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

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

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

Well all great again with Craiglea. Our 4th visit.Super big room with ensuite bathroom with huge corner bath and separate shower.comfy bed and just the best breakfast ever. Great evening buffet on Games Night included in the price with traditional piping entertainment from their son....More

Elizabeth W
9/03/2018

Great B&B in a good location for exploring the area. Lovely room and a good choice of breakfast dishes which had to be pre-ordered so it was ready when we were. Angela and David were welcoming and helpful hosts and David’s knowledge of local walks...More

JillF979
9/15/2018

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

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

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

Great B&B in a good location for exploring the area. Lovely room and a good choice of breakfast dishes which had to be pre-ordered so it was ready when we were. Angela and David were welcoming and helpful hosts and David’s knowledge of local walks...More

Jill F
9/15/2018

We had a standard ensuite double for one night. The room was cozy with a nice view. We heard some noise from other guests, but this is a very quiet location otherwise. This is just one street off the main street in town. Dave and...More

msherwood176
9/24/2018

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