Schoolhouse Bed & Breakfast - Ballater

Recently renovated bed & breakfast in Ballater - free parking, garden views, and Balmoral Castle nearby

Recently Renovated Accommodations with Private Entrances

Schoolhouse Bed & Breakfast Ballater offers recently renovated rooms, each with private bathrooms, bathrobes, and soundproofing. Parquet floors and flat-screen TVs provide in-room comfort, while family rooms and ground-floor units are available. Guests staying in the Superior Double or Twin Rooms enjoy a balcony or terrace with mountain or garden views.

In-Room Breakfast with Local Options

A full English or Irish breakfast is served in-room, with warm dishes, fresh juice, and fruits included daily. Vegetarian options are always available, and many guests choose the self-service breakfast basket left in the room the night before. The hotel provides an electric kettle, milk, and a small fridge for guest use.

Garden, Picnic Area, and Shared Lounge

The property features a garden with outdoor furniture and a dedicated picnic area for guest relaxation. A shared lounge with a TV area is available after activities, and electric kettles are provided in every room. Daily housekeeping ensures the common spaces remain clean.

Close to Balmoral Castle and Cairngorms National Park

The Schoolhouse is located 2 km from Balmoral Castle and within Cairngorms National Park, offering direct access to hiking and cycling trails. Aboyne Golf Club is 20 km away, and skiing is possible at nearby slopes in winter. Guests can also book on-site bike tours or cultural classes about local history.

Family-Friendly, Pet-Free and Smoke-Free

Family rooms in the Schoolhouse accommodate up to four guests, and the entire property is pet-free and smoke-free for guest comfort. Free private parking is available on-site, and the garden provides a safe outdoor space for children. The hotel offers a cot on request and daily housekeeping.

• Private Parking: Free private parking available on-site
• Breakfast: Full vegetarian breakfast served in-room or as basket
• Location: 20 km from Aboyne Golf Club, 63 km from Aberdeen Airport
• Activities: On-site bike tours, skiing, hiking, and cultural classes
• Rooms: Soundproofed, family rooms with private entrances and garden views
• Amenities: Outdoor picnic area, shared lounge, daily housekeeping

Licence number: AS-00856-F,C