Douneside House
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Douneside House

No.2 of 4-star Select Hotels in Aberdeenshire
Tarland, Aboyne, Aberdeenshire AB34 4UL, United Kingdom
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With a stay at Douneside House in Aboyne, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 15-minute drive of Cairngorms National Park and Deeside Activity Park. This family-friendly hotel is 19.1 mi (30.7 km) from Balmoral Castle and 8.8 mi (14.1 km) from Craigievar Castle.Show More
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Highlights
Free parking
Delicious breakfast
Lots to do
Amenities
Golf course
Indoor swimming pool
Hiking
Sauna
Spa
Gym
Private ParkingFree
Luggage storage
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Property Description
With a stay at Douneside House in Aboyne, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 15-minute drive of Cairngorms National Park and Deeside Activity Park. This family-friendly hotel is 19.1 mi (30.7 km) from Balmoral Castle and 8.8 mi (14.1 km) from Craigievar Castle.
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4.7/5
Amazing
Cleanliness4.7
Amenities4.7
Location4.7
Service4.7
All 49 Reviews
Surroundings
Landmarks: Tarland Golf Club
(1.4 km)
Landmarks: The Tarland Way
(1.6 km)
Landmarks: Tarland Camping & Caravanning Club Site
(1.6 km)
Landmarks: Tarland Trails - Drummy Woods
(1.8 km)
Landmarks: Drummy Woods (Walking Routes & Mountain Bike Trails)
(1.8 km)
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Classic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds
1

Classic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

2 Single bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
TV
Towels
Garden view
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Apartment, 1 Bedroom (Casa 24)
2

Apartment, 1 Bedroom (Casa 24)

Bedroom 1:1 Double bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Refrigerator
Towels
Microwave
Private entrance
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Apartment, 1 Bedroom (Casa 23)
5

Apartment, 1 Bedroom (Casa 23)

Bedroom 1:1 Double bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Refrigerator
TV
Towels
Garden view
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Cottage, 3 Bedrooms (Gate House)
12

Cottage, 3 Bedrooms (Gate House)

Bedroom 1:2 Double bed and 2 Single bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
TV
Towels
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Cosy Small Double Or Twin Room
2

Cosy Small Double Or Twin Room

2 Single bed or 1 King bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
TV
Towels
Garden view
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Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Wheelchair Accessible (Morven)
3

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Wheelchair Accessible (Morven)

2 Single bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Refrigerator
Towels
Microwave
Lowered sink
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Two Bedroom Cottage-Pine
6

Two Bedroom Cottage-Pine

Bedroom 1:1 Double bed and 2 Single bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Refrigerator
TV
Towels
Garden view
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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Dounebrae)
5

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Dounebrae)

Bedroom 1:2 Double bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Refrigerator
TV
Towels
Microwave
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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Casa 21)
5

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Casa 21)

Bedroom 1:1 Double bed and 2 Single bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
TV
Towels
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Deluxe Room
8

Deluxe Room

1 Double bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Towels
Conditioner
Shampoo
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Classic Room with Terrace
3

Classic Room with Terrace

1 Double bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Towels
Balcony
Conditioner
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Cottage, 3 Bedrooms (Alpha)
9

Cottage, 3 Bedrooms (Alpha)

