Ballater is found on the River Dee on the east side of the Carringorm Mountain, about 42 miles from Aberdeen, it is a very popular tourist destination and draws thousands of visitors each year. Visitors to the regions will be delighted by the vast and varied array of Ballater Hotels, these are specifically designed to suit the honeymoon couple the family group and visiting VIP's.
The town is found in what is known as the Grampian Highlands of Scotland and it was the discovery of its curative spring waters that first brought people to the area. Legend has that a woman guided in a dream was enticed to the area to bathe in the water at the foot of the Pananich Hill and she was cured of scrofula a form of tuberculosis. A Jacobite returning home after an absence of some 20 years had the foresight to realise the profit in this enterprise not only for the town but for himself.
Ballater is the residence of the Royal guard and Balmoral Castle the country retreat of the Royal Family is not far away, this is the nearest town to the castle and may be reached by road or rail. The Railway station is now home to the museum where visitors may learn all about the local history and its links to queen Victoria. The area provides striking scenery and a host of outdoor pursuits including walking, cycling, canoeing and horseback riding.
This quaint town is home to a collection of historic stone buildings that may date back as far as the 1300's it is also tapestry upon which the famous 18 hole challenging golf course is set. Although the town has only 1300 residents there are many Ballater Hotels for guests to choose from, there are also a collection of fine restaurants, pubs, wine bars and unique shops. The Towns' yearly calendar is punctuated with the Balmoral Road Races in April and the Scottish Orienteering Championship in May, Ballater Victoria Week held in August is a full week of parties, dancing, music, parades and concerts and Monaltrie Park is the setting for the Ballater Highland Games.
It is this very Scottish and highly pedigreed backdrop that provides its magnificent Hotels with a regal appeal, something a little special and this is further enhanced through the individual architectural renderings that may be presented through a former Victorian shooting lodge now converted tastefully into luxury Hotel accommodation.
The Ballater Hotels may be found set in the town centre offering doorstep location to restaurants, shops and cafes or may be set on the outskirts edging the beautiful countryside in acres of beautifully manicured grounds presenting magnificent views. Warm welcomes are presented within the grand entrance halls decorated with original works of Art, colourful Scottish plaids dress the windows and deep leather furniture host comfort and invitation.
Accommodations vary from romantic en suite guestrooms to multi roomed suites for visiting VIP's described through a collection of rooms for seating and dining. Master bedrooms are home to four poster beds, kings, queens, and twins and maybe connecting for family convenience. The rooms are companioned with high tech communications and entertainment systems. Bathrooms are indulgent and present signature toiletries.
The Hotels restaurants are some of the finest in the area and host delicious international and local cuisines. Ballrooms and halls present idyllic venues for wedding and conferences, indoor pools and Spas provide relaxation and pampering.
The Ballater Hotels are coloured by their regal environment and provide for their privileged guests a sojourn of a lifetime.
