Title: The 10 Best 2 Star Hotels in Ballater - 2025 Updated Prices | Expedia.co.uk [Ballater Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Ballater.dx4321)[Hotels in Ballater](https://expedia.co.uk/Ballater-Hotels.d4321.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Ballater](https://expedia.co.uk/Ballater-Holiday-Rentals.d4321.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Ballater](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Ballater.d4321.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Ballater](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Ballater.d4321.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Ballater Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Ballater.d4321.Car-Hire-Guide)[Ballater Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Ballater.d4321.Holidays-City-Breaks) ![](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/7ef9b5bc11019cf94d8e215fcf18adbc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) Photo by Nick Chatham # Compare and book 2 Star hotels in Ballater, Scotland - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__price_find.svg) ### Change your mind Book hotels with free cancellation - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__deals.svg) ### Treat yourself Save instantly and earn perks with One Key [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__bed.svg) ### Be picky Search almost a million properties worldwide ## Check availability on Ballater 2 Star Hotels Tonight [13 Nov - 14 Nov](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=4321&startDate=2025-11-13&endDate=2025-11-14&adults=2&star=20&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Tomorrow [14 Nov - 15 Nov](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=4321&startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-15&adults=2&star=20&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) This weekend [14 Nov - 16 Nov](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=4321&startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-16&adults=2&star=20&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Next weekend [21 Nov - 23 Nov](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=4321&startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-23&adults=2&star=20&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) ## Top Ballater 2 Star Hotels ![Deluxe Studio Suite, Non Smoking, Ground Floor | Living area | 50-inch Smart TV with digital channels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107700000/107697500/107697414/b04393d7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107700000/107697500/107697414/c1b11221.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Premier Double Room, Non Smoking | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107700000/107697500/107697414/aac5e9f2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Deluxe Apartment, Non Smoking, Garden Area | Private kitchen | Electric kettle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107700000/107697500/107697414/83bf8af2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sweeney Aviemore Two Aviemore 8.6/10 Excellent (43) " Great place to stay " ![Canada](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/ca.svg) Elissa £92 includes taxes & fees 15 Nov - 16 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Aviemore-Hotels-The-Park-Aviemore.h107697414.Hotel-Information) ![Breakfast and dinner served, British cuisine](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117730000/117720700/117720685/3a93da3b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117730000/117720700/117720685/3f304130.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117730000/117720700/117720685/c4f04c78.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117730000/117720700/117720685/64b4b0d8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Haughton Arms Hotel Alford 9.0/10 Wonderful (8) "Room could have been warm when we arrived it was cold. I didn’t feel comfortable with the bathroom door frosted glass you could see the person in there. Apart from that very nice clean and food good " ![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg) Mark £75 includes taxes & fees 16 Nov - 17 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Alford-Hotels-Haughton-Arms-Hotel.h117720685.Hotel-Information) ![Miscellaneous](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37470000/37463400/37463302/6991fe48.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Shared kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37470000/37463400/37463302/6577be5a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37470000/37463400/37463302/4a99bc99.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Miscellaneous](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37470000/37463400/37463302/b8829e11.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Braemar Lodge Cabins Ballater 9.8/10 Exceptional (18) "Situated in an amazing place right at the bottom of the Glenshee mountain" ![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg) Anonymous traveller £165 includes taxes & fees 14 Nov - 15 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ballater-Hotels-Braemar-Lodge-Cabins.h37463302.Hotel-Information) ![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102060000/102051300/102051294/w1206h1505x0y3-999c172d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102060000/102051300/102051294/465a5697.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102060000/102051300/102051294/bd564e8c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Standard Twin Room | Premium bedding, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102060000/102051300/102051294/93b2136b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Crossing Kingussie 9.6/10 Exceptional (37) "Nice breakfast nice staff " ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Elizabeth £94 includes taxes & fees 14 Nov - 15 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kingussie-Hotels-The-Crossing.h102051294.Hotel-Information) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112540000/112532300/112532297/06921df0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Standard Double Room | Free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112540000/112532300/112532297/f4cbc485.