The Gordon Guest House
Bed and Breakfast in Ballater
4-Star Hotel
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsInternet / Wifi, Parking, TV and more
About this bed and breakfast
The Gordon Guest House is located in Ballater, within Cairngorns National Park. Free WiFi access is available. Each room here will provide you with a TV. All rooms have their own private bathroom with either a bath or shower.
Amenities
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Hot tub or spa
TV
Family friendly
Map of Ballater
Available Rooms
1 King or 3 Single • 193 ft²
Sleeps 3
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1 King • 172 ft²
Sleeps 2
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1 King or 2 Single • 193 ft²
Sleeps 2
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1 King or 2 Single • 172 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Ratings and reviews
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5.0 / 5.0
Lovely hosts who gave very helpful advice about the area.
Very welcoming . Food lovely. Drying cupboard for wet boots and outer clothing. Lovely room with kettle and plenty selection to make hot drinks. Snacks available. Board games and a great selection of books to read both local and fiction.
There are no dislikes.
5.0 / 5.0
Very stylish and well-equipped rooms in the middle of a beautiful town. The hosts were wonderfully friendly and welcoming. Breakfast was great.
5.0 / 5.0
it felt so Scottish and Beth and Steven were wonderful hosts.
Stairs but I was helped with luggage.
5.0 / 5.0
This is an absolutely hidden gem and the most welcoming and well equipped accommodation we stayed in during our recent break, travelling around Scotland. The location is idea, in a lovely village and Steven and Beth are top drawer hosts. The rooms are wonderful and the breakfast was superb. We will certainly go back and would recommend this guest house without hesitation.
Nothing - it was all excellent!
5.0 / 5.0
We liked this place so much! Very friendly, very clean and nice. We had a wonderful breakfast.
Location is the best. Highly recommend.
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4.5 / 5.0
Very friendly. Clean and comfortable.
4.5 / 5.0
Really tasty, well cooked breakfast. Fabulous, friendly hosts.
Nothing really.
5.0 / 5.0
Our stay at The Gordon Guest House was perfect! We got an upgrade to suite room which offered us an amazing view of the mountain in the morning. The suite room had luxurious jacuzzi and a very big bathroom. The bed was very comfortable and the room was set at a cozy temperature. We felt very welcome. The breakfast was made as per choice. It was prepared by the hosts themselves. The delicious breakfast made our morning and we had a very good start of the day, enroute to starting our NC500 journey. Beth and Steve are great hosts and we had a very engaging conversation on topics such as Indian music, Scottish Highland life. We would definitely come back again if we visit Ballater. Highly recommended!
Nothing.
5.0 / 5.0
large rooms central location and super friendly staff
5.0 / 5.0
Location, room & breakfast
Thanks again
5.0 / 5.0
Ballater is a great spot for anyone wanting to do some walking in the Cairngroms. Steve and Beth were both great during my visit, offering advice on the area and helping me to where I needed to go. Good view, comfertable bed and a good breakfast to keep me going through the day!
5.0 / 5.0
The owners are lovely, wRm, welcoming. Very funny and a font of knowledge. The breakfasts were delicious. Couldn't recommend highly enough.
Food, rooms, decore, location, all were superb.
5.0 / 5.0
Absolutely loved the location and the couple running it are lovely. Would definitely recommend this for a wee overnight stay
A little bit expensive for us but was a wee treat.
5.0 / 5.0
Friendly welcome. Rooms were luxurious with amazing views. Snacks, water , coffees and toiletries provided. amazing breakfast.
5.0 / 5.0
The hosts were very kind and helpful and answered all my annoying questions. Breakfast was banging every single day! Room was very nice.
4.5 / 5.0
A great location, the owners Beth and Steve were very welcoming and friendly and made us feel right at home.
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5.0 / 5.0
Had a great stay and the breakfast was perfect. We will certainly be coming back to the Gordon.
Everything was perfect.
5.0 / 5.0
Gorgeous guest house, lovely rooms, most comfortable bed of our entire 1-week holiday! Hosts were incredibly friendly and helpful, and breakfast was just superb. Rooms were quiet, and I loved the eco-friendly approach - even a recycling bin in the room, and the option of a little flask of milk for your tea, instead of little plastic pots. Lovely views of the hills around and of Ballater. I would definitely stay here again.
