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24 Aug - 25 Aug
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25 Aug - 26 Aug
This weekend
28 Aug - 30 Aug
Next weekend
4 Sep - 6 Sep

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 large, historic building with a central tower and multiple wings, surrounded by lush greenery and a lake.
A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements, large windows offering a view of a lake and hills, and a modern ceiling design.
A tray with breakfast items including croissants, fruit, and beverages.

1. Fonab Castle Hotel & Spa

Fonab Castle Hotel & Spa
Pitlochry
United Kingdom
Andrew
฿15,973
฿19,168 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Fonab Castle Hotel & Spa
A cozy room with a brick fireplace, a cushioned chair, and a wicker basket filled with logs.
A cozy room with a brick fireplace, a three-tiered tea service, and a variety of snacks and drinks on a table.
A lobby with a checkered floor, a fireplace, and a reception desk.
A stone building with a sign reading "Balmoral Arms."

2. Balmoral Arms

Balmoral Arms
Ballater
United States
Laurie
฿6,865
฿8,238 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Balmoral Arms
A stone building with ivy-covered walls, outdoor seating, and a glass-roofed structure.
A living room with a fireplace, a leather sofa, a cushioned ottoman, a painting on the wall, and a lamp.
A black door with a brass knocker, flanked by two potted topiaries, and a sign reading "The Old Manse of Blair."
A stone wall with a sign reading "The Old Manse of Blair" and a modern building in the background.

3. The Old Manse of Blair

The Old Manse of Blair
Pitlochry
United States
Scott
฿11,013
฿13,215 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
The Old Manse of Blair
A grand entrance with a red door, a tiled floor, and a ceiling light.
An outdoor wooden deck with picnic tables and string lights, surrounded by trees and a view of a valley.
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.

4. Birchwood Pitlochry

Birchwood Pitlochry
Pitlochry
Canada
Alix
฿8,433
฿10,119 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Birchwood Pitlochry
A garden with a pond, surrounded by lush greenery and a wooden deck.
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 bedroom with a large window, a bed with white linens, and a chair with a cushion.

5. Tigh Na Leigh

Tigh Na Leigh
Blairgowrie
United Kingdom
allan
฿5,201
฿6,241 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Tigh Na Leigh
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 room with a large window, a wooden bench, a sofa, and potted plants.
A landscaped garden with a stone pathway, neatly trimmed hedges, and a variety of trees.

6. Lys-Na-Greyne Country House

Lys-Na-Greyne Country House
Aboyne
United States
Brent
฿8,990
฿10,787 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Lys-Na-Greyne Country House
A dining area with wooden furniture and large windows offering a view of a rural landscape.
A large building with multiple windows and a covered patio area with picnic tables.
A cozy living room with two brown sofas, a coffee table, and a view of a green landscape through large windows.
A white building with multiple windows and a sloped roof, surrounded by greenery and a mountain in the background.

7. Glen Clova Hotel and Lodges

Glen Clova Hotel and Lodges
Kirriemuir
United Kingdom
James
฿5,204
฿6,245 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Glen Clova Hotel and Lodges
A cozy room with a stone wall, a fireplace, leather sofas, patterned armchairs, and a chandelier.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a mirror. There is a bathroom visible through an open door.
A restaurant with a classic interior, featuring a long dining table, multiple chairs, and a chandelier.
A dimly lit bar area with a large display of liquor bottles, leather seating, and small tables with candles.

8. Kildrummy Inn

Kildrummy Inn
Alford
United Kingdom
Susan
฿10,958
฿13,150 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Kildrummy Inn
A large, modern house with a spacious patio, surrounded by lush greenery and vineyards.
A spacious living room with a leather sofa, a coffee table, and a television. Large windows offer a view of the outdoors.
A spacious room with large windows offering a view of a landscaped garden and distant hills.
A landscaped garden with a pathway, a grassy lawn, and a view of a lake and hills in the distance.

9. Balvaig

Balvaig
Pitlochry
Balvaig
A large, two-story house with a symmetrical facade, multiple chimneys, and a well-maintained garden with various shrubs and trees.
A room with a window, a sofa, and a plant.
A breakfast table set with plates, teapots, cups, and a vase with flowers.

10. Craigellie

Craigellie
Blairgowrie
Craigellie
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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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Top Ballater Hotel Reviews

Fonab Castle Hotel & Spa

Fonab Castle Hotel & Spa

10/10 Excellent
"Excellent food, very helpful staff and delicious food. Beautiful setting"
James 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Fonab Castle Hotel & Spa

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