Set high above the village of Charlestown of Aberlour and overlooking the River Spey, this elegant country hotel is an ideal venue for shooting and fishing, and for whiskey-lovers.
Nicole
United States of America
This was the most exceptional stay of our entire trip to Scotland. Luxurious stay with comfortable rooms. Quiet and relaxing. The dinner was fantastic and we sincerely appreciated how they run their dinner in multiple rooms starting with cocktails in the library. The staff was so accommodating as we needed to park early since we had an all day distillery tour. Breakfast was fantastic!
Located in Aberlour, 20 miles from Huntly Castle, The Mash Tun has accommodations with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar.
Doris
Germany
Rooms are renovated and very nice, great & friendly staff, very good food in the restaurant and the bar has an impressive selection of different whisky brands
To edit: The mile long tree lined High Street has an attractive square and village green and located right in the center of the Village is the Aberlour Hotel.
John
United States of America
Very nice hotel, we had a family of 4 and rented 3 rooms, a double and 2 singles, great location and have a nice outside area for having a drink. Very close to the Glenfiddich distillery
Welcome to Cardhu Country House which sits in the very heart of the Malt Whiskey Trail.
J. SCOTT
United States of America
We loved the country location and house - it was quite convenient having a very nice whisky distillery just a five minute walk away 😊. Other distilleries, fishing spots, restaurants etc. were quite close by car. Breakfast was delicious (perfect eggs) and our hosts could not have been nicer and more helpful. Sorry, I thought I reviewed earlier but I guess it didn’t go through. Highly recommend.
Coachmans Cottage is located in Aberlour, just 23 miles from Brodie Castle and 27 miles from Grantown Museum.
Nancy
United States of America
An amazing cottage - with such character and all the modern amenities. Our hosts had thought of everything - so many nice touches. Sharon and Kevin have done a masterful job on the Coachman's Cottage and we had plenty of room for a family of 4 adults. There was such great communication before, during, and after the trip that I felt like we had made new friends! So many great recommendations and the cottage is wonderfully suited central location from exploring the beaches in the north to the many whisky distilleries. The only thing we didn't like was . . . leaving!
Ben View Aberlour Luxury Barn Conversion is located in Aberlour, just 17 miles from Elgin Cathedral and 22 miles from Huntly Castle. This apartment offers free private parking and full-day security.
Peter
United Kingdom
The location was amazing and the property very clean with everything we needed for a short stay. Very peaceful and quiet with plenty around Aberlour and only a short trip to the coast or into the Cairngorms.
Featuring a bar and free WiFi, Whisky Capital Inn is located in Dufftown, 14 miles from Huntly Castle and 18 miles from Elgin Cathedral.
Kathryn
United States of America
The staff is extremely friendly and helpful. We enjoyed the laid back atmosphere, down to earth people, clean and tidy accommodations, and the location. We were able to walk to the Glenfiddich Distillery from the Inn and to the shops around town. The breakfast was delicious! Thanks for a great stay!
The Station Hotel is located in Rothes and features a garden and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. Glen Grant Whiskey Distillery is a 2-minute walk away.
Andreas
Belgium
The Station hotel was the best hotel on our Speyside Way. The rooms were very comfortable and dinner and breakfast of high standard. We especially liked the pairing of food and whisky on the menu. Overall an excellent experience that comes with a price.
Great butchers on the high street, amazing deli and wine...
Great butchers on the high street, amazing deli and wine shop and a great whiskey shop as well. Decent local supermarket. The Hotel has a really nice bar that serves excellent draught beers. Plenty of local whiskey distilleries. Brilliant fish and chip shop.
Beautiful walks along the river and a decent play area for children.
Amazing fishing on the river spey that can be booked at The Aberlour Hotel and the cost doesn't break the bank.
David
South Africa
10
Scored 10
A nice little town with all the basics, Co-op, Ironmongers,...
A nice little town with all the basics, Co-op, Ironmongers, Paper shop and Spey Larder with luxury foods.
A good Fish & Chip Shop and Chinese Takeaway.
The river walks run very close to the town centre.
There are a couple of pubs, at least, but we didn't try any.
A pretty Scottish Highland Town with beautiful countryside surroundings.
And quite level to walk around.
Gillian
United Kingdom
8.0
Scored 8.0
Walkers shortbread factory shop in the village.
Walkers shortbread factory shop in the village. On the whisky distillery trail. Close to Aviemore and Grantown on spey. Not far from the coast. Some lovey walks and wild life.
