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Deeside Hotel

45 Braemar Rd, Ballater AB35 5RQ, Scotland
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Deeside Hotel
Ranked #12 of 27 Ballater B&B and Inns
4.5 of 5 stars 35 Reviews
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barnsley
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2012

stayed at the the deeside before it closed for further renovation.very nice staff and the room was good.the food in the restaurant was excellent. no words can describe the breakfast.....after staying in endless hotels on business and pleasure this is one of the best breakfasts we have had roll on our return visit More

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Quito, Ecuador
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2012

The first thing to say about this hotel is the breakfast, as it's absolutely delicious. There is fresh fruit, which you can help yourself too, a range of cereals with a choice of cream or honey. On top of this, there is a wonderful cooked breakfast. If you're going out for the day, this will be fine preparation. Our room... More

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Scotland
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47 reviews 47 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 November 2011

We only visited the restaurant as non-residents, but were made extremely welcome with a pre-dinner drink by the fire, a lovely meal in the conservatory restaurant and another session by the fire post-dinner - with coffee and a whisky. Service was fairly slow, but we were kept in touch as to when to expect the next course and everyone else... More

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Orkney
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 October 2011

tWe had a wonderful dining experience last night and I had to write while the memories are still vivid. Walking into this hotel we had an immediate feeling for the ambience and we just knew it was going to be good. Drinks by a roaring fire with complimentary appetisers before being seated in a lovely conservatory with romantic lighting. We... More

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Workington
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 October 2011

We stayed just as autumn set in, and were glad of the log fire and warm rooms. The conservatory was cosy too despite the lashing rain. Meals included superbly fresh local chanterelles and wild venison... An ideal introduction to Scottish Cuisine for overseas visitors, we would think, especially if preceeded by one of the wide range of single malt whiskies... More

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Auchterarder, United Kingdom
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 October 2011

I booked the last available room at The Deeside Hotel with a degree of trepidation: would this be another experience of British hotels at their mediocre best with the "last" room being tiny and poorly furnished and located beside a smelly kitchen? In the event my worries were totally unfounded. From the moment we met Penella (one of the owners)... More

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London
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 September 2011

We have stayed at the Deeside Hotel twice and both times we have been so impressed with the quality of the hotel and the wonderful service. We have recommended it to friends who have also been full of praise. The hotel is not a chain hotel, so has none of the anonymous "corporate" furnishings of a chain that might appeal... More

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London, United Kingdom
2 reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 August 2011

Where was the warm welcome and log fires? Not here. The homemade biscuits were a couple of stale flapjacks in cling film, main course at dinner was tasteless and uninteresting - the duck was like it had been boiled in water. The dining room was freezing (I know it was summer!) we asked for some heating and were told they... More

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penella price, Owner at Deeside Hotel, responded to this review
13 September 2011

We were surprised by this review and are very sorry that the reviewer was unhappy so are looking into the circumstances. It is not typical of our guest experience as our many positive, recent reviews from guests who have booked through Booking.com or via our own website demonstrate. We would also like to reassure our regular guests that the current... More

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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 July 2011
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Stayed here one night, passing through Ballater. The room was smallish but perfectly acceptable - very clean, everything in it's right place. The food was divine. Simply put, Michelin quality fare in a country location. We (party of 4) enjoyed an amazing dinner. Breakfast also lovely. Couldn't fault the hotel or it's lovely owner. Just perfect. More

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jane1960, Owner at Deeside Hotel, responded to this review
11 September 2011

Thank you very much for you positive comments. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay, and especially the food, and hope to welcome you back again. More

Perth, Australia
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2011
1
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Stayed for 2 nights, lovely clean welcoming hotel with great atmosphere. Very nice restaurant that is very reasonably priced with excellent food. Lovely room, great breakfast. Couldn't say more. More

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45 Braemar Rd, Ballater AB35 5RQ, Scotland
Price range (per night):* RM502 - 556

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