Crannach House

Located in Ballater in the Grampian region, Crannach House provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

There is a fully equipped private bathroom with shower and free toiletries.

Guests at the bed and breakfast can enjoy a continental breakfast.

Guests at Crannach House can enjoy hiking and skiing nearby, or make the most of the garden.

Balmoral Castle is 10.6 miles from the accommodation, while Royal Lochnagar Distillery is 10.6 miles away. The nearest airport is Dundee Airport, 42.9 miles from Crannach House.

Information about the host

Crannach House was built during the 1860's, originally a toll house, it is granite built and set back from the A93 Aberdeen to Braemar road, Bed and Breakfast guests are hosted here, two rooms only, one double and one twin, both ensuite, both on the first floor. The adjoining cafe and apartment were added during the 1980's, the apartment is on the first floor, with one flight of stairs leading to it. The cafe is open daily, usually between 10am and 5pm, sometimes later during the summer. The B&B rooms have tea and coffee making facilities and the option of breakfast served to the room.

Personally, for the past 20 years, I have baked for a living and now teach bread making. Breakfast will consist of a variety of baked products, served fresh from the oven with homemade jam, cheese and cold meats, in the dining room or if you wish your room. This year we have sown the garden with wild flower seeds, maybe they will be in flower when you arrive.

Crannach House is situated next to the Riverside Cottage Cafe at Cambus o'May (they are one building), there is a woodland directly behind the property with marked trails, you can walk up high for views of the mountains. On the opposite side of the road (A93) is the old Deeside railway line, now a footpath, you can walk into Ballater village in around 40 minutes. The village has several good quality restaurants and cafe's and home to the Royal Station, Queen Victoria arrived at, on her way to Balmoral. We are 10 minutes drive to Balmoral Castle and 20 minutes drive from Braemar, Braemar castle, situated just before the village is well worth a visit. We are equal distances between Glenshee and The Lecht ski areas, both around 40 minutes drive. The Cairngorms area, often passed by with folk heading to the west coast, is beautiful and often less busy than other tourist areas. Ballater has two bicycle hire businesses or we usually have one or two to borrow if you wish.