Darroch Learg - Ballater

Elegant dining experience with many courses to mix and match. Filet steak was not as tender as I'm used to in North America but very full of flavor and deliciou... read more Elegant dining experience with many courses to mix and match. Filet steak was not as tender as I'm used to in North America but very full of flavor and delicious. Trout, bisque, and salmon were stand out options. As well as desert. Service: 5 Location: 5 Hotel highlights: Luxury, Romantic, Quiet

What an incredible hotel—truly a hidden gem! We celebrated my friend's birthday during our weekend visit from London and stayed for one night. The food was outs... read more What an incredible hotel—truly a hidden gem! We celebrated my friend's birthday during our weekend visit from London and stayed for one night. The food was outstanding, and the rooms were clean and cozy, all beautifully decorated throughout. The staff were very welcoming. I would definitely recommend this place and plan to visit again. Rooms: 5, Service: 5, Location: 5.

A wonderful hidden gem at the gateway to The Highlands. Beautiful rooms, engaged and efficient owners who could not have been more pleasant. Excellent staff and... read more A wonderful hidden gem at the gateway to The Highlands. Beautiful rooms, engaged and efficient owners who could not have been more pleasant. Excellent staff and wonderful food what else is there?! Highly recommend Darroch Learg Rooms: 5 Service: 5 Location: 5

Absolutely the best! Fiona and Nigel have curated a fantastic home that is not only wonderful to stay in, but a dining experience like none other. Across 2 nigh... read more Absolutely the best! Fiona and Nigel have curated a fantastic home that is not only wonderful to stay in, but a dining experience like none other. Across 2 nights we ate some of the best steaks I have ever had in my life. All in this little home. You HAVE to eat here. While you're at it, enjoy their kickass bar with a wonderful selection of beers and spirits. Stay here too. Forever. Rooms: Small but exceptional. En suite bathroom with separate shower and bathtub. Food drinks: The food rivaled some of the best I've ever had in my life. Fantastic chefs!

This is just for dinner at the restaurant in early August; we did not stay there. It is too bad that Google does not give separate review options for hotels wit... read more This is just for dinner at the restaurant in early August; we did not stay there. It is too bad that Google does not give separate review options for hotels with good restaurants. The restaurant was really great. Food was excellent. The setting, in a glass-enclosed room, was very nice. Service was good.