Only a few restaurants so be sure to book early.
Fiona
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
If you are a whisky lover, the place needs no introduction.
If you are a whisky lover, the place needs no introduction. If not, still a pretty little village in a scenic setting. Lots of waking opportunities and ever more distillery visit chances. As they all close at 5 or before, we developed a habit of visiting well-appointed whisky bars, which offer you an amazing selection of a wide range of brands. They even provide fair advice on dram discoveries, I suppose less biased than at any distillery.
Zolt S
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
The walk along the river spey is very easily accessible and...
The walk along the river spey is very easily accessible and an easy and beautiful walk. The chippy is good. The Dowans Hotel was excellent. The Mash Tun had good atmosphere and choice of whisky but the food was average. Public transport is good and the bus stand in the town displays electronic bus times. Parking in the town is free and plentiful. There is a beautiful delicate essence/food and sandwich shop called the Speyside Larder.
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Anonymous
United Kingdom
8.0
Scored 8.0
Our first time in that neck of the woods.
Our first time in that neck of the woods. Aberlour is positively huge in comparison to a much smaller Dufftown, where we started our trip! Both towns, and all the surrounding areas are beautiful, calm, quiet, feeling very secluded and out of the way when coming up from Edinburgh! The walks anywhere around there are amazing, but especially in Aberlour along the river Spey, which looked wild, pristine, clear and sparkling.
Mash Tun hotel and whiskey bar is amazing, and the food better than anywhere we have eaten in the Highlands, and better than most places in Edinburgh.
The location is perfect to visit distilleries in Speyside. It is safe, private, and quiet. The hosts are nearby and they are responsive and welcoming. The room itself is more like a small house, homey and tastefully decorated. The kitchen is extraordinarily well equipped. There are thoughtful, cozy amenities all throughout. We stayed there on the coldest days of the year and there were many means to keep ourselves and the room warm.
Loved our stay here. Everyone at the Mash Tun was so friendly and the room was fantastic. Our room was spacious and clean, the view from the window out over the river was stunning and the bed was so comfy! The food in the restaurant for dinner is amazing, as was breakfast. I also accidentally left without paying (I felt absolutely awful) and Karen was very kind about the whole thing. I couldn’t recommend it enough.
Very well appointed hotel. Staff very helpful and very polite. Attention to detail great. Food was very good. Fine dining experience wonderful. Only negative was that the dining rooms due to wooden flooring became very noisy and was difficult when all tables occupied to enjoy conversation. Our stay was very enjoyable.
The stay was fantastic! So peaceful and enjoyable, we didn't want to come home. Staff were so friendly and accommodating, especially when we asked to extend our stay. Plenty to do in Aberlour and is within walking distance of the distillery and a beautiful waterfall.
Would 100% stay again. Thank you so much!
The property was the in the perfect location for everything we wanted to do in Speyside. Sharen was a very gracious host and gave us some wonderful recommendations. The place was very cozy and had everything we needed for the perfect stay!
- We had been to the hotel before for lunch and had an amazing lunch in September 2020. That is what brought us back and made us want to stay. We booked for two nights in May 2021.
- Our wait staff was really accommodating and nice.
A stunning house, set in a stone courtyard surrounded by beautiful countryside. The property is fresh and spotlessly clean throughout. The bedrooms are boutique hotel quality and everything is well equipped. Wifi signal was strong.
The location is great, very central to distilleries, restaurants and tourist spots in Speyside. Heating is amazing so no issues in cold weather. Our host was friendly, helpful and responsive. Would return without a doubt.
We loved everything about this property. Colin and Sarah were lovely hosts. The bedroom/bathroom beautifully appointed and comfortable.
Breakfast delicious and a lovely menu to choose from. Very quiet rural area.
Beautiful location in Aberlour Close to amenities and great roads for driving to the coast. Lovely static home, very clean and well equipped. We had a great time there and would visit again in the future.
the hotel manager gave us the warmest welcome that we felt like the mash tun was our home. we received the friendliest and most attentive service for the duration of our stay. I didn’t want to leave 😢
The Barn is lovely and very cosy, it is clear that well designed, it has all the necessities.
it is 15 mins walk away from Aberlour distillery and 15 mins walk from GlenAllachie
Eileen and Jim are wonderful hosts, and the room was very cozy and spotless when it comes to hygiene. 5 stars and highly recommended for those who are visiting Aberlour.
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