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The Auld Kirk

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The Auld Kirk, 31 Braemar Road Ballater, Dinnet -0800 031 8416
Area: Ballater
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4.8
HOTEL RATING: 
EXCEPTIONAL
4.8 out of 5 (628 Ratings)
12.8 miles Glen Tanar
v21 mins driving
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Hotel Description
This former church has been tastefully converted enabling retention of the original features. Auld Kirk Hotel is located in the heart of picturesque Royal Deeside. It features free Wi-Fi and free on-site parking. Breakfast is freshly cooked to order and made from local ingredients wherever possible and Auld Kirk's chef has won numerous awards and accolades. Bedrooms are stylish and contemporary. The range of guest amenities in each room include a refreshment tray an iron and an ironing boards a hairdryer a television and free Wi-Fi. The Royal residence of Balmoral castle is less than 8 miles away and Dufftown part of the famous whiskey trail is just over an hour's drive away.

Check-in time: 16:00   Check-out time: 10:30
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Amenities View More
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Free Internet
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Free Parking
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Non Smoking
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Free Breakfast
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Swimming Pool
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Fitness Center
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Business Center
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Airport Shuttle
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Pets Allowed
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Accessible
Other Amenities
` Free Parking
` Garden
` Golf Course
` Bar
` Fishing
` Hiking
` Packed lunches
` Cycling
` Heating
` Private check-in/check-out
` Shared lounge/TV area
` Family Rooms
` Free Wi-Fi
` Horseback Riding
` Off-Site parking
` Picnic Area
` Sun Deck
` Daily Housekeeping
` Non-Smoking Rooms Available
` Board games/puzzles
` Outdoor furniture
` Key access
` Smoke alarms
` Fire extinguishers
` Guests can opt-out of daily cleaning service
` Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
` Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
` First aid kit available
` Cashless payment available
` Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
` Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
` Invoices
` All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
` Free face masks
` balcony/terrace
` Daily disinfection
` Non-smoking property
` Restaurant (special diets available)
` Physical/social distancing guidelines
` Protective screen or physical barriers in appropriate areas

The Auld Kirk Guest Reviews

Overall Average Score: 
Exceptional (4.8 out of 5)

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5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

David Fri, 18 July 2025

Just perfect. The hosts, food...

Liked: Perfect in every way
Disliked: Nothing to dislike

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Nathan Fri, 18 July 2025

Exceptional

4.5

Wonderful - 4.5 out of 5

Brian Thu, 17 July 2025

Enjoyable weekend with an amazing...

Liked: The character
Disliked: Lack of toiletries

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Jan Wed, 16 July 2025

Beautiful Church Stay

Liked: The uniqueness of staying in a church was amazing. The breakfast was delicious comfortable beds and great host. My husband's second stay. We will be back!
Disliked: Not staying longer. We loved the place and cute cute town.

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Alison Sat, 12 July 2025

Quite simply a lovely place...

Liked: The breakfast was superb .. and Lisa was just fab, nothing too much trouble always a smile and a chat !Helen and Kevin are extremely welcoming and they have got such a lovely bed and breakfast … one of the nicest I have stayed in.We will hopefully be back !!

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Judith Fri, 11 July 2025

Exceptional

Liked: Beautiful setting, lovely time. Super fun hostess and the best food ever . Loved the scones especially . Very helpful
Disliked: The day was unusually rare day and hot , no fault of the Auld Kirk or the host and hostess but might suggest a back up of a fan

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Megan Fri, 11 July 2025

Kevin and Helen were wonderful...

Liked: Cool old church converted to b&b, excellent breakfast, hosts were wonderful

4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Robert Fri, 11 July 2025

Comfortable stay in good location.

Liked: Good choice on offer
Disliked: Shower room was a bit cramped and lacked shelf space.

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Scotladd Wed, 9 July 2025

Exceptional

Liked: A smile on arrival and attention to details

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Andrea Mon, 7 July 2025

Exceptional

Liked: Lovely location, in a typical Scottish landscape. Breakfast superlative: excellent home made bakery... Kevin&Helen are really lovely and friendly people who gave us great advises for our stay. Do not miss to spend one or more nights in this B&B if you plan to visit Balmoral and the Aberdeenshire.

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The Auld Kirk 31 Braemar Road Ballater, Dinnet