Name: The Rowan Tree Country Hotel
Address: Loch Alvie, Aviemore, Scotland, United Kingdom, Aviemore, Highland, GB
Price range: $129–$344 per night
Rating: 8.53

What guests think

The Rowan Tree Country Hotel earns strong feedback for welcoming staff, cozy character, and restaurant quality, with a scenic setting by Loch Alvie near Aviemore, though a few note room noise near the road/railway and occasional breakfast service delays.

Rooms are generally comfortable, with some described as small and with limited Wi-Fi reach to smart TVs. Cleanliness is widely praised, and facilities like a well stocked bar, fireplaces, and dog friendly touches add to the relaxed feel. Overall, expect a comfortable country stay with character and a few minor quirks.

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Cleanliness

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Service

Location

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Facilities

Guests highlight a well stocked bar and cozy fireplaces, with dog friendly touches appreciated.

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GREGORY

Oct 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice Country Inn. Well stocked bar and the food was delicious.

10

Hazel

Oct 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Bar very well stocked with lovely local whisky and gin. Very dog friendly.

10

Emily

Dec 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Service was great, area was cozy, loved the fireplace.

10

Tony

Mar 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is located within some outstanding scenery with Loch Alvie literally on your doorstep. We were all made to feel welcome, including Dizzy the dog , and the chefs produced some delicious food as we sat near a blazing log fire. Room and bathroom were very clean and well appointed. The only grumble we would have is that we were charged for our dog's stay on a nightly basis, to cover additional cleaning, as opposed to per visit, you would only clean the room once even after 2 nights stay.

10

Jane

Aug 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hotel first class staff, first class food and plenty of areas to relax. We were made to feel welcome and had a very relaxed 2 days at the hotel.

10

Dave

Apr 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent place to stay. Staff were great. Nice walk to Loch too. Safe off road parking for motorcycle.

10

Hubert

Oct 1, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Hôtel familial juste en retrait de la ville et facilement accessible en voiture. Très tranquille, excellent restaurant et pub chaleureux.

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Euain

Jul 31, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very comfortable and a friendly. Great selection of beers and gin in the bar. Dinner in the restaurant was amazing. We’ll definitely be back!

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is consistently praised in rooms and bathrooms, with one report of bathroom ventilation and mould issues.

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10

Soyeon

Jul 18, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

깔끔한 침실, 훌륭한 조식, 뒷마당과 연결된 산책로까지 모든 것이 아름다웠습니다. 레스토랑 음식도 훌륭해서 이틀 묵는 내내 왕의 만찬을 즐겼습니다.

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Stuart

Apr 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Good and not so good. A little bit pricy for dinner and breakfast service was a let down but bed was very comfortable and clean.

10

Stephanie

Nov 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Had a great stay in this charming property, it was full of character, warm and cosy. The bed was very comfortable with a fab view across the lake. Bathroom was modern and the shower powerful. Breakfast was gorgeous, the porridge with cream was delicious. I was so full that I took my french toast with bacon away in a tupperware box and had it for lunch. Wish we had been staying longer, would definitely return.

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Roy

Jun 1, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Super clean. Staff friendly & helpfull. Lots to eat at breakfast. Nice location. We enjoyed our stay. Issues: Breakfast orange juice was actually orange squash. Management reluctant to put heating on but did after several clients complained of being frozen. Building trembles everytime a train passes by.

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joy

Sep 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Location was beautiful. Staff friendly and efficient. Room was sadly cramped, basic and expensive compared to other hotels we stayed in this area. No ventilation in the bathroom so mould forming and door stuck. Breakfast was excellent. Evening meal we found expensive and very rich.

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Tony

Mar 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is located within some outstanding scenery with Loch Alvie literally on your doorstep. We were all made to feel welcome, including Dizzy the dog , and the chefs produced some delicious food as we sat near a blazing log fire. Room and bathroom were very clean and well appointed. The only grumble we would have is that we were charged for our dog's stay on a nightly basis, to cover additional cleaning, as opposed to per visit, you would only clean the room once even after 2 nights stay.

10

Colleen A

Jul 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Jonny was very friendly. Dinner was delicious! Good shower and comfortable bed. Very clean and spacious room. Lovely grounds.

8

Wayne

Feb 5, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Room clean and tidy, Friendly staff.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally comfortable, with some described as small; certain rooms face road or rail noise and Wi-Fi may not reach smart TVs.

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Matthew

Jul 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Booked last-minute as an overnight stop off. Really nice, comfortable hotel, with good food and really helpful service from the staff. Good value for money for the standard of the hotel and the location. I would stay here again.

