No 45, Ballater
45 Braemar Road
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Why people book this hotel
“The breakfast was first rate”
“Best breakfast we had in a long time”
“Comfortable bed and excellent breakfast”
“It was a happy, efficirnt, clean and comfortable B&B highly recommended”
“Fabulous place, house and room lovely, breakfast was really great, hosts were ve…”
“Beautiful location and perfect room and bathroom”
“Friendly helpful staff”
“Friendly staff”
“The large size of the bedroom and its cleanliness”
“Comfortable room, spotlessly clean”
“Plenty of guest parking”
Overview
No 45, Ballater is a guesthouse set in an acre of gardens and is just 5 minutes' walk from the centre 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 yoghurt. 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.
Traveller reviews
Jennifer
solo_traveller
June 18, 2026
The breakfast was first rate.
Elizabeth
couple
June 11, 2026
“Highly recommend, absolutely lovely place to stay.”
Fabulous place, house and room lovely, breakfast was really great, hosts were very friendly and helpful, and was perfect location.
Han
solo_traveller
June 11, 2026
Beautiful location and perfect room and bathroom. Friendly helpful staff . Best breakfast we had in a long time. Close to Balmoral castle
Glen
couple
June 9, 2026
“For anyone that wants to visit the Balmoral Castle it’s only a short 10 minute drive but this property is very close to”
Great location fantastic property breakfast was great
Christine
couple
June 8, 2026
“Excellent”
Comfortable bed and excellent breakfast
Robert
solo_traveller
June 4, 2026
“Great value for money”
The large size of the bedroom and its cleanliness.
Sally
couple
June 3, 2026
“A lovely relaxing break. We will be back.”
Fantastic breakfast. Great location, short walk to town centre. Beautiful garden. Friendly staff.
Anita
couple
May 31, 2026
“Couples weekend break”
Comfortable room, spotlessly clean. Friendly professional host/staff, breakfast was delicious from the home made granola and scones to the hot freshly cooked pancakes and full scottish fry up. Couldn’t ask for any more. Highly recommend.
Iain
couple
May 25, 2026
“Great B&B: highly rated”
Breakfast was super. It was a happy, efficirnt, clean and comfortable B&B highly recommended.
Susie J
extended_group
May 23, 2026
“Highly recommended”
Fantastic location, beautiful rooms, friendly owners and staff, great breakfast
David
couple
May 21, 2026
“Good stay, friendly hosts, lovely breakfast.”
Breakfast was good. The room was a garden room, with plenty of light and lovely views.
Wendy
couple
May 18, 2026
“Beautiful bed & breakfast best in Ballater”
The property and surroundings were just perfect, lovely 10 minute walk into the centre of Ballater
Hunt
couple
May 16, 2026
“Excellent B&b beautiful location great food”
The breakfast was excellent with lots of local and homemade dishes. Room great, staff friendly- all good 👍
Rob
couple
May 15, 2026
“As above”
Hosts,room,breakfast all exceptional.
Jim
couple
May 15, 2026
“Loved the places, people and food”
Great location, very clean, owners very welcoming. Best pancakes ever
Richard
solo_traveller
May 15, 2026
“Ideal for a short stay in Ballater”
Lovely triple aspect garden room - comfortable and warm. Great location too
Jennifer
family_with_children
May 12, 2026
“A perfect home stay”
Lovely family owners and a beautiful premises located in a picturesque town. Breakfast was home made and really good. Bedroom was very comfortable.
Amanda
extended_group
April 27, 2026
“Excellent”
It was in a quiet location, welcoming, clean and good decor. The rooms and bathroom were furnished to a high standard. Two lovely rooms to sit in and relax. The breakfast room was bright and had a lovely garden. The breakfast selection was good and the owners and staff were very nice.
Mary
solo_traveller
April 24, 2026
“Good option for a short stay with an easy walk into the village centre and down to the river.”
Nice house with good sized rooms. Plenty of guest parking. Friendly reception and good service at breakfast. House nice and clean and good decor throughout.
Anne
solo_traveller
April 20, 2026
“Very relaxed comfortable stay”
I have a childhood connection with this property,the owners were very accommodating in showing me around😀 The property has been very tastefully renovated,it is comfortable,very clean and the breakfast was amazing,would highly recommend 😀
Facilities
Activities
Golf course (within 3 km), Fishing, Skiing, Hiking, Cycling, Horse riding
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles
Food & Drink
Special diet menus (on request), Breakfast options
Food & drink safety
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas
General
WiFi available in all areas, Bicycle parking, Non-smoking throughout, Designated smoking area, Heating, Non-smoking rooms
Internet
WiFi, Internet services, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Garden, Terrace, Sun terrace, Outdoor furniture, Picnic area
Parking
Accessible parking, Parking on site, Private parking, Parking, Free parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
Carbon monoxide detector, Carbon monoxide sources, Key access, Smoke alarms, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Face masks for guests available, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, First aid kit available
Self check-in
Passport/ID information collected online before you arrive, Check-in kiosk in the lobby
Services
Shared lounge/TV area, Daily housekeeping, Packed lunches, Luggage storage
Ski
Ski storage
Deluxe Double or Twin Room
Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. This double room has a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, flat-screen TV, as well as chocolate for guests.
King Double Room
Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. This double room features a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, flat-screen TV, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit offers 1 bed.
Standard Double Room
This double room has an en-suite bathroom with a bath and shower. Rooms vary in size and décor. Rooms are comfortably equipped with tea/coffee facilities and toiletries are provided.
Superior Double Room
Superior rooms all overlook the gardens and each has its own individual charm: They are more spacious than the standard rooms. One is located on the ground floor with French windows leading to the garden and has a wet room with bath and walk-in shower.
Superior King Room
Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. This double room features a tea and coffee maker, flat-screen TV, garden views, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit offers 1 bed.
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