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Full breakfast on weekends (GBP 13.50 per person)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112540000/112532300/112532297/de8e2f87.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112540000/112532300/112532297/8fc27c80.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Braeriach Newtonmore 10/10 Exceptional (23) "This was one of the best places we stayed in our 5 week holiday throughout the UK. Loved it and we would book this again without hesitation!" ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Carlie £101 includes taxes & fees 7 Dec - 8 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Newtonmore-Hotels-The-Braeriach.h112532297.Hotel-Information) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91490000/91481200/91481169/46d5a1ed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Comfort Suite, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, individually furnished, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91490000/91481200/91481169/fe078dc7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91490000/91481200/91481169/51133ac0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91490000/91481200/91481169/8b2a08af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Forces Manor Kingussie 9.8/10 Exceptional (9) "Great place to stay if you love the outdoors" ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Beverly £82 includes taxes & fees 14 Nov - 15 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kingussie-Hotels-Forces-Manor.h91481169.Hotel-Information) ![Cabin (ROYAL SNUG) | Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90870000/90865500/90865487/38ee83ea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90870000/90865500/90865487/0590f3eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90870000/90865500/90865487/6b617590.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Cabin (WEE SNUG) | Laptop workspace, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90870000/90865500/90865487/38fea40b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Royal Snug & WEE Snug Aboyne 10/10 Exceptional (9) "Excellent stay, host phoned before our stay, very friendly and helpful. Would visit again 10/10" ![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg) Ross [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Aboyne-Hotels-Royal-Snug-WEE-Snug.h90865487.Hotel-Information) ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83450000/83441000/83440986/24424c27.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83450000/83441000/83440986/c261419b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Classic Chalet | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83450000/83441000/83440986/e5ba0207.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Classic Chalet | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83450000/83441000/83440986/bcbb9d52.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Insh Hall Kingussie 6.8/10 (23) "Just an overnight stop on way to fort William." ![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg) Hamish [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kingussie-Hotels-Insh-Hall.h83440986.Hotel-Information) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33130000/33123700/33123672/91f07662.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33130000/33123700/33123672/a271c901.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33130000/33123700/33123672/81e64e7b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33130000/33123700/33123672/e6d519e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Smugglers Hostel Ballindalloch 6.8/10 (11) "Superb location and lovely common areas." ![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg) Laura [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ballindalloch-Hotels-The-Smugglers-Hostel.h33123672.Hotel-Information) ![Apartment (2 Bedrooms) | Private kitchen | Microwave, oven, toaster](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91790000/91783500/91783479/76167b0a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Apartment (2 Bedrooms) | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91790000/91783500/91783479/004afdaa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Apartment (2 Bedrooms) | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91790000/91783500/91783479/fddb9579.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91790000/91783500/91783479/6de4dd21.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Unique 2 Bedroom Flat Kirrie Scotland Kirriemuir 9.2/10 Wonderful (5) "The place was clean and the kitchen was very well equipped with a large fridge and freezer." ![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg) Sonia [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kirriemuir-Hotels-Unique-2-Bedroom-Flat-Kirrie-Scotland.h91783479.Hotel-Information) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96680000/96677400/96677326/79e04755.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Apartment, 1 Bedroom (Highland Snug) | Private kitchen | Electric kettle, toaster](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96680000/96677400/96677326/c67bc287.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96680000/96677400/96677326/6012b4c4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Kincardine Snug)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96680000/96677400/96677326/360dcf95.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Deeside Snugs Aboyne 10/10 Exceptional (2) "Check in was very easy , house is beautifuly decorated and clean , had everything i needed" ![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg) Jamie [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Aboyne-Hotels-Deeside-Snugs.h96677326.Hotel-Information) ![Eco-friendly cleaning products](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87930000/87921800/87921772/3ab3a8a5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87930000/87921800/87921772/7253622d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Shower, hair dryer, towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87930000/87921800/87921772/2fdeb94d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Eco-friendly cleaning products](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87930000/87921800/87921772/0c3f4674.