Andrew and Jenny welcome each guests with a personalised, caring service, and offer quietly elegant rooms and guest suites with an intimate atmosphere. This family run Ballater hotel nestles in the heart of Aberdeen and Grampian region, 30 minutes from Balmoral Castle and Crathie Church. An easy drive to the Lecht and Glenshee ski centres.
An hour from Aberdeen and Aberdeen Dyce Airport. At the eastern gateway to Cairngorms National Park. With only 22 rooms and suites at one of the most family friendly and pet friendly Ballater hotels, we provide individualised attention, a "home away from home" for our guests and service tailored to their needs.
An hour from Aberdeen and Aberdeen Dyce Airport. At the eastern gateway to Cairngorms National Park. With only 22 rooms and suites at one of the most family friendly and pet friendly Ballater hotels, we provide individualised attention, a "home away from home" for our guests and service tailored to their needs.
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The hotel is surrounded by some of the most picturesque scenery Scotland has to offer, being located at the edge of the Highlands in the heart of Royal Deeside. The Hotel backs onto the Muir of Dinnet Nature Reserve - well known for its natural beauty, wild life and excellent walking. An easy walk around Loch Kinord, from where the hotel gets its name, is a good way to spend half a day in the country.
The Royal valley of the River Dee, internationally famous for its salmon fishing. Royal Deeside is a fine looking area that captivated Queen Victoria with its characteristic Scottish blend of moody mountains, lofty crags, tumbling rivers and moors and forests. The rarefied Royal air still pervades the neat chocolate box towns and villages of Deeside, such as Ballater and Braemar, which are unsurprisingly thronged with tourists in season.
We allow pets into some bedrooms as long as not left unattended and not allowed on the furniture. Own bedding must be supplied. Dogs are welcome in the bar but not the restaurant and lounge and must be kept on a lead at all times within the hotel and grounds. If you're celebrating one during your stay we can make it memorable.
Reviews (5)
William Shaw
Sep 23, 2021
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Excellent food and service!
My wife and I had a lovely meal here. All three courses were of the highest quality, but particular praise goes to the cured salmon starter.
The food was definitely at a higher quality point than we expected from the price and so the value for money was great. Whilst not defining quality, the portions were generous and we shared our starter and dessert and were both full.
Whilst in a small village, this is a place that is well worth seeking out.
Many thanks!
My wife and I had a lovely meal here. All three courses were of the highest quality, but particular praise goes to the cured salmon starter.
The food was definitely at a higher quality point than we expected from the price and so the value for money was great. Whilst not defining quality, the portions were generous and we shared our starter and dessert and were both full.
Whilst in a small village, this is a place that is well worth seeking out.
Many thanks!
James Ridyard
Sep 07, 2021
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Sue Ryall
Jul 21, 2021
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Hugh
May 18, 2021
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Paul Booth
Nov 15, 2020
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