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Certain units in the guest house have private entrance and are equipped with dressing room and outdoor furniture. All units 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, every unit comes with bed linen and towels.

Natali & Tony, the owners/operators, were lovely people who (successfully) worked hard to make sure our stay was wonderful. The breakfast was great and was much more than I expected. Natali was incredibly pleasant and friendly, and Tony helped me plan a really beautiful motorcycle route in the nearby area.

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9.5
Exceptional
337 reviews
Price from
US$201
per night

The Gordon Guest House is located in Ballater, within Cairngorns National Park. Free WiFi access is available. Each room here will provide you with a TV. All rooms have their own private bathroom with either a bath or shower.

Perfect location and lovely view of the mountains from the window. The owners are excellent hostess The best breakfast in Scotland. It is a pity that we only stay one night.

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9.7
Exceptional
242 reviews
Price from
US$162
per night

No 45, Ballater is a guesthouse set in an acre of gardens and is just 5 minutes' walk from the centre of Ballater.

The spacious and comfortable public areas include a lounge with leather sofas and log fire in winter, and a library with a wide selection of books and games.

The rooms and the facilities were excellent. The breakfast was also exceptional.

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9.6
Exceptional
495 reviews
Price from
US$210
per night

Balmoral Arms is situated in village of Ballater, in the centre of Royal Deeside. The property offers open log fires and free WiFi.

Each room at Balmoral Arms a flat-screen TV and tea/coffee making facilities.

Fabulous stay… everything was exceptional… Will be back

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8.1
Very good
1,516 reviews
Price from
US$212
per night

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. This guest house provides free private parking, luggage storage space and free WiFi. The accommodation features a housekeeping service and bicycle parking for guests.

A lovely, remodelled building in central Ballater. Lynn and Steve were excellent hosts. The rooms were the perfect size for our needs and the facilities were clean and comfortable. A great breakfast to get started in the morning.

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8.6
Fabulous
377 reviews
Price from
US$96
per night

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Warm and welcoming guest houses are ideal for travellers who prefer unfussy accommodation with a personal touch. They are usually family-run, and your host will provide local recommendations and optional meals. Often cheaper than regular hotels, guest houses can also feature a cosy living room and a garden.
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  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 94 reviews
    Beautiful setting Super cosy, charming and comfortable. Hosts were exceptionally attentive Great location.
    ros
    Solo traveller
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 377 reviews
    Lovely guest house in a great location.Excellent hosts. Nice breakfast.
    Gerald
    People with friends
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 375 reviews
    Our host was very kind and helpful. The house was friendly with lots of board games, books and big garden, great location near Braemar, quiet and peaceful.
    Judit
    Young couple
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 377 reviews
    Great location and the hosts were excellent. Quiet street just opposite old train station.
    Adriano
    Young couple
  • 9.9
    Scored 9.9
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 152 reviews
    We stayed a single night. The accommodation was beautiful. Set in a rural property with fields in all direction and far back from the road, the stay was quiet and relaxing. Martin and Louise were great hosts, and they kindly dropped us into the pretty local town of Ballater for dinner and then and picked us up again afterwards. The home cooked breakfast was especially nice as well. Highly recommended.
    Peter
    Young couple
  • 9.9
    Scored 9.9
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 152 reviews
    Great hosts, made us feel at home immediately, very welcoming and helpful. High quality accommodation, lovely room with comfortable bed and quality furnishings. Delicious breakfast freshly prepared each day. Great location about one mile from Ballater in peaceful surroundings with great views. Also handy for visiting Balmoral. Would definitely stay here again if visiting the area and would not hesitate to recommend to others.
    David
    Young couple
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 624 reviews
    Great hosts, nice venue for a bed and breakfast (excellent breakfast!!), very accommodating and thoughtful, and free overnight parking. We had a great time and would stay there again.
    Adam321GO
    Young couple
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 262 reviews
    Very quaint in a very nice location with great facilities and a great host too!!
    Maureen
    Solo traveller
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 375 reviews
    Great host, very welcoming. Lovely room and top class breakfast. Quiet, calm and relaxed atmosphere.
    Donald
    Solo traveller
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 242 reviews
    Gorgeous guest house, lovely rooms, most comfortable bed of our entire 1-week holiday! Hosts were incredibly friendly and helpful, and breakfast was just superb. Rooms were quiet, and I loved the eco-friendly approach - even a recycling bin in the room, and the option of a little flask of milk for your tea, instead of little plastic pots. Lovely views of the hills around and of Ballater. I would definitely stay here again.
    Jenny
    Young couple