The Gordon Guest House - Ballater

4-star adults-only guest house with mountain views in Ballater

Accommodations

The Gordon Guest House offers rooms with super-king beds, smart TVs with Netflix and BBC iPlayer, and private bathrooms with walk-in showers. Select rooms include a jacuzzi bath, and all rooms have a work desk, seating area, and dual reclining sofa. The historic building has Victorian period charm, with spacious rooms and views over the town and surrounding hills.

Dining

Gordon Guest House serves a cooked-to-order breakfast with locally sourced ingredients, including a customized Scottish tasting platter and gluten-free porridge. Guests have a choice of continental, American, buffet, full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options, with warm dishes and fresh pancakes. Homemade treats are provided upon arrival, and the hosts can prepare free packed breakfasts for guests leaving early.

Amenities & Services

The Gordon Guest House Ballater provides secure bike storage, board games, puzzles, and a library of books for guest use. Laundry and ironing services are available, and the hosts offer detailed maps and guides for hiking and biking trails. The guest house operates 24-hour front desk assistance, luggage storage, and private check-in/check-out, with free street parking directly opposite.

Location & Outdoor Activities

The Gordon Guest House is located 11 mile from Balmoral Castle and within walking distance of local shops and restaurants featuring low food miles and high welfare standards. Guests can access scenic hill walks like Craigendarroch and Craig Coillich, and the property is 39 miles from Aberdeen Airport. CairnGorm National Park and Glenshee Ski Centre are within driving distance for day trips.

Pet-Friendly Policies

The Gordon Guest House Ballater offers pet bowls and pet baskets for dogs staying in designated rooms. The property has key access and smoke alarms for safety, and non-smoking throughout. Guests with allergies can have special diet menus prepared upon request, with hosts handling food intolerances without fuss.

• Accommodations: super-king beds, jacuzzi bath, smart TVs with Netflix
• Dining: customized Scottish tasting platter, homemade treats upon arrival
• Services: secure bike storage, packed breakfast for early leavers
• Location: 11 mile from Balmoral Castle, 39 miles from Aberdeen Airport
• Pet Policy: pet bowls and pet baskets available

License number: AS00337F