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The Auld Kirk

Bed and breakfast

31 Braemar Road, Ballater

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Why people book this hotel

Friendly staff
13 mentions

Very friendly hosts with a homey feeling and great breakfast

Don't forget to remember the friendly people as well

Breakfast available
13 mentions

The breakfast was delicious, especially Helen's fluffy scones

Breakfast was nothing I’ve seen in my 4 weeks stay in Scotland Lisa was very wel…

Comfortable rooms
7 mentions

The room was wonderfully spacious

Kev and Helen made you feel like it’s your home away from home, the introduction…

Great location
5 mentions

Good location, superb hosts and a breakfast to die for

Great location, friendly helpful hosts, delicious breakfast

Clean rooms
4 mentions

Exceptionally clean bedroom

The Auld Kirk is a very clean and comfortable place to stay, really good cooked …

Overview

This former church has been tastefully converted, enabling retention of the original features. Auld Kirk Hotel is situated in the heart of picturesque Royal Deeside. It features free Wi-Fi and free off-site parking. Breakfast is freshly cooked to order and made from local ingredients wherever possible, and Auld Kirk's chef has won numerous awards and accolades. Bedrooms are stylish and contemporary. The range of guest amenities in each room include a refreshment tray, an iron and an ironing boards, a hairdryer, a television and free Wi-Fi. The Royal residence of Balmoral castle is less than 8 miles away and Dufftown, part of the famous whisky trail, is just over an hour’s drive away.

Traveller reviews

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George

couple

June 15, 2026

10

Excellent welcome - including a wee dram waiting in the room. Friendly and helpful hosts. The facilities were superb and

Good location, superb hosts and a breakfast to die for.

B

Bart

couple

May 29, 2026

10

Beautifully designed B&B in an old church with many old style elements still visible. Very friendly hosts with a homey feeling and great breakfast.

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Daniella

solo_traveller

May 26, 2026

10

Super!

Our stay at The Auld Kirk was amazing. Helen and Kevin are incredibly hospitable. The room was wonderfully spacious. The breakfast was delicious, especially Helen's fluffy scones. Don't forget to remember the friendly people as well. 😉 We wish you all the best, even after The Auld Kirk era.

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elaine

couple

May 19, 2026

10

Excellent stay

Great location, friendly helpful hosts, delicious breakfast. Exceptionally clean bedroom.

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James

couple

May 18, 2026

10

Ten out of ten for eaverything

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Dean

couple

May 14, 2026

10

Amazzzzzzing!!!!!!

Where do I start !!! Kev and Helen made you feel like it’s your home away from home, the introduction to the property was one of my highlights we talked for hours 😜 The room was amazing as you walk into the room you’ll find little surprises you need to try The bed was amazing 10/10 its like what you see in the pictures….Amazing!!! definitely recommend to stay there but you’ll need at least 3 night as you’ll never what to leave.. Breakfast was nothing I’ve seen in my 4 weeks stay in Scotland Lisa was very welcoming in her service. The town is a very cute small Village walking distance to everything 10/10

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Lorri

couple

May 14, 2026

10

Beautiful property. Hosts are welcoming and friendly.. rooms are beautifully decorated with very thoughtful touches.

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brian

couple

May 8, 2026

10

Excellent place to stay in Ballater, ideally placed to explore Deeside.

Received a warm welcome upon arrival, very friendly. The Auld Kirk is a very clean and comfortable place to stay, really good cooked breakfast. It is ideally placed only a couple of minutes walk from centre of Ballater.

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Freda

solo_traveller

April 26, 2026

10

The room was comfortable, spotlessly clean and well furnished. The breakfast menu was extensive and very tasty. I am now a big fan of a scone at breakfast! Our hosts were friendly and available. Nothing seemed too much trouble.

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Susan

couple

April 7, 2026

10

A perfect place to stay - tasteful, comfortable and with lots of character. The hosts were exceptional.

Friendly, welcoming hosts & staff, lovely touches which made the stay memorable and a great breakfast.

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Denise

couple

April 2, 2026

10

The hosts were so nice and welcoming. Very nice B & B. The breakfast is outstanding, no wonder it wins awards. Such a lovely stay.

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Morag

couple

March 30, 2026

10

Just lovely

Situated perfectly for meeting with friends. Beautiful building. Rooms are clean and spacious. A wee Lochnagar dram in our room on arrival. A lovely touch. Breakfast was very delicious. Hosts attentive and friendly.

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Linda Alexander

couple

March 26, 2026

10

Very comfy,friendly & cosy

Breakfast 1st class.Ballater is always a favourite destination for us

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KATHLEEN

couple

March 23, 2026

10

Super - will be back.

Top class.

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Ian

couple

March 22, 2026

10

First class accommodation in an attractive location for a short or longer stay

Excellent breakfast

M

Matthew

couple

March 21, 2026

10

Unique and memorable.

This was an excellent location to stay and really made our holiday to Ballater something special. Everything about our stay here exceeded our expectations. Kev, Helen and Lisa were very welcoming and gracious. The breakfasts were delicious and generous and the hospitality top notch.

M

Michael

couple

March 5, 2026

10

Exceptional hospitality.

Exceptional hospitality: friendly, engaging hosts. I appreciated the gluten-free food specially made. We could see why they quite justifiably have won so many awards for their B&B accommodation.

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Kwong Yau Kenneth

extended_group

February 18, 2026

10

Super friendly staff. Kevin and Helen are excellent.

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Patrick

solo_traveller

February 17, 2026

9

Very friendly, welcoming, comfortable and a pleasure to stay in a converted church

S

Scott

couple

February 15, 2026

9

although described as a B&B it feels far far more than that.

Superb old church conversion, beautifully done with high quality furnishings & extras

Facilities

Activities

Golf course (within 3 km), Fishing, 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, Bar, Wine/champagne

Food & drink safety

All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas

General

Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms, Non-smoking throughout, Heating, Bicycle parking

Internet

WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services

Outdoors

Garden, Terrace, Sun terrace, Outdoor furniture, Picnic area

Parking

Parking, Free parking, Street parking

Physical distancing

Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas

Reception services

Invoice provided

Safety & security

Carbon monoxide detector, Key access, Smoke alarms, Fire extinguishers

Safety features

Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available, Face masks for guests available

Services

Shared lounge/TV area, Daily housekeeping, Private check-in/check-out, Packed lunches

Family Room

This room can accommodate a child in the existing single bed. An additional cot can be provided for a child under 2 years of age.

Max 3 guests 15 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Double Room

Spacious yet cosy. Warm and welcoming, with all modern amenities.

Max 2 guests 12 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Twin Room

Spacious, cosy and comfortable room.

Max 3 guests 15 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 16:00 to 19:00
Check-outFrom 07:30 until 10:30
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printPayment Information: Please note that the Auld Kirk Hotel does not accept American Express or Diners Club Cards. An additional cot can be provided in the Family Room for GBP 10 per stay.Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Last updated: Apr 10, 2024, 11:13 PM

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The Auld Kirk - 4 Star Hotel in Ballater