No 45, Ballater

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9.5
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.9

Property highlights

About this property

No 45, Ballater is a guest house set in an acre of gardens and is just 5 minutes' walk from the center of Ballater. The individually designed rooms each offer unique charm. All feature a hospitality tray with Scottish biscuits, tea, coffee and hot chocolate. 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. Breakfast is served in the conservatory from 08:00 - 09:30, with a full Scottish breakfast, porridge and a variety of cooked options. There is a range of teas and coffees along with cereals, fruit and yogurt. No 45, Ballater is surrounded by beautiful scenery with mountain and riverside walks close by. Balmoral Castle is just 6 miles away, and the Glenshee and Lecht ski resorts are a 30-minute drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

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

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 king bed
or
1 king bed
and
1 bunk bed
1 queen bed
1 king bed
Bedroom
1 king bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
2 twin beds
or
1 king bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Jeffgoe
United States United States
“Friendliest host, went beyond to make us feel at home. Comfortable bed and delicious breakfast over looking beautiful garden.”
Timothy
United States United States
“There was a large and yummy array of breakfast choices, both hot and cold. Lovely decor throughout the house, which included our room. Easy access to a gorgeous walk along the River Dee and downtown Ballater. Very close (approximately 8 miles) to...”
Christophe
France France
“-Breakfast -Private parking -Good mattress -Friendly hosts”
Ron
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The breakfast was as good as we've had anywhere.”
Jacquelyn
United States United States
“Really beautiful property with fantastic hosts. Our room was very private. The king bed was wonderful! The breakfast was among the best of our 2 week trip to Scotland. Truly beautiful home and grounds. We'd absolutely stay at No 45 again, and...”
Amy
Canada Canada
“This was a beautiful B and B right in the town of Ballater, just a short drive to Bamoral and Braemar castles. Our room was so nice - comfortable, well appointed, with lovely decor. It was spotless. I would say the nicest place we have stayed...”
Daniel
United States United States
“The room was very charming. It was large had a king size bed. The owners were very accommodating and cook breakfast every morning in the dining room. They also have a little puppy running around that was fun to play with. It was a great stay.”
Mary
United States United States
“What a beautiful place, with such helpful, friendly hosts”
Elizabeth
United States United States
“The hosts were very friendly - including their pup, Teddy. The breakfast was absolutely amazing - home cooked! After breakfast we sat by the fire and talked with one of the hosts - she took the time to talk about their B&B history and the history...”
Tomike49
Canada Canada
“The room was well appointed and very comfortable. This older home was completely updated by the owners and there was a lot of attention to detail. An easy walk to town and restaurants. The breakfast room was a large, spacious sunroom and the...”

Hosted by Teddy, the resident Cockapoo

9.9
Host Review Score
Teddy, the resident Cockapoo
No 45 was build around 1890 and was originally called, and is still locally known as, The Jungle. All guests can park free of charge at No 45. We have eight en suite guest bedrooms at No 45 and you will have use of two lounges during your stay. A hearty breakfast is served in the conservatory and will include fruit, homemade granola, homemade jam and a hot breakfast cooked to order. We are located in the village of Ballater and can recommend restaurants for you to try during your stay.
Les and Alison are both originally from Aberdeen and bought No 45 in July 2017. They enjoy living in Ballater with Teddy, their Cockapoo. We enjoy spending time in the beautiful walled garden at No 45 and exploring beautiful Royal Deeside. We are happy to lend you maps and give you some ideas for walks and cycles.
Ballater is a village located in the Cairngorms National Park with a population of around 1800. We are situated close to Balmoral Castle and many of our guests are delighted to see our Royal Family in and around the village. We have lovely walks close by, both for the energetic and those who prefer a leisurely stroll. A favourite of many guests is the circular route around the stunning Loch Muick. Guests can hire bicycles locally and tours of the Cairngorms can be arranged with knowledge local tour firms.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of No 45, Ballater

Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

House rules

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Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 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.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
£15 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
3 - 15 years
Extra bed upon request
£15 per child, per night
16+ years
Extra bed upon request
£25 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Reception is open for arrival between 16:00 and 20:00.

Please inform the property in advance if you expect to arrive outside of the official check-in hours.

Please note that there is one dog. Occasionally, Teddy the friendly Cockapoo might venture in to the reception hall and guest lounge.

* Secure bicycle storage

* Secure golf club storage

* Secure fishing rod storage

Guests can relax in our south facing walled garden.

Please inform No 45, Ballater 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.

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

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

License number: A, AS 00057F