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ABERDEENSHIRE, THE CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AND NORTH EAST SCOTLAND
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Auld Kirk Hotel BALLATER
The Auld Kirk Hotel is the place
where you can really relax and recharge your batteries.
Situated in the heart of picturesque Royal Deeside this fine
historic former church provides an excellent base for those
wishing to tour the areas in and around the Cairngorms
National Park, visit the nearby Royal residence of Balmoral,
travel the famous whisky trail or participate in the
numerous countryside pursuits. |
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The Deeside Hotel BALLATER
Recommended in the Good Hotel
Guide 2008, this late Victorian residence is set within an
acre of grounds in picturesque Ballater, Royal Deeside.
Comfortable rooms are individually decorated, all with
en-suite bathrooms. Most double rooms have king-size beds,
one of which is a four-poster. The south facing conservatory
restaurant offers fine Scottish cuisine that draws from
fresh, locally sourced free range or organic produce. The
bar, with its log fires and leather sofas, offers a cosy,
relaxing space in which to unwind with a drink. |
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Pannanich Wells BALLATER
Built in 1760 to accommodate health seekers wishing to take
the waters from the wells of Pannanich, this historic
building houses a charming hotel offering comfortable bed
and breakfast accommodation. Situated on the quiet South Deeside Road, in an idyllic rural
position on Pannanich Hill, overlooking the Dee Valley, just
a mile from the village of Ballater in the Cairngorms
National Park, Pannanich Wells is a great base for exploring
this beautiful corner of North East Scotland. |
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Fife Lodge Hotel BANFF
Located in the historic town of
Banff, a popular holiday destination for all ages and
interests. Choose from fishing, golf, castles, historic
buildings, whisky trail, seaside walks, and water sports.
For the younger generation the popular Macduff Aquarium is
not to be missed. |
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Glendavon House DINNET, ABOYNE
Furnished to the highest
standards, Glendavan House offers 3 beautiful suites, each
combining bespoke and antique furniture, Victorian features
and luxurious fabrics with state of the art, modern
facilities. Each suite is self contained and houses a large
bedroom, sitting room, with open fire, and bathroom.
Recently awarded 5 stars by VisitScotland. Set in the heart
of Royal Deeside, just an hours drive from Aberdeen,
Glendavan House was built as a shooting lodge in 1886.
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Castleton House Hotel EASSIE, ANGUS
Castleton is a privately run
country house hotel in glorious Tayside, with a well earned
reputation as one of the best places in Scotland for food
ambience and service. There are six beautiful spacious
bedrooms, each individually decorated to the highest
standard. Castletons popular restaurant has been awarded
three AA rosettes for since 2005, putting it amongst
Scotland's elite restaurants. Also winner of a coveted Gold
award from EatScotland in 2007. |
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West End ELGIN
The West End is a traditional
Victorian villa situated in the market town of Elgin. At the
West End you can experience Scottish hospitality at its best.
Located centrally and with a large private car park, visitors
are within walking distance of the city centre and a short car
journey to the coast. |
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Cluny Bank Hotel FORRES
Cluny Bank is a small, personally
run hotel offering a homely welcome. We have ten bedrooms, a
bar and a Victorian dining room facing south. The Cluny Bank
Restaurant offers quality modern Scottish cuisine. The
candlelit atmosphere is perfect for quiet conversation and the
open fire complements the mood perfectly. The menu changes
daily and care is taken to select the finest local ingredients
to create the finest of dishes |
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Ravenscourt House GRANTOWN ON SPEY
Ravenscourt House is a family run
8-bedroom hotel, stonebuilt in the Victorian era. The hotel
is situated just two minutes stroll from the centre of
Grantown-on-Spey, a charming small town located amidst
breathtaking countryside on the northern edge of the
Cairngorms National Park. All of the bedrooms are presented
to a high standard with period furnishings featuring
throughout. Wi-Fi is also available for guest use free of charge. |
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Craighurst Guest House KEITH
Come to the heart of the Whisky
Country and enjoy the historic town of Keith. Craighurst Guest House,
a spacious Edwardian town house, is located next to the
picturesque Strathisla Distillery. In Keith you can start the famous Whisky trail,
also the Castle trail, Coastal trail and Victorian Heritage
Trail. After a day out, return to Craighurst Guest House where you can
immerse yourself in one of our themed guest rooms. The
Coastal Room is your own sea shaped marina. Dive in to
ancient history in the rugged Castle Room. Feel pampered and
glamorous in the Royal Room. Enjoy the pure atmosphere in
the golden brown Whisky Room. |
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Arden House KINGUSSIE
Arden House is situated in Kingussie and is surrounded by
the Cairngorm and Monadhliath mountains.
Built in 1870 Arden House is a lovely example of a Scottish
Victorian Villa, which retains many period features.
Set is its own grounds the house offers a large garden which
guests are welcome to use. All our bedrooms have en-suite
facilities and are all decorated to a very high standard,
for those cold winter nights we have a lovely open fire in
our lounge for all to enjoy. |
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Harbour View House PORTSOY
Harbour View house is a beautiful
property built around 1880, situated in the historic 17th
century fishing village of Portsoy. It has recently been
totally renovated and redecorated in a contemporary style.
We have an attractive restful lounge where guests can relax
in front of an open fire. Ample car parking is
provided within the property. There are 3 beautifully
decorated en-suite double bedrooms and one en-suite twin
room, all with sea views. The village is perfectly situated
for the many local golf courses, and the “Whisky”, “Castle”
and “Coastal” trails. |
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Please also see our
sister site
Country Inns of Scotland
for country inns and small hotels in Aberdeenshire and the North
East of Scotland
SEE ALSO:
Romantic Places to Stay
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