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25 Sept - 27 Sept
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Our top choices for Ballater 5-star hotels

A spacious room with large windows offering a view of a lake and forest. There are several chairs and a table arranged for dining or socializing.
A tray with breakfast items including croissants, fruit, and beverages.
A large, historic building with a central tower and multiple wings, surrounded by lush greenery and a lake.
A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a wooden coffee table, a sofa, and a TV.

1. Fonab Castle Hotel & Spa

Fonab Castle Hotel & Spa
Pitlochry
United States
Peter
£320
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Fonab Castle Hotel & Spa
A cozy room with a brick fireplace, a cushioned chair, and a wicker basket filled with logs.
A lobby with a checkered floor, a fireplace, and a reception desk.
A cozy bar area with wooden flooring, plush seating, and a bar stocked with bottles.
A stone building with a sign reading "Balmoral Arms."

2. Balmoral Arms

Balmoral Arms
Ballater
Canada
Korry
£132
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Balmoral Arms
A stone building with ivy-covered walls, outdoor seating, and a glass-roofed structure.
A black door with a brass knocker, flanked by two potted topiaries, and a sign reading "The Old Manse of Blair."
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a dining table set for two, and a comfortable sofa.
A living room with a fireplace, a leather sofa, a cushioned ottoman, a painting on the wall, and a lamp.

3. The Old Manse of Blair

The Old Manse of Blair
Pitlochry
United States
Anne
£276
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
The Old Manse of Blair
A room with a dark wall, a framed picture, a fireplace, a yellow armchair, and a chandelier.
A cozy living room with a blue cabinet, a coffee table with tea and cups, a sofa, and a bookshelf.
A modern living room with a sofa, a dining table, and a large potted plant.
A dining area with a wooden table set for two, a coffee pot, and a bottle of water.

4. Tigh Na Leigh

Tigh Na Leigh
Blairgowrie
Germany
Florian
£110
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Tigh Na Leigh
A grand entrance with a red door, a tiled floor, and a ceiling light.
A room with a large window, two chairs, and a table.
A dining area with two tables, chairs, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
An outdoor wooden deck with picnic tables and string lights, surrounded by trees and a view of a valley.

5. Birchwood Pitlochry

Birchwood Pitlochry
Pitlochry
United States
Shirley
£226
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Birchwood Pitlochry
A dining area with wooden furniture and large windows offering a view of a rural landscape.
A white building with multiple windows and a sloped roof, surrounded by greenery and a mountain in the background.
A hotel room with two beds, each with floral bedding and pillows, a wooden nightstand with a lamp, a telephone, and a mirror.
A large building with multiple windows and a covered patio area with picnic tables.

6. Glen Clova Hotel and Lodges

Glen Clova Hotel and Lodges
Kirriemuir
United Kingdom
James
£160
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Glen Clova Hotel and Lodges
A large stone building with multiple windows and a curved balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, a large rug, and a view of the garden through the windows.
A landscaped garden with a stone pathway, neatly trimmed hedges, and a variety of trees.
A breakfast buffet with various cereals, fruits, and bread on a wooden table in a room with blue walls and a large mirror.

7. Lys-Na-Greyne Country House

Lys-Na-Greyne Country House
Aboyne
United States
Brent
£230
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Lys-Na-Greyne Country House
A large, two-story house with a symmetrical facade, multiple chimneys, and a well-maintained garden with various shrubs and trees.
A garden with various plants and flowers, a well-maintained lawn, and a clear sky.
A breakfast table set with plates, teapots, cups, and a vase with flowers.
A room with a window, a sofa, and a plant.

8. Craigellie

Craigellie
Blairgowrie
Craigellie
A cozy room with a stone wall, a fireplace, leather sofas, patterned armchairs, and a chandelier.
A dimly lit bar area with a large display of liquor bottles, leather seating, and small tables with candles.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a mirror. There is a bathroom visible through an open door.
A cozy room with a fireplace, patterned wallpaper, and wooden furniture.

9. Kildrummy Inn

Kildrummy Inn
Alford
United Kingdom
Susan
£295
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Kildrummy Inn
A large, modern house with a spacious patio, surrounded by lush greenery and vineyards.
A landscaped garden with a pathway, a grassy lawn, and a view of a lake and hills in the distance.
A spacious living room with a leather sofa, a coffee table, and a television. Large windows offer a view of the outdoors.
A spacious living area with large windows, a wooden coffee table, and comfortable seating.

10. Balvaig

Balvaig
Pitlochry
Balvaig
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Nestled in Royal Deeside, this charming village offers riverside walks and shops selling tartans favoured by the royal family. Hike nearby Craigendarroch Hill for valley views, or visit Balmoral Castle during summer months when the Queen's Highland estate opens to visitors.

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A rural landscape with a stone house, green fields, and sheep grazing.
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Balmoral Arms

Balmoral Arms

10/10 Excellent
"Spectacular gem of a hotel!"
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Balmoral Arms

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