About this property

Historic Charm: The Smiddy Suite in Aberdeenshire offers a unique stay within a historic building. Guests enjoy free WiFi, private check-in and check-out services, and a breakfast served in the room. Comfortable Accommodation: The property features one bedroom and a living room with parquet floors. Amenities include a tea and coffee maker, hairdryer, dining table, walk-in shower, and free toiletries. Convenient Location: Located 27 km from Aberdeen Airport, the guest house is near attractions such as Beach Ballroom (26 km) and Aberdeen Art Gallery & Museum (27 km). Free on-site private parking is available. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated by guests for its breakfast, location, and room comfort.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

    • Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The Smiddy was spotlessly clean. Every thing we needed was there. Excellent continental breakfast. More than we could eat
  • Kevan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely accommodation and location , nice supply of extras , property was spotless
  • William
    Australia Australia
    Comfortable with friendly hosts who ensured the place was cleaned daily and food replenished each day
  • William
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Clean and comfortable, very nice continental breakfast and helpful staff.
  • Calum
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The whole place was great! Loved the extra touches, including the continental breakfast (and the lend of the iron!) Great accommodation and great hosts!
  • Julie
    Australia Australia
    I loved everything, from booking, access to property, communication, breakfast selection. The place was amazing & offered so much comfort & space. It was the best sleeps ever, bathroom facilities awesome - I was sad to leave to be honest, it was a...
  • Karen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful place to stay. The continental breakfast was delicious.
  • Pauline
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent little suite, great for using as a base to explore Aberdeenshire.
  • Kim
    Norway Norway
    Nice and quiet location with really comfortable bed and chairs. The bathroom was also really nice. There was breakfast in the fridge with a nice table set up in the room with berries, yogurth, tea, cheese, etc a and a toaster.
  • Mark
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent, great hosts, excellent continental breakfast

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by John & Avi Crawley

9.7
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John & Avi Crawley
Originating from a working Smiddy on the original Ellon Castle Estate Grounds this unique property gives easy access to the river Ythan and is gently tucked a few minutes away from the town centre. Total privacy is extended by having its own living room/dining area and bathroom with own street access. Your home from home cosy suite with the added extra benefits of reclining sofa and Sky Q TV with movies and Sky sports channels included. Perfect for visiting BrewDog or friends and family in the area. Great for travelling businessman and couples looking for a getaway. Just a few minutes walk from all the local bars, restaurants, coffee shops and takeaways. Beautiful lit walkway along the river Ythan to view the wildlife.
Having been in the hospitality business for a few years now dealing with serviced apartments and holiday lets this is our first Guest House and we are excited to meet people who share our enthusiasm for travelling and seeing the wondrous beauty Scotland has to offer. We love meeting new people and passing on our knowledge of the local area. We want you to enjoy your stay with us, whether it's for business or pleasure and for the memories to stay with you forever.
Brewdog is a favourite in Ellon as its HQ is based here and you can take a tour or visit their bars, Dogtap for chilled out craft beers and food or across the road Overworks Tap which offers sour beer. A firm favourite within Ellon offering a great atmosphere and somewhere the whole family can go and feel relaxed in this trendy surroundings. There are also a few more pubs in the town centre – The New Inn, The Buchan, The Tollbooth & The Bridge Bar. If you are here for the night, Aberdeen is 16 miles away and offers many Shopping Malls, Cinemas, Restaurants, Theatre, Art and Music Venues, Night Clubs and Markets. Its approximately 25 minutes taxi ride or with regular buses including a night service at weekends Ellon offers great riverside walks along The Ythan which also has bicycle routes and here you can observe lots of wildlife. If you have a day to travel, great family days out can be had in places such as Haddo House, Pitmedden Gardens, Tolquhon Castle, Forvie Sands Nature Reserve and nearest beaches Newburgh and Balmedie which have lovely golden sands which are truly breathtaking. Don't forget Trumps International Golf Course.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Smiddy Suite

Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Private check-in/check-out

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access

General

  • Adults only
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules

The Smiddy Suite takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Smiddy Suite in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

License number: AS00577F

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