COORIE
Winter breaks in Ballater
The season of Coorie.
With wild walks and embracing swims.
Crackling fires and lights dimmed.
Candles glow while winds outside roar.
Welcome to winter at Crerar Hotels.
There is still plenty of Scotland to explore during a winter break in Ballater.
From conquering rugged mountains in the Cairngorms to discovering nearby whisky distilleries and castles. After a day of adventure, a warm welcome is waiting with roaring fires and hearty meals.
COORIE / ku:ri /
noun
1. The Scottish art of deriving comfort, wellbeing and energy from wild landscapes and convivial interiors.
2. "A hug of a word."
During your winter break, choose the art of coorie with one of our cosy packages designed to enhance your stay and let you snuggle in after a day of adventure.
Choose Your Coorie
COORIE UP
Stay cosy during your trip with ishga spa products; body scrub, body oil and body lotion, plus a luxury candle, a bottle of red wine from De Burgh Wine Merchants and two local whiskies with Glencairn whisky glasses to take home.
DINNER, BED & BREAKFAST WITH 'COORIE UP' PACKAGE
COORIE DOON
With our Coorie Doon package, you will be sure to have a cosy stay. Enjoy a bottle of red wine from De Burgh Wine Merchants, full-sized ishga spa products and a luxurious candle. Perfect for chilly nights.
DINNER, BED & BREAKFAST WITH 'COORIE DOON' PACKAGE
COORIE IN
Coorie in during your stay with a full-sized ishga salt scrub, luxurious candle and bottle of red wine from De Burgh Wine Merchants. So when the winds outside roar, you stay cosy inside.
DINNER, BED & BREAKFAST WITH 'COORIE IN' PACKAGE
Embrace The Rain
This winter, we invite our guests to embrace the rain during their stay and enjoy everything the country has to offer. Explore the area and see the sights, returning to log-burning fires, hot drinks and thermal experiences.
“There's no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing." Alfred Wainwright, British fellwalker and guidebook author.
Top tips for winter breaks:
MacNabs: a great spot just round the corner where you can pick up some waterproofs, wellies and equipment for fishing or shooting.
Balmoral Castle: guided winter tours are given of the castle (availability of this can be found here), and the estate grounds remain open all year for winter adventure.
Royal Lochnagar Distillery: a few miles from Ballater, visited by Prince Albert, this is the perfect place to learn more about malt whisky
Ballater Events: There are a number of events in the local village, from the Ballater Farmer's Market on the 4th Sunday of every month to the Ballater Winter Festival on Saturday 27th November.
Glenshee Skiing: when the snow arrives Glenshee; the largest ski and snowboard area in Scotland, comes alive with a choice of 36 runs.
Walks: there are many walks in the area, some of which are through woodland. Put on your waterproofs and spot winter wildlife.
The Lounge: on stormy days, sit back and rest by the roaring fires with a good book and Afternoon Tea.
For any booking enquiries, please get in touch.
