You can glimpse majestic ospreys plunging into the loch, relax in the sumptuous spa, or take on two 9-hole golf courses amid beautiful scenery at The Lodge.
Mandy
Malta
The location is superb, the female owner was very nice to is and the breakfast and dinner were nice.
Firhurst provides accommodations in Aboyne. The property is located 11 mi from Craigievar Castle. Free WiFi is available. The units in the guest house are fitted with a flat-screen TV.
Emma
United Kingdom
The place was very cosy and I had a very relaxing stay
Lys-Na-Greyne offers accommodations in Aboyne, 21 miles from Balmoral Castle and 30 miles from Hilton Community Centre.
Robert
United States of America
Gorgeous, elegantly decorated, and in a wonderful location on the Dee River. There are lot’s of things to see and do in this part of Scotland.
Thank you Joyce & Garry.
Haven Retreat Scotland - Large 4 Bed House with Woodland garden, Aboyne, Royal Deeside offers accommodations in Aboyne, 31 miles from Beach Ballroom and 21 miles from Balmoral Castle.
In the rustic village of Dinnet in the heart of Royal Deeside, this family-run hotel is ideal for exploring the Highlands and tourist and sports activities in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.
Douneside House is located in Tarland, 31 mi from Aberdeen. Douneside House features views of the countryside and complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.
The Commercial Hotel in Tarland provides accommodations with a garden and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers a restaurant onsite, room service and luggage storage space.
Damien
United States of America
On site restaurant and bar. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Food was excellent
Located in Tarland and with Balmoral Castle reachable within 21 miles, Aberdeen Arms Hotel Tarland has express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi and a bar.
Geoffrey
United Kingdom
The reception was polite and responsive to our comments and agreed to a full refund as we did not stay at the hotel.
Macbeth Arms is located in Lumphanan. The property offers free WiFi. Free public parking is available on site. The Macbeth Arms features a bar with a pool table and dart board.
Gillian
United States of America
Exceeded or expectations. Clean, comfortable and just what we were looking for. Would stay here again.
Wonderful 3 days. Stunning scenery, fantastic accommodation. Peace and quiet. Fabulous place for walking especially Glen Tar Estate near the Ballroom. Excellent pub The Boat for meals and get togethers with friendly attentive staff. We had a car but did notice using the local bus service
Graham
United Kingdom
8.0
Scored 8.0
Aboyne is a delightful large village set amongst beautiful...
Aboyne is a delightful large village set amongst beautiful scenery. It seems to have a real community feel about it and the public spaces are clean and well cared for. We preferred it to the very touristy Ballater down the road and would stay here again.
Catherine
Australia
10
Scored 10
We didn't stop in the town of Aboyne itself, but if (or...
We didn't stop in the town of Aboyne itself, but if (or rather, when!) we go back, we will do so, as it looked very pleasant as we drove through. The scenery in the area is beautiful, and we enjoyed our drives around the area. There are plenty of placed of interest to visit and a super-abundance of castles. We greatly enjoyed our day at Castle Fraser.
Julia
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
Beautiful scenery and walks; river setting; lovely local...
Beautiful scenery and walks; river setting; lovely local friendly cafes; lots to return for. Very quiet and peaceful and everyone we met so friendly. Balmoral is just gorgeous and Ballater a nice town to explore.
Sally
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
Beautiful place with great access to river and woodland...
Beautiful place with great access to river and woodland walks. Quaint feel.
A few solid local establishments to eat and drink, including the Boat Inn which has a great atmosphere and food/bar.
A little scarce on eateries open later, particularly on weeknights. Most places closed by 8pm, although would highly recommend Nurtaj, the local Indian restaurant! Beautiful inside, lovely staff, amazing food.
Aboyne was also a good base for accessing other places, with excellent road links out towards Inverness, Aberdeen, the Moray coast, and more.
Not touristy in the best way.
Beautiful place.
Laura
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
Lovely little town to visit, very quiet and peaceful with...
Lovely little town to visit, very quiet and peaceful with interesting buildings. Highly recommended if you're visiting the Cairngorms, Aberdeen or anywhere nearby. The Boat Inn is an amazing place to stay as well as for a meal or drinks with lovely indoor and outdoor spaces. Nice little play park for kids and fields for dogs to run around in too.
What an amazing find! This beautifully designed and decorated anciet Villa offers you everything you need for a relaxing gateway! Upon our arrival we were welcomed by Joyce, the incredible host of this amazing place, with hot tea and a delicious cake. Our room was super comfy and clean, the bed one of the best ever tried in a hotel: we slept like babies! and what a view it offers! Breakfast was spot on, with plenty of choices. We would’ve loved to stay one more night and we’d definitely come back.
I don’t often write reviews, however we found Lys-Na-Greene so exceptional that it wouldn’t be right not to write one in this instance. Extremely comfortable, spacious, and well furnished en-suite bedroom and common area, and excellent hospitality including breakfast provided by owners Joyce and Garry. Beautiful setting and grounds. While more expensive than what we typically pay for B&B type accommodation, it was well worth the difference. We hope to return.
Really enjoyed our stay at the Lodge! Owners were very welcoming and gave suggestions on local things to do. The scenary is beautiful and the location was great for visiting Ballater, Balmoral, Crathes Castle, etc. We had breakfast and dinner at the Lodge and both were wonderful. Loved exploring the region and this was a great base to do that from. Would definitely stay again if in the area.
This is a lovely spacious property in a great location with all the facilities needed for an enjoyable break with a medium sized party. Our dog was accommodated with no fuss and a small extra charge. Easy walk to all Aboyne facilities and good location to explore Deeside. Large combined lounge and dining area with wood burning stove great for winter evenings. Lovely large modern kitchen.
the facility was obviously modernized well but held the charm of an older establishment very well. the rooms were very well decorated food and meal service was really great. It was hot while we were there so no AC was noticeable but we did not have AC anywhere in our visit to Scotland so I can hardly fault them there. This was easily our favorite property of the trip!
Beautiful and very comfortable rooms where we got a great couple of nights' sleep. Location really convenient for Aboyne and surrounding area. Judith was really friendly and made us feel very welcome. The food was delicious - I'd particularly recommend the cooked breakfast which is just the thing for a morning after a wedding!
Birchwood view is situated in the countryside and is absolutely stunning, immaculately presented with everything you need for a pleasant stay. The boat inn, Aboyne centre is a must visit pub the food is amazing. If you want a countryside get away then this is the place for you.
Super apartment with everything required for a peaceful and comfortable stay. Very clean, convenient for Aboyne and surrounding area, well equipped, helpful non intrusive host with little treats and essentials (tea, coffee, milk, chocolate) provided
Joyce and Garry are wonderful hosts. We felt at home in their lovely B&B and enjoyed every minute of our stay. Their excellent knowledge of the surrounding area including hikes was great! Breakfast is a great treat to start the day.
Brilliant location. Quiet woodland surrounding. Close to River Dee, and to Ballater. Lodge had all we needed. We had several evening meals in the hotel. Food there is excellent. Staff very helpful & friendly.
Had not received the correct code but was immediately fixed. We adored the little house and wood area around it. Had a lovely stay and hope to come back.
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