Bedroom 1:1 Double bed and 4 Single bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
TV
Towels
Microwave
Toothbrushes
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4.7/5
Amazing
49 reviews
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  • Cleanliness4.7
  • Amenities4.7
  • Location4.7
  • Service4.7
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AI Summary
Situated in a scenic countryside, the accommodation boasts excellent facilities and exceptional service. Guests appreciate the cleanliness, comfort, and delicious breakfast, creating a rejuvenating experience.
R‍o‍b‍i‍n
March 25, 2024
Relax and Enjoy Lovely stay. Very relaxed with delicious food and brilliant facilities. Beautiful gardens and the wider estate is worth exploring.
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
December 2, 2024
Beautiful Sunday lunch at Douneside today. First day of the festive menu which I can highly recommend. Superb food and good value given the quality, the service and beautiful setting. I had the trout starter, turkey main and the best Christmas pudding I have ever tasted. Very well trained and professional team as always. Douneside is consistently excellent.
L‍o‍r‍r‍a‍i‍n‍e
August 14, 2024
Fantastic stay at Douneside House. Excellent from start to finish and everything in between - accommodation, staff, facilities, dining (and drinking!) and all set in gorgeous grounds & gardens. Superb.
A‍n‍d‍r‍e‍a
July 2, 2024
Amazing grounds. Gorgeous food. Great facilities. Super staff.
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
October 28, 2024
Wanting a relaxing night away to explore the area around Aboyne we came across Dounside house & it looked ideal. Good food, congenial surroundings and easy access to some sites we wished to visit. All in all our expectations were met, with one caveat. The hotel is up a long private drive, standing at the top of large private field, surrounded by woods & fields and has some of the best views I've seen from a hotel in many a year. It has various rooms in the main building plus a view lodges a short walk away. The is a Spa & a gym, several bars and two dining rooms. We elected to have the tasting menu which was served in the Library. It is a tasting menu that is expertly cooked and we couldn't fault. A three hour gourmet feast well deserving the three AA rosettes. All the staff were aware of food allergies and menus adjusted accordingly, again without fuss or quibble and with no loss to the experience. It was all very impressive. The bars and lounges in the main house are comfortable, with log fires, books and art to peruse and there are some excellent gardens to wander around. We stayed in a lodge which was sizeable and well equipped, even having a small kitchen. The bed was comfortable & the seating area a good place to relax. There was an issue with noise from the adjacent rooms but we might have been unlucky. Finally the staff. They are the people who make your stay memorable. Absolute troopers. They are friendly and welcoming, knowledgable and helpful. We had a small issues that impacted our stay but they were dealt with swiftly and with good grace. The resolultions went beyond our expectations and we can't praise them highly enough for their kindness, patience and understanding. They turned what could have been a disaster into a situation where we are already planning when we can return for a longer stay
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
October 21, 2024
Although we only live an hour away, this was the first time we had visited. Beautiful setting, and really immaculately kept. The staff were so friendly and welcoming, attentive without being annoying and just clearly well trained. Simple menu, and the food was absolutely delicious. Mackerel starter was absolutely perfect. Best Sunday lunch we have had since moving to Scotland 7 years ago. Can’t fault anything, we will definitely be back!
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
October 12, 2024
Simply flawless..Douneside House never disappoints, the location, the ambience, the staff, the food and beverage, the bedrooms are just first-class. It is always a great joy in driving up the gravel path and realising the cares and stresses of the world have miraculously lifted from your shoulders on arrival. Our meal was superb and the service from James and Calum was excellent. A big shout-out also to house-keeping, I had the treat of staying in Room 10 (Iain) and it was spotless. If only I could live at Douneside...
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
September 26, 2024
I write at length because I want to tell you about rural excellence. We have had three two-night stays this summer (July to September) Special occasions at Douneside are made by the careful regular and everyday attentions of the staff. For three short whiles, we lived as we might like if we had the means to do it: beautiful surroundings, tranquillity, order, grace, well fed and watered, unobtrusive and friendly service. Perhaps we most enjoyed — the staff, and what they do to bring all these virtues together. Surroundings: house, garden and grounds are maintained meticulously and to beautiful effect. We enjoyed the delicacy of garden composition: the contrasts, the careful placing of species, the mixture of formality and horticultural rigour. Tranquillity: the complete separation of service and kitchen noise from the guests seems remarkable. Lounge, bar and dining areas are elegant and spacious, with many cosy corners. Order: we noticed nothing out of place, nothing neglected in corners, everything clean and ordered. Grace: staff have the rare skill of moving with grace, speaking with grace, and behaving in an atmosphere of mutual respect between staff and guests. We enjoyed the pampering dinners and breakfasts immensely. It was a delight to converse straight and honestly about wine and to be so well informed. Our three rooms were delightful, and each unique. Those we chose captured the spirit of Douneside – prospects over lots of Aberdeenshire, the amazing infinity lawn, the enticing gardens – a real sense of place and of the original vision of the long-gone MacRobert owners. Staff: there is a discerning and strategic approach to appointing and training all team members. I wondered of a young breakfast waiter if they were ever impatient for over-relaxed late breakfast eaters to leave. In many places I would have got an assenting answer; not at Douneside — I received a brisk “Never, they are enjoying themselves.” This epitomised our feeling that guests are the raison d'être of Douneside; not the convenience of staff, not the profits, but the guests. What more could one wish for? All staff were amiable, communicative, chatted when they had time, moved on courteously when busy. Everyone confided opinions, personal stories, attractive insights into different aspects of the hotel. As guests, we felt we were all playing parts on one of life’s very pleasant stages. Hotel chefs are often hidden away but we met one who was carrying ingredients … ready to make the Sunday lunch bread and butter pudding. And with what cheerful enthusiasm he told the tale! Such involvement surely explains the high standards we met. Gardening is one of the huge attractions at Douneside. The walled garden is an inspiration for produce growers. Walk down the garden stream and admire the transition from formal to Nature. The herbaceous sections are laid out intimately and provide hugely varying colour and form. There is astonishing generosity of effort in providing

Services & Amenities

Indoor swimming pool
Gym
Bar
Restaurant
Playground
Restaurant
Restaurant
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Internet
Indoor swimming pool
Parking
Private (exclusively for guests) is available On-site parking. Reservation not needed.
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Front Desk Services
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Public Areas
Health & Wellness
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Facilities for Children
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Property Policies

Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 15:00–22:00
Check-out: 07:00–11:00
Child Policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.

Cots and Extra Beds
For all room types, cots cannot be added. Extra bed policies vary according to room type. Please refer to the relevant room type policy.

Breakfast
StyleSet menu
AgeFee
Adult
Set menu:£17.00 (approx. ₹ 1,823.50) per person
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.

Pets
Pets are not allowed

Service Animals
Service animals are allowed

Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old.

Paying at the Hotel

  • Cash

Property Description

  • Number of Rooms: 13
With a stay at Douneside House in Aboyne, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 15-minute drive of Cairngorms National Park and Deeside Activity Park. This family-friendly hotel is 19.1 mi (30.7 km) from Balmoral Castle and 8.8 mi (14.1 km) from Craigievar Castle.

Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including a health club, an indoor pool, and an outdoor tennis court. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.

Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the hotel's restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Stay in one of 13 guestrooms featuring Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the nearby landmark for Douneside House?

Douneside House is at the prime location of Aboyne. The nearby landmarks include Tarland Golf Club, and it is 1.4 km from your search (straight-line distance).

What are the check-in and check-out timings at Douneside House?

The check-in time at Douneside House is 15:00 and the check-out time is 11:00. You can request the property for early check-in or late check-out by directly reaching out to Douneside House.

Does Douneside House have a swimming pool?

Yes, Douneside House has a pool.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Douneside House? Is early check-in and late check-out available?

Prices at Douneside House are subject to change according to dates, hotel policy, and other factors. To view prices, please search for the dates you wish to stay at the hotel.

About This Property

Average Price FromINR26754
Hotel Star Rating4