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Douneside House

4.0 star property
Family-friendly 4-star hotel with indoor pool

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Indoor pool
Classic Room, Terrace | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds
Deluxe Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • BarBarBar

Explore the area

Map
Tarland, Aboyne, Scotland, AB34 4UL
  • Popular LocationReflect Spa13 min drive
  • Popular LocationDeeside Activity Park14 min drive
  • Popular LocationBalmoral Castle25 min drive
  • AirportAberdeen (ABZ)60 min drive

Room options

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Cottage, 2 Bedrooms (Pine) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Cottage, 2 Bedrooms (Pine)

  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Wheelchair Accessible (Morven)

  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Room, 1 Double Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Dounebrae) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Dounebrae)

  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Casa 21) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Casa 21)

  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Cottage, 3 Bedrooms (Gate House) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Cottage, 3 Bedrooms (Gate House)

  • 1076 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

  • 237 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Apartment, 1 Bedroom (Casa 23) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment, 1 Bedroom (Casa 23)

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Suite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Classic Room, Terrace | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, Terrace

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment, 1 Bedroom (Casa 24)

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Cottage, 3 Bedrooms (Alpha) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Cottage, 3 Bedrooms (Alpha)

  • 969 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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Cosy Small Double or Twin | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Cosy Small Double or Twin

  • 94 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Aboyne

In Aboyne .Stay at this Aboyne hotel and you'll be within 9 miles (15 km) of Cairngorms National Park and Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Reflect Spa and Craigievar Castle.

What's nearby

  • Reflect Spa - 13 min drive
  • Deeside Activity Park - 14 min drive
  • Craigievar Castle - 16 min drive
  • Balmoral Castle - 25 min drive
  • Morven - 32 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Boat Inn - 12 min drive
  • Corner House Tearoom - 11 min drive
  • Spider on a Bicycle - 12 min drive
  • The Tavern at Huntly Arms - 12 min drive
  • Loch Kinord Hotel - 10 min drive

About this property

Douneside House

Family-friendly 4-star hotel with indoor pool
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/game 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
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Game 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 bottled water and hair dryers. 50-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. This Aboyne hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

Dutch, English, Swedish

Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available for a fee: GBP 17 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

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

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch Smart TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 17 per person

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

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

How close is Douneside House to the airport?

Douneside House is 33.3 mi (65-min drive) away from the Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Douneside House?

As of May 3, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Douneside House on May 7, 2024 start from $208.99, 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 Douneside House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Douneside House.

Does Douneside House offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Douneside House, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 17 per person. It's available every day from 8 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Douneside House?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Douneside House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Douneside House?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Douneside House have a pool?

Douneside House features an indoor pool.

Does Douneside House have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Douneside House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Douneside House to downtown Aboyne?

Douneside House is 5.4 mi away from Aboyne.

Douneside House Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather

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

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

john

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Traveled with family and small children
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

10/10 Excellent

David, Edinburgh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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