The Best Royal Deeside Bed & Breakfasts

recommended B&Bs and guest houses on or near Royal Deeside


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The Auld Kirk

Ballater

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  • 4* rated
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  • luxury
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  • family-friendly
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  • character property
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  • great reviews
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  • village location
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  • bar
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  • terrace
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  • own garden
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  • free WiFi

an early Victorian church, built of local granite, transformed into a unique, atmospheric place to stay with stylish room and a coffee lounge

Schoolhouse B&B

Ballater

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  • family-friendly
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  • great reviews
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  • lounge
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  • own garden
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  • free WiFi
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a renovated Victorian villa retains plenty of original character whilst offering comfy, light and airy bedrooms with hand-made beds

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  • luxury
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  • adults only
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  • great reviews
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  • village location
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  • great views
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  • terrace
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  • own garden
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  • free WiFi
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  • parking

furnished to a particularly high standard, this updated B&B features historic style with modern facilities, in the heart of Royal Deeside

Lys-Na-Greyne

Aboyne

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  • 5* rated
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  • luxury
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  • cyclist friendly
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  • walker friendly
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  • character property
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  • country house
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  • romantic retreat
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  • great breakfasts
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  • award-winning
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  • great reviews
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  • village location
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  • waterfront location
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  • great views
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  • lounge
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  • terrace
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  • own garden
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  • free WiFi
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  • parking

set in scenic grounds in an idyllic location, the bedrooms and bathrooms of this gracious granite house are elegant and beautifully presented

No. 45

Ballater

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  • 4* rated
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  • luxury
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  • family-friendly
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  • cyclist friendly
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  • walker friendly
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  • great breakfasts
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  • great reviews
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  • village location
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  • lounge
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  • terrace
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  • own garden
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  • free WiFi
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  • parking

a handsome Victorian house, set in an acre of walled gardens, featuring individually designed rooms, a conservatory and relaxing lounges

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  • 4* rated
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  • cyclist friendly
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  • walker friendly
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  • great reviews
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  • village location
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  • place(s) to eat nearby
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  • free WiFi

enjoy the period charm of this Victorian guest house as well as the comfy beds and contemporary luxury in the rooms ; one has a whirlpool bath

Crannach House

Cambus o'May

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  • pets allowed
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  • great reviews
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  • rural location
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with forest walks all around, this is a peaceful and relaxing place to stay, with a café adjoining and a charming host who makes a great breakfast

Creag Meggan

Bridge of Gairn

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  • family-friendly
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  • pets allowed
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  • great reviews
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  • rural location
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  • terrace
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  • own garden
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  • free WiFi
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  • parking

in peaceful countryside, close to Ballater, Balmoral Castle and Braemar, a handsome country house offers comfortable rooms with scenic views

Alexandra Hotel

Ballater

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  • small hotel
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a friendly, traditional inn offering informal dining, on the edge of Cairngorms National Park, just a 15 minute drive from Balmoral Castle

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  • 3* rated
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  • pets allowed
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  • great reviews
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  • village location
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  • great views
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  • lounge
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  • own garden
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  • free WiFi
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with a 12 minute drive to royal Balmoral Castle, this exceptionally well-presented B&B boasts a gorgeous, well-stocked garden and cosy rooms

Celicall

Ballater

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  • own garden
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in the heart of the village, opposite the quaint train station museum, this comfortable B&B makes an ideal base for exploring the area

Douneside House

Tarland

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  • 4* rated
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  • luxury
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  • small hotel
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  • great dining
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  • family-friendly
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  • character property
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  • country house
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  • award-winning
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  • great reviews
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  • rural location
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  • great views
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  • restaurant
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  • bar
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  • lounge
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  • indoor pool
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  • gym/fitness
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  • terrace
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  • own garden
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  • free WiFi
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  • parking

a comfortable country pad steeped in history and full of character whilst also offering an array of leisure facilities and activities for all the family

Firhurst

Aboyne

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  • adults only
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  • pets allowed
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  • great reviews
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  • village location
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  • terrace
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  • own garden
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  • free WiFi

a self-contained garden studio with kitchen facilities and a wood burning stove makes a cosy retreat for a visit to this Deeside village

Macbeth Arms

Lumphanan

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this traditional inn, nestled in a small village overlooking rolling hills, provides refurbished nicely decorated rooms and an informal breakfast

The Boat Inn

Aboyne

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  • small hotel
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  • great reviews
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on the banks of the River Dee, an exceptionally stylish inn offers smart rooms with comfy beds, fabulous bathrooms and much praised dining

  • restaurant with rooms
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  • 4* rated
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  • luxury
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  • small hotel
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  • great dining
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  • family-friendly
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  • cyclist friendly
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  • walker friendly
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  • great breakfasts
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  • award-winning
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  • rural location
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  • waterfront location
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  • great views
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  • restaurant
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  • bar
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  • spa
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  • terrace
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  • own garden
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  • golf course
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  • free WiFi
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  • parking

so much to enjoy in this highly-rated hotel overlooking Loch Aboyne: the leisure facilities, 9 holes of golf or simply admiring the views

Ballater Hostel

Ballater

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  • 5* rated
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  • family-friendly
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  • cyclist friendly
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  • walker friendly
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  • great reviews
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a top-notch hostel, near the Dee, with modern, simple accommodation and spacious communal areas, including a smart, well-equipped kitchen

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  • 3* rated
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  • small hotel
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  • central location
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ensure an enjoyable stay in this fine Scottish riverside town by staying in its heart, in this well-established hotel with good food and a sociable bar

  • hostel
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  • 3* rated
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  • family-friendly
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  • pets allowed
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  • cyclist friendly
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  • walker friendly
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  • great reviews
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  • village location
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  • bar
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  • own garden
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  • free WiFi
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  • parking

a former shooting lodge, peacefully set on the edge of the village, offers private rooms and dorms, a shared kitchen and comfy lounge with sofas

Balmoral Arms

Ballater

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  • 4* rated
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  • luxury
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  • family-friendly
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  • pets allowed
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  • character property
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  • village location
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  • restaurant
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  • bar
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  • lounge
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  • regular entertainment
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  • free WiFi

comfy, well-appointed rooms have either a contemporary feel with a nod to the inn's Victorian heritage or a traditional feel with Highland hues

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