Schoolhouse Ballater

Schoolhouse Ballater A fully renovated Victorian Villa on Royal Deeside combining accommodation with style and quality at reasonable prices. Garden, parking, wifi and warm welcome.

There are double, twin or family rooms, all with en suite or private shower rooms. Distinctive four star accommodation for couples, friends and families, with a welcoming atmosphere and resident storyteller. As well as providing an excellent night's sleep and a great breakfast, Schoolhouse also provides a relaxing, friendly and refreshingly different base in the Cairngorm National Park with a genu

ine welcome for all. The spacious bedrooms can be used in double, twin or family formats. For families with more than two children, extra beds can be provided. All bedrooms have en suite or private bathrooms with wonderful showers. With maple and bamboo flooring throughout, Schoolhouse is exceptionally clean. All rooms have unique features, all are beautiful and spacious. The lounge has enormous sofas and an open fire, the bright dining room wifi and coffee point. All rooms have traditional cast iron radiators and guests can relax or enjoy a BBQ in the large, attractive garden. Owners Alan and Cathy Low are well travelled and have excellent local knowledge. A good range of books, local information and maps is on hand. Cathy is a professional storyteller and guests can choose to listen to a relaxing bedtime story. Cathy asks for a donation to her charity, Schoolhouse Trust to support volunteer teacehrs in India and and Sri Lanka. Storytelling often provides the highlight of a holiday and is always memorable. As Alan and Cathy are English teachers, non-English speaking guests are often delighted to receive impromptu English classes. French and German are also spoken. The delightful village of Ballater is surrounded by mountains, forests, rivers and secret glens with wonderful walks. Activity providers offer a range of high quality outdoor experiences and a golf course lies at the bottom of the road. Whisky and Castle country awaits you. Welcome! Not all rooms can be booked online. We may still have space - please give us a call to find out our best prices and availibility.

Getting Schoolhouse ready to re-open on 2 August after two long years of being closed... pictures and more posts coming...
22/07/2022

Getting Schoolhouse ready to re-open on 2 August after two long years of being closed... pictures and more posts coming soon but meanwhile get in touch if you're looking a really lovely room in beautiful Ballater

01/02/2019
29/01/2019

the upcoming trip to Varanasi itinerary - please get in touch for more info or to book! :-)
14-14 March OR 18 - 24 March - from £550

21/01/2019

14 -24 march! Come on!!

09/01/2019

come with cathy... to varanasi

09/01/2019

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Anderson Road
Ballater
AB355QW

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+441339756333

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There are double, twin or family rooms, all with en suite or private shower rooms. Garden, parking, wifi and warm welcome. Distinctive four star accommodation for couples, friends and families, with a welcoming atmosphere and resident storyteller. As well as providing an excellent night's sleep and a great breakfast, Schoolhouse also provides a relaxing, friendly and refreshingly different base in the Cairngorm National Park with a genuine welcome for all. The spacious bedrooms can be used in double, twin or family formats. All bedrooms have en suite or private bathrooms with wonderful showers. With maple and bamboo flooring throughout, Schoolhouse is exceptionally clean. All rooms have unique features, all are beautiful and spacious. The lounge has enormous sofas and an woodturning stove, the bright, spacious dining room also has a woodburner and is a relaxing place to start your day or enjoy a cup of afternoon tea. All rooms have traditional cast iron radiators and there’s a car park and a large garden where guests can relax on a sunny day.

Owners Alan and Cathy Low are well travelled and have excellent local knowledge. A good range of books, local information and maps are on hand. As Alan and Cathy are English teachers, non-English speaking guests are often delighted to receive impromptu English classes. French and German are also spoken. The delightful village of Ballater is surrounded by mountains, forests, rivers and secret glens with wonderful walks. Activity providers offer a range of high quality outdoor experiences and a golf course lies at the bottom of the road. Whisky and Castle country awaits you. Welcome! Not all rooms can be booked online. We may still have space - please send a message to find out more or to book rooms.