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Durn House

4.0 star property
Upscale guesthouse with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant

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Luxury Double Room, Garden View (Culloden)
Meeting facility
Executive Double Room (Ferguson) | Bathroom
Luxury Double Room, Garden View (Culloden)
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
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  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Restaurant

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Durn Road, Portsoy, Banff, Scotland, AB45 2XT
  • Popular LocationPortsoy Ice Cream13 min walk
  • Popular LocationPortsoy Pottery16 min walk
  • Popular LocationSanine Beach5 min drive
  • AirportAberdeen (ABZ)72 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Superior Quadruple Room (Tartan Twin)

Superior Quadruple Room (Tartan Twin)

Superior Quadruple Room (Tartan Twin)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Executive Double Room (Ferguson)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Executive Double Room (Ferguson)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Garden View (Silk)

Deluxe Double Room, Garden View (Silk)

Deluxe Double Room, Garden View (Silk)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room (Clementina Suite)

Deluxe Double Room (Clementina Suite)

Deluxe Double Room (Clementina Suite)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Luxury Double Room, Garden View (Culloden)

Luxury Double Room, Garden View (Culloden)

Luxury Double Room, Garden View (Culloden)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Executive Double Room (Dunbar)

Executive Double Room (Dunbar)

Executive Double Room (Dunbar)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Executive Double Room (Sutherland)

Executive Double Room (Sutherland)

Executive Double Room (Sutherland)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Luxury Suite, Fireplace (Durn Four Poster Room)

Luxury Suite, Fireplace (Durn Four Poster Room)

Luxury Suite, Fireplace (Durn Four Poster Room)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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The price is NZ$327
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 Jun
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About the area

Banff

At Durn House you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Portsoy Pottery and Portsoy Ice Cream. Highlights at this Georgian guest house include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This pet-friendly guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Added amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .With a stay at this 4-property class Banff guest house, you'll be 3.8 km (2.3 mi) from Sanine Beach and 4.8 km (3 mi) from Fordyce Joiners Workshop and Visitor Centre.
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What's nearby

  • Portsoy Ice Cream - 13 min walk
  • Portsoy Pottery - 16 min walk
  • Sanine Beach - 5 min drive
  • Fordyce Joiners Workshop and Visitor Centre - 8 min drive
  • Duff House - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Keith Station - 23 min drive
  • Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • Portsoy Ice Cream - 12 min walk
  • The Shore Inn - 16 min walk
  • The Ice Cream Shop - 8 min drive
  • Seafield Arms Hotel - 7 min drive
  • Rockpool Cafe - 8 min drive

About this property

Durn House

Upscale guesthouse with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Durn House. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Banff guest house is smoke free.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 1770
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Durn House offers 7 accommodations with complimentary slippers and a hairdryer. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 20-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. This Banff guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Polish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1770
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Georgian architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian-cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 20-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 10 days before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests planning to arrive outside normal office hours should contact the property in advance to arrange check-in.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 30.00 per pet, per day, plus a deposit of GBP 15 per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 50.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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.

  • Pet deposit: GBP 15 per night
  • Pet fee: GBP 30.00 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 50.0 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, mobile payments and cash
Mobile payment options include: PayPal
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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, cash, mobile payments and PayPal. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact 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

Durn Banff
Durn House Banff
Durn House B&B Banff
Durn House B&B
Durn House
Durn House Guesthouse Banff
Durn House Guesthouse
Durn House Banff
Durn House Guesthouse
Durn House Guesthouse Banff

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Durn House?

Durn House offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Durn House?

As of 17 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Durn House on 19 May 2024 start from NZ$264.83, 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.

Is parking available at Durn House?

Yep, Durn House has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Durn House?

The closest beach to Durn House is Sanine Beach (3 km).

What makes Durn House a romantic place to stay?

Couples dining and a champagne service, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Durn House.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Durn House?

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at Durn House?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

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

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

Are pets allowed at Durn House?

Dogs are welcome at Durn House, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of 2 pets.

Durn House Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 107 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 107 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 107 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 107 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 107 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy walk into town.
We could choose breakfast in our room or in the dining room. The choices were plentiful. The crème brûlée porridge was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Enjoyed our short break, staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. The location is great with lots of coastal walks to enjoy.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Helen

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disappointing stay, service slow, showers inadequate, no food available outside of breakfast and dinner. Staff very helpful working in difficult circumstances
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As we have a dog it was convenient to dine with the dog.The decor and the antique furniture and pictures added to the period atmosphere. The meals were very good and the staff helpful. The surrounding grass was neat but the small garden could do with weeding.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our experience at Durn House. Different from our usual choice but thoroughly enjoyed it. Food was delicious and staff very attentive
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Our room needs some TLC
The staff, the building and the food were all excellent, probably the best steak I've ever eaten.However the room was not as good as it should have been. The lock on the door was faulty; the shower either didn't work or was difficult to control; at 8pm on our first night there was not enough hot water for a bath; one of the main light switches did not work
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful period House in a tranquil setting. Large rooms that they have given a great deal of attention to detail. Friendly staff not intrusive at all. Wonderful hotel for a getaway.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023