Ballater The Deeside Hotel

Featured in the Good Hotel Guide 2012, the Deeside Hotel is 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 tea, fresh coffee, mineral water and hot chocolate.

The Conservatory Restaurant serves a traditional Scottish menu, using seasonal and local produce. Most of the fresh produce and herbs are grown in the Victorian greenhouse and vegetable gardens.

The Deeside Hotel also features a comfortable lounge bar, with an open log fire and traditional leather sofas. There is a choice of over 40 Scottish whiskies and real ales are also available.

The Deeside Hotel 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.

Surrounding Area

The Deeside Hotel Ballater is surrounded by beautiful scenery with mountain and riverside walks literally at your doorstep. Local attractions include:

Balmoral Castle (6 miles) - royal residence since 1852.

Braemar (10 miles) - famous for its Highland Games, held every summer.

Craigievar Castle (14 miles) - set within beautiful grounds, this fairy-tale castle displays Scottish Baronial architecture at its finest.

Aviemor (30 miles) - Scotland's main ski resort.

Transport

The hotel is positioned directly off the A93, Braemar Road.

From Aberdeen:
- Follow the A93 west for Ballater.
- Drive through the village centre and the hotel is found on the left hand side.

From Perth:
- Follow the A93 north for Blairgowrie/Braemar/Ballater.
- The hotel is on the right hand side as you enter the village.

Important

Secure rod and cycle storage is available.