10

Iain

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We booked a small double room which was still a nice size and offered a comfortable stay for our two night break. We had a lovely breakfast in the morning with friendly and helpful staff.

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Wayne

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very good food available. Comfortable room

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Oliver

Oct 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff are great and helpful. Our room, on the second floor, was too far away to get internet to make the smart tv function. Our room was quite noisy facing the road and the railway. Other than those small gripes it’s a lovely friendly place with a good breakfast. The staff did all they could to fix the TV problems.

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Stuart

Apr 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Good and not so good. A little bit pricy for dinner and breakfast service was a let down but bed was very comfortable and clean.

10

Stephanie

Nov 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Had a great stay in this charming property, it was full of character, warm and cosy. The bed was very comfortable with a fab view across the lake. Bathroom was modern and the shower powerful. Breakfast was gorgeous, the porridge with cream was delicious. I was so full that I took my french toast with bacon away in a tupperware box and had it for lunch. Wish we had been staying longer, would definitely return.

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joy

Sep 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Location was beautiful. Staff friendly and efficient. Room was sadly cramped, basic and expensive compared to other hotels we stayed in this area. No ventilation in the bathroom so mould forming and door stuck. Breakfast was excellent. Evening meal we found expensive and very rich.

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Claire

Nov 5, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

A brilliant, friendly, comfy stay with superb restaurant.

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Colleen A

Jul 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Jonny was very friendly. Dinner was delicious! Good shower and comfortable bed. Very clean and spacious room. Lovely grounds.

10

Richard

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

A comfortable B&B just a mile or so outside of Aviemore serves a great base for exploring the Cairngorms. The made-to-order breakfasts and the dinners were both outstanding. All the staff were friendly and helpful.

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly and helpful, with proactive assistance noted; however, a few mention slow breakfast service and one report about heating being slow to be turned on.

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Iain

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We booked a small double room which was still a nice size and offered a comfortable stay for our two night break. We had a lovely breakfast in the morning with friendly and helpful staff.

8

Oliver

Oct 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff are great and helpful. Our room, on the second floor, was too far away to get internet to make the smart tv function. Our room was quite noisy facing the road and the railway. Other than those small gripes it’s a lovely friendly place with a good breakfast. The staff did all they could to fix the TV problems.

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Stuart

Apr 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Good and not so good. A little bit pricy for dinner and breakfast service was a let down but bed was very comfortable and clean.

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Roy

Jun 1, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Super clean. Staff friendly & helpfull. Lots to eat at breakfast. Nice location. We enjoyed our stay. Issues: Breakfast orange juice was actually orange squash. Management reluctant to put heating on but did after several clients complained of being frozen. Building trembles everytime a train passes by.

10

Jane

Aug 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hotel first class staff, first class food and plenty of areas to relax. We were made to feel welcome and had a very relaxed 2 days at the hotel.

10

Carole

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff were lovely and welcoming.

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Richard

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

A comfortable B&B just a mile or so outside of Aviemore serves a great base for exploring the Cairngorms. The made-to-order breakfasts and the dinners were both outstanding. All the staff were friendly and helpful.

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Lewis

Oct 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Just a beautiful place with the most friendly staff and amazing food.

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Ian

Sep 5, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The service at breakfast was slow. The evening menu was excellent but the table presentation was to a low standard similar to a cheaper 'bistro' type of venue. (cutlery not set out, no table decorations for example). There was no room service provided, unless requested (in the manner of COVID times). As we were only staying for 2 nights this was not of consequence.

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Wayne

Feb 5, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Room clean and tidy, Friendly staff.

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Location

Scenic countryside setting near Aviemore and Loch Alvie, convenient for exploring the Cairngorms; some rooms are affected by traffic and train noise.

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Ran

Aug 21, 2023

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Had an excellent stay here. Conveniently located for our trip to the Cairngorms.

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Oliver

Oct 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff are great and helpful. Our room, on the second floor, was too far away to get internet to make the smart tv function. Our room was quite noisy facing the road and the railway. Other than those small gripes it’s a lovely friendly place with a good breakfast. The staff did all they could to fix the TV problems.

10

Stephanie

Nov 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Had a great stay in this charming property, it was full of character, warm and cosy. The bed was very comfortable with a fab view across the lake. Bathroom was modern and the shower powerful. Breakfast was gorgeous, the porridge with cream was delicious. I was so full that I took my french toast with bacon away in a tupperware box and had it for lunch. Wish we had been staying longer, would definitely return.