5.0 / 5.0
The owners couldn’t have been nicer, breakfast choice and quality amazing
Nothing to dislike
5.0 / 5.0
Amazing Views from our huge room, welcoming hosts who will go out of their way to make you feel comfortable. Lots of extras such as fresh milk and baking. Really good breakfast selection which was delicious and available from half past six! making it ideal for an early start hill walking or cycling.
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5.0 / 5.0
Great location and wonderful staff. The room was excellent and had an amazing view. The breakfast was plentiful and delicious, using lots of local produce. We had a great stay.
5.0 / 5.0
Wow, where to start. We had an amazing stay at The Gordon Guest House. Just wonderful. The room was large with a massive bathroom, and the bed was incredibly comfy. It's also so quiet, so a great nights sleep. The breakfast was superb and Beth and Steve have such high attention to detail on everything in the property; they have USB charging ports in the bedroom, lots of lovely snacks, weather forecast for the day laid out, endless maps of places to visit and restaurant options available. Both Beth and Steve are super knowledgeable on the area and provided really interesting and great insight on where to go and what to visit. There is also free parking out the front of the guest house as well. The wifi was also great throughout the property so if you do need to do some work this is possible. The property was very clean, and it's in a great location as well. The property is close to the end of the old railway line, which provides walks and cycle routes, it's next to a number of restaurants and Coop, and it's super quick to get out to Braemar and Balmoral Castle.
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5.0 / 5.0
Located in the heart of the Ballater, Royal Deeside. Wonderful location to base yourself if exploring the local area. Exceptionally clean and well run establishment. Well appointed rooms. Smart TV, Wi-Fi. en-suite. Steve and Beth are fantastic hosts and make you feel very welcome. Views from bedrooms and breakfast rooms outstanding. Property has plenty of public parking outside.
5.0 / 5.0
easy to find, perfect location and we got a parking space right outside. Interior was warm, inviting and spacious. The room was the perfect temperature and had everything we needed.
honestly, we couldn’t fault it. It was everything we needed and more. We will definitely come back.
5.0 / 5.0
Warm and welcoming hosts we had a comfortable and peaceful stay here.
Breakfast! And the comfortable rooms with equally comfy beds. The views are stunning from our room 4. Perfectly located for exploring Royal Deeside.
5.0 / 5.0
My husband and I stayed here for a couple nights before our wedding day as a little pre-honeymoon and it truly exceeded our expectations. Steve and Beth are absolutely amazing hosts who go above and beyond at every opportunity. From giving directions to the property, recommending activities every morning during (delicious) breakfast, offering plates and cutlery when we ordered take away, etc.. They even made sure we had their contact info in case we needed anything after we checked out, and gave us a congratulations card for our wedding! We will definitely be back here to celebrate our anniversaries in the future.
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful Home, Beth and Steve were the best Host’s. They were very welcoming and went out of there way for me. our conversations were enjoyable and expressed a stop at the Standing Stines which I found extremely peaceful. I will defininately stay again.
Nothing, although my legs would say different for the stairs but I truely needed the steps.
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent accommodation, wonderful breakfasts and hosts who thought of everything and went beyond expectations to ensure we got the most from our stay with them.
5.0 / 5.0
Great hosts! - Really friendly and helpful. We were offered cake on arrival too, which was really appreciated! The breakfast was delicious and the bedroom clean & comfortable, the b&b is in a great location for all the walks nearby as well.
Nothing!
5.0 / 5.0
Great choice on the breakfast menu and every option was excellent - Tried them all through the week!
5.0 / 5.0
location, cleanliness, good size bedrooms, very comfortable, excellent breakfast.
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FAQs
How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Ballater?
The average price for a rental in Ballater is R 2,175 per night. This rental is R 14 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Gordon Guest House. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this bed and breakfast. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is The Gordon Guest House pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this bed and breakfast is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at The Gordon Guest House?
We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes internet / wifi, parking, laundry, hot tub or spa, and tv.
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