Douneside House

Mountain hotel in Aboyne with indoor pool and restaurant

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Tue 18 Nov
Thu 20 Nov
November 2025
17
December 2025
Indoor pool
Front of property
Garden
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine
Interior entrance
Nestled adjacent to a golf course, Douneside House offers a haven of relaxation and fun for all ages. Unwind in the sauna or steam room, enjoy mini golf on the premises, or take advantage of an indoor pool. With free in-room WiFi and an arcade/game room nearby previous guests have loved their stay.
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Health club
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Room service
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Arcade/games room

For families (6)

  • Playground on-site
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
£210
includes taxes & fees
27 Nov - 28 Nov

Room options

Showing 14 of 14 rooms
Classic Room, 1 Double Bed | View from room
Classic Room, 1 Double Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Classic Room, 1 Double Bed | View from room

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
Classic Room, Terrace | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Classic Room, Terrace | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Classic Room, Terrace | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Classic Room, Terrace | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, Terrace

Highlights

Terrace
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Heated bathroom floor
Free bottled water
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
Mountain view
Deluxe Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Deluxe Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Deluxe Room | 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
Mountain view
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Casa 21) | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Casa 21) | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Casa 21) | Living area | 50-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Casa 21)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
  • 70 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
Cottage, 3 Bedrooms (Gate House) | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, heated floors, towels
Cottage, 3 Bedrooms (Gate House) | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Cottage, 3 Bedrooms (Gate House) | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Cottage, 3 Bedrooms (Gate House) | 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
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds
Interior detail
Cottage, 2 Bedrooms (Pine) | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Cottage, 2 Bedrooms (Pine) | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Cottage, 2 Bedrooms (Pine) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Cottage, 2 Bedrooms (Pine)

Exceptional

Highlights

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

Classic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Heated bathroom floor
Free bottled water
Digital channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
Apartment, 1 Bedroom (Casa 23) | Living room | 50-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV
Apartment, 1 Bedroom (Casa 23) | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Apartment, 1 Bedroom (Casa 23) | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Apartment, 1 Bedroom (Casa 23) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment, 1 Bedroom (Casa 23)

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
Apartment, 1 Bedroom (Casa 24) | Living room | 50-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Apartment, 1 Bedroom (Casa 24) | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Apartment, 1 Bedroom (Casa 24) | Living room | 50-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV

Apartment, 1 Bedroom (Casa 24)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Heated bathroom floor
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Wheelchair Accessible (Morven) | Living area | 50-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Wheelchair Accessible (Morven) | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Wheelchair Accessible (Morven) | Living area | 50-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Wheelchair Accessible (Morven)

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Dounebrae) | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, heated floors, towels
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Dounebrae) | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Dounebrae) | Private kitchen
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Dounebrae) | Living area | 50-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Dounebrae)

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
  • 70 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
Interior detail
Cottage, 3 Bedrooms (Alpha) | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Cottage, 3 Bedrooms (Alpha) | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Cottage, 3 Bedrooms (Alpha) | 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
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 4 Single Beds
Cosy Small Double or Twin | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Cosy Small Double or Twin | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Cosy Small Double or Twin | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Cosy Small Double or Twin | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Cosy Small Double or Twin

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Heated bathroom floor
Free bottled water
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
Classic Suite | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, heated floors, towels
Classic Suite | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Classic Suite | Living area | 50-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV
Classic Suite | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, heated floors, towels

Classic Suite

Highlights

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

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About the area

Map
Tarland, Aboyne, Scotland, AB34 4UL

What's nearby

  • 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
  • Craigievar Castle - 23 min drive - 20.1 km

Getting around

  • Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 65 min drive
  • Insch Station - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Corner House Tearoom - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Boat Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Spider On A Bicycle - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Loch Kinord Hotel & Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Lodge on the Loch of - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Douneside House

At Douneside House, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Cairngorms National Park. After a workout at the health club, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other highlights include an indoor pool, an outdoor tennis court and a sauna.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 13 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

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

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Mini golf
  • Pool table
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Health club
  • Adjacent to a golf course
  • An indoor pool
  • Arcade/games room
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 50-inch Smart TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Heated floor (bathroom)

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

On-site venue – This fine-dining restaurant specialises in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 20 per person

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

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

Is there a pool at Douneside House?

Yes, there's an indoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Douneside House?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Douneside House?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Douneside House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

What is there to do at Douneside House and nearby?

Practise your swing on the tennis courts. Enjoy a swim in the indoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a sauna and a steam room. Douneside House also has an arcade and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Douneside House?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant that offers British cuisine.

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