Craiglea Bed & Breakfast is a spacious, warm, friendly, family run guest house which lies on a quiet lane close to the centre of the village of Braemar, in the heart of Royal Deeside, Aberdeenshire which in turn is the gateway from the south to the stunning Cairngorms National Park.

Surrounded by mountains, rivers, woodland, castles, whisky distilleries and with wildlife a plenty, Craiglea and Braemar has something for everyone.
We are ideally situated for walking, cycling, golf, skiing, shooting, fishing and of course sightseeing. Braemar the home of Winterwatch 2014 -16 has some of the finest mountain scenery & wildlife anywhere in the country.

• Welcome drink and home bake on arrival served in our Guest Lounge

• 5 En-suite rooms.

• Fairtrade drinks.

• Drying room.

• Free Wifi.

• Private parking.

• Children welcome.

We look forward to welcoming you to our home.

We offer discounts for longer stays.

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TripAdvisor

This is an excellent Bed & Breakfast, very high standards and a great breakfast. Run by a very friendly hosts. Very comfortable room with great views overlooking the mountains! Did I mention the bacon? 👌

paulsA6384MO
2/09/2019

I stayed here with my partner for two nights 'rest and relaxation' half way through a coast to coast walk. Dave and Angela were great hosts, the place was spotless with a spacious and comfy room and fantastic breakfasts. Having been walking for a week...More

Gourokian
5/31/2018

Craiglea was a fantastic base for a long weekend walking in the Cairngorms. The B&B is in a perfect location and is very clean, comfortable and practical.... the drying room for our wet boots was particularly useful. Our hosts Dave and Angela were very welcoming...More

Norman R
5/09/2019

This is the second time my partner and I have stayed at Craiglea, And again this was another wonderful visit. Situated close to the town center. Fantastic Hosts. Clean, Comfy and well equipped rooms, plus a fantastic breakfast. Cant wait to go back again

Simon L
8/30/2019

Dave & Anne provide a lovely homely run B&B, very friendly and helpful. breakfast was great. Room was very clean. The bed was so comfortable, giving me an amazing nights sleep. lovely little town to visit and stay.

Cider-Makers
7/02/2018

Angela and Dave really make an effort for you to feel welcome and comfortable. The breakfast is grant, Dave likes to have a good conversation, the room was comfortable and the bathroom sufficient. 3 Minutes away the Braemar Lodge Hotel serves great food and has...More

Rudi0358
11/12/2018

Stayed two nights. Our room was comfortable and cozy. Easy to find, easy parking, easy check in and check out! The owners are welcoming and very friendly. Their breakfasts are VERY GOOD! The location is superb. You're situated right by town, you can walk to...More

Angelica R
9/21/2018

Enjoyed a very peaceful 2 nights and was particularly grateful to my accommodating hosts who provided breakfast early on both days (by advance notice) as I was walking a Glenshee on both days with early starts. Room 5 at the front was fine for me...More

GlasgowTourist
2/18/2019

I stayed at Craiglea for three nights in May 2018. It is a lovely place and I highly recommend it to everyone thinking of staying in Braemar. The owners (Dave and Angela) are fantastic hosts, friendly, warm, welcoming, informative etc etc. The cooked breakfast was...More

Rustalie19
5/24/2018

This is honestly one of the best B&Bs I have stayed in. We were given such a warm welcome on arrival which set the tone for a lovely stay. Great choice of breakfast options, large room and bathroom, and all really clean. The location is...More

mcta5h
8/27/2019