Name: Macdonald Pittodrie House
Address: Chapel Of Garioch, Pitcaple, Inverurie, Scotland, United Kingdom, Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, GB
Price range: $150–$307 per night
Rating: 8.63

What guests think

Travellers describe Macdonald Pittodrie House as a scenic, historic country retreat with welcoming staff, comfortable characterful rooms, and attractive grounds for quiet walks, making it a relaxing base for the area and for nearby walks and hikes.

Food and breakfasts are frequently praised for taste and presentation. However, several reviews found breakfast pricey and noted limited choice or lack of a continental option. Parts of the interior feel worn, with dated bathrooms or carpets mentioned in several rooms. Overall, it suits travelers seeking character and calm rather than modern polish.

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Facilities

Historic property with extensive, well-kept grounds that guests enjoy for quiet walks and scenic views. Other facilities are rarely mentioned in reviews.

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10

Hannah

Jan 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We had an amazing stay. The house and grounds are beautiful. Highly highly recommend.

10

Gilly

Jun 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Had a lovely stay. Pleasant room, with big comfy bed. Bathroom needs updating but was clean. Staff very nice. Gardens are great was walking.

10

Mel

May 2, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We have stayed here many times over the years. The remote old world atmosphere is quiet and relaxing. There is a lovely view and the grounds are well kept. The staff couldn’t be more helpful and friendly, the food is excellent. Highly recommended if you need to get away from it all.

10

Christopher

Apr 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely Staff , lovely food , lovely rooms. A romantic castle with a view of mountains. The ultimate romantic Scottish getaway fantasy come to life.

10

Vivian

May 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely place, out of the way, grounds great, loads of walks

10

patricia

Jun 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful room lovely grounds friendly staff

10

Don

Apr 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This is an old manor home turned hotel. It was very comfortable, the staff was very friendly and accommodating and the grounds were beautiful. The food was delicious. Our dining table was by a beautiful fire.

10

Nancy

Sep 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wonder stay. Breakfast was delicious. We got up early and walked the beautiful grounds. Wish we could have stayed longer

10

Annette

Jun 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This was my favorite stay on our trip. Beautiful manor house in the country. Wish we had more time to stay more nights. The room was beautiful. The prop was beautiful. The staff was helpful and friendly. Prefect stay.

8

Danika

May 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful property and comfortable stay, though the bathrooms could be modernized. We also enjoyed the breakfast but were disappointed that the walled garden was closed for wandering afterwards.

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Cleanliness

Generally clean rooms and bathrooms, with several guests noting sparkling or tidy spaces. Some wear and maintenance issues were mentioned, including stained carpets and broken bathroom tiles.

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10

Jessie( Shiona)

Mar 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

After a long drive, it was lovely to open the door to a warm reception area and a warm welcome from staff. Thought the house had rambling stairs lots of doors and maybe not excellent in state of decoration everything was clean .Bedroom welcoming and bathroom sparkling!The deep bath and loads of hot water was very welcome as was power of the shower the next morning .Room service and breakfast delicious

10

Gilly

Jun 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Had a lovely stay. Pleasant room, with big comfy bed. Bathroom needs updating but was clean. Staff very nice. Gardens are great was walking.

6

Linda

Jun 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This place is old and run down. The WiFi is non existent and the hotel has no elevator so be prepared to schlepp your luggage up a bunch of stairs. Our room overlooked the garbage bins ( and we booked our room 11 months ago). The best part of stay was a server name

8

Mark

Jun 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff, clean hotel. Great setting and location.

6

Luise

May 31, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic property but was let down by stained carpet and a loo that barely flushed. Our £10 credit did not even cover 1 drink as prices were outrageous. I understand it’s a quality property but pay less in 5 stars hotels elsewhere. The dinner was excellent quality and the room itself was beautiful. The grounds immaculate so we understand thus also costs money. I feel breakfast should be built into the price also

6

Steven

Apr 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The setting for this hotel was amazing, the building and grounds were lovely, but once inside the hotel is very tired, i know its old and probably part of its old charm but tread bare carpets and broken bathroom floor tiles plus stains on the bedroom carpet in my opinion really lets it down plus the breakfast at £25 a head is really below par.

10

Mel

May 2, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We have stayed here many times over the years. The remote old world atmosphere is quiet and relaxing. There is a lovely view and the grounds are well kept. The staff couldn’t be more helpful and friendly, the food is excellent. Highly recommended if you need to get away from it all.

10

elizabeth

Oct 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The breakfast was fresh with plenty choice. room comfortable and clean. All staff were friendly and helpful.

