You can glimpse majestic ospreys plunging into the loch, relax in the sumptuous spa, or take on two 9-hole golf courses amid beautiful scenery at The Lodge.
Mandy
Malta
The location is superb, the female owner was very nice to is and the breakfast and dinner were nice.
Firhurst provides accommodations in Aboyne. The property is located 11 mi from Craigievar Castle. Free WiFi is available. The units in the guest house are fitted with a flat-screen TV.
Emma
United Kingdom
The place was very cosy and I had a very relaxing stay
Lys-Na-Greyne offers accommodations in Aboyne, 21 miles from Balmoral Castle and 30 miles from Hilton Community Centre.
Robert
United States of America
Gorgeous, elegantly decorated, and in a wonderful location on the Dee River. There are lot’s of things to see and do in this part of Scotland.
Thank you Joyce & Garry.
Haven Retreat Scotland - Large 4 Bed House with Woodland garden, Aboyne, Royal Deeside offers accommodations in Aboyne, 31 miles from Beach Ballroom and 21 miles from Balmoral Castle.
In the rustic village of Dinnet in the heart of Royal Deeside, this family-run hotel is ideal for exploring the Highlands and tourist and sports activities in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.
Douneside House is located in Tarland, 31 mi from Aberdeen. Douneside House features views of the countryside and complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.
The Commercial Hotel in Tarland provides accommodations with a garden and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers a restaurant onsite, room service and luggage storage space.
Damien
United States of America
On site restaurant and bar. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Food was excellent
Located in Tarland and with Balmoral Castle reachable within 21 miles, Aberdeen Arms Hotel Tarland has express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi and a bar.
Geoffrey
United Kingdom
The reception was polite and responsive to our comments and agreed to a full refund as we did not stay at the hotel.
Mapleview Bed and Breakfast offers accommodations in a rural location, 3 mi from the village of Lumphanan. Craigievar Castle is 1.9 mi away. Free private parking is available on site.
Anne
United States of America
Hosts were incredibly welcoming and kind. Wonderful large breakfast.
Wonderful 3 days. Stunning scenery, fantastic accommodation. Peace and quiet. Fabulous place for walking especially Glen Tar Estate near the Ballroom. Excellent pub The Boat for meals and get togethers with friendly attentive staff. We had a car but did notice using the local bus service
Graham
United Kingdom
8.0
Scored 8.0
Aboyne is a delightful large village set amongst beautiful...
Aboyne is a delightful large village set amongst beautiful scenery. It seems to have a real community feel about it and the public spaces are clean and well cared for. We preferred it to the very touristy Ballater down the road and would stay here again.
Catherine
Australia
10
Scored 10
We didn't stop in the town of Aboyne itself, but if (or...
We didn't stop in the town of Aboyne itself, but if (or rather, when!) we go back, we will do so, as it looked very pleasant as we drove through. The scenery in the area is beautiful, and we enjoyed our drives around the area. There are plenty of placed of interest to visit and a super-abundance of castles. We greatly enjoyed our day at Castle Fraser.
Julia
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
Beautiful scenery and walks; river setting; lovely local...
Beautiful scenery and walks; river setting; lovely local friendly cafes; lots to return for. Very quiet and peaceful and everyone we met so friendly. Balmoral is just gorgeous and Ballater a nice town to explore.
Sally
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
Beautiful place with great access to river and woodland...
Beautiful place with great access to river and woodland walks. Quaint feel.
A few solid local establishments to eat and drink, including the Boat Inn which has a great atmosphere and food/bar.
A little scarce on eateries open later, particularly on weeknights. Most places closed by 8pm, although would highly recommend Nurtaj, the local Indian restaurant! Beautiful inside, lovely staff, amazing food.
Aboyne was also a good base for accessing other places, with excellent road links out towards Inverness, Aberdeen, the Moray coast, and more.
Not touristy in the best way.
Beautiful place.
Laura
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
Lovely little town to visit, very quiet and peaceful with...
Lovely little town to visit, very quiet and peaceful with interesting buildings. Highly recommended if you're visiting the Cairngorms, Aberdeen or anywhere nearby. The Boat Inn is an amazing place to stay as well as for a meal or drinks with lovely indoor and outdoor spaces. Nice little play park for kids and fields for dogs to run around in too.
I don’t often write reviews, however we found Lys-Na-Greene so exceptional that it wouldn’t be right not to write one in this instance. Extremely comfortable, spacious, and well furnished en-suite bedroom and common area, and excellent hospitality including breakfast provided by owners Joyce and Garry. Beautiful setting and grounds. While more expensive than what we typically pay for B&B type accommodation, it was well worth the difference. We hope to return.
A group of us stayed at this beautiful property set in a stunning location just a short walk from Aboyne local shops pubs and restaurants.
The entire house was spotless, each bedroom sizeable as befits a house of this era with all individually and tastefully decorated.
It was perfect for our larger group and would also be great for family get togethers with its large, comfortable and superb very well equipped communal areas
You could not wish for a better location or better hosts. The scenery is stunning and everything inside the hotel has been extremely well thought out. Joyce and Garry went out of their way to make sure everything was catered for and the home made cakes each afternoon when we returned to the hotel was a very nice touch (as was the Whisky!)Incredible breakfast too.A first class experience and we will definitely be returning.
Really enjoyed our stay at the Lodge! Owners were very welcoming and gave suggestions on local things to do. The scenary is beautiful and the location was great for visiting Ballater, Balmoral, Crathes Castle, etc. We had breakfast and dinner at the Lodge and both were wonderful. Loved exploring the region and this was a great base to do that from. Would definitely stay again if in the area.
The owners were very attentive as the front of house representatives. Even when they were busy they were able to provide quick and friendly service. They