Douneside House - Tarland

AA Hotel of the Year 2017/18 with a Three Rosette Restaurant in the Scottish Highlands

Award-Winning Dining with Garden Produce

Douneside House offers an on-site restaurant with menus including lunch, afternoon tea, table d'hote, and seasonal tasting menus. Most dishes are produced using local produce, with fruit and vegetables grown organically in the property's grounds. Intimate dining experiences are available in the elegant library setting.

Health Club and Outdoor Activities

Guests at this property have free access to Douneside's onsite Health Club featuring an indoor swimming pool, a sauna, a steam room, and a fully-equipped gym. A range of fitness classes is available, which guests should book in advance. Outside, the hotel provides tennis court, mini-golf, putting green, croquet lawn, and complimentary access to Tarland Golf Club.

Individually Designed Rooms and Pet-Friendly Cottages

Each room is individually designed and features a flat-screen TV with satellite channels; some rooms include a private garden and patio area. Douneside House also offers unique holiday cottages ideal for outdoor exploration, with pet-friendly policies for guests traveling with dogs. The hotel provides family rooms, kids' outdoor play equipment, and board games.

RHS Partner Gardens and Organic Produce

The hotel's extensive gardens are maintained to a high standard and are an RHS partner garden. The walled garden provides organic produce used in the restaurant, and guests can explore the arboretum, cutting garden, and brook side garden. The grounds offer walking trails with views of the countryside and access to the Cairngorms National Park.

Gateway to the Cairngorms and Deeside

Douneside House is located in Tarland, 50km from Aberdeen, within the Cairngorms National Park area. Nearby attractions include Craigievar Castle, Tarland Golf Club, and hiking trails in the Scottish Highlands. The hotel provides complimentary access to scenic walking trails and is close to Balmoral and the historic castles of Deeside.

• Location: Gateway to Cairngorms National Park, 50 km from Aberdeen
• Dining: Three-rosette restaurant with seasonal tasting menus and organic garden produce
• Wellness: Onsite Health Club with indoor pool, sauna, steam room, and gym
• Accommodations: Individually designed rooms and pet-friendly cottages
• Gardens: RHS partner garden with walled kitchen garden and walking trails
• Activities: Free access to Tarland Golf Club, tennis, mini-golf, and croquet