The Auld Kirk, Ballater
Overview
Located only 350 metres from the friendly contemporary Larks Gallery, the 4-star The Auld Kirk Bed & Breakfast Ballater provides tour/ticket assistance for the utmost comfort and convenience. The smoke-free bed & breakfast offers 8 rooms plus a private garden, a few moments from Ballater Golf Club.
Location
The positioning of the hotel in the centre of Ballater ensures fast access to St Kentigern's Church, which is merely a 5-minute walk away. You can visit Glenmuick Church that is 400m from The Auld Kirk Ballater.
Also, this Ballater property is just 1.6 km from Crathie Church.
For those travelling from afar, Aberdeen airport is 57 minutes' drive away.
Rooms
The non-smoking rooms at the hotel are fitted with wireless internet and cable channels, some of them feature a stone fireplace. Guests can make use of an iron along with tea and coffee making facilities. Offering such amenities as toiletries and towels, the bathrooms also include a separate toilet and a shower.
Eat & Drink
The lounge bar provides you with a place to unwind. Sample British specialties at Bean For Coffee located in the immediate vicinity of the accommodation.
Leisure & Business
Additionally, staying at The Auld Kirk, active guests can enjoy a golf club on site.
Licence number: AB-S-P053
Rooms and availability
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Golf course
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Housekeeping
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Children
- Cots
- Board games
Spa & Leisure
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Recommended for:
Whisky TastingDiscover the rich and diverse world of Scottish whisky with a guided tasting session led by a knowledgeable local expert.
Tartan Weaving WorkshopLearn the art of traditional tartan weaving with a hands-on workshop led by a local craftsman.
Ceilidh Dance LessonImmerse yourself in Scottish culture by joining a lively ceilidh dance lesson hosted by a professional dance instructor.
Highland Games ExperienceTry your hand at traditional Scottish Highland games with a lesson in caber tossing, tug-of-war and other classic events.
Ghost TourExplore the hotel's haunted history on a spine-tingling guided ghost tour of the property.
Archery and Clay Pigeon ShootingTest your skills at archery and clay pigeon shooting with lessons from experienced instructors.
- Scottish Cookery Class
- Bagpipe Lesson
- Falconry Experience
- Stargazing
- History Tour
- Teddy Bear Making Workshop
- Storytelling Evening
- Climb a Munro
Licence number: AB-S-P053
Location
* Nestled in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park, the area features the village of Braemar, Balmoral Castle, and the River Dee. * The neighborhood boasts outdoor pursuits such as hiking, fishing, and golfing, with attractions like the Royal Lochnagar Distillery and local art galleries. * Balmoral Castle, Royal Deeside, and the Muir of Dinnet Nature Reserve make the area suitable for nature enthusiasts and history buffs.
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