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Located in Ballater, within 17 km of Balmoral Castle and 46 km of CairnGorm National Park, St Andrews House provides accommodation with a garden and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is around 20 km from Aboyne Golf Club, 24 km from Corgarff Castle and 32 km from Craigievar Castle. Kildrummy Castle is 35 km from the guest house and Glenshee Ski Centre is 40 km away. Natalie and Tony were really nice, received us kindly and happily offered their help in case we needed anything. They were pleasant conversationalists. Breakfast was great and offered a choice of: cereal, fruit, pastries, eggs, toast, bacon, sausage, juice, coffee, tea. The room was spacious but cozy and the bed was comfortable.

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9.8
Exceptional
340 reviews
Price from
US$211
per night

Situated in Newtonmore and only 7.1 km from Newtonmore Golf Club, Glentruim Homestay B&B and Glamping Pods features accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. Boasting a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. Kingussie Golf Club is 12 km away and Highland Wildlife Park is 18 km from the homestay. Breakfast was good. Robert and Maria have a lovely kitchen which we could use. The reading room was also beautiful. The walls behind the house were beyond beautiful

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9.4
Superb
333 reviews
Price from
US$111
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Set in Grantown on Spey and only less than 1 km from Grantown Museum, Brooklynn Guest House offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. It is situated 8.5 km from Abernethy Golf Club and provides room service. We spent three nights at this amazing guesthouse, and it was a truly delightful experience. Our room was spacious, beautifully decorated, and incredibly clean. It really felt like a home away from home. The breakfast was one of the highlights of our stay. Every morning, we could choose from an extensive menu, allowing us to try something different each day. Everything was fresh and absolutely delicious. The host was exceptionally friendly and welcoming. She provided us with many useful tips about the local area, which made our stay even more enjoyable. The shared living room and garden were also great additions, giving us a perfect place to relax after a day of exploring. Moreover, the location was perfect—centrally located, making it easy to access all the attractions and activities in the area. Overall, this was a fantastic place to stay. We will definitely return if we're in the area again! ---

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9.4
Superb
233 reviews
Price from
US$163
per night

Located in Newtonmore and only 500 metres from Newtonmore Golf Club, Clune House B&B provides accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property features inner courtyard and quiet street views, and is less than 1 km from Highland Folk Museum. Outdoor seating allows guests to enjoy the fresh air. The house Brian was very kind and welcoming, very good value for money, clean and organized

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9.8
Exceptional
502 reviews
Price from
US$134
per night

Ravenscraig Guest House, a property with a garden and a shared lounge, is set in Aviemore, 48 km from Inverness Castle, 46 km from University of the Highlands and Islands, Inverness, as well as 48 km from Inverness Railway Station. This 4-star guest house offers luggage storage space and bicycle parking. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

Boat of Garten Golf Club is 10 km from Ravenscraig Guest House, while Landmark Forest Adventure Park is 10 km away. Inverness Airport is 57 km from the property. Scott was always available for any questions and ready to assist. Also Helene was evidently knowledgeable about the locality and the region, and offered useful advice.

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9.5
Exceptional
645 reviews
Price from
US$124
per night

Featuring a garden, bar and views of mountain, Crubenbeg Country House is set in Newtonmore, 47 km from Blair Castle. It is located 8.8 km from Newtonmore Golf Club and provides luggage storage space. The guest house also offers free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. The bed was amazing! The house was clean from too to bottom! The hostess there was so nice and friendly. She went above and beyond in everything. Breakfast was truly great! If I ever go back to Scotland this will be a must to come back to and stay. Truly we both did not want to leave!

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9.7
Exceptional
248 reviews
Price from
US$145
per night

Set in Tomintoul, 43 km from Balmoral Castle and 16 km from Corgarff Castle, Argyle Guest House offers accommodation with free WiFi in a historic building. The 3-star guest house has mountain views and is 23 km from Abernethy Golf Club. The guest house features family rooms. Everything was good . Big rooms, very delicious breakfast , Diana was very hospitable.

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9.2
Superb
416 reviews
Price from
US$88
per night

Offering quiet street views, The Gordon Guest House is an accommodation situated in Ballater, 46 km from CairnGorm National Park and 19 km from Aboyne Golf Club. The property has mountain and city views, and is 18 km from Balmoral Castle. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage for guests. Owners were so friendly! The room was great for the three of us. Had a great breakfast in a lovely dinning room. I would definitely recommend this place to friends and family, loved it!

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9.5
Exceptional
170 reviews
Price from
US$155
per night

Located 13 km from Boat of Garten Golf Club, Ardlogie Guest House offers accommodation in Aviemore with access to a hot tub. Providing free private parking, the 3-star guest house is 49 km from University of the Highlands and Islands, Inverness. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a picnic area.

Highland Wildlife Park is 13 km from Ardlogie Guest House, while Landmark Forest Adventure Park is 13 km away. Inverness Airport is 60 km from the property. Very close to the train station and walking distance to Aviemore. Did not get the chance to use the hot tub, but the sauna was a nice bonus especially in December. The room was very comfortable and the hosts are wonderful! The breakfast is better than anything you would get at a hotel. I would stay here again next time I am in Aviemore.

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9.8
Exceptional
105 reviews
Price from
US$172
per night

Situated in Grantown on Spey and only 1.4 km from Grantown Museum, RossMor Bed & Breakfast features accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property has garden views and is 8.7 km from Abernethy Golf Club and 13 km from Boat of Garten Golf Club. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. Clean and fresh, excellent breakfast, lovely living room, walking distance to town, forest walk nearby.

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9.8
Exceptional
245 reviews
Price from
US$154
per night

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