Name: Douneside House
Address: Douneside House, Aboyne, Scotland, United Kingdom, Aboyne, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom
Rating: 9.3

Guest reviews

9.3

Superb

Based on 83 verified reviews

Facilities

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Rooms

9.8

Service

9.8

Location

9.8

Dining

9.8

10

Deanna

Nov 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely property in beautiful location. Excellent staff and breakfast.

10

Evelyn

May 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Chose the Douneside House for a chilled weekend, not disappointed. Lovely room and surroundings to walk and enjoy some great scenery.

10

Lorraine

Aug 14, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

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.

10

Andrea

Jul 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing grounds. Gorgeous food. Great facilities. Super staff.

10

Paul

May 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed in the Lady MacRobert room. Quiet peaceful. Staff was excellent. Couldnt ask for more

Douneside House, Aboyne, Scotland, United Kingdom

Location

With a stay at Douneside House in Aboyne, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 15-minute drive of Cairngorms National Park and Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve. This family-friendly hotel is 19.1 mi (30.7 km) from Balmoral Castle and 31.9 mi (51.4 km) from University of Aberdeen.

Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve(6.4 miles)

Cairngorms National Park(7.3 miles)

Craigievar Castle(8.8 miles)

Morven(9.7 miles)

Deeside Activity Park(10.6 miles)

Ballater Golf Club(12.4 miles)

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Property Policies

Check-in instructions

Everything you need to know for a smooth check-in.

Check-in

Check-out

From 15:00 to 22:00

Before 11:00

Good to know

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Optional extras

Additional paid services you can request.

FAQs

Free self parking is available on-site, but it is limited.

Full breakfasts are available daily from 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee of approximately GBP 20 per person.

Pets are allowed with a fee of GBP 25 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and rooms. Additional accessibility features may be available upon request.

The property is located next to a golf course and is within a 15-minute drive of Cairngorms National Park and Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve. It is approximately 19.1 miles from Balmoral Castle and 31.9 miles from the University of Aberdeen.

Yes, there is an indoor swimming pool available for guests.

Children are allowed at the property, and there is no charge for children under the age of 18 when staying with an adult.

Cribs are available for a fee of GBP 25 per day, and rollaway beds can also be provided for the same fee. Advance request or confirmation may be required.

Douneside House

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