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9.4 / 10 Guest Rating

Schoolhouse

Ferndean, Anderson Road, Ballater, gb

Schoolhouse - main view

About the Property

Mountain Views and Family Rooms
Enjoy stunning mountain views from your room at Schoolhouse Ballater B&B. With comfortable family rooms, this property offers a cozy retreat for all guests.

Outdoor Dining and Relaxation
Indulge in a delicious meal at the outdoor dining area and soak in the picturesque surroundings. After a day of outdoor activities, unwind in the garden or shared lounge area.

Convenient Location and Nearby Attractions
Located near Balmoral Castle and CairnGorm National Park, this sustainable B&B is the perfect base for exploring the area. Don't miss out on visiting Corgarff Castle and Craigievar Castle during your stay.

Book your stay at Schoolhouse Ballater B&B for a memorable and relaxing experience.

Facilities & Amenities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
Non-smoking throughout
Shared lounge/TV area
Outdoor furniture
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in
Check-out10:30 AM

Property Notes

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties. A deposit may be required at the property.

Check Room Availability

1 night · 2 adults

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Guest Reviews

9.4
Exceptional105 verified reviews
AI Summary

Guests highly rate the friendly staff and frequently praise the clean and comfortable rooms.

Categories

Cleanliness9.7
Service9.7
Location9.2
Room Quality9.2
Amenities9.2
Value for Money9.2
Food and Beverage9.2
Overall Experience9.7

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jiriatAT
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Sep 4, 2025

"Großartiger Aufenthalt …"

10.0

Wir hatten ein sehr schönes Zimmer mit Blick in den Garten und eine kleine Terrasse im Garten . Das Haus befindet sich in absoluter Ruhelage. In den Ort ist es nicht sehr weit . In etwa sieben Minuten erreicht man zu Fuß das Zentrum . Cathy ist eine großartige Gastgeberin . Das Frühstück ist sehr umfangreich und liebevoll von Cathy zubereitet . Wir können diese Unterkunft nur empfehlen …

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StephengbGB
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Sep 1, 2025

"Gem of a B&B in beautiful Ballater"

10.0

Excellent accommodation at the Schoolhouse for our weekend in Ballater. Perfectly situated a short walk from the village centre, the accommodation offers clean, comfortable and spacious rooms and communal living spaces. A lovely garden with choices of seated areas provides a welcome rest after a days walking and sightseeing in the beautiful surrounding areas of Royal Deeside. Breakfast is delicious and sets you up well for the day's adventures. Thank you to our excellent host Cathy for the warmest of welcomes and looking after us so well. Nothing was too much trouble. Will definitely be back.

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ManfreddeDE
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solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 30, 2025

"Besuch bei schottischen Freunden"

10.0

Herzlicher Empfang. Sehr gute Betreuung und sehr gute Gespräche. Insgesamt eine sehr angenehme Atmosphäre. Es hat nichts gefehlt.

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UwedeDE
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 28, 2025

"Wir kommen gerne wieder !!!"

10.0

Fantastische Unterkunft, zentral und dennoch absolut ruhig gelegen. Alles wie beschrieben, können es absolut weiter empfehlen. Liebevoll zubereitetes Frühstück. Vielen Dank dafür!

Da gibt es absolut nichts zu beanstanden !

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trevorgbGB
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 28, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0
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RobgbGB
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 25, 2025

"When your stay is a lovely as this you just don't want to go home."

10.0

The School house had great history and character, is located perfectly to explore Ballater and the room was clean and comfortable. Cathy, our host was so friendly and helpful and we loved having a chat with her. Breakfast entailed various choices including cereals, yoghurt and fresh fruit and a cooked meal if wanted.

If only we were staying longer. We were only there for 2 nights but wish it was much longer. Ballater and the surrounding area of the Cairngorms is so nice and the Schoolhouse was a great base from which to explore.

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PetergbGB
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 24, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0
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irènefrFR
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 19, 2025

"Excellent!"

10.0

Nous avons passé un très agréable séjour à Ballater grâce à l'accueil très chaleureux de Catherine qui est une hôtesse très attentionnée et conviviale. Le petit déjeuner était délicieux et Catherine savait l'adapter à nos attentes différentes. Si nous devions revenir à Ballater nous choisirions très certainement Schoolhouse !

RAS

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DavidgbGB
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 11, 2025

"Our hosts were extremely welcoming and our accommodation was most comfortable."

9.0

The location which is ideally situated contributed to a perfect weekend break in Ballater.

Liked everything

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LORRAINEgbGB
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family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 8, 2025

"Good base but nothing more"

6.0

Location. Comfortable bed. Nice host

Something to make the room seem more comfortable. Still felt like a school room. Building is quite cold. Communal seating area was an acquired taste and not inviting. Wooden floors above meant its very noisy if you're below.Breakfast was OK nothing more.

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