The Cock and Bull

3.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Aberdeen inn

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Exterior
Luxury Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Luxury Double Room (Foveran) | Iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Luxury Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Ellon Road, Balmedie, Aberdeen, Scotland, AB23 8XY
  • Trump International Golf Links, Scotland
  • University of Aberdeen
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Union Square Shopping Centre
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Aberdeen (ABZ)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Luxury Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 King Beds

Luxury Double Room (Foveran)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Double Room (Blairton)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Double Room (Scotstown)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Double Room (Collieston)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Aberdeen

Near the airport.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Aberdeen inn, you'll find Balmedie Country Park and Balmedie Beach. Also, Trump International Golf Links, Scotland is within 3 miles (5 km) and Newburgh on Ythan Golf Club is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Balmedie Country Park - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • University of Aberdeen - 11 min drive - 8.4 miles
  • TECA - 14 min drive - 11.2 miles
  • Aberdeen Harbour - 14 min drive - 10.0 miles
  • Union Square Shopping Centre - 15 min drive - 10.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Newmachar Hotel - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Beachside Café - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Black Dog - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mill of Mundurno Table Table - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Buckie Farm - ‬9 min drive

About this property

The Cock and Bull

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Aberdeen inn
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Cock and Bull also features a garden and room service (during limited hours). Self parking is free.

This 3-star Aberdeen inn is smoke free.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Cock and Bull offers 6 accommodations with hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Cock Bull Inn Aberdeen
Cock Bull Aberdeen
The Cock and Bull Inn
The Cock and Bull Aberdeen
The Cock and Bull Inn Aberdeen

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Cock and Bull to the airport?

The Cock and Bull is 12.8 mi (23-min drive) away from the Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Cock and Bull?

As of May 29, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Cock and Bull on Jun 8, 2025 start from $130.45, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Cock and Bull have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Cock and Bull.

How close is The Cock and Bull to the beach?

This inn is 1.8 mi (5-min drive) from Balmedie Beach and 5.2 mi (9-min drive) from Newburgh Seal Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Cock and Bull offer free breakfast?

The Cock and Bull does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Cock and Bull?

No, there is no casino at this inn.

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

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

Is there free parking at The Cock and Bull?

This inn offers free self parking.

Does The Cock and Bull have a pool?

The Cock and Bull does not have a pool.

Does The Cock and Bull have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Cock and Bull have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is The Cock and Bull to downtown Aberdeen?

The Cock and Bull is 8 mi away from Aberdeen.

The Cock and Bull Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Mike

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room we had was large with a good size bathroom attached. Unfortunate with 75mm of snow outside the heating had been turbed off and the room was cold. Nothing other than a small bar of hand soap in the bathroom and now room slippers to protect you from the cold floor. On the whole it was a good room that jyst needed the finishing touches to make it right.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So cute and quaint, and the food was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Traveled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Traveled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

sharon

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
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

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Saul

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

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Traveled with partner
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

8/10 Good

J

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

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

10/10 Excellent

William

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

6/10 Okay

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great room, friendly staff, good food both evening meals and breakfast. top class
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Isobel

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynelle

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

Great!

We have stayed here several times before and will definitely stay again. We love it here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022