Totally agree with previous review. the host took care of us with bad manners. When we arrived we said it was too late (7pm) and that his house was not a hotel. We had warned him would be late because we came from Ullapool looking at places because we are visiting a new country for us. Also warned that not... more

My partner and I stayed at Moorside House from 6 -10 August 2009. It was perfect. Our hosts were a great team, with Peiter serving the food and banter, and Lea cooking and baking an array of delicious food. I particularly liked the home made wholemeal bread and my partner loved the jams/preserves and muffins. The bedroom was spacious and... more

We cant really complain about the accomodation and the food, both are great. But the host.......we where greeted with a grin and not a typical Scottish smile! The first thing he said was "You Smoke... this is a non smoking house!" Yes we are both smokers, but we are not carriers of the plague! And being that we had been... more

Visited Ballater to attend a friend's wedding at the Hilton Craigendarroch Hotel which did not have a room for us on the nights we wanted. Searching the internet for an alternative we came across the Moorside Guest House. How glad we were that the Craigendarroch could not accommodate us. The Moorside is a gem and a credit to it proprietors... more

We booked Moorside House at the last minute for a 3 night stay & we are really glad we chose it! The hosts (Pieter & Lea) were very welcoming and friendly and they served fantastic breakfasts! The bread, muffins, jams/preserves were all home made and very tasty! There was an excellent choice of food for breakfast from continental (cheese &... more

We've stayed at the Moorside during Ballater Golf week for three years. The rooms are immaculate and spacious, the reception welcoming, the hosts accommodating and generous, and the breakfast extraordinary. Each morning guests are greeted with fresh baked wheat bread as well as a different sweet bread or pastry accompanied by a complimentary homemade jam/preserve. For example you may get... more