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Darroch Learg


Darroch Learg
Braemar Road, Ballater AB35 5UX, Scotland

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4 of 5 stars
Fife,Scotland
3 Nov 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway

We have stayed here several times over the last few years and have never been disappointed. The main reason for returning is the top class dinners served. If you can try the taster menu. The rooms are varied and some of the comments on them being a little tired are true but that has never caused us concern. The welcome... more

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5 of 5 stars
east lothian
12 Oct 2009 | Trip type: Couples

Have stayed many times and cannot wait to return.There are few hotels which offer such a relaxing informal stay and yet score so highly on food and service.One of the most ellusive things to find these days is that"off-switch"...here i (and many others )have found it.Your hosts are attentive and "nice people" and run a great hotel.One of the really... more

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4 of 5 stars
Scotland
29 Jul 2009 | Trip type: Couples

The Darroch Learg has been on my list of places to try for some years, so we were delighted to finally get an opportunity to be in the area and booked a two night stay. We were not disappointed with the food and our room was comfortable and looked to have been recently upgraded. The breakfast was also excellent and... more

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2 of 5 stars
perth
17 Jun 2009 | Trip type: Couples
1/1 found this review helpful

We went to this hotel as a special treat to celebrate our anniversary. The room was ok - but the bathroom had broken fittings, a bar of Camay soap plonked on the basin and the thinnest, meanest towels I've seen for a long while. When the bottle of red wine my husand ordered was not available, he was told he... more

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3 of 5 stars
london
26 May 2009 | Trip type: Couples

This is a lovely location with easy walks into town. The hotel is pleasant an traditional with very comfortable sitting rooms. The food is excellent and I would recommend this to anyone. The wine list is fantastic value as well. The rooms on the other hand are very dated and in many cases a bit dark. If you are going... more

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5 of 5 stars
Scotland
21 May 2009 | Trip type: Couples

The Saturday evening tasting menu combines fresh Scottish ingredients in a varied and delicious manner. Every year we make the journey to dine in Darroch Lairg and it never lets us down. The hospitality and the stunning views complete the experience. more

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5 of 5 stars
MIdlands, UK
18 Aug 2008 | Trip type: Couples

We stayed at the Darroch Learg for 2 nights in August while attending a friends wedding in Braemar. I had read some great reviews of this hotel and was not disappointed. On arrival at the hotel I agreed with some of the other reviews that the outside of the hotel was not spectacular. Once inside however this place is wonderful... more

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5 of 5 stars
Newark, UK
9 Oct 2007 | Trip type: Couples
2/2 found this review helpful

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. A friendly warm welcome on arrival from the owner. Our room was light and airy and really relaxing with large comfy chairs in the bay type window where the sun streamed in virtually all day and with beautiful views. Well located with just a few minute walk to the centre of Ballater and plenty of... more

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5 of 5 stars
Cambridge, England
17 Sep 2007 | Trip type: Couples
2/3 found this review helpful

This a hotel has an interesting exterior, but once inside we were warmly greeted by our host. The room was fine but nothing too amazing. We choose our holidays based on food and this hotel was no different, we had read many good reviews of the Darroch Learg dining experience. We chose the 6 course sampler menu where the chef... more

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2 of 5 stars
Switzerland
24 Aug 2007 | Trip type: Couples
1/5 found this review helpful

The place is charming as is the staffs. Everything gives a family impression … even the food ! Therefore my disappointment: I was expecting something more than average cooking quality (heavy, meat overcooked, no creativity). The place is a good stay to discover the nature in this amazing region but don’t expect gastronomy! more

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Braemar Road, Ballater AB35 5UX, Scotland