Where to stay in Royal Deeside (Accommodation)
Whether it’s a warm and comfortable place to lay your head after a long day’s hiking in the Scottish mountains or it’s a luxury hotel with all the five-star trimmings as part of a romantic getaway – this striking part of Scotland has it all. From caravans, hostels and camp sites to guest houses, hotels and self catering lodges, the type of accommodation may be diverse but there is one thing that remains consistent – that unmistakable Scottish hospitality. Click on the type of accomodation at the side of the page and then select businesses.
Thanks to the rolling hills, rugged mountains and meandering rivers that cut through the liberating landscape, the backdrop to much of the accommodation in Royal Deeside and the Cairngorms is simply stunning. The architecture you will see here is also varied, with the striking granite buildings mingling with stone bothies and country crofts. A truly Scottish dining experience is on offer in these parts where local, home grown produce is par for the course in the numerous hotels and guest houses. Take into account the world class, and in some cases, award-winning chefs that run these kitchens and you really do have a recipe for success.
Renowned for its winning combination of Scottish produce and stunning panorama is The Lodge on the Loch of Aboyne. Head Chef Simon Cowie, a winner of Grampian Chef of the Year, whips up an eclectic range of dishes in the Osprey Restaurant with its pretty views of the loch. Set in two acres of woodland and with views across to Lochnagar, the Glen Lui Hotel in Ballater also focuses on using as much fresh local produce as possible and offers guests wine tasting dinners in winter months.
Many of the hotels in Deeside not only boast beauty and character, but history by the bucket load. Loch Kinord Hotel in Dinnet was built by Queen Victoria’s doctor in the 19th century. Today the village hotel is better known for its AA Rosette and Taste of Scotland dining – you can even join them to support the use of local produce by catching your own fish on the River Feugh nearby. Not far away in Ballater – originally a spa town - the Loirston Hotel was built for the many visitors who came for the healing power of the water at Pannanich Wells on the south side of the River Dee. Surrounded by sweeping hills and forests, the hotel, with its roaring log fires and comfy accommodation, remains a place of relaxation.
The guest houses that scatter the region can sometimes be a cosier alternative to the larger hotels. Tangley House B&B, a striking Victorian property, can be found overlooking the Craigendarroch Hill in Ballater. Close to shops, restaurants, coffee houses and galleries it’s a perfect spot for sightseeing. Built in 1899, Drumgesk B&B, set midway between the towns of Aboyne and Kincardine O'Neil, is a refurbished Scottish croft house – ideal if you’re looking for lots of character. With its country kitchen offering Full British, Scottish, Continental or Scandinavian breakfasts this place is a real home from home.
For holiday makers that crave freedom and flexibility – the very characteristics that Deeside encapsulates as a destination - self catering accommodation could be the answer. A fantastic range of four-star holiday cottages can be found on the beautiful Glen Tanar estate. From cosy stone bothies and traditional granite cottages to Norwegian style log cabins – all are set in the idyllic grounds of the estate with wildlife literally living on your doorstep. Meanwhile, modern four star villas sit in a peaceful woodland setting at Inchmarlo Resort and Golf Club. Just 30 minutes from Aberdeen there is an excellent restaurant on site and an 18-hole championship golf course – ideal for an early morning or evening round.
The hostels and bunkhouses that scatter the area – particularly in Ballater, Braemar and Corgarff - are an excellent way to get to know Deeside on a tighter budget. Ideal for walkers, cyclists and climbers, here you will receive a warm welcome with great facilities for people on the move. Ballater Bunkhouse - Habitat at Ballater, which nestles in the heart of the majestic Cairngorm National Park, has rooms tailored for families with under floor heating, en-suite wet rooms and wall mounted flat screen TV's.
Click on the type of accomodation at the side of the page and then select businesses.
You'll find full information about all our accommodation options in this section of our website. All accommodation ratings that are quoted are from the independent VisitScotland national Quality Assurance Scheme. Hotels & Accomodation in Braemar ,Ballater, Banchory are in good supply and there are also many Luxury Lodges, Holiday cottages , Self catering, Hostels, Guest Houses and Bed and Breakfast B&Bs in this part of the eastern Cairngorms.
Where to stay in Royal Deeside (Accommodation)
Click on the type of accomodation at the side of the page and then select businesses.
You'll find full information about all our accommodation options in this section of our website. All accommodation ratings that are quoted are from the independent VisitScotland national Quality Assurance Scheme. Hotels & Accomodation in Braemar ,Ballater, Banchory are in good supply and there are also many Luxury Lodges, Holiday cottages , Self-Catering, Hostels, Guest Houses and Bed and Breakfast in this part of the eastern Cairngorms.