Located in the Royal Deeside town of Ballater, Darroch Learg Hotel is a family-run hotel with ten lovely bedrooms, delicious food, comfortable sitting rooms, and stunning views. The hotel boasts wonderful views across the valley of the River Dee to the hills around Glen Muick. With a special ambiance and large-windowed spacious rooms, Darroch Learg has a refined and relaxed retreat not far from the banks of the River Dee-and boasts spectacular views into the Cairngorm mountains. The hotel is an independent, family-run hotel located in the town of Ballater, operated by the Franks family since 1961. The hotel offers comfortable sitting rooms with wood-burning stoves, a snug bar with over 50 Scottish malt whiskies, and a conservatory restaurant serving breakfast and dinner.
The hotel receives high praise for its food, service, accommodation, and location, with many reviewers highly recommending it.
There are some minor criticisms, including the food being "okay" and the fixed menu being unclear, but these are greatly outweighed by the positive comments.