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The Gordon Guest House

Station Square, Ballater AB35 5QB, Scotland
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Ranked #1 of 23 Ballater B&B and Inns
5.0 of 5 stars 286 Reviews
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Rating summary
  • Location
    5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    5 of 5 stars
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Aberdeen, United Kingdom
1 review
“Excellent B&B”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

Stayed with Amanda and Martin for one night at the end of May in the Balfluig room. We had cycled from Aberdeen and were able to leave our bicycles in their locked garage overnight. The room itself was fantastic, with a nice view of the old station and the mountain in the distance. Fantastically comfortable bed and the Balfluig ensuite... More

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theo15, Owner at The Gordon Guest House, responded to this review
24 May 2013

Thank you for your positive review.We are both very pleased you enjoyed your short stay with us.Many previous guests have also enjoyed the Balfluig room and also enjoyed the ensuite with whirpool bath to sooth the days aches and pains and also the recliner sofa to relax on while enjoying the views out to Darroch hill.We provide a good selection... More

Oxford, United Kingdom
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Great B&B”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

Like GillianM194, we stayed here one night over the Easter weekend whilst skiing in Scotland. Martin and Amanda were great hosts, the room was really warm and comfortable and they serve a fantastic breakfast! If you are going to go skiing at the Lecht, it would be a very good idea to ask Amanda for a packed lunch rather than... More

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theo15, Owner at The Gordon Guest House, responded to this review
22 May 2013

Thank you for taking the time to post a review.We are pleased with your positive feedback and that everthing met your expectations.Our aim is to look after our guests to a high standard and that is indicative of our receipt of Certificate of Excellence 2013 from Trip Advisor for the fourth year in succession.Thank you for your valued custom and... More

Bishopton
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Excellent B&B”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

Stayed here for 1 night at the beginning of April, to attend a family function nearby. We had the Balfuig room, which was huge, with an excellent sized bathroom. The bed was very comfortable and I'm only sorry we didn't stay long enough to enjoy the whirlpool bath! The hosts were really nice people, very friendly and helpful with directions,... More

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theo15, Owner at The Gordon Guest House, responded to this review
3 May 2013

Thank you for your feedback.We are pleased you enjoyed our Balfluig ensuite room overlooking the Historic Station Square railway station museum. Balfluig has now a received a replacement sofa which is now a recliner to enhance our guests comfort.Thank you again for your valued custom and look forward to your return. More

1 review
“Friendly, welcoming, relaxing stay.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

Would stay here again. Good nights sleep. Good sized room. Great breakfast. Owners couldn't have done any more to make us feel welcome and comfortable. Very central. Great views from room. Free parking opposite.

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theo15, Owner at The Gordon Guest House, responded to this review
29 April 2013

Thank you for taking the time to post a review.We are both pleased you enjoyed your stay in our large Balmoral ensuite room.Thank you for your positive comments.We thank you again for your valued custom and look forward to your return. More

Arbroath, United Kingdom
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
“Ex accommidation and brilliant hosts”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

We visited Ballater on Sun 7th April. Had booked the Gorden the previous day. What a lovely location. The host (Amanda) made us feel most at home. The rooms are very well presented and the standard of cleanliness was excellent. The breakfast was Excellent. The couply that the Gorden have a great knowlege of the surounding area. Would return again... More

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theo15, Owner at The Gordon Guest House, responded to this review
10 April 2013

Thank you for taking the time to post your positive review.We are both pleased you enjoyed your stay in our Balmoral ensuite room.Thank you for your feedback on our breakfasts and of the high standard of our Guest House.We give our guests advice and a map of the village walks etc. in order to make their stay in Royal Deeside... More

Glasgow, United Kingdom
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11 reviews 11 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
“Short stay in ballater”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013

Stayed for two nights at the gordon guest house early april could not fault it, friendly hosts, room and en suite spotlessly clean as was the rest of the guest house, would certainly go back and highly reccomend.

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theo15, Owner at The Gordon Guest House, responded to this review
10 April 2013

Thank you for your review.We are pleased you enjoyed your stay in our large Balmoral ensuite room and could not fault our hospitality.Thank you for your custom. More

Tayport, United Kingdom
1 review
“Excellent BnB”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

We stayed here for one night over the Easter weekend on a spur of the moment trip to go skiing and were very glad to have made the decision to do so. We stayed in the Balfluig room which was very luxurious - gorgeous bathroom and everything very clean. Breakfast was wonderful, we had a full cooked breakfast which set... More

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theo15, Owner at The Gordon Guest House, responded to this review
3 April 2013

Thank you for your review its so nice receiving such positive feedback.Many previous guests have also enjoyed the large dining room with triple aspect views.We appreciate your comments on breakfast, we provide a good choice and every item is served to our guests.Thank you for your valued custom and look forward to your return. More

scotland
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“another great stay”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2013

we have been to the Gordon on several occasions and Martin &Amanda make you feel so welcome we have stayed in a few of the rooms and they are all to a high standard we stayed in the Balfluig room which is beautiful with its very large bathroom with shower and bath . The breakfast was as usual cooked perfectly... More

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theo15, Owner at The Gordon Guest House, responded to this review
30 March 2013

Thank you for taking the time to post a review.We are both very pleased we are still acheiving the high standards you have come to expect from your visits over the last few years.We are also pleased you enjoyed the breakfasts again which are included in the ensuite room price here.Thank you for your valued custom and look forward to... More

suffolk
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Excellent stay”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2013

We had an overnight stay in the Balfluig room which has a very large luxury bathroom . The breakfast was excellent - full Scottish all beautifully cooked and served . The hosts were very friendly and welcoming.

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theo15, Owner at The Gordon Guest House, responded to this review
13 March 2013

Thank you for your positive feedback.Just what we wanted to hear that you enjoyed your experience with us in our central Guest House.Thank you for your valued custom and look forward to your return. More

Longside Peterhead
1 review
“Happy new year”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2013

Been three times at Hogmanay booked already for the next one. Nice rooms which are very clean beautiful breakfast and Martin and Amanda are very welcoming. The location is excellent in the middle of the village

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theo15, Owner at The Gordon Guest House, responded to this review
2 March 2013

Thank you for taking the time to post a review.We are pleased you enjoyed your stay again with us.Many previous guests have choosen to return several times over the years and we continue to offer a high standard of service and hospitality.Many guests choose to stay with us due to the central location with ample free parking outside our door.Thank... More

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Address: Station Square, Ballater AB35 5QB, Scotland
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Region: United Kingdom > Scotland > Aberdeenshire > Ballater
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 23 B&Bs / Inns in Ballater
Price range (per night): S$65 - 137
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Centrally located Victorian Town House in Royal Deeside full of period features and completely refurbished including feature room with whirlpool bath and super king-size bed. Overlooking Old Victorian Railway Station and restaurant with car parking outside. Five beautiful walking/cycle trails start here. Many day trips in Cairngorm National Park including Balmoral Castle and Royal Lochnagar Distillery, hill walking, fishing and castle trail. Bus station and all restaurants and shops within five minute walk. ... more   less 

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