Cambus O' May Traditional Highland Hotel

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Scored 8.5
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.3

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Cambus O' May Traditional Highland Hotel in Ballater offers family rooms with private bathrooms, free WiFi, and modern amenities. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and soundproofing for a pleasant stay. Dining and Leisure: Guests can enjoy a sun terrace, garden, and outdoor fireplace. The family-friendly restaurant serves British cuisine with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Additional facilities include a bar, coffee shop, and outdoor seating areas. Activities and Location: Located 14 mi from Balmoral Castle and 35 mi from Aberdeen Airport, the hotel provides skiing, hiking, and cycling opportunities. Nearby attractions include Aboyne Golf Club (8.1 mi) and Craigievar Castle (16 mi). Highly rated for staff and breakfast.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

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Guest reviews

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See what guests loved the most:

Colleen
United States United States
“Very clean, quiet location. Staff friendly and helpful”
June
New Zealand New Zealand
“Gorgeous location surrounded by woodland. Beautiful interior throughout the hotel. Very good breakfast with plenty of variety. We had the family suite which had a full fridge & oven. Perfect for our family.”
Cooke
United States United States
“The rooms were decorated really well, everything was super cozy, and the breakfast in the morning is very nice.”
Johnson
United States United States
“Property was gorgeous! The staff was exceptional! The room was cozy and the beds were comfortable. Granddaughter fell in love with the dog, She-ra. Very peaceful and plenty of walking trails.”
Nancy
United States United States
“The friendliness and history of the property and house.”
Karen
Canada Canada
“Beautiful building and landscaping - gorgeous gardens! Washrooms were upgraded and clean”
Jennifer
United States United States
“Beautiful spot, quiet, terrific food! Plus it comes with a charming little dog and quirky and sweet staff.”
Scott
United States United States
“Beautiful, historical, high class. Comfortable. Great staff. Great breakfast & dinner.”
Jean
United States United States
“The hotel is charming. It is what I imagined a post Victorian Highland Lodge to be. Decorated in Edwardian period furniture you are immediately transported to a former age. The rooms and beds were very comfortable. The hotel provided a wonderful...”
Jose
United States United States
“Wonderful common areas with excellent and comfortable bar and eating area. Excellent food. Loved lounging by the fireplaces, including the one in our family suite room. Great hiking opportunities all around and near to Balmoral.”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Cambus o'May Hotel
  • Cuisine
    British
  • Open for
    Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Cambus O' May Traditional Highland Hotel

Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
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Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
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The fine print

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Please inform Cambus O' May Traditional Highland Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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