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The School House

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Exceptional accommodation in the Scottish highlands for families, friends, couples and groups. Guests from all over the world have been delighted by this refreshingly stylish base in Royal Deeside, in the dramatic surroundings of the Cairngorm Park.

The owners Alan and Cathy Low are committed to meeting the highest standards. Cathy is a professional storyteller and both speak French and German and teach English. For details of English programmes, please visit www.schoolhouse-english.eu. There’s a large lounge with giant sofas and open fire, a bright dining room and a choice of family, double or twin rooms.

The beds are superkingsize and all rooms have excellent ensuite showers. There’s a large garden with BBQ hire, outdoor eating facilities and car park. Schoolhouse can provide excellent accommodation for groups of up to 24 in 3 ensuite dorms with up to 8 bunks in each.

Bed linen and towels are supplied and breakfast is included.

In-house catering can be provided, delicious meals and lunches being freshly prepared often using ingredients straight from the garden.

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Open:
All year
all day
  Booking:
Booking essential for groups

Price per night
:

From £18 per person, includes breakfast.
 
 
Number of beds
:

22
 
Contact Details
Anderson Road
Ballater
Aberdeenshire
AB35 5QW
 
 
Ask for Alan or Cathy Low
Tel: 013397 56333
 
Public Transport:
From Aberdeen bus station (bus enquiries 01224 212266).
  Directions:
From Aberdeen follow the A93 to Ballater (43 miles). From Inverness follow Grantown-on-Spey then A939 to Ballater (70 miles). From Perth follow A93 to Blairgowrie then continue to Ballater (65 miles).

 
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