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The Cock and Bull

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A traditional stone-walled building with a signboard for a pub named "Cock & Bull." - The Cock and Bull (Aberdeen)
A dining area with a wooden ceiling, a chandelier, and a rustic decor including a wooden sculpture and a stone wall. - The Cock and Bull (Aberdeen)
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Take advantage of a garden, a bar, and a restaurant at The Cock and Bull. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar

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A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a window with curtains, a ceiling light, and a view of the outdoors.

Luxury Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a wardrobe, a nightstand, and a lamp.

Luxury Double Room (Collieston)

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a floral bedspread, two bedside lamps, a white headboard, and a window with a view.

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  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, white wardrobe, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Luxury Double Room (Collieston)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a wardrobe, and a door.

Luxury Double Room (Scotstown)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Luxury Double Room (Blairton)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a floral bedspread, two bedside lamps, a white headboard, and a window with a view of greenery.

Luxury Double Room (Foveran)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden countertop, a microwave, a kettle, and a patterned rug.

Luxury Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Aberdeen, The Cock and Bull is near the airport and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Balmedie Country Park and Forvie National Nature Reserve, while King's Museum - Old Town House and Aberdeen Arts Centre are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Pittodrie Stadium or Curl Aberdeen. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, canoeing and boat tours adventures can be found near the property. Visit our Aberdeen travel guide
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Ellon Road, Balmedie, Aberdeen, Scotland, AB23 8XY

What's nearby

  • A beach path with tall grass on either side leading to the sea.
    Balmedie Country Park
    2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Balmedie Beach
    7 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Forvie Sands National Nature Reserve
    8 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • Newburgh on Ythan Golf Club
    8 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Old Castle of Slains
    11 min drive - 7.3 miles

Getting around

  • Dyce Station
    12 min drive
  • Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)
    23 min drive

Restaurants

  • Beachside Café
    3 min drive
  • Domino's Pizza
    11 min drive
  • White Horse Inn
    18 min walk
  • McDonald's
    9 min drive
  • Mill of Mundurno Table Table
    7 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Private picnics

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property class

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cock and Bull pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Cock and Bull?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Cock and Bull?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Cock and Bull located?

Situated near the airport, this inn is within 3 mi (5 km) of Balmedie Country Park, Balmedie Beach, and Trump International Golf Links, Scotland. Newburgh on Ythan Golf Club and Sands of Forvie are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Cock and Bull Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 79 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Mrs Wendy A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic atmosphere great staff comfortable room and great food
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So cute and quaint, and the food was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

Lorna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Perfect place to stay with a dog. The mattress could do with an upgrade but otherwise very comfortable although there was an overwhelming smell of cleaning products in the accommodation. Food is excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mr Jonathan Schwarzmann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place for stop over during travel trip

Quirky pub with great service, fabulous food, lovely room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JENNIFER

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely setting very friendly staff. Appartment was great and had everything in it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Saul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great

Great place, easy and trouble free, great breakfast and service.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were amazing & our room was perfect. Unfortunately Donald Trump decided to come to his golf course across the road & therefore stop access to beaches etc for us common people.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable room although describing it as luxury is maybe a step too far! Breakfast and indeed all the food was excellent and the staff were extremely polite and helpful. It is a quiet location about a mile from the village so you probably need to drive. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great golf and company

Great stay. All staff very friendly and accommodating. The hotel was very clean and the breakfast choices were plenty and anything you wanted if it wasn’t on the menu and they could do it for you they did. The view from the place was great. Will be returning again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet location despite right on roadway. Great water pressure for best shower. Foody dinner and scrumptious breakfast options .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great little place to stay

First time i've actually stayed at premises like this as i'm usually "Travelodge" kinda person. Thought i would just treat myself and was quite surprised at the friendliness of the staff, the quality of the food and the comfort of the room. The locals use the restaurant and it can be quite busy, so booking for a table can be a must (Fri & Sat evenings), but even then the friendliness of the locals is quite good. Would recommend staying here as you are dealing with a local business, not some corporate chain.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent. The rooms are spacious, stylish and everything was spotless. They are in a separate building from the pub so perfectly quiet and private. Well set up with an outdoor area. The staff were very nice and made sure you were happy with everything. Cooked breakfast was good. Nice location with a view of the sunrise out to sea at the breakfast table
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10/10 Excellent

sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great find for a visit to Aberdeen. We had our dog and didn't want to be in city centre. A quaint country inn - lovely decor - great drink selection - excellent dinner and breakfast. The room was lovely - a big comfortable bed. All of the staff we came across from check-in - 2 x breakfasts and 2 x dinners were excellent - well done on your recruitment - the staff were wonderful. Thank you for looking after us and the dog ! The place is dog friendly and that was so good for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic service, friendly staff, great food.

The staff is so friendly and accomodating, they take the best care of their guests. Room was cleaned and done while I had my breakfast. Breakfast and dinners are of fantastic quality in this restaurant which has won many aeards and even included in Michelin guides. The area is very silent and peaceful, with grazing cows across the road and sand besches and dunes very close by. If I have to mention any downsides, it's that the bed doesn't have the best back support and the room is a bit humid due to the shower in the bathroom not having an active air ventilation. But, I absolutely recommend this place!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed there many times and always excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great apartment and very good breakfast and dinner. Good location for exploring
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay was excellent and great food
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely rooms with great dinner
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our second stay in this hotel specifically because of it's friendliness, cleanliness and location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bobbi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to play golf at Trump Aberdeen or Royal Aberdeen. The restaurant food and service fantastic. Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff and service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Robert f

Great place to stay and very welcoming as always.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dirk

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The room we got was separate from the Main Building so ist was quiet. The breakfast and even the Dinner meals we had were all good. The Service was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lynelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property and location. Excellent and friendly staff. Delicious food. We wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022