Schoolhouse - Ballater

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Anderson Road, Ballater, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5QW

Tel: +44 (1339) 756333

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Schoolhouse - Ballater

Overview

Distinctive four star accommodation for couples, friends and families, with a welcoming atmosphere and resident storyteller.

 As well as providing an excellent night's sleep and a great breakfast, Schoolhouse also provides a relaxing, friendly and refreshingly different base in the Cairngorm National Park with a genuine welcome for all.

The spacious bedrooms can be used in double, twin or family formats. For families with more than two children, extra beds can be provided. All bedrooms have en suite or private bathrooms with wonderful showers.

With maple and bamboo flooring throughout, Schoolhouse is exceptionally clean. All rooms have unique features, all are beautiful and spacious. The lounge has enormous sofas and an open fire, the bright dining room wifi and coffee point. All rooms have traditional cast iron radiators and guests can relax or enjoy a BBQ in the large, attractive garden.

Owners Alan and Cathy Low are well travelled and have excellent local knowledge. A good range of books, local information and maps is on hand. Cathy is a professional storyteller and guests can choose to listen to a relaxing bedtime story. Cathy asks for a donation to her charity, Schoolhouse Trust to support volunteer teacehrs in India and and Sri Lanka.  Storytelling often provides the highlight of a holiday and is always memorable.

As Alan and Cathy are English teachers, non-English speaking guests are often delighted to receive impromptu English classes. French and German are also spoken.

The delightful village of Ballater is surrounded by mountains, forests, rivers and secret glens with wonderful walks. Activity providers offer a range of high quality outdoor experiences and a golf course lies at the bottom of the road. Whisky and Castle country awaits you. Welcome!

Not all rooms can be booked online. We may still have space - please give us a call to find out our best prices and availibility.

Gradings

  • 4 Bed and Breakfast
4 Bed and Breakfast

Awards

  • AccessibilityMobility difficulties Mobility difficulties 2012
  • Welcome SchemesGolfers Welcome Golfers Welcome 2012
  • Welcome SchemesBikers Welcome Bikers Welcome 2012
  • Welcome SchemesChildren Welcome Children Welcome 2012
  • Welcome SchemesWalkers Welcome Walkers Welcome 2012
  • Welcome SchemesCyclists Welcome Cyclists Welcome 2012

Opening Times

Open All Year
2012 Opening Times (01/01/2012 - 31/12/2012)

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