Cranford Guest House

–Excellent location - show map
+36 photos
Scored 9.6
Rated exceptional

Staff

10

About this property

Historic Setting: Cranford Guest House in Braemar offers a unique stay within a historic building. Guests enjoy garden views and a serene environment. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms, tea and coffee makers, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include bathrobes, mountain views, and ground-floor units. Exceptional Service: The property provides a paid shuttle service, lounge, and outdoor seating area. Family rooms and full-day security ensure a comfortable stay. Local Attractions: Located 20 km from Balmoral Castle and CairnGorm National Park, 14 km from Glenshee Ski Centre, and 79 km from Dundee Airport. Activities include skiing, hiking, and cycling.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

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

    • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
2 single beds
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1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Neil
    Germany Germany
    “Sarah was a fantastic host, the atmosphere was very 'homey' and Sarah hat great tips for our activities. The location is a good base for everything Cairngorms.”
  • Jilly
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The owner is meticulous in every detail. It was a lovely room in a great location with a very tasty breakfast.”
  • Tim
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Sarah was lovely and very helpful. Great location. Nice to see the red squirrels whilst enjoying a fresh tasty breakfast.”
  • Klaus-dieter
    Germany Germany
    “Exceptionally friendly hosts, great breakfast, nice setting, very clean.”
  • Heather
    Australia Australia
    “Everything!!! Wonderful position, excellent facilities & beautiful room and fabulous hostess.”
  • Aline
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The hostess was lovely- we were offered coffee and delicious rock cakes on our arrival. Breakfast was excellent. It was in a really good location to explore Braemar”
  • Maciej
    Poland Poland
    “Very friendly owners, service at the highest level, plenty of choice at breakfast, rooms clean and in very good condition. Location very good, parking available. We have practically no objections.”
  • Alice
    Australia Australia
    “Perfect Scottish b&b - brilliant breakfasts, close to spectacular hikes, clean and cosy - with delicious packed lunches on offer for your long days out walking. Close to many spots for dinner as well.”
  • Johan
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “The lady of the House (Sandra), made my stay, wonderful. She took time for a chat, made a really good breakfast and was helping were ever she could. Bed was good and room was clean👍”
  • Ian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Very good breakfast and served early enough to get my day on the hills off to a flying start. Good range of choices and bright, friendly service.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

Company review score: 10Based on 121 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Sarah and Al have been welcoming guests to Cranford for over 10 years. We love being part of the local community. Sarah is involved in delivering an annual Mountain Festival, running ceilidhs and events for visitors. As well as being an awesome homebaker (your treat awaits!), she has a great knowledge of local plants and wildlife and also enjoys belting out some tunes in the local choir! Al is a retained firefighter, Mountain Rescue Team member and is involved in managing a community hydro power scheme. He also enjoys ski touring and mountain running.

Property information

Cranford is a traditional Highland house extended to offer comfortable and welcoming accommodation.

Neighbourhood information

We are passionate about the stunning Cairngorm National Park which our lovely village is located in. We are surrounded by beautiful mountain scenery, clean rivers, quiet pinewoods all rich in wildlife and biodiversity. It is a fantastic playground for either mountain sports or relaxing walks in the peaceful glens. Nearby are romantic castles, whisky distillery, galleries and lots of great places to eat and drink. We would be delighted to share our knowledge on the best local walks, places to eat and things to do.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

Cranford Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 20:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

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

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBMaestroDiscoverSoloBankcardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Cranford Guest House 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.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

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.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

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

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.