Schoolhouse Ballater B&B

Set 8.7 miles from Balmoral Castle, Schoolhouse Ballater B&B offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

The bed and breakfast offers a seating area with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a hairdryer, free toiletries and shower.

Guests at Schoolhouse Ballater B&B can enjoy a vegetarian breakfast.

After a day of hiking, skiing or cycling, guests can relax in the garden or in the shared lounge area.

Royal Lochnagar Distillery is 8.7 miles from the accommodation, while Lecht 2090 ski & Multi activity centre is 15.5 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Aberdeen Airport, 40.4 miles from Schoolhouse Ballater B&B.

Information about the host

Schoolhouse is a refreshingly different B&B, in a beautifully renovated Victorian villa, on the edge of the much loved Scottish highland town of Ballater. Breakfasts are deliciously vegetarian and vegan and Schoolhouse is an environmentally responsible business, using as little plastic as possible, with eco friendly products and policies. Rooms are light, fresh, clean and very spacious, offering privacy and a peaceful atmosphere. Beds are superking or twin with soft cotton bedlinen and the bedrooms all have en suite or private shower rooms. There are wooden floors throughout the building and many beautiful, natural features. The lounge has enormous sofas where guests can curl up in front of a blazing wood burning stove and on chilly mornings, the wood burner in the dining room gives a cheery start to the day. The rooms have great views and it's a 5 minute walk to the village centre. Many guests say there's a special atmosphere in Schoolhouse - like coming into a very loving home where people feel welcomed and at ease. There's a beautiful garden, carpark, and free wifi. Schoolhouse is a real gem and guests often say it's the best B&B of their trip.

Schoolhouse owners Alan and Cathy have travelled extensively and are internationally minded, speaking several languages. They previously ran an English language school and until their B&B business at Schoolhouse was flooded out in 2015, they also ran English language and dental camps in Sri Lanka and India. Their international outlook and travel experience is reflected in the uncluttered design, layout and ambience of Schoolhouse. Cathy is a professional storyteller and is passionate about serving good, nutritious food. Alan has done most of the Schoolhouse renovation work himself both in 2005 when the couple first opened Schoolhouse and again after the flood in 2015. When not working, he loves getting out into the beautiful nature surrounding Ballater and travelling to his homeland of Sri Lanka. Older now, they are an energetic couple full of life, character and fun. They are experienced people people who are determined to run an environmentally responsible business.

Ballater is a much loved, bustling village with a wide range of shops, restaurants, cafes and pubs. People love walking around the village centre. Ballater is in the stunning environment of the Cairngorm National Park and a 10 minute drive to Balmoral Castle where the British royal family spend their summer holidays. Mountain, forest and river scenery provide a rich and vibrant environment, full of history, castles and whisky distilleries, culture and world class outdoor adventures, including mountain biking, gliding, golfing, hiking, climbing, horse riding and foraging. Ballater sits at crossroads, on old trading routes, so visitors can strike out in any direction as part of a tour. There is so much to see and do in the local area - one night is never enough!