Located over half mile from the North Sea coast, the Cock and Bull is an intimate inn offering great food, real ale, spacious rooms and free WiFi. This property is winner of Scotland's Gastropub 2012 and 2013, Scotland Pub Excellence Award 2014 and is home of the Grampian Chef of the Year 2014. Each room at the Cock and Bull includes stylish interiors, an elegant bathroom with free toiletries, as well as a flat-screen TV. Most rooms offer wonderful views of the countryside. The restaurant serves fresh white fish and shellfish landed in Peterhead, Beef and Pork from the stock farms of Buchan and Kincardineshire, Game from the Highlands, as well as seasonal vegetables. Breakfast can be provided either in your room, the restaurant or in the private garden. The Cock and Bull has free private parking and is located 1 mile from the Balmedie Country Park. Aberdeen Airport is 20 minutes' drive, and Aberdeen city centre is 15 minutes'.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 sofa bed
and
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
9.0
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
8.5
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Angie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly staff, lovely premises and first class food! We stayed here whilst one of our dogs was in the Aberdeen Veterinary Hospital and hoped to stay here again; however, all fully booked so it's back to a Travelodge 😢
  • Blair
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Food was 1st class and rooms were beautiful. Staff very attentive to dietary requirements with a great menu
  • Carol
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast was lovely, room spacious clean and quiet

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

Facilities of The Cock and Bull
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
Outdoors
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink
  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Pet bowls
    • Room service
    General
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules

    The Cock and Bull takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 14:00 to 22:00

    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 room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Cot upon request
    Free
    3 - 16 years
    Extra bed upon request
    £7.50 per child, per night

    Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Mastercard Visa American Express Cash The Cock and Bull accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

    FAQs about The Cock and Bull

    • Room options at The Cock and Bull include:

      • Double
      • Apartment

    • The Cock and Bull offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Golf course (within 3 km)

    • The prices at The Cock and Bull may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • The Cock and Bull has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant

    • Check-in at The Cock and Bull is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • The Cock and Bull is 1 miles from the centre of Balmedie. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, The Cock and Bull is popular with guests booking family stays.