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Douneside House

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

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Indoor pool
Front of property
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Living room
Garden

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Laundry
The current price is S$400
includes taxes & fees
16 Jun - 17 Jun

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Cottage, 2 Bedrooms (Pine)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Heated bathroom floor
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Digital channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Wheelchair Accessible (Morven)

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Heated bathroom floor
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hairdryer
Heated bathroom floor
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Dounebrae)

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Heated bathroom floor
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Casa 21)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Heated bathroom floor
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Cottage, 3 Bedrooms (Gate House)

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hairdryer
Heated bathroom floor
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 22 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment, 1 Bedroom (Casa 23)

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Heated bathroom floor
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Suite

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, Terrace

Highlights

Terrace
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Heated bathroom floor
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
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 cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Heated bathroom floor
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Cottage, 3 Bedrooms (Alpha)

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Smart TV
3 bedrooms
Hairdryer
  • 90 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 4 Single Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Cosy Small Double or Twin

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Heated bathroom floor
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Map
Tarland, Aboyne, Scotland, AB34 4UL

What's nearby

  • Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve - 11 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Deeside Activity Park - 16 min drive - 20.8 km
  • Craigievar Castle - 20 min drive - 19.7 km
  • Kildrummy Castle - 24 min drive - 25.4 km
  • Balmoral Castle - 30 min drive - 37.9 km

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 next 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/games 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 property
Room features
All guest rooms at Douneside House have amenities, such as free WiFi, free bottled water and room service.
More amenities include:
  • Heated floors, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 50-inch Smart TVs with digital channels
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

Dutch, English, Swedish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8 AM to 10 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 lift
  • 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
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from 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 any lifts

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.

How much does it cost to stay at Douneside House?

As of 15 Jun, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Douneside House on 16 Jun, 2025 start from S$400.23, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Checkout 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 miles (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

Lovely stay, would highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10

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

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

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 staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10

The stay could not have been any better. Will be back as soon as possible!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10

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

Amazing grounds. Gorgeous food. Great facilities. Super staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

Stayed in the Lady MacRobert room. Quiet peaceful. Staff was excellent. Couldnt ask for more
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10

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

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10

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

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10

Very cosy seating areas with multiple public comfy rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10

Excellent stay and would defiantly come back again !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10

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

10/10

Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10

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