The Auld Kirk

9.6 / 10.0

Outstanding(675 Ratings)

Bed and Breakfast in Ballater

4-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsGarden, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this bed and breakfast

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.

Amenities

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Ballater

Nearby attractions

Glenmore Forest Park

41.3 mi

Landmark Forest Adventure Park

52.7 mi

Speyside Cooperage Visitor Centre

48.7 mi

An Lochan Uaine (Green Loch)

39.3 mi

Available Rooms

1 Double • 129 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

2 Single • 161 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Queen • 161 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

RRRR

The Auld Kirk

RRRR

9.6 / 10.0

Outstanding(675 Ratings)

Bed and Breakfast in Ballater

4-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsGarden, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Ballater

Nearby attractions

Glenmore Forest Park

41.3 mi

Landmark Forest Adventure Park

52.7 mi

Speyside Cooperage Visitor Centre

48.7 mi

An Lochan Uaine (Green Loch)

39.3 mi

Available Rooms

1 Double • 129 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

2 Single • 161 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Queen • 161 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

9.6 / 10.0

Outstanding(675 Ratings)

100% verified reviews

10.0 / 10.0

May 2024

Welcoming place for short break

Comfortable, well-appointed room which was quiet despite being adjacent to the main road into the town. The owners and their staff know their business very well, and work hard to present a very high standard (e.g., great breakfasts!). The building is a converted church, and retains some characterful features from its previous use. Location is a short walk to the bars and restaurants in the town.

I cannot think of anything that I would change.

10.0 / 10.0

May 2024

Voldoet aan hoge verwachting.

Alles top. Verzorgd tot in de puntjes. De koffiemachine op de kamer. Het welkomstdrankje en het superlekkere shortbread. Superontbijt!

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

Exceptional

Everything, didn't want to to leave....

Nothing to not like...

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

Exceptional

The hosts Helen and Kevin were very friendly and welcoming and Helen had great advice on the local area. The Auld Kirk is absolutely spotless and beautiful, it really has such a nice feel. Our room was beautifully decorated and comfortable it had everything we needed and the extra personal touches were a lovely surprise. Breakfast is fantastic and definitely one of the best I have had you taste the quality of the food. It has its own bar with a beautiful comfortable lounge area. The staff are lovely and work hard to make it feel so special, thanks.

Everything was perfect, thanks.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

Exceptional stay.

Full of character and very welcoming. The breakfast was exceptional. Thank you Helen and Kevin for a lovely stay. Delighted with our room especially the stained glass window.

Nothing.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2023

The Auld Kirk is just phenomenal! Must stay there if you’re in Ballater!

We loved everything! The building is beautiful and the host and hostess just truly wonderful people with great knowledge of the area.

Our only regret was we couldn’t stay longer!

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2023

Lovely location and well decorated rooms, all individual. Friendly and helpful service

Very personal service, friendly and helpful

9.0 / 10.0

Jun 2023

Great B&B, Great host, Great location.

Helen is a wonderful host and coordinates everything at The Auld Kirk. The breakfast is amongst the best we have had particularly with freshly baked scones, cakes and pancakes at our table every morning. The breakfast is cooked freshly to order and is served up lovely and hot to your table by the very efficient Lisa. Some nice touches to the service were a couple of glasses of local whiskey in our room when we arrived and as it was my birthday; a small bottle of prosecco left in our room on the day. Great tips from Helen about the surrounding area including restaurants and local wildlife. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Auld Kirk

Very difficult to fault much only to say that a little more wardrobe space would have been nice given our 4 night stay but fine if your staying for a couple of nights

10.0 / 10.0

May 2023

Lovely place to stay. Owners were very friendly & helpful.

Quaint & quirky

nothing bad to say

9.0 / 10.0

May 2023

Superb

Great room, great location and very welcoming hosts.

10.0 / 10.0

May 2023

Perfect

From the moment Helen greeted us we felt right at home. The property is stunning, inside and out, and the room we had was great. Tastefully decorated and everything you needed was there, even a welcome tot of local whisky. The bed was super comfy too. As for breakfast, it promised much and delivered more…very special indeed. On top of this, some great recommendations for eating and sightseeing in the town. We would definitely stop here again.

Absolutely nothing.

8.0 / 10.0

May 2023

Very good

Great breakfast and hosts

9.0 / 10.0

May 2023

very pleasant stay

Clean and tidy. Great breakfast. Good hosts and pleasant staff. Good location.

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

Wonderful

Wonderful, charming inn and delightful innkeepers. And what a bangin breakfast! Try the plum jam, they make it themselves. We were thoroughly happy.

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

Exceptional

Everything. The location is great, don't let no carpark put you off staying, plenty of space right outside in the street and it's safe. Helen told us to go and the stag's/ deer that come down off the hills at night. Brilliant.

