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Glenernan Guest House

37 Braemar Road, Ballater AB35 5RQ, Scotland
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Glenernan Guest House
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Ranked #6 of 23 Ballater B&B and Inns
4.5 of 5 stars 58 Reviews
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Anderlecht(Brussel)
Senior Contributor
28 reviews 28 reviews
15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“I night visit but next time longer”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

We stayed here with a other couple and hired so two rooms. This guesthouse is everything you may ask for a guesthouse. Great clean , cozy rooms, nice and friendly service and don't forget thr Scotisch breackfast. All against raisenbull prices. A good hub to start to enjoy the Highlands. Thanks Irene and Trevor.

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Ballater007, Owner at Glenernan Guest House, responded to this review
14 May 2013

Hello and a big thank you for your kind review and for taking the trouble to write it in English. We pride ourselves on our friendly service as we want all our guests to relax and feel at home in this pieceful area of Scotland. Cleanliness is very important throughout our home and we always try to get our guests... More

Aberdeen, United Kingdom
1 review
“Wheelchair guest plus partner 2 day visit”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

Wheelchair access to Gelenernan Guest House was via the front enterance using a portable ramp as previously arranged when booking. We were met by Denise and John the owners of the guest house who gave a friendly welcome and introduction to the layout. Ease of access to the ground floor ensuite room. A wet room feature for showering was incorporated... More

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Ballater007, Owner at Glenernan Guest House, responded to this review
14 May 2013

Hello and thank you for your very kind and detailed review of our home here in ballater. It was a pleasure to have you both staying and it is very good to have a review from a less abled guest which will hopefully give other potential guests the confidence they need to make a decision to possibly stay with us.... More

aberdeen
1 review
“Night Away”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

My husband and I just returned from this lovely clean guest house. We really enjoyed our stay with yourselves and found it was very relaxing and the power shower was an extra bonus. Thank you Trevor& Irene

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Ballater007, Owner at Glenernan Guest House, responded to this review
10 May 2013

Hello and thank you for taking the time to leave a review after your stay. We pride ourselves on our cleanliness and many people mention the power of the showers which after a long day really give you a good refreshing shower. We are delighted that you had a relaxing stay as that is one of our main aims for... More

Essex
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Just seems to get better”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 November 2012

We have now stayed here on a few occasions as we love this particular part of Scotland. We like to get out and about, walking, admiring great scenery, be close to a town with good restaurants and know that we have a comfortable room at the end of the day. Oh and didn't mention the need for a good breakfast... More

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Ballater007, Owner at Glenernan Guest House, responded to this review
7 January 2013

Hello and thank you for another very kind review of our home here in Ballater. It was a pleasure having you stay with us again and the fact that you clearly enjoy Ballater as a location for its charm and genuine Scottish village feel and friendly community. We are pleased that you still find we offer eveything you need and... More

Whitfield, United Kingdom
1 review
“Really Relaxing & Stress Free Stay”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 November 2012

Stayed with John and Denise late in October and decided to have one of their superior doubles, what a great choice of a room with full size bathroom ensuite with all the little touches you would expect and great towels. The room itself was spacious and bright with a comfortable leather sofa being a real bonus plus free WiFI for... More

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Ballater007, Owner at Glenernan Guest House, responded to this review
7 January 2013

Hello and thank you for your kind and very positive review of our home here in Ballater. The Superior Doubles were new for 2012 and have proved to be very popular with our guests as we have found over the years people are looking for that litlle extra comfort and space, we are delighted that you were so pleased. We... More

Caithness
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Disappointing return visit”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 November 2012

We had stayed at Glenernan a number of years ago and were most impressed with the warm, friendly atmosphere and overall experience. When family matters required us to reurn to the area recently, we re-booked without a moments hesitation. In the intervenining period the owners have sought to raise the physical standard of the bed and breakfast, and to a... More

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Ballater007, Owner at Glenernan Guest House, responded to this review
1 December 2012

Hello "GroatieBuckie" and thank you for your mainly positive comments and overall "Very Good" rating in your review of our home here in Ballater. We were pleased to welcome you back after a few years and we appreciate your comments regarding the effort we have made to improve our facilities since your last visit, this is paramount in an ever... More

London, United Kingdom
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
“Excellent value & perfect location”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 October 2012

We stayed here for 5 nights in September and found the B&B very clean and spacious. The hosts are very friendly and have a good knowledge of the local area if you need any help with days out / walks / restaurants etc. The breakfasts are a perfect way to start the day and will keep you going until well... More

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Ballater007, Owner at Glenernan Guest House, responded to this review
6 October 2012

Thank you for your very kind review of our home here in Ballater. It was a pleasure to have you stay with us for 5 nights back in September and that you found everything to your liking. We always do our best to look after our guests in a friendly yet professional manner and to impart our local knowledge where... More

Katzelsdorf, Niederosterreich, Austria
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5 reviews 5 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Great B&B”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 October 2012

Stayed there in August for 4 nights. We had the large bedroom with the extra leather sofa, which is great if you stay longer. Great breakfast, clean, quiet, parking space on the ground. John was very helpful in making reservations for dinner. Would definately stay there again.

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Ballater007, Owner at Glenernan Guest House, responded to this review
2 October 2012

Hello and thankyou for your very positive review (and our 50th) of our home here in Ballater. We are delighted that you liked the larger room and we have been so pleased that many guests have enjoyed these new type of rooms (2) that we introduced this year adding just a little more comfort especially for those staying like yourselves... More

Edinburgh
1 review
“Great stay at a great price”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 September 2012

We stayed 4 nights at Glenernan and took advantage of their 10% discount deal. We had a superior double room which was spacious with leather settee and full bathroom which was a bonus. My sister and her husband joined us for the weekend and were able to stay in the downstairs twin room with wet room which was excellent for... More

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Ballater007, Owner at Glenernan Guest House, responded to this review
26 September 2012

Hello and thank you for your very detailed and kind review of our home, also may we apologise for the delay in posting our response. We were delighted to welcome you all and that we could help out with a ground floor room for your sister after her knee surgery. The superior double that you stayed in has proved to... More

Keighley, United Kingdom
Senior Contributor
26 reviews 26 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
“IDEALLY SITUATED TO TOUR THE REGION”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 September 2012

Ballater is a lovely small town with a variety of shops. Glenernan is minutes away from the centre and on the road to Braemar and Balmoral. Denise & John have a lovely B & B with a more than adequate choice at breakfast. A variety of pleasant rooms and welcoming hosts makes this an ideal stop for a few days... More

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Ballater007, Owner at Glenernan Guest House, responded to this review
14 September 2012

Hello and thank you for your kind and very positive review of our home here in Ballater. You are absoulutely correct in the fact that Ballater is a lovely place and it does continue to retain a certain charm that is now lost in so many places. Our breakfasts are often mentioned in guest comments and we are pleased that... More

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Additional Information about Glenernan Guest House

Address: 37 Braemar Road, Ballater AB35 5RQ, Scotland
Region: United Kingdom > Scotland > Aberdeenshire > Ballater
Amenities:
Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #6 of 23 B&Bs / Inns in Ballater
Price range (per night): S$54 - 111
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
We are located in the charming village of Ballater, a few minutes walk from the centre. A Warm Welcome is the trade mark in our Victorian family run B&B. Whether for a relaxing break or something more active Ballater is a great destination. All our fresh produce is locally supplied and we pride ourselves on our cleanliness. ... more   less 

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