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Douneside House

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with a health club and a sauna

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Indoor pool
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine
Interior entrance
Garden
Front of property
Douneside House, next to a golf course, offers various ways to unwind. Relax in the sauna or steam room, play mini golf, or swim in the indoor pool. Enjoy free in-room WiFi and access to an arcade/game room that previous visitors loved.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry

Room options

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

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Heated bathroom floor
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free bottled water
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Room, Terrace | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, Terrace

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Heated bathroom floor
Free bottled water
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Heated bathroom floor
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Free bottled water
  • 22 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Casa 21)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 70 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 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)

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Smart TV
3 bedrooms
  • 100 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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

Cottage, 2 Bedrooms (Pine)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Heated bathroom floor
  • 70 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Heated bathroom floor
Free bottled water
Digital channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Apartment, 1 Bedroom (Casa 23)

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment, 1 Bedroom (Casa 24)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Heated bathroom floor
Hair dryer
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Wheelchair Accessible (Morven)

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Dounebrae)

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 70 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Cottage, 3 Bedrooms (Alpha)

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

Cottage, 3 Bedrooms (Alpha)

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Smart TV
3 bedrooms
Heated bathroom floor
  • 90 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 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

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Heated bathroom floor
Free bottled water
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Suite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Suite

Highlights

Heating
Free minibar items
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Rainfall showerhead
Heated bathroom floor
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Tarland, Aboyne, Scotland, AB34 4UL

What's nearby

  • Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve - 11 min drive - 7.7 miles
  • Reflect Spa - 13 min drive - 8.5 miles
  • Deeside Activity Park - 16 min drive - 13.0 miles
  • Craigievar Castle - 21 min drive - 12.5 miles
  • Balmoral Castle - 30 min drive - 23.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Corner House Tearoom - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Boat Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Spider On A Bicycle - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Loch Kinord Hotel & Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Sign Of The Black Face Sheep - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Douneside House

Upscale family-friendly hotel adjacent to a golf course
At Douneside House, you can look forward to a terrace, mini golf, and a garden. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the steam room. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a playground and an arcade/game room.
Additional perks include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), an outdoor tennis court, and concierge services
  • A ballroom, a reception hall, and a billiards/pool table
Room features
All guestrooms at Douneside House offer amenities such as free WiFi, free bottled water, and room service.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heated floors, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 50-inch Smart TVs with digital channels
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 20 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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

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

More

  • Ballroom
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with digital channels

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 20 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

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

Does Douneside House have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Douneside House pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Douneside House?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Douneside House?

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

What time is check-out at Douneside House?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Douneside House located?

Located in a national park, this family-friendly hotel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve, Cairngorms National Park, and Craigievar Castle. Deeside Activity Park and Morven are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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