The Gordon Guest House

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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 specialties and warm dishes are served. Convenient Location: Located 39 mi from Aberdeen Airport, the guest house is near attractions such as Balmoral Castle (11 mi) and CairnGorm National Park (29 mi). Activities include hiking and cycling. Highly rated for its host, breakfast, and convenient location.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

    • 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, American, Buffet, Breakfast to go

    • FREE parking!

Availability

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1 twin bed
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1 king bed
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3 twin beds
1 king bed
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2 twin beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Laurel
    United States United States
    “This very cozy B&B is well-maintained with friendly owners. The third (real) bed was appreciated by our adult daughter. Breakfast was delicious. There were lots of books and games for rainy days. Parking was close and free. Would definitely book...”
  • Needham
    United States United States
    “It was a lovely guesthouse. Beautifully decorated!!! Breakfast was wonderful. Host was friendly!!”
  • Pascale
    Canada Canada
    “Wonderful! Lovely room, comfortable bed. Nice quiet location. The hosts are welcoming and friendly. Breakfast was delicious, highly recommend the porridge”
  • Mary
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Very comfortable bed and convenient central location in Ballater with parking close by. A great base for exploring the area and for hill walking nearby, especially recommend Glen Muick and Lochnagar. Beautiful area.”
  • Lisa
    Canada Canada
    “Owners were so friendly! The room was great for the three of us. Had a great breakfast in a lovely dinning room. I would definitely recommend this place to friends and family, loved it!”
  • Wendy
    United States United States
    “Close to Balmoral Castle. The owners Steve and Beth are wonderful hosts.”
  • Ginger
    United States United States
    “Steve and Beth were amazing and very helpful. We had a lovely stay and visit to Balmoral.”
  • Robert
    United States United States
    “Breakfast was great. Room was very clean and comfortable. Owners were extremely nice and helpful.”
  • Stephanie
    United States United States
    “Nice to overlook the town People are so friendly Host had her husband bring up our luggage”
  • Marla
    United States United States
    “The owners are lovely, wRm, welcoming. Very funny and a font of knowledge. The breakfasts were delicious. Couldn't recommend highly enough.”

Managed by Steve & Beth Johnson

Company review score: 9.9Based on 168 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

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 info

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!

Neighborhood info

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

Area info

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

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

The fine print

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

License number: AS00337F