Howe of Torbeg Glen Gairn, Ballater, AB35 5XL, United Kingdom
#2 of 5 hotels in Ballater
Guests' ChoiceBased on 508 hotel reviews
9.2Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.2
Location
9.6
Facilities
9.2
Staff
9.6
Value for money
9.2
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 27 May 2024
Marissa
CanadaThe pod was perfect, with an incredible view. There are even campfire packages available, which is very convenient for travelers. The facilities were very clean as was the pod.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 27 May 2024
Wade
United KingdomNothing
Beautiful location
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 26 May 2024
Lindsay
United Kingdomnothing
Our pod in the Howe of Torbeg was absolutely perfect for our needs . We were meeting old friends in Ballater for a reunion . it was in a lovely location, was clean and comfortable and the toilets and washing facilities were immaculate. We especially liked the tea shack and ,.The Snug' which were both well stocked and extremely useful.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 26 May 2024
Sebastien
NetherlandsEverything - cute, clean, so many small things that made the stay amazing!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 20 May 2024
Hana
Czech RepublicThe lovely little pods were a calming and cosy place to stay. The bathrooms are spacious and were kept really clean and warm, so was the Snug cottage. You have to be prepared to walk outside your little hut whenever you need something so some easy to put on shoes are a good idea. The owners are really nice and helpful whenever you need something. You can really see the care and thought they put it the accommodation. Overall it was an incredibly good value for the money and we would 100% recommend it.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 16 May 2024
John
United KingdomGreat place to stay in this area, pods very clean. Very good toilet and shower facilities. Very very helpful staff just a great experience
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 15 May 2024
Cayla
South AfricaA charging station in the room as it makes it easier to charge
The location and how off the grid the place was
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 13 May 2024
Nadim
South AfricaI had the first pod, which is the only pod on an angle so you can't see the river from inside.
Great location very easy to get to from the main roads. Overlooks a river and a farm with sheep and little lambs - which was great. I hopped over the fence and went to say hi + sit by the river for my morning coffee. The bathrooms, common area, and tea shack are all really well thought and are meticulously clean. Very impressed with the setup.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 11 May 2024
Karen
United KingdomVery friendly hosts. Beautiful Scenery. Quiet and clean. Relaxing site and great showers. Great parking for motorcycles. Recommend it. Will be back in future.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 9 May 2024
Melissa
United StatesWonderful location. Wonderful host. Wonderful experience. Thank you!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 5 May 2024
Rolf
GermanyVery nice located in the Highlands. We stayed for only one night during our ride from Inverness to Glasgow. We appreciated it very much :)
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Emily
New ZealandSlippery climb to bathroom due to wet weather, but the bathroom was super clean
Loved the fact that this is a different style of accommodation. Was a great experience. The bed was super comfy. Having a pot belly stove in the unit was fantastic as it was a wet, cold night.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 24 April 2024
James
United KingdomThis was an exceptionally fantastic place to stay and location just outside ballater. It’s quaint, cute, quirky, idyllic and tranquil all rolled into one. Loved it and would go back there to stay in a heartbeat ♥️
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 16 April 2024
Pawaris
ThailandEverything
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Toril
GermanyEverything was fine
The pods are great and the Nature is awesome. Near the pods you have everything. Another small cabin for all guests with an old fireplace, some Games for the kids, and dishes. There is everything you need. I really liked the other Hut for the Tea preparation. The separat shower and toilet cabin was really Clean, it looks like it was new. We really enjoyed our accomodation. Ian and Nicole are lovely and very helpful. The snow at the end of march was a highlight 😜
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 9 April 2024
Jacqueline
United KingdomWarm & cosy with the wood burner on, very comfortable bed for a great nights sleep, nice facilities and super wee tea hut and snug and delivery of hot croissant & coffee in the morning
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Laura
United KingdomReally well set out and the hosts were amazing
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 6 April 2024
Fudge
United KingdomThe weather
Great setup. Cooked a steak on the woodfire in the snug, comfortable pods. Clean toilets
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 5 April 2024
Bev
United KingdomLovely location and very peaceful
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 5 April 2024
Licia
BelgiumA gem of a place. There was great attention to detail and we loved the atmosphere! What a dream!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 5 April 2024
Simon
United KingdomVery friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Rubén
SpainNice staff and so many free stuff for breakfast. Views were amazing and super relaxing in the nature. Completely worth it
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 30 March 2024
Diane
United KingdomBeds were very comfortable.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 29 February 2024
Heather
United KingdomSmall issue, but it was very cold when we visited (-10 C overnight) which meant that the gas in the tea shack somewhat ‘froze’ (connecting pipe froze & canister needed a lot of shoogling to help vaporise), meaning it took a very long time to boil water for mugs of tea/flasks. It would be beneficial in these instances to offer water boiling facilities up at the main house (eg wee note in the tea shack).
Everything was very clean. Pod was cosy & nice. We stayed in Feb & the heater was totally ample (low setting kept it nice, but heater would also respond quickly when you turned it up). Toilet/shower block was good. There was a communal garden hut with dining table, chairs, maps, stove (though we didn’t use it) & “tea shack” (a small shed with camping gas stove to make cups of tea etc).
Stayed in February 2024
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