Nothing

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

Outstanding accommodation

The location was perfect for our visit to Balmoral and only a 5min walk into the centre. Helen and Kevin were excellent hosts, very knowledgeable about the area and nothing was too much trouble. Lots of personal touches such as a complementary wee dram of Lochnagar Whisky. Property is quirky and spotlessly clean. We enjoyed a full Scottish Breakfast with homemade muffins, huge selection of tasty food. Which set us all up for the day!

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2023

Quite an enjoyable stay

the ambiance, location, friendliness, service and breakfast

9.0 / 10.0

Dec 2022

A great stay in a lovely location. breakfast was excellent and plentiful. hosts very welcoming.

A very original property which has been tastefully converted and well presented. a very Christmassy feel to it too.

9.0 / 10.0

Dec 2022

Kevin and Helen are superb hosts. A very warm welcome and lots of local knowledge.

It was well decorated , warm and cosy.

Nothing to not like. Fire alarm on Sunday morning a bit early but otherwise fab.

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

Comfortable and Cosy with the perfect hint of luxury.

On arrival at the Auld Kirk Helen and Kevin greeted us where we sat and had a chat with Helen about the area and our trip to Scotland. Both Helen and Kevin were lovely and such wonderful hosts who gave us recommendations on where’s best to eat in the area, any sight seeing activities and ideas on how to spend our time with them. The bedroom was stunning and had all the amenities that you would need for a comfortable stay. Overall an exceptional and cosy place to stay and all members of staff are so welcoming! Couldn’t recommend it enough and thank Helen and Kevin enough for our stay.

9.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

An unusual but perfect place to stay in Ballater. Well run, well organised and excellent breakfast.

This is such an unusual B&B but works brilliantly. Lovely rooms, nice touches like the whisky welcome in the room and outstanding breakfast.

Nothing. Perfect.

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

First class stay

Hosts were excellent, breakfasts were very good, all in all everything was excellent.

Nothing

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2022

A fantastic stay, at a fantastic property.

A great stay at a beautiful property with a lovely host. Thank you.

Nothing.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2022

Lovely and relaxing with all the little touches thought of

quirky attention to detail location

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2022

The owners could not do anymore to make your stay any better. Lovely family atmosphere.

Amazing, the best breakfast I`ve had in any Hotel.

No Car Park.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2022

the best choose;)

Host Helen was very friendly;) Room No.6 size is good.Every thing was clean & Tidy

not thing

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2022

Exceptional

Excellent in every way, a warm welcome, a nice touch having a wee complimentary hauf in the room, well 2 for me that is, thankfully Lesley prefers gin, accommodation spotless, breakfast fab and the hosts were excellent, definitely will be back, thankyou for your hospitality

9.0 / 10.0

Aug 2022

Superb

Pleasant and clean rooms, a lovely lounge where you can sit together, a good breakfast

The rooms are a bit outdated, especially the carpets, the doors are heavy and difficult to open.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2022

incredible b&b in ballater. can’t recommend this place enough! Kevin the owner was so very welcoming with great tips

unique venue that has been recently refurbished. extremely welcoming owner and a brilliant breakfast. perfect location.

nothing

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2022

Auld Kirk...Fantabulous

The building,facilites and staff were all fantastic

having to leave to come home

9.0 / 10.0

Aug 2022

Glad I stayed will go back if I am in the area again.

Very friendly staff, excellent breakfast, close to the village centre, comfy bed, nothing not to like to be fair.

Street parking but this didn't pose a problem as there was plenty of parking on the side road

9.0 / 10.0

Jun 2022

First stop in the Highlands. Excellent.

Very friendly reception and very comfortable room. Great location and excellent breakfast.

9.0 / 10.0

Jun 2022

Superb

A lovely property, beautifully finished, great friendly hostess and very good breakfast. Hostess recommended a visit to Balmoral (which we hadn't thought possible) and it was great!

9.0 / 10.0

Jun 2022

Superb

Very comfortable, very friendly

Need to park on the street

9.0 / 10.0

May 2022

Superb

Amazing breakfast and brilliant location. Friendly staff

9.0 / 10.0

May 2022

Warm welcome to unique building by friendly hosts

Excellent breakfast

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 5 above the average.

Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Auld Kirk. 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 Auld Kirk 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 Auld Kirk?

We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes internet / wifi, parking, balcony or patio, tv, and garden.

Explore similar vacation rentals in Ballater

Explore all rentals in Ballater

9.0 / 10.0

Outstanding(102 Ratings)

Riverside Cottage with wood fired hot tub in Cairngorms

The Auld Kirk

Bed and Breakfast in Ballater

Reasons to book

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Map of Ballater

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

The Auld Kirk

Bed and Breakfast in Ballater

Reasons to book

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Map of Ballater

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Ballater?

Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?

Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?

Is The Auld Kirk pet friendly?

What amenities are available at The Auld Kirk?

Explore similar vacation rentals in Ballater

Ballater travel inspiration

Related vacation destinations