Deeside is becoming increasingly difficult to find good accommodation outside of town with catering, thankfully the Cambus recognises this niche as important and provides excellent foot at reasonable cost.

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The continental breakfast was really very, very good. We enjoyed in particular the musli with the fruit salad...

Everything! The setting is fantastic-the gardens and trees and lovely building make a big impression as you come up the drive. The interior is olde worlde but totally in keeping with the age of the property that it feels like stepping back in time but with all the creature comforts. The staff were really helpful and kind,y upgraded us, which was very much appreciated. The hotel is situated a few miles away from Ballater but offers fantastic walking, cycling, fishing, bird watching (red squirrels too) and swimming (in the river when the flow isn’t too intense) - all from the doorstep, without the need to drive. When you do wish to use your car there are plenty of places to visit, including Balmoral and Ballater. There was an on-site bar and restaurant, really conveniently. We stayed for the evening meal and the food was great. Breakfast was included and had a lovely variety. The bed was the most comfortable I’ve ever slept in, anywhere and the shower was really luxurious. I highly recommend and would love to return.

Nothing at all - it was fabulous!

A lovely old hotel furnished with antiques in a peaceful wooded setting. There was plenty of parking. We were in Room 5 on the first floor, no lift. We had a 4-poster bed with a canopy. The room was spacious and had a couch as well as dressing table with a chair. There were USB ports beside the bed. There were comfortable lounge and dining areas as well as outside seating. Dinner was well-cooked and reasonably priced. There was a very good range of food for the self-help continental breakfast.

The only downside was that the bed was rather uncomfortable. Otherwise, everything else was great.

The history of the place, the building itself and superb location in the forest. Rustic harm of the property and all wooden encrustations and carving are simply amazing. Food was very good at the local restaurant plus a moderate selection of good whiskies . Cozy fireplace was lit during the evening. Great staff!

If I a need to point out some things it would be - a bit more cleanness and better Internet. But provided the age of the building and difficulties of leaning such intricate stone and wood work plus remoteness of the places, that's not a surprise. What I mentioned - is just part of the charm for me, but can be different for other people. Great staff and ambience compensate for those small things.

Best stay so far in Scotland. It felt like staying with your best friend, in a manor, and in the TV series "Ghosts". Beautiful setting, very calm, super nice helpful host and personnel. My son used the sauna, I used the bar, and my husband loved the deserts. Very clean, best shower ever. So it is like in a castle, except that everything is super well done and very modern. You get the best of 2 worlds or rather 2 time periods at the same time! Beautiful garden. Many hikes around including a walkable bridge. Thank you for an amazing stay!

I loved everything.

Victorian era hotel, but unlike many old hotels, this one is well-maintained. None of the rotting-wood windowframes that so many old places have. Decor fits the period, comfortable armchairs abound. Breakfast was excellent, although staff sometimes struggled to replenish the supplies. Handy for the main road, but far enough back to be quiet, set in it's own private woodland grounds. Excellent walks from the door. Wifi worked.

TV in our room was a bit erratic, although once it had been persuaded to start a programme, it usually continued with no further problem.

Beautiful location in the woods, just over the road from the river and convenient for Ballater and surrounding areas. Breakfast is only continental but we knew that before going and it was very nice. Evening meals were lovely and fairly priced. Dog friendly and the surrounding woods are great for walking. Staff were friendly although the chap behind the bar seemed to get very easily flustered! The bed was very comfortable and the bathroom was spotless. Our room had a lovely view.

Our room did not look like it had been hoovered but that is the only minor point.

Really nice hotel near Ballater. It is an old hunting lodge and the owner has really renovated with style and taste. Not only does the interior feel authentic, but it also feels cozy and welcoming. We stayed in the kennel room for 3 persons up the hill from the hotel and had a whole walled garden as well as fireplace to ourselves. It was the most magical stay in the quite woods we have ever had. We also tried the afternoon tea as well as the dinner. Both were beyond excellent and the lovely staff made it all the better. The staff was super kind to us and made us feel at home instantly.

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.

More information in advance about the possibility for eating dinner at the hotel would have been helpful, especially as my vegetarianism didn't seem to be catered for by the menu on display at reception. The extent of rhododendrons in the grounds make a depressing sight for anybody knowledgeable about the ecology of the area, especially as unaffected parts still contain native species of Scots pine woodland including the orchid creeping lady's-tresses.