About this property
This former church has been tastefully converted, enabling retention of the original features. Auld Kirk B&B is situated in the heart of picturesque Royal Deeside. It features free Wi-Fi and free off-site parking. Breakfast is freshly cooked to order and made from local ingredients wherever possible, and Auld Kirk's chef has won numerous awards and accolades. Bedrooms are stylish and contemporary. The range of guest amenities in each room include a Nespresso coffee machine, homemade biscuits, an iron and an ironing boards, a hairdryer, a television and free Wi-Fi. There is also a dram of Royal Lochnagar whisky. The Royal residence of Balmoral castle is less than 8 miles away and Dufftown, part of the famous whisky trail, is just over an hour’s drive away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Good free WiFi (22 Mbps)
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Greg
United Kingdom“Breakfast was good. Good selection of food. Varied selection of food.Personal service appreciated and good. Able to take out food if not taken at breakfast which was good.” - Cordy United Kingdom“Our hosts were welcoming , generous, and thoughtful,. Nothing was too much trouble A lovely room and a comfortable bed..Also a splendid .breakfast . A first class experience Could not recommend it highly enough”
- Jane United Kingdom“Great location Unique Very comfortable Loved the personal touch and friendliness of staff And fab breakfast”
- Lyn United Kingdom“The welcome we received on arrival was fantastic. Kev made us feel very welcome and gave us a lot of useful information about the area to make the most of our time in Ballater.”
- Pierre
France“Very friendly and attentive staff. Freshly baked scones at breakfast were excellent!. Very comfortable accomodations.” - Caroline United Kingdom“The friendliness and welcome of the owners was really exceptional. The extra pastries provided at breakfast were so tasty. The location of the property is great, so close to the village centre and easy to find. Parking is on the street but there...”
Julienne
Italy“Everything! Simply the best! Helen and Kevin are a beautiful couple who love what they do. They care about their guests and you can feel it since the chat we had when we met! The rooms were wonderful, with a lot of little details which makes the...”- Peter United Kingdom“Excellent property in a fabulous location. Room excellent, and well equipped, very comfortable. Breakfast out of this world. The best bit however is the staff. Great welcome from Kevin and Helen, and also excellent advice regarding where to go...”
- Jan
New Zealand“Lovely surroundings, comfortable room and breakfast was superb. There was also a lovely guest room in which to relax.” - Cornelia
Austria“Everything was absolutely perfect - I have never ever had such delicious scones (and I know what I am talking about!!!) as in the Auld Kirk . From the Auld Kirk it was only a few steps to the centre of Ballater.”
Hosted by Kevin & Helen
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House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
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Please note that the Auld Kirk Hotel does not accept American Express or Diners Club Cards.
An additional cot can be provided in the Family Room for GBP 10 per stay.
Please inform The Auld Kirk in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.
License number: AB-S-P053
