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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
Front of property
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Casa 21) | Living room | 50-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV
Classic Room, Terrace | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Garden

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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

Cottage, 2 Bedrooms (Pine)

Highlights

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

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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
Heated bathroom floor
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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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
Hair dryer
Heated bathroom floor
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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
Heated bathroom floor
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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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
Heated bathroom floor
  • 70 sq m
  • 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
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

Highlights

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

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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
Heated bathroom floor
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Suite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Suite

Highlights

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

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Classic Room, Terrace | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, Terrace

Highlights

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

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
Tarland, Aboyne, Scotland, AB34 4UL

What's nearby

  • Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve - 11 min drive - 7.7 miles
  • Deeside Activity Park - 16 min drive - 13.0 miles
  • Craigievar Castle - 20 min drive - 12.3 miles
  • Kildrummy Castle - 24 min drive - 15.8 miles
  • Balmoral Castle - 30 min drive - 23.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Boat Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Spider on a Bicycle - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Corner House Tearoom - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Tavern at Huntly Arms - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Loch Kinord Hotel - ‬10 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 a billiards/pool table
  • A ballroom, 1 meeting room, and smoke-free premises
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

Languages

Dutch, English, Swedish

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 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

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
  • Smoke-free property

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 17 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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Douneside House Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay, would highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

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

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relax and Enjoy

Lovely stay. Very relaxed with delicious food and brilliant facilities. Beautiful gardens and the wider estate is worth exploring.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in the Lady MacRobert room. Quiet peaceful. Staff was excellent. Couldnt ask for more
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

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

Douglas

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

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing grounds. Gorgeous food. Great facilities. Super staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

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

Ruth

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

10/10 Excellent

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

thomas allen l., Aylett,VA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Coming Home

Beautiful place to enjoy the scenery and get to places we wanted to see, the staff couldn’t have been better!!🤗
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cosy seating areas with multiple public comfy rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kerry, Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay and would defiantly come back again !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super Nice!

Interesting history of a very quaint hotel!
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Exceptional

Really enjoyed our stay at Douneside, from the welcome and tour, to the health club facilities, to the exceptional dinner. The history of the house was fascinating and the relaxation unparalleled.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019