Lys-Na-Greyne

We had a peaceful 2 nights stay at the lovely home of Joyce and Garry: we enjoyed a lot the delicious breakfast they provide us. The beautiful garden with the river sound and view was relaxing. We very much appreciated the confortable bedding in this quiet place. Good advice from ouf hosts to walk around the nice Loch Muick circuit were we met stag closely. We liked also Ballater cute city not far from here. Our hosts were very careful, we recommand warmly a stay with them.

We chose this bed and breakfast because of the fantastic reviews. We were not disappointed. Joyce and Garry made us feel totally relaxed in their fabulous home. The house and gardens are just beautiful and so well cared for. We loved our pot of tea and coffee with banana cake, outside on the terrace when we arrived and the breakfast was just wonderful - we could not have asked for more, thank you so much!

Joyce and Garry made our stay so welcoming from the moment we arrived. Their home is set within stunning grounds and we were enjoying tea and cake on the terrace as a welcome treat, a short while after arriving. Our room was comfortable and well decorated, with a gorgeously big bed, a rainfall shower and double sinks, which I really loved! Garry booked us a table at a nearby pub and we were able to enjoy the forest/river walk to get there. There really is no faulting Lys Na Grene, as our hosts thought of everything to make our stay enjoyable. The breakfast was also superb and I took home jars of Garry's homemade jams and marmalade. It was a wonderful stay all round.

Lys-Na-Greyne is not just a place to sleep but, rather, a total experience unto itself. This home is a masterpiece of understated elegance and historical charm that is just large enough to feel somewhat opulent (there are 2 pianos - one a grand) yet it is small enough to feel intimate and cozy. The riverbank location is lush and overlooks the Dee and an expansive valley with mountains in the distance and it is perfectly situated as a home base for exploring all that the Highlands have to offer. But what really animates this place is the warmth and energy of the the hosts who made us feel like part of their family.I could regale you with a list of all the little details and accoutrements they have assembled for the enjoyment of guests but that would deprive you of the pleasure in discovering them yourselves (not least of which is the epic breakfast offering). So book this right away but do not make the same mistake we did which was to stay only 2 nights. I recommend at least 3 or 4 nights so you can really settle in and experience all that Lys-Na-Greyne has to offer.

We had an absolutely wonderful stay at Lys-Na-Greyne for my wedding, it was the perfect place to get ready for the day. We booked out the full B&B - the building and gardens are just beautiful. Every room is spacious and maintained to an impeccable standard. The 'honeymoon' suite had everything we could ask for - large room; stunning bathroom with a large roll top bath, his and her sinks and large shower and a walk in wardrobe to store my dress - it was perfect! Joyce and Garry are truly fantastic hosts, who are passionate about Lys-Na-Greyne; local food; the countryside and providing a brilliant service. They are genuine, warm and welcoming hosts from the second you meet them. And the the food was absolutely delicious! The breakfast has a number of options to choose from, sourced from the local area. It outperformed 5 star hotels that we have visited! Joyce and Garry also provided a buffet meal for us one evening, which was also fantastic, and was completed last minute, which was even more impressive! This was based on platters that are offered and we would highly recommend adding this on as part of the stay. Furthermore, each afternoon there was a freshly baked cake available as well - just brilliant. As much as we want to keep Lys-Na-Greyne a secret from travellers, so we can book again in the future, we won't do that and would definitely recommend this wonderful B&B to anyone looking to stay in Aboyne, or surrounding areas. Having this as our base for our wedding made the few days in the run up absolutely perfect and we'll forever be grateful to Joyce and Garry for the memories they helped create. We can't thank them enough!

There aren’t enough adjectives in the English language to adequately describe my experience at Lys Na Greyne. Joyce is a supreme hostess. Elegant and down to earth, she welcomed us warmly, attended to every comfort and yet never was intrusive. Gary is an incredible chef and breakfast was incredibly delicious, the jams were superior. Never have I experienced such truly lovely accommodations and the view defies words. Simply put, I didn’t want to leave this idyllic place and will dream of the time I spent there forever! Thank you.

Wow! The most incredible stay at this beautiful bed and breakfast! Our only regret is we only stayed for two nights! A wonderful welcome, very comfortable, clean and incredibly beautiful and relaxing accommodations. Joyce gave us many wonderful suggestions on where to visit and restaurants to try. The breakfast was so delicious! I am a foodie, and everything was so fresh and delicious! I would go to back to Scotland in a heartbeat just to stay at this lovely accommodation! Thank you for a wonderful stay!

We keep going back. That should indicate how good it is to stay at Lys Na Greyne. Unmatched hospitality from Joyce & Garry. Spotlessly clean throughout. Breakfast is out of this world. Try a platter for your evening meal. Try Garry's award winning marmalade & jams. Stay once and you'll want to return. Wonderful gardens and spacious secluded car parking. Very few places have this effect on us. But this is a real jewel of a place.

Pierre and Elizabeth from Guernsey This is an amazing place to stay. We love it! Beautiful setting and lots of different places to eat in the surrounding area. The hosts are fantastic, nothing is too much trouble, we were very well looked after. We hope to see you again next year. Location ***** Cleanliness ***** Service/staff ***** Facilities *****