10

Moira

Jan 15, 2022

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Stayed 4 nights

A very relaxing stay which was just what we needed. I was disappointed there were no pillow protectors. Having been in the egg industry, the eggs at breakfast were beautiful and cooked to perfection. I assumed they would have come from a local producer (you have a large one at Strichen) I was shocked to hear they were from Nothern Ireland. This is why I marked you down a little on “eco” I appreciate larger hotel groups buy this way but perhaps from the “green” perspective this may need to be reviewed. We would love to stay again.

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Rooms

Rooms are often comfortable and characterful, sometimes spacious with large beds and pleasant views. Several guests noted dated bathrooms and worn decor in places.

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10

Karen

Dec 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Food was divine, booked a standard room which was much nicer than some delux rooms we have stayed in, staff were friendly and welcoming, it was brilliant

10

Gilly

Jun 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Had a lovely stay. Pleasant room, with big comfy bed. Bathroom needs updating but was clean. Staff very nice. Gardens are great was walking.

10

Julie

Jun 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very pleasant, quiet, one-night stay. The most-comfortable super-king size bed ever, slept like a baby (not bad for an 72 yr old). Staff delightful, very responsive, all in all two very satisfied customers. (ps did mention a couple of minor issues which desk staff took note of.)

10

Neasha

Oct 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff are always five star here and I’ll continue to stay. Many thanks for the upgrade again. Amazing large room.

6

Steven

Apr 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The setting for this hotel was amazing, the building and grounds were lovely, but once inside the hotel is very tired, i know its old and probably part of its old charm but tread bare carpets and broken bathroom floor tiles plus stains on the bedroom carpet in my opinion really lets it down plus the breakfast at £25 a head is really below par.

10

patricia

Jun 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful room lovely grounds friendly staff

10

Annette

Jun 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This was my favorite stay on our trip. Beautiful manor house in the country. Wish we had more time to stay more nights. The room was beautiful. The prop was beautiful. The staff was helpful and friendly. Prefect stay.

8

Danika

May 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful property and comfortable stay, though the bathrooms could be modernized. We also enjoyed the breakfast but were disappointed that the walled garden was closed for wandering afterwards.

10

Neasha

Sep 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Was given an upgrade and had yet again another delicious dinner. Staff are five star and will definitely be back. Thank you so much for the upgrade and lovely room.

10

Penny

Oct 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was amazing with the most wonderful view too. A beautiful place. Should consider breakfast as a buffet for cereals and drinks, serve the rest to order if needs be, but not everything, we were missed out but it’s down to staff having too much to remember.

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Service

Service is consistently friendly, welcoming and attentive, with staff remembered by name and helpful at check-in and in the restaurant. A few operational hiccups were noted around billing or breakfast service.

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Mel

Dec 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This could be my 20th stay at Pittodrie House over the years. There is something magical about it. Good food and drinks, great ambience and wonderful staff. A special shoutout to Richard who looks after us so well.

10

Jessie( Shiona)

Mar 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

After a long drive, it was lovely to open the door to a warm reception area and a warm welcome from staff. Thought the house had rambling stairs lots of doors and maybe not excellent in state of decoration everything was clean .Bedroom welcoming and bathroom sparkling!The deep bath and loads of hot water was very welcome as was power of the shower the next morning .Room service and breakfast delicious

10

Karen

Dec 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Food was divine, booked a standard room which was much nicer than some delux rooms we have stayed in, staff were friendly and welcoming, it was brilliant

8

Mark

Jun 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff, clean hotel. Great setting and location.

6

Michael

Aug 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Tried to get a VAT receipt for what I paid. Was informed that the hotel could not do it. I paid £286.28 to hotels.com for two rooms. The hotel could only give me a receipt for £236. Scandalous.

10

Mel

May 2, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We have stayed here many times over the years. The remote old world atmosphere is quiet and relaxing. There is a lovely view and the grounds are well kept. The staff couldn’t be more helpful and friendly, the food is excellent. Highly recommended if you need to get away from it all.

4

Laurence

Jan 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Turned up at 20:15 after a 13 hour day looking forward to a late dinner but the kitchen was closed! No information telling me this restriction, only an email from the hotel encouraging me to book a table in the restuarant. Staff helped where they could and were great but I had to phone a take away delivery which didn't arrive until another hour later.

10

Richard

Aug 13, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The waiter serving 13/08/25 is fantastic. Stayed here a year ago, he remebered me, is very polite and attentive but not overbearing, profelfessional and down to earth. The reason I enjoyed my 1st stay. The front of house Charlie, is also fantastic, down to earth, personable and professional. The chef, begind closed doors is also clearly very good at their job, having stayed a few nights and sampling various parts of the menu, everything is very nicely cooked, presented and tasty.

8

Linda

May 23, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Beautifully situated, lovely and quiet. Great service from friendly staff.

10

Neasha

Sep 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Was given an upgrade and had yet again another delicious dinner. Staff are five star and will definitely be back. Thank you so much for the upgrade and lovely room.