6

Roy

Jun 1, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Super clean. Staff friendly & helpfull. Lots to eat at breakfast. Nice location. We enjoyed our stay. Issues: Breakfast orange juice was actually orange squash. Management reluctant to put heating on but did after several clients complained of being frozen. Building trembles everytime a train passes by.

8

joy

Sep 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Location was beautiful. Staff friendly and efficient. Room was sadly cramped, basic and expensive compared to other hotels we stayed in this area. No ventilation in the bathroom so mould forming and door stuck. Breakfast was excellent. Evening meal we found expensive and very rich.

10

Tony

Mar 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is located within some outstanding scenery with Loch Alvie literally on your doorstep. We were all made to feel welcome, including Dizzy the dog , and the chefs produced some delicious food as we sat near a blazing log fire. Room and bathroom were very clean and well appointed. The only grumble we would have is that we were charged for our dog's stay on a nightly basis, to cover additional cleaning, as opposed to per visit, you would only clean the room once even after 2 nights stay.

10

Dave

Apr 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent place to stay. Staff were great. Nice walk to Loch too. Safe off road parking for motorcycle.

10

Hubert

Oct 1, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Hôtel familial juste en retrait de la ville et facilement accessible en voiture. Très tranquille, excellent restaurant et pub chaleureux.

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Richard

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

A comfortable B&B just a mile or so outside of Aviemore serves a great base for exploring the Cairngorms. The made-to-order breakfasts and the dinners were both outstanding. All the staff were friendly and helpful.

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Johan

Jul 29, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Rowan Tree is een klassevol hotel in een erg toeristische streek. Het ontbijt is verzorgd net zoals het avondmaal. De gerechten die 's avonds aangeboden worden zijn eerlijk bij prijs. De bediening verloopt vlot, er was een nieuwe kok waardoor het leek alsof de keuken niet kon volgen. Het hotel is goed gelegen voor een uitstap naar Aviemore en omgeving

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Dining

Food earns strong praise, with excellent breakfasts and standout dinners; a few guests mention slow breakfast service and that some evening dishes felt pricey or rich.

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10

GREGORY

Oct 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice Country Inn. Well stocked bar and the food was delicious.

10

Soyeon

Jul 18, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

깔끔한 침실, 훌륭한 조식, 뒷마당과 연결된 산책로까지 모든 것이 아름다웠습니다. 레스토랑 음식도 훌륭해서 이틀 묵는 내내 왕의 만찬을 즐겼습니다.

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Kim

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We loved our stay at Rowan Tree. Staff are friendly, the hotel is cosy and authentic. The highlight for us was the amazing food. Very good cooked breakfast included but the dinners were just fabulous. I would come back for the Venison or Beef Wellington alone.

6

Stuart

Apr 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Good and not so good. A little bit pricy for dinner and breakfast service was a let down but bed was very comfortable and clean.

8

joy

Sep 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Location was beautiful. Staff friendly and efficient. Room was sadly cramped, basic and expensive compared to other hotels we stayed in this area. No ventilation in the bathroom so mould forming and door stuck. Breakfast was excellent. Evening meal we found expensive and very rich.

10

Euain

Jul 31, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very comfortable and a friendly. Great selection of beers and gin in the bar. Dinner in the restaurant was amazing. We’ll definitely be back!

10

Colleen A

Jul 15, 2025

·

Stayed 2 nights

Jonny was very friendly. Dinner was delicious! Good shower and comfortable bed. Very clean and spacious room. Lovely grounds.

10

Richard

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

A comfortable B&B just a mile or so outside of Aviemore serves a great base for exploring the Cairngorms. The made-to-order breakfasts and the dinners were both outstanding. All the staff were friendly and helpful.

10

Lewis

Oct 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Just a beautiful place with the most friendly staff and amazing food.

8

Ian

Sep 5, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The service at breakfast was slow. The evening menu was excellent but the table presentation was to a low standard similar to a cheaper 'bistro' type of venue. (cutlery not set out, no table decorations for example). There was no room service provided, unless requested (in the manner of COVID times). As we were only staying for 2 nights this was not of consequence.

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4 $273	5 $269
6 $214	7 $219	8 $219	9 $337	10 $338	11	12 $344
13 $255	14 $225	15 $258	16 $229	17 $237	18	19 $202
20 $220	21 $237	22 $179	23 $269	24	25	26 $304
27	28	29 $223	30 $181

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $204	2	3 $320
4 $177	5	6 $220	7 $184	8 $156	9 $214	10 $178
11 $156	12 $198	13 $176	14 $173	15	16	17
18 $156	19 $141	20 $157	21 $157	22 $174	23 $202	24 $253
25 $129	26 $199	27 $203	28 $201	29 $165	30 $180	31 $178

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