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Douneside House

4.0 star property

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A large, stately house with a symmetrical facade, a central entrance, and a well-maintained garden with hedges and a lawn.
A wooden hallway with a checkered floor, a potted plant, and a staircase leading to another room.
A garden with a paved patio area, stone walls, and benches.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
A historic building with a stone wall, a small pond, and lush greenery.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
The current price is NZ$561
includes taxes & fees
28 June - 29 June

Explore the area

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Tarland, Aboyne, Scotland, AB34 4UL
  • Place, Aboyne Golf Club
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Cairngorms National Park
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Aberdeen (ABZ)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 Double Bed

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a window with a view.

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Classic Room, Terrace

Classic Room, Terrace

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

  • Mountain view
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a dresser, and a window.

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Casa 21)

  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Cottage, 3 Bedrooms (Gate House)

A traditional white house with a red door, a stone wall, and two well-maintained hedges.

Cottage, 3 Bedrooms (Gate House)

  • Garden view
  • 100 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Cottage, 2 Bedrooms (Pine)

Cottage, 2 Bedrooms (Pine)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Classic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a dresser.

Classic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Apartment, 1 Bedroom (Casa 23)

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, nightstand, and a vase of flowers.

Apartment, 1 Bedroom (Casa 23)

  • Garden view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Apartment, 1 Bedroom (Casa 24)

A neatly made bed with a patterned throw, a bedside table with a vase of flowers, and a wall-mounted lamp.

Apartment, 1 Bedroom (Casa 24)

  • Garden view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Wheelchair Accessible (Morven)

  • Garden view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Dounebrae)

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Dounebrae)

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Cottage, 3 Bedrooms (Alpha)

A stone house with a green door, two windows, and a chimney.

Cottage, 3 Bedrooms (Alpha)

  • 90 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 4 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Cosy Small Double or Twin

  • Garden view
  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Classic Suite

Classic Suite

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Aboyne

A family-friendly stay in Aboyne awaits you at Douneside House. You'll be 11.8 km (7.3 mi) from Cairngorms National Park and 14.1 km (8.8 mi) from Craigievar Castle. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an indoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy the gym, outdoor tennis court and sauna as well as access to mini golf. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Each morning full breakfast is served between 8 AM and 10 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .In proximity to this 4-property class Aboyne hotel you'll find Balmoral Castle.

What's nearby

  • Aboyne Golf Club - 13 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve - 14 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Reflect Spa - 14 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Cairngorms National Park - 15 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Deeside Activity Park - 18 min drive - 19.0 km

Getting around

  • Insch Station - 35 min drive
  • Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Corner House Tearoom - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Boat Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Sign Of The Black Face Sheep - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Spider On A Bicycle - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Loch Kinord Hotel & Restaurant - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Douneside House

As a guest of Douneside House, you'll find an indoor pool, an outdoor tennis court, a health club, and a sauna. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A library, a terrace, and an arcade/games room are also featured at the family-friendly Douneside House. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Aboyne hotel is smoke free.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Douneside House offers 13 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. 50-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. This Aboyne hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

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  • Parking included
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4.3 out of 5, Excellent, 368 reviews
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includes taxes & fees
29 June - 30 June
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee: GBP 20 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle storage
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Ballroom
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Room service

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 25 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 25.0 per day.

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.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 20 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 25 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 25.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25.0 per day

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
This property uses some solar energy
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. This property uses solar energy. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Douneside House Hotel Aboyne
Douneside House Hotel
Douneside House Aboyne
Douneside House Aboyne Scotland
Douneside House Hotel
Douneside House Aboyne
Douneside House Hotel Aboyne

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Douneside House?

Yep, Douneside House has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Douneside House?

As of 27 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Douneside House on 28 Jun 2026 start from NZ$561, including 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.

Are there any beaches close to Douneside House?

The closest beach to Douneside House is Aberdeen City Beach (47 km).

Does Douneside House have a pool?

Douneside House has an indoor pool.

What luxury perks are available at Douneside House?

Douneside House features a health club, an indoor pool and a steam room.