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Auchlishie Bunkhouse Kirriemuir 10/10 Exceptional (2) "Hidden Gem !! Couldn’t fault this place , really pleasing find , the place was immaculately clean extremely comfortable. Had everything you could possibly need for a few nights away fully stocked. Kitchen safe parking and the owners were absolutely lovely would recommend to anyone and everyone" ![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg) nathan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kirriemuir-Hotels-Auchlishie-Bunkhouse.h87921772.Hotel-Information) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114100000/114091200/114091117/1ee38006.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114100000/114091200/114091117/20f80ea3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114100000/114091200/114091117/e5538f4d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114100000/114091200/114091117/ca1d112a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Garden Lodge Pitlochry [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pitlochry-Hotels-Garden-Lodge.h114091117.Hotel-Information) ![Luxury Cabin, 1 Bedroom (The Wee Beehive) | Bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106710000/106707100/106707008/3c791865.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106710000/106707100/106707008/w931h634x0y0-4d0b8d9d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Luxury Cabin, 1 Bedroom (The Wee Love Nest (no pets)) | Private kitchenette | Electric kettle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106710000/106707100/106707008/w1080h1069x0y0-a829f407.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Luxury Cabin, 1 Bedroom (The Wee Fae Hideaway) | Bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106710000/106707100/106707008/7d7b2f97.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sweet Donside Cabins Strathdon 10/10 Exceptional (1) "Nothing but positive things to say about Sweet Donside Cabins. Cabins and facilities were spotlessly clean, TV beds very spacious and comfortable, with the attention to detail excellent. Hot tubs were clean and well maintained. Lots of extra touches including a welcome basket." ![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg) Scott [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Strathdon-Hotels-Sweet-Donside-Cabins.h106707008.Hotel-Information) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115640000/115639900/115639813/63125fbd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115640000/115639900/115639813/4b02f551.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115640000/115639900/115639813/9762950e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115640000/115639900/115639813/80fa454a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cambus o'May Hotel Aboyne [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Aboyne-Hotels-Cambus-OMay-Hotel.h115639813.Hotel-Information) ![Apartment | 1 bedroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116400000/116399700/116399643/439a7193_edited_e49e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Apartment | 1 bedroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116400000/116399700/116399643/w3000h1782x0y0-8871e4de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Apartment | 1 bedroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116400000/116399700/116399643/5091d1ba_edited_270a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Apartment | 1 bedroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116400000/116399700/116399643/9d9e1333_edited_eb21.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Byre Self-catering Countryside Home Near Alford Alford 10/10 Exceptional (2) "My wife will never become involved in trip organization but is exceedingly quick to criticize!!! Initially, there were some murmurings as we ventured further from Alford but she rather sheepishly admitted that the quality was excellent which made my stay more enjoyable as well! The kitchen and all the rooms were very well appointed as part of a stone built barn conversion. So quiet and properly dark at night - the stars were fantastic. Owner lived next door and was very friendly and... ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) James [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Alford-Hotels-The-Byre-Self-Catering-Countryside-Home-Near-Alford.h116399643.Hotel-Information) ![Comfort Cottage, Ensuite, Garden View | Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57660000/57653000/57652913/7c670357.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Comfort Cottage, Ensuite, Garden View | 2 bedrooms](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57660000/57653000/57652913/471f331e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Comfort Cottage, Ensuite, Garden View | Lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57660000/57653000/57652913/40bfc80f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Comfort Cottage, Ensuite, Garden View | Lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57660000/57653000/57652913/78f16bfc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Annslea Garden Cottage Pitlochry 9.0/10 Wonderful (4) "An absolutely superb wee place. Very handy for the town centre, yet very quiet and secluded." ![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg) Des [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pitlochry-Hotels-Annslea-Garden-Cottage.h57652913.Hotel-Information) ![House | 2 bedrooms](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88790000/88782800/88782794/26a21794.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![House | 2 bedrooms](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88790000/88782800/88782794/f5139418.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![House | 2 bedrooms](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88790000/88782800/88782794/80ab2508.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![House | 2 bedrooms](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88790000/88782800/88782794/a1c0b5d1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Thrums Cottage - A Writer s Retreat Kirriemuir 10/10 Exceptional (1) "Very clean and tidy house , the cork screw doesn’t work very well would suggest replacing it or bring screw top wine 🍷. 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