The Gordon Guest House

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Scored 9.5
Rated exceptional

Free WiFi

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About this property

Historic Setting: The Gordon Guest House in Ballater offers a 4-star experience within a historic building. The adults-only property features mountain views and a quiet street setting. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms include private bathrooms with walk-in showers, free WiFi, and modern amenities. Additional facilities include a spa bath, work desk, and seating area. Delicious Breakfast: Guests enjoy a variety of breakfast options, including continental, American, buffet, full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free. Local specialities and warm dishes are served. Convenient Location: Located 63 km from Aberdeen Airport, the guest house is near attractions such as Balmoral Castle (18 km) and CairnGorm National Park (46 km). Activities include hiking and cycling. Highly rated for its host, breakfast, and convenient location.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

  • 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, American, Buffet, Breakfast to go

  • FREE parking!

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Guests who stayed here loved

Bjoern
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Thank you for the chat, the bed and the breakfast in a glass! I very much enjoyed my short stay”
Carole
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely welcome from the owners, beautiful house. Bedroom spacious - nice little extras in the room. Comfy bed, bathroom a little dated however it was spotless and no issues. no complaints. Breakfast superb. Library of books, games etc -...”
Paulet
Australia Australia
“Great location in beautiful town of Ballater. Hosts were exceptionally welcoming and informative. Breakfast was delightful along with the conversations with other guests. Rooms were generous and comfortable.”
Katia
Belgium Belgium
“Friendly welcome, great location, very comfortable rooms and breakfast was really good too. The guest house has a really nice and homely feel to it.”
Anne
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Nothing to add to my responses to the previous questions.”
Joan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The hosts had thought of everything and were so friendly and inviting.”
Amiram
France France
“Beth is very friendly, she told us alll about the area and recommended places to eat and drink.Breakfast was great 😃 Location is just perfect, parking outside. Beautiful place to visit.”
Vicki
Australia Australia
“Our hosts Steve & Beth were helpful with hints on where to dine, where to travel next day etc. Steve made the best GF porridge I have ever had. Thank you Steve!!Thankfully he shared a few cooking tips with me.The room was spacious, warm and the...”
Ryan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“This is the place to stay in the area. From the moment we arrived to the moment we left we we treated so well. Beth is a fantastic hostess who couldn't do enough for us. The room was clean and comfortable. The breakfast is amazing, so much choice...”
Kate
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Both Beth and Simon go above and beyond to make you feel at home. They were kind and helpful and always happy to chat or offer tips and advice on the local area. They clearly love and respect the nature the live amongst and are doing all they can...”

Managed by Steve & Beth Johnson

Company review score: 9.9Based on 164 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Husband and wife team - nature loving Steve and historian Beth - will combine to make your stay at The Gordon completely unforgettable. We work hard to create a relaxed and welcoming experience for guests and have filled the house full of little touches to make your stay just that little bit extra special. With Steve's long background as a sustainability professional you can be sure that your stay here in Ballater will have the lowest possible impact on the local environment. If you are looking to trace your family tree be sure to ask Beth for help as she has assisted many guests either begin or progress their Scottish ancestral history.

Property information

Beautiful 1868 Victorian town house right in the heart of Ballater, Royal Deeside. Every room has stunning views to either Lochnagar (the local Munro) or Craigendarroch hill and most look towards the old Royal railway station too. Our house was for many years the bank manager's residence above the North of Scotland Bank. Wide ornate staircases, tasteful period decoration and large rooms are throughout. Enjoy breakfast in our corner dining room watching Ballater life and try to spot some Royals, just as others have done for over 150 years!

Neighbourhood information

Ballater is a stunning large village on the eastern side of the Cairngorms National Park. We are surrounded by hills and mountains, many tree covered whose colours change as the seasons progress. The village is well served for amenities with several excellent restaurants, coffee shops and pubs you won't be short of places to eat and relax (though pre-booking is recommended). Walking, climbing, road and off-road biking are all on the doorstep and Steve and Beth are full of lots of tips on how to get the best out of your visit to Royal Deeside no matter how long or short your stay might be.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Gordon Guest House

Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 18:00
Check-out
From 06:00 to 10:30
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that guests are kindly requested to provide an estimated time of arrival when booking.

License number: AS00337F