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Douneside House
Tarland, Aberdeenshire
A 'paradise for foodies and garden lovers in a tranquil corner of Aberdeenshire', this country-house hotel in the fertile Howe of Cromar is an architectural gem.
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A 'paradise for foodies and garden lovers in a tranquil corner of Aberdeenshire', this country-house hotel in the fertile Howe of Cromar is an architectural gem. The Edwardian Scottish Revival country house is owned by the charitable MacRobert Trust, set up by Lady MacRobert after the baronetcy died with her three sons in flying tragedies before and during WW2. There is a sense of peace and grace in public rooms, painted in gentle, traditional hues and filled with family portraits and mementos. Bedrooms are a blend of classic and contemporary style. There are dog-friendly apartments, and cottages a short walk away. A reader loved their 'cosy and beautifully warm room', which was 'comfortably furnished with modern lighting', with home-made dog biscuits. You can dine in the conservatory, looking out over 'immaculately maintained' grounds with stream, rock pools, infinity lawn and beech walk, or in the intimate, candlelit Library for a tasting menu with wine flight. Fruit and veg from the walled kitchen garden appear on both menus. 'Staff were meticulous.' Military guests are offered a discount, and all have use of the health club. (Robert Gower)
Hotel Details
Address
Tarland, Aberdeenshire, AB34 4UL, Scotland
Telephone
01339881230
Bedroom
23. 9 in cottages, 4 apartments, 2 cottages suitable for disabled.
Openings
all year excl. 2 weeks Jan, closed Mon, Tues Nov–Mar.
Background Music
in bar, restaurants.
Children
all ages welcomed, cots free, extra bed £35, children's menu, play park.
Dogs
allowed in cottages, apartments (£25 per stay), not main building.
Credit Cards
MC, Visa.
Prices
B&B doubles from £260, singles from £243. Dinner (Conservatory) £25-£35 (2/3 courses), tasting menu (Library, Wed–Sun) £85.
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Facilities
bar, wine bar, piano lounge, 2 restaurants (veg menu), in-room TV, wedding facilities, health centre (12.5m pool, tennis), 17-acre grounds, EV charging, public areas wheelchair accessible, adapted toilet.
Location
IN THE MEDIA
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