Is Douneside House family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals, a playground and an arcade, it's no surprise that Douneside House is a hit with families.

Does Douneside House serve breakfast?

Yeah, full breakfast is offered daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Douneside House?

No, Douneside House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Douneside House?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves British cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Douneside House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Douneside House?

Dogs are welcome at Douneside House, with food and water bowls on offer.

Is there a golf course on site at Douneside House?

There is a golf course next to Douneside House.

Douneside House Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Lovely property in beautiful location. Excellent staff and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay, would highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff, a la carte food, cleanliness, was first class, overall an excellent stay at this beautiful House Hotel! Will definataly visit again soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin

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

Relax and Enjoy

Lovely stay. Very relaxed with delicious food and brilliant facilities. Beautiful gardens and the wider estate is worth exploring.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing grounds. Gorgeous food. Great facilities. Super staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

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

Chilled Weekend

Chose the Douneside House for a chilled weekend, not disappointed. Lovely room and surroundings to walk and enjoy some great scenery.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay could not have been any better. Will be back as soon as possible!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in the Lady MacRobert room. Quiet peaceful. Staff was excellent. Couldnt ask for more
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed every aspect of our stay at Douneside House. The facility was spectacular, the grounds were immaculate, but most of all, the staff was ABSOLUTELY OUTSTANDING in all respects!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We arrived after the dining room was closed (our fault) but they still went above and beyond to provide us with a wonderful meal. We will definitely stay at Douneside House on our next trip.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The setting is lovely with amazing views, very friendly welcoming staff and really amazing food, the best food we had any where in Scotland.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

thomas allen l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Coming Home

Beautiful place to enjoy the scenery and get to places we wanted to see, the staff couldn’t have been better!!🤗
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cosy seating areas with multiple public comfy rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay and would defiantly come back again !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Super Nice!

Interesting history of a very quaint hotel!
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sam

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

Exceptional

Really enjoyed our stay at Douneside, from the welcome and tour, to the health club facilities, to the exceptional dinner. The history of the house was fascinating and the relaxation unparalleled.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Don’t go when it is cold
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura

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

Perfect weekend away treat

A wonderfully relaxing get away in a very home from home hotel. Staff with no exception were fantastic. Attentive but not imposing. We had a lovely big room with amazing views out over the lawn.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ALEXANDER

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

Superb stay in a lovely country house hotel

My wife and I had a superb overnight stay at this lovely country house hotel. The welcome we received from the staff was like nothing we'd experienced before - it was as if we were old friends coming to visit rather than first-time customers. The grounds were beautiful and the common areas full of character. We dined in the conservatory restaurant on the Table d'hote menu and the food was fabulous throughout all three courses. If I were to make some minor criticisms, I'd point out that we only had one chair in our room, which seemed a little odd considering it was described as a "double room with seating area". Also, there was no mention of ironing facilities in the guest information book, and whilst we did next morning find the relevant details stashed in a drawer, it was too late to be of use. However, these did not detract from our overall enjoyment, and we would have no hesitation in staying here again, or recommending Douneside House to others.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautifu, quiet, rural luxury hotel

This is an absolutely delightful place for a quiet, peaceful luxurious stay in the most magnificent rural Scottish countryside. We would not hesitate to recommend anyone to take time out to enjoy Douneside and it's immaculate facilities. All the staff were efficient and friendly and were a credit to the MacRobert trust organisation and the memory of that amazing family.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

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

Lovely!

Beautiful hotel and grounds. It's a pity we were only there for 1 night for a flying visit so did not have time to enjoy all the facilities on offer. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlie

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

Great country hotel

Our stay was short but memorable. The hotel is very well appointed and the staff were all friendly and efficient. Service was exemplary at reception, in the bar and also in the restaurant. The food was excellent and well presented.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
la chamber était tres petite , les jardins sont tres beaux. la nourriture sur place était tres dispendiuse.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sam

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

Excellent stay

Very relaxing. Food was amazing. Really nice location and beautiful views.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018