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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Cambus O' May Traditional Highland Hotel in Ballater offers family rooms with garden or mountain views. Each room includes a private bathroom, kitchenette, and free WiFi. Dining and Leisure: Guests can enjoy a sun terrace, garden, and outdoor seating areas. The family-friendly restaurant serves British cuisine with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Free bicycles are available for exploring the surroundings. Convenient Location: Located 56 km from Aberdeen Airport, the hotel is near attractions such as Balmoral Castle (23 km) and Aboyne Golf Club (13 km). Free on-site parking and full-day security enhance the stay. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its attentive staff, excellent breakfast, and convenient location.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

  • Top pick by families with children

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet

  • Free parking available at the hotel


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Colin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Wonderful location and cosy interior, beautifully furnished with old persian rugs and antiques, which perfectly complemented the open fires and Victorian grandeur of a Highland country hotel. Dinner was delicious and the breakfast was Continental...
  • Marie
    Australia Australia
    The old world spaciousness of our room and whole building. Loved feeling like we were living back in time, with all our modern comforts.
  • Christine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Loved the comfy bed and pillows! Staff were a great team and all very welcoming. Cambus o May is a hugely characterful Scottish stone built property with great views.
  • Jeni
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Old homely welcoming hotel . Chef was fabulous food was amazing! So glad we booked evening meal !
  • Patricia
    Australia Australia
    3 of us booked to stay in an apartment and 1 in a single room in the hotel; but we didn’t realise the apartment is located quite a distance from the main building. Jake was very responsive to our needs and 2 of us stayed in the apartment and Jake...
  • Munro
    Australia Australia
    Breakfast was the best continental I've had. We loved our waiter and his dog Shearer. They made our dinner memorable.
  • Astrid
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Loved the old world feel of a Victorian home with a modern ensuite bathroom. Had a lovely evening meal and great breakfast
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Loved the feel of the property, wide variety of options for (continental) breakfast. Really grateful to be able to borrow a phone charger as left mine at home.
  • Getuta
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything was excellent. Superb landscapes, quiet, excellent and comfortable room, quiet, quality, attentive and kind staff. Thank you and I will come back whenever I have the chance.
  • Chris
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fantastic lovely little place in a very scenic part of the country. Staff was exceptionally friendly. The chef makes everything home made and is phenomenal food. It's a lovely and quiet with no loud young groups and my experience was guests being...

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Cambus o'May Hotel
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Cambus O' May Traditional Highland Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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