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Douneside House

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with health club and sauna

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Indoor pool
Interior entrance
Front of property
Garden
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$450
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct

Explore the area

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Tarland, Aboyne, Scotland, AB34 4UL
  • Morven
  • Deeside Activity Park
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Balmoral Castle
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Aberdeen (ABZ)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

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Cottage, 2 Bedrooms (Pine)

Cottage, 2 Bedrooms (Pine)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Separate bath and shower
  • 70 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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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 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

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 Twin Beds

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Classic Room, 1 Double Bed

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Heated bathroom floor
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Dounebrae)

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

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Casa 21)

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 Twin Beds

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Cottage, 3 Bedrooms (Gate House)

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 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Heated bathroom floor
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
  • 22 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Apartment, 1 Bedroom (Casa 23)

Apartment, 1 Bedroom (Casa 23)

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

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Classic Suite

Classic Suite

Highlights

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

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Classic Room, Terrace

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

View all photos for Apartment, 1 Bedroom (Casa 24)

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment, 1 Bedroom (Casa 24)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Cottage, 3 Bedrooms (Alpha)

Cottage, 3 Bedrooms (Alpha)

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Smart TV
3 bedrooms
Separate bath and shower
  • 90 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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Cosy Small Double or Twin

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 Twin Beds

About the area

Aboyne

A family-friendly stay in Aboyne awaits you at Douneside House. You'll be 11.8 km (7.3 mi) from Cairngorms National Park. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an indoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy the gym, outdoor tennis court and sauna as well as access to mini golf. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Each morning full breakfast is served between 8 AM and 10 AM. .In proximity to this 4-property class Aboyne hotel you'll find Balmoral Castle.

What's nearby

  • Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve - 11 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Reflect Spa - 13 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Deeside Activity Park - 16 min drive - 20.8 km
  • Craigievar Castle - 21 min drive - 20.1 km
  • Balmoral Castle - 30 min drive - 37.9 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
  • ‪Loch Kinord Hotel & Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Lodge on the Loch of - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Douneside House

Family-friendly hotel with health club and sauna
As a guest of Douneside House, you'll find an indoor pool, an outdoor tennis court, a health club, and a sauna. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A library, a terrace, and an arcade/games room are also featured at the family-friendly Douneside House. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Aboyne hotel is smoke free.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Douneside House offers 13 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. 50-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. This Aboyne hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee: GBP 20 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • 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
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Ballroom
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 20 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Douneside House?

Yep, Douneside House has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Douneside House?

As of 20 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Douneside House on 5 Oct 2025 start from AU$449.54, including 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.

Are there any beaches close to Douneside House?

The closest beach to Douneside House is Aberdeen City Beach (47 km).

Does Douneside House have a pool?

Douneside House has an indoor pool.

What luxury perks are available at Douneside House?

Douneside House features a health club, an indoor pool and a steam room.

Is Douneside House family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals, a playground and an arcade, it's no surprise that Douneside House is a hit with families.

Does Douneside House serve breakfast?

Yeah, full breakfast is offered daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Douneside House?

No, Douneside House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Douneside House?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves British cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Douneside House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Douneside House?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Douneside House?

There is a golf course next to Douneside House.