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Balmashanner Bed and Breakfast

Off Lour Road | Balmashanner House, Forfar DD8 2LE, Scotland
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Balmashanner Bed and Breakfast
Ranked #2 of 10 Forfar B&B and Inns
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Alloa, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2013

Stayed with Robert and his Lovely wife for the best part of 3 weeks... Balmashanner is a Grand old Tradational farm house. Set in What seems to be Rual Forfar, but is less than a 5min Drive from the town centre.close to supermarkets Asda ..Tesco..Co-op..Balmashanner has four bed rooms.i stayed in the single bedroom , which was.Spotless and clean..Very comfy... More

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Kelso, United Kingdom
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19 hotel reviews
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2013

We arrived in total darkness after taking a good while to find Balmashanner---Luckily we had a torch in the car as the house had no external lighting apart from a non functioning security light ==a cheery gentleman showed us up a rather steep uncarpeted stair to the bedrooms== there were four of these==all of the doors opened off a narrow... More

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Dundee, United Kingdom
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2013

We stayed in Forfar due to having a party. The Bed an Breakfast was loveily. On arriving we were meet and given a show round of our room which was loviely. We required a taxi that evening and we were given a number for a company that were very effiecent. Having breakfast in our room was fantasic and food was... More

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Durha
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2013

Lovely people who simply couldnt do enough for us. Got a great nights sleep in preparation for an interview and I got the job! This is a lovely character home beatifully kept and the breakfast was smashing!

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Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013

We stayed for one night, the room was very nice, spacious & comfortable, everything you could need for a very comfortable stay. Breakfast is served in the room, delicious with a great choice. Shared bathroom was very clean, had it been ensuite, it would be perfect. The owner was very welcoming & friendly, would definitely stay there again, one little... More

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Edinburgh
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5 hotel reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2013

We stayed for 2 nights in the Lour bedroom which is the largest of those on offer. The room was spotlessly clean and very comfortable (everything thought of including the aforementioned electric blanket) with a breakfast table at the window overlooking farmland beyond the spacious grounds. Breakfast is brought to your room and the full breakfast is highly recommended. We... More

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 December 2012

I stayed here for 2 nights during business in Forfar. Arrving at the B&B in dark/icy night was a bit daunting since the location is remote. The front door entrance is quite gloomy but the owners made me feel very welcome and ensured all my needs were met. A very friendly place with the owner Robert going out of his... More

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Runcorn, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 November 2012

Difficult to find accommodation in Forfar but managed to locate and book a room at Balmashanner Guest House. The hosts (Robert & Marie) couldnt have been more helpful, advising on a very good eaterie in the town along with a couple of local hostelries that were very nice too. The room was clean, spacious and very welcoming. The hosts had... More

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Aboyne, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 November 2012

The service was excellent.The host,was very helpful and went out of his way to pick me up when i had to abandon my car with a flat tyre.Balmashanner is high on the hill above Forfar and is a charming period building set in its own grounds. The room was spacious with a dining table in the window, so you can... More

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Aberdeen, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 October 2012

From the moment I pulled up at Balmashanner b&b I was provided with a warm welcome, superb hospitality and a most pleasant and enjoyable stay. Robert, one of the proprietors took my bag to my room and asked me what I would like for my breakfast in the morning, accommodated every aspect superbly.. Items they were unsure if they have... More

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Additional Information about Balmashanner Bed and Breakfast

Address: Off Lour Road | Balmashanner House, Forfar DD8 2LE, Scotland
Region: United Kingdom > Scotland > Angus > Forfar
Amenities:
Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Pets Allowed
Hotel Style:
Ranked #2 of 10 B&Bs / Inns in Forfar
Price range (per night): RM136 - 251
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Balmashanner House, an 18th-century country home, offers quality family Bed & Breakfast accommodation for tourists and business people on the outskirts of Forfar. Our beautiful but central location will suit leisure, business, anglers, walkers, cyclists, shooting, and wildlife guests alike, we also accept dogs for a small fee. There are many places to walk your dogs within walking distance of our property off the main road allowing you to enjoy this beautiful countryside without any interruption of traffic. Keen golfers have access to the many golf courses including Carnoustie, St Andrews, and locally there is the Forfar, Arbroath, Montrose, Brechin, Edzell (discount vouchers available), Kirriemuir, Letham Grange Golf Clubs who accept day membership. Aberdeen is 45 minutes away, and Glasgow and Edinburgh are less than 2 hours drive. Local towns include Kirriemuir (home of JM Barrie – Author of Peter Pan), Dundee and Perth. We are only 8 miles from Glamis Castle. Locally there are plenty of amenities which are only 5 minutes from Balmashanner. All rooms share the bathroom and shower. ... more   less 

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