explorers and photographers will love the nearby Bullers of Buchan sea caves and Longhaven Cliffs nature reserve. There is an abundance of beautiful beaches within a ten mile radius including Collieston and Newburgh which is well-known for its seal colony (and is also on the bus route to Aberdeen from our doorstep!) After a busy day exploring you may wish to visit the Kilmarnock Arms Hotel - only a 2 minute stroll away - for some delicious pub grub. Other amenities in Cruden Bay include a newsagents, post office and a chemist.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Room on the River
Great facilities! Review score, 10

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Living Area
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Fast free Wifi 57 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Heating
    • Soundproof
    • Private entrance
    • Fan
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules
    Room on the River takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM
    Check-out
    From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation 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 not allowed.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    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

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

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

    License number: AS00192F

    FAQs about Room on the River

    • Guests staying at Room on the River can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.6).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental

    • Check-in at Room on the River is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • Room on the River is 1,500 feet from the center of Cruden Bay. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

    • Room on the River offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Yes, Room on the River is popular with guests booking family stays.

      • Room options at Room on the River include:

        • Double