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Location

Scenic, quiet countryside setting with views and well-kept grounds, ideal for walks and a base to hike nearby hills. Suits those seeking a peaceful, out-of-the-way stay.

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Jonathan

May 10, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful property with excellent service. It was a nice quiet break away from the more heavily populated areas and tourist attractions.

8

Mark

Jun 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff, clean hotel. Great setting and location.

10

Edith

Mar 31, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Great, scenic location. Warm and comfortable in late March. Friendly and efficient, helpful staff. Wonderful food. Our double room had a huge bed, no corners cut! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

10

John

Sep 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location if you plan to hike up Bennachie.

10

Donald

Dec 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing location, views and great food.

10

Mel

May 2, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We have stayed here many times over the years. The remote old world atmosphere is quiet and relaxing. There is a lovely view and the grounds are well kept. The staff couldn’t be more helpful and friendly, the food is excellent. Highly recommended if you need to get away from it all.

10

Christopher

Apr 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely Staff , lovely food , lovely rooms. A romantic castle with a view of mountains. The ultimate romantic Scottish getaway fantasy come to life.

10

Vivian

May 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely place, out of the way, grounds great, loads of walks

8

Linda

May 23, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Beautifully situated, lovely and quiet. Great service from friendly staff.

10

Annette

Jun 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This was my favorite stay on our trip. Beautiful manor house in the country. Wish we had more time to stay more nights. The room was beautiful. The prop was beautiful. The staff was helpful and friendly. Prefect stay.

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Dining

Food is generally tasty, and breakfast is often praised. Several reviews felt breakfast was expensive and mentioned limited choice or lack of a continental option, with occasional disappointment in overall menu variety.

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Neasha

Nov 15, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Alway love to stay at this hotel. Fabulous staff, Richard & Emma are brilliant. Unfortunately I won’t be back and loved staying here. Thought £25 for breakfast was ridiculous considering I only had a coffee and scrambled eggs on both days and I asked for a child’s portion as don’t eat much in the morning. I normally book B&B, but must have missed it on Hotels.com this time. Maybe a paid menu for breakfast would tempt me back, but not the way it stands unfortunately.

10

Mel

Dec 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This could be my 20th stay at Pittodrie House over the years. There is something magical about it. Good food and drinks, great ambience and wonderful staff. A special shoutout to Richard who looks after us so well.

10

Karen

Dec 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Food was divine, booked a standard room which was much nicer than some delux rooms we have stayed in, staff were friendly and welcoming, it was brilliant

8

F

Mar 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Dinner menu a bit restricted and £25 for breakfast a bit steep with no continental option .

10

Susan

Sep 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very friendly staff, relaxing calm hotel. Breakfast was excellent and freshly prepared to order including continenral)

6

Steven

Apr 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The setting for this hotel was amazing, the building and grounds were lovely, but once inside the hotel is very tired, i know its old and probably part of its old charm but tread bare carpets and broken bathroom floor tiles plus stains on the bedroom carpet in my opinion really lets it down plus the breakfast at £25 a head is really below par.

10

elizabeth

Oct 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The breakfast was fresh with plenty choice. room comfortable and clean. All staff were friendly and helpful.

8

Julie

Nov 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful location and building. The staff were fantastic, warm, friendly and helpful. The food was disappointing, which let the staff down

10

Richard

Aug 13, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The waiter serving 13/08/25 is fantastic. Stayed here a year ago, he remebered me, is very polite and attentive but not overbearing, profelfessional and down to earth. The reason I enjoyed my 1st stay. The front of house Charlie, is also fantastic, down to earth, personable and professional. The chef, begind closed doors is also clearly very good at their job, having stayed a few nights and sampling various parts of the menu, everything is very nicely cooked, presented and tasty.

10

Nancy

Sep 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wonder stay. Breakfast was delicious. We got up early and walked the beautiful grounds. Wish we could have stayed longer

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Month	Average price
January	$109
February	$138
March	$145
April	$139
May	$146
June	$171
July	$141
August	$161
September	$210
October	$174
November	$133
December	$125

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9 $152	10 $150	11 $229	12 $299
13 $166	14 $166	15 $167	16 $168	17 $168	18 $253	19 $252
20 $168	21 $168	22 $167	23 $170	24 $166	25 $167	26 $166
27 $217	28 $166	29 $167	30 $194

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $282	2 $231	3 $232
4 $166	5 $168	6 $168	7 $168	8 $170	9 $240	10 $259
11 $169	12 $169	13 $169	14 $166	15 $176	16 $234	17 $236
18 $176	19 $173	20 $179	21 $168	22 $201	23 $176	24 $172
25 $170	26 $176	27 $177	28 $179	29 $176	30 $242	31 $307

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