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Douneside House

4.0 star property
Families create lasting memories in the garden of this charming retreat, where relaxation meets fun for all ages

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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
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
The current price is ₩286,519
₩343,823 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 8 - Mar 9

Room options

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

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

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

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Classic Room, Terrace | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, Terrace

Highlights

Terrace
Heating
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Heated bathroom floor
Free bottled water
Digital channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Heating
Free minibar items
Smart TV
Heated bathroom floor
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
  • Garden view
  • 22 sq m
  • 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
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
  • Garden view
  • 100 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Heated bathroom floor
Private bathroom
  • Garden view
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Heated bathroom floor
Toaster
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
  • Garden view
  • 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
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Heated bathroom floor
  • Garden view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment, 1 Bedroom (Casa 24)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Heated bathroom floor
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Garden view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Wheelchair Accessible (Morven)

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Garden view
  • 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
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Heated bathroom floor
  • 70 sq m
  • 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
Kitchenette
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Heated bathroom floor
Private bathroom
  • 90 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Cosy Small Double or Twin

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Heated bathroom floor
Free bottled water
Digital channels
  • Garden view
  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Rainfall showerhead
Heated bathroom floor
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Aboyne, Douneside House is next to a golf course and in the mountains. Platform 22 and Woodend Barn are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Ballater Golf Club and Lecht 2090. Traveling with kids? Consider Deeside Activity Park and Alford Valley Steam Railway. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Aboyne travel guide
Map
Tarland, Aboyne, Scotland, AB34 4UL

What's nearby

  • Ski touring at Loch Avon on the River Avon, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland
    Cairngorms National Park
    14 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve
    12 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Aboyne Golf Club
    13 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Reflect Spa
    14 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Deeside Activity Park
    17 min drive - 18.4 km

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
  • The Sign Of The Black Face Sheep
    12 min drive
  • The India Gate
    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 an electric car charging station
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a reception hall, and bicycle parking
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

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 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
  • Bicycle storage
  • 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
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 25.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 20 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 25 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 25.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25.0 per day

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
This property uses solar energy
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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.

How much does it cost to stay at Douneside House?

As of Mar 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Douneside House on Mar 8, 2026 start from ₩286,519, excluding 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?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 25 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

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 12 mi (20 km) of Cairngorms National Park, Deeside Activity Park, and Morven. Ballater Golf Club and Craigievar Castle are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Reviews

Douneside House Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Lovely property in beautiful location. Excellent staff and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

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

Evelyn

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

Chilled Weekend

Chose the Douneside House for a chilled weekend, not disappointed. Lovely room and surroundings to walk and enjoy some great scenery.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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

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

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

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

john

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

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

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

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

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

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Don’t go when it is cold
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Laura

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

Perfect weekend away treat

A wonderfully relaxing get away in a very home from home hotel. Staff with no exception were fantastic. Attentive but not imposing. We had a lovely big room with amazing views out over the lawn.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

ALEXANDER

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

Superb stay in a lovely country house hotel

My wife and I had a superb overnight stay at this lovely country house hotel. The welcome we received from the staff was like nothing we'd experienced before - it was as if we were old friends coming to visit rather than first-time customers. The grounds were beautiful and the common areas full of character. We dined in the conservatory restaurant on the Table d'hote menu and the food was fabulous throughout all three courses. If I were to make some minor criticisms, I'd point out that we only had one chair in our room, which seemed a little odd considering it was described as a "double room with seating area". Also, there was no mention of ironing facilities in the guest information book, and whilst we did next morning find the relevant details stashed in a drawer, it was too late to be of use. However, these did not detract from our overall enjoyment, and we would have no hesitation in staying here again, or recommending Douneside House to others.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Beautifu, quiet, rural luxury hotel

This is an absolutely delightful place for a quiet, peaceful luxurious stay in the most magnificent rural Scottish countryside. We would not hesitate to recommend anyone to take time out to enjoy Douneside and it's immaculate facilities. All the staff were efficient and friendly and were a credit to the MacRobert trust organisation and the memory of that amazing family.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

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

Lovely!

Beautiful hotel and grounds. It's a pity we were only there for 1 night for a flying visit so did not have time to enjoy all the facilities on offer. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Charlie, Surrey

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

Great country hotel

Our stay was short but memorable. The hotel is very well appointed and the staff were all friendly and efficient. Service was exemplary at reception, in the bar and also in the restaurant. The food was excellent and well presented.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
la chamber était tres petite , les jardins sont tres beaux. la nourriture sur place était tres dispendiuse.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

sam, aberdeen

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

Excellent stay

Very relaxing. Food was amazing. Really nice location and beautiful views.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018