About this property
No 45, Ballater is a guest house set in an acre of gardens and is just 5 minutes' walk from the center of Ballater. The individually designed rooms each offer unique charm. All feature a hospitality tray with Scottish biscuits, tea, coffee and hot chocolate. The spacious and comfortable public areas include a lounge with leather sofas and log fire in winter, and a library with a wide selection of books and games. Breakfast is served in the conservatory from 08:00 - 09:30, with a full Scottish breakfast, porridge and a variety of cooked options. There is a range of teas and coffees along with cereals, fruit and yogurt. No 45, Ballater is surrounded by beautiful scenery with mountain and riverside walks close by. Balmoral Castle is just 6 miles away, and the Glenshee and Lecht ski resorts are a 30-minute drive away.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Timothy
United States“There was a large and yummy array of breakfast choices, both hot and cold. Lovely decor throughout the house, which included our room. Easy access to a gorgeous walk along the River Dee and downtown Ballater. Very close (approximately 8 miles) to...” - Christophe
France“-Breakfast -Private parking -Good mattress -Friendly hosts” - Ron
United Kingdom“The breakfast was as good as we've had anywhere.” - Jacquelyn United States“Really beautiful property with fantastic hosts. Our room was very private. The king bed was wonderful! The breakfast was among the best of our 2 week trip to Scotland. Truly beautiful home and grounds. We'd absolutely stay at No 45 again, and...”
- Amy
Canada“This was a beautiful B and B right in the town of Ballater, just a short drive to Bamoral and Braemar castles. Our room was so nice - comfortable, well appointed, with lovely decor. It was spotless. I would say the nicest place we have stayed...” - Daniel United States“The room was very charming. It was large had a king size bed. The owners were very accommodating and cook breakfast every morning in the dining room. They also have a little puppy running around that was fun to play with. It was a great stay.”
- Mary United States“What a beautiful place, with such helpful, friendly hosts”
- Elizabeth United States“The hosts were very friendly - including their pup, Teddy. The breakfast was absolutely amazing - home cooked! After breakfast we sat by the fire and talked with one of the hosts - she took the time to talk about their B&B history and the history...”
Tomike49 Canada“The room was well appointed and very comfortable. This older home was completely updated by the owners and there was a lot of attention to detail. An easy walk to town and restaurants. The breakfast room was a large, spacious sunroom and the...”- Patricia United States“This was a very beautiful and clean property inside and out. The breakfast buffet had so many choices and was so generous and fresh! The hosts were so incredibly helpful in providing travel tips, information and transportation schedules. I highly...”
Hosted by Teddy, the resident Cockapoo
Area info
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
Reception is open for arrival between 16:00 and 20:00.
Please inform the property in advance if you expect to arrive outside of the official check-in hours.
Please note that there is one dog. Occasionally, Teddy the friendly Cockapoo might venture in to the reception hall and guest lounge.
* Secure bicycle storage
* Secure golf club storage
* Secure fishing rod storage
Guests can relax in our south facing walled garden.
Please inform No 45, Ballater of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.
Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.
It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.
License number: A, AS 00057F
