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Other places to stay in and around
Ballater
Moorside
House is an impressive south facing house, which was built as a Manse
at the turn of the 19th century.
Recently refurbished by the present owners, Pieter and Lea Faber, to enhance the character of the house and retaining many of the original Victorian features, including attractive cornices and pine staircase.
Moorside House provides nine en suite rooms of superior accommodation. One family room, two twin rooms and six double rooms - each decorated to the highest standard with quality furnishings.
There is ample parking within the grounds and a large garden at the rear, where guests can relax amidst beautiful scenery. They look forward to meeting you and welcoming you to stay in their home and, if required, to assist in planning your holiday in this beautiful part of the Highlands.
Moorside House Accommodation
Their facilities include nine bedrooms, one of which is on the ground
floor.
All the rooms are attractively decorated and have:-
en suite facilities
colour television
tea / coffee making facilities
hair dryers
electric blankets
central heating
Vegetarians are also catered for.
The guests' lounge (right) is available to residents at all times.
The lounge is very comfortably furnished and contains lots of interesting
books, including many on Scotland and the local area. Ordnance Survey
maps are also available for the guests use during their stay.
Hearty breakfasts, with an excellent choice of dishes, including preserves,
bread and baked items (which change daily) are made on the premises by
Lea and served on individual tables in the spacious dining room.
Activities:
There are many activities in and around the village of Ballater
(population 1,500) which is beautifully situated on the banks of the River
Dee in an area renowned for its scenery and is an ideal center for out
door pursuits including:
Hillwalking - there are over 20 Munros in the area,
plus numerous shorter and more gentle walks, many starting from our door.
Golf - there are eight golf courses within a twenty mile radius.
Bowling and tennis - Ballater has an excellent bowling green
and tennis courts where visitors are welcome. Bowls and rackets can be
provided.
Bird watching - buzzards, golden eagles, ospreys, capercaillie,
heron, woodpeckers and crossbills are all local inhabitants. Red deer,
roe deer and red squirrels can also be seen in the area.
Fishing - trout and salmon fishing are available in the River
Dee. There are also two lochs stocked with brown and rainbow trout to
tempt the fishermen.
Cycling - cycle hire is available in the village and there are
many tracks and paths suitable for off road cycling.
Pony trekking - trekking is available in the grounds
of Balmoral Castle from early April until the end of July and also on
nearby Glen Tanar Estate.
If visiting castles is your scene then you will be spoilt for choice with national Trust properties - Crathes, with its beautiful gardens, Craigievar, Fraser and Drum Castle are all within the area. Balmoral Castle, the summer holiday home of the Royal Family, Braemar Castle with its varied and interesting history, Corgarff Castle and the ruins of Glenbuchat, Kildrummy and Dunnottar castle are all within easy driving distance.
For those who enjoy a "wee dram" there are many distilleries with visitor centers in the area, including Lochnagar (which made whisky for Queen Victoria), Glenlivet and Glenfiddich to name just a few. Due to the number of excellent restaurants within easy walking distance of Moorside House we do not provide evening meals.
Email Moorside House enquiries & reservations: bookscotland@madbookings.com
