The Barrel

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Scored 8.6
Rated fabulous

Excellent location!

9.6

Property highlights

Cheapest option at this property for 2 adults, 1 child

1 × Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
Price for:
Max adults: 3
Beds: 1 single bed , 1 double bed
Free cot available on request
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Breakfast US$13 (optional)
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US$153 per night
Price US$460
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
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About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: The Barrel in Ballater offers family rooms with private bathrooms, walk-in showers, and free WiFi. Each room includes a TV, electric kettle, and carpeted floors. Dining Experience: Guests can enjoy British cuisine at the traditional family-friendly restaurant, serving lunch and dinner with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. The bar provides a relaxed atmosphere for evening drinks. Leisure Facilities: The hotel features a sun terrace, outdoor seating area, and live music. Additional amenities include free parking, bicycle parking, and free WiFi throughout the property. Location and Attractions: Located 65 km from Aberdeen Airport, The Barrel is near Balmoral Castle (18 km), CairnGorm National Park (47 km), and other attractions.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
  • Free cot available on request

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish

  • FREE parking!

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Recommended for 2 adults, 1 child

1 × Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
Price for:
Max adults: 3
Beds: 1 single bed , 1 double bed
Free cot available on request
Partially refundable
Pay online
Breakfast US$13 (optional)
We have 1 left
US$153 per night
Price US$460
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
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Double Room
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  • 1 double bed
US$328 for 3 nights
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Double Room with Private Bathroom
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  • 1 double bed
US$394 for 3 nights
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Double Room with Private Bathroom
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Breakfast US$13
  • 1 double bed
US$394 for 3 nights
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Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
Recommended for 2 adults, 1 child
  • 1 single bed and
  • 1 double bed
Free cot available on request
168 feet²
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Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
  • Free toiletries
  • Toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Heating
  • Hairdryer
  • Fan
  • Carpeted
  • Electric kettle
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Toilet paper
Max adults: 3
US$153 per night
Price US$460
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Exceptional breakfast US$13
  • Partially refundable
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Double Room
  • 1 double bed
Free cot available on request
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Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2
US$109 per night
Price US$328
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Exceptional breakfast US$13
  • Partially refundable
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Double Room with Private Bathroom
  • 1 double bed
Free cot available on request
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Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2
US$131 per night
Price US$394
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Exceptional breakfast US$13
  • Partially refundable
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Double Room with Private Bathroom
  • 1 double bed
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Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2
US$131 per night
Price US$394
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Exceptional breakfast US$13
  • Partially refundable
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Guests who stayed here loved

Caroline
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Staff excellent very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was very good. Location excellent.”
Pacheco
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very nice and friendly staff. The venue is in the centre of the village.”
Ian
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Room was clean and comfortable, food was good, staff were excellent.”
Jo
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Ideally placed in the centre of the village. A nice buzz to the hotel with live music on in the evening. Reasonable food. Comfortable bed”
David
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Recently refurbished to a very high standard. Although our booking didn’t include any food, we decided to have dinner in the bar. We were served with the best steak pie that either of us has eaten. Furthermore it was served with delicious chips...”
Karen
New Zealand New Zealand
“It was comfortable, clean and a wonderful location with free parking. The staff were very friendly.”
Joanne
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location was right in centre of Ballater, staff were brilliant, check in was great. Room was really clean, comfy and had everything we needed. We had evening meal here and food was excellent, service was great, staff were really busy but all three...”
Peter
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Super room, exceeded my expectations. The room was newly decorated and had everything I required.”
Damian
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location in the centre of Ballater. Parking right behind. Lovely friendly and welcoming staff. Good selection of beers at the bar and a great restaurant.”
Hawkey
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Clean room great staff .Excellent location. Lots of parking space.”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    British
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Facilities of The Barrel

Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
  • Free cot available on request

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
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.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

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
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.