Hotels : Food and Drink
All of the hotels in the Royal Deeside and Cairngorms area offer a wealth of local food which is cooked and sourced locally. We can recommend all of the hotels listed in the general hotel section for good food and drink and these are also listed below.
Raemoir House Hotel - Banchory
A beautiful, privately owned and run Scottish country house hotel located close to Aberdeen and 1 mile north of Banchory. The Georgian mansion house sits in 10 acres of lawn and parkland. Raemoir offers 20 bedrooms, 2 AA Rosette dining, and outstanding corporate and conference facilities.
Raemoir, Banchory, Aberdeenshire, AB31 4ED
Tel: 01330 824884
Email: hotel@raemoir.com
Banchory Lodge Hotel
Banchory Lodge Hotel is privately owned and and offers superior accommodation in an idyllic riverside garden setting. Many of the 22 bedrooms have river views and the dining room overlooks the confluence of the rivers Feugh and Dee. Banchory Lodge offers 20 bedrooms, 2 AA Rosette dining, and outstanding corporate and conference facilities
Dee Street AB31 5HS Scotland, Banchory, Kincardineshire, Scotland, AB31 5HS
Tel: 01330 822625
Deeside Inn - Ballater
The Deeside Inn is situated in the heart of Ballater. The panelled entrance and warm log fires instantly demonstrate its friendly, "home away from home" atmosphere. The Deeside Inn is perfect for relaxing after a hard day's sight-seeing in Deeside. The accommodation offers competitive and flexible short break packages and dining. We close for the winter as of October 29, 2011 and we hope that you will come and stay with us when we reopen March 23, 2012! Contact us any time via our website for information and bookings.
13-15 Victoria Road, Ballater, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB35 5RA
Tel: 0844 9506282
Lodge on the Loch - Restaurant, Spa Hotel & Golf
Lochside Restaurant & Bistro Bar - Golf Course and Boutique Hotel Accommodation. Dinner, Bar Supper, Bistro and Kids menus offering a wide range of food with the option of casual eating on our balcony. Members of Eat Scotland. Full restaurant and bar services to residents and non residents. Newly opened accommmodation and a spa and has some of the best views in Aberdeenshire - facing west over Aboyne Loch. Conference facilities. Try your hand on the superb 9 hole golf course.
Aboyne, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB34 5BR
Tel: 01339 886444
Email: info@thelodgeontheloch.com
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Moorfield House Hotel - Braemar
This charming family run hotel sits in a secluded location in the historic village of Braemar and overlooks the famous ‘Braemar Highland Games Gathering’ arena. Recently refurbished to a high standard the hotel offers a warm and friendly welcome, comfortable accommodation, a first class dining experience and is the ideal base for outdoor activities all year round.There is ample parking in our private car park for cars, Mini Buses and motorcycles. We also have ample drying facilities for wet clothing and storage for bikes. Our fully licensed restaurant (open to the public) has been awarded 3* by Visit Scotland, why not discover why we have a growing reputation for the quality and exceptional value of our freshly cooked and locally sourced menu.
Chapel Brae , Braemar, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB35 5YT
Tel: 013397 41244
Email: hairhotels@btconnect.com
Marcliffe Hotel & Spa - Pitfodels, Aberdeen
Further afield and on the North Deeside Road at Pitfodels in Aberdeen we are pleased to be associated with The Marcliffe Hotel and Spa which is a 5 star luxury hotel set in 11 acres of wooded grounds. With 35 Rooms and 7 Suites this privately owned hotel is designed as a restful, elegant refuge for both the business and leisure traveller.
North Deeside Rd Pitfodels, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, AB15 9YA
Tel: 01224 861000
Email: enquiries@marcliffe.com
Tor na Coille
The Tor-na-Coille Hotel is a privately owned Country House Hotel, set in 8 acres of magnificent woodland, opposite the picturesque Banchory golf course, just 18 miles drive from Aberdeen City Centre. The hotel has 23 spacious en-suite bedrooms, individually furnished and some of our larger rooms have authentic open fireplaces.
Inchmarlo Road , Banchory, Aberdeenshire, AB31 4AB
Tel: 01330 822242
Email: info@tornacoille.com
Green Inn
Three AA Rosettes, EatScotland Gold award-winning restaurant with rooms in the heart of Ballater. (Visit Scotland 4 Stars) Recommended by the AA Restaurant Guide, The Good Food Guide, Michelin, Scotland The Best and others. All dishes are cooked to order using fresh local produce.
9 Victoria Road, Ballater, AB35 5QQ
Tel: 013397 55701
Email: info@green-inn.com
Potarch Hotel - by Banchory
Set on the south bank of the beautiful River Dee, surrounded by glorious countryside, a warm welcome awaits you at the Potarch Hotel.You are invited to sample true Scottish hospitality - complemented by fine wines, real ales, log fires and a wee dram! The Potarch Hotel is open under new management as of Feb 2010. Che & Nicola Mueller look forward to welcoming returning and new guests to the hotel and restaurant.The bar lounge is open from 12 pm – 9 pm Sun- Thur and 12 pm -10 pm Fri & Sat.
By Banchory, Aberdeenshire, AB31 4BD
Tel: 01339 884339
Email: info@potarchhotel.co.uk
Glen Lui Hotel - Ballater
19-bedroom hotel set in 2 acres of woodland ground in the heart of Ballater, Royal Deeside with wonderful views across the golf course to majestic Lochnagar in the heart of the Cairngorm National Park. Our restaurant prepares dishes to order using fresh, local ingredients. Stuuning views and extensive gardens. Conference facilities and coffees.
Invercauld Road, Ballater, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB35 5RP
Tel: 01339 755402
Email: infos@glen-lui-hotel.co.uk
Hilton Craigendarroch - Ballater
The smallest Hilton hotel in the world but what a glorious setting! Fine dining, snacks, accommodation, spa, two pools, leisure centre. What more could you ask for - all in the heart of Royal Deeside, Scotland and on the edge of Ballater with magnificent views looking west up the Dee Valley onto Lochnagar. Braemar Road, Ballater, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB35 5XA
Tel: 013397 55858
Loch Kinord Hotel - Dinnet, Aboyne
A 3-star village hotel originally built in the 19th century by Queen Victoria's doctor. We offer 22 comfortable single, double and family rooms and are famed for our AA Rosette and Taste of Scotland dining that uses the very best of local produce. Great accommodation in this part of Scotland. There is often live folk music taking place with the Deeside Sessions. Our newly built log cabins are an ideal base and each has 2 bedrooms sleeping up to 4. We have access to the River Feugh for fishing and a Ghillie who will pick up from the hotel and return back.
Ballater Road Dinnet, Ballater, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB34 5JY
Tel: 01339 885229
Email: info@lochkinord.com
Darroch Learg Hotel & Restaurant - Ballater
The Darroch Learg is a 3 Star hotel set in the picturesque village of Ballater and surrounded by the glorious countryside of the Cairngorms National Park.
56 Braemar Road, Ballater, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5UX
Tel: 013397 55443
Email: enquiries@darrochlearg.co.uk
Maryculter House Hotel
South Deeside Road, Maryculter, Aberdeenshire, AB12 5GB
Tel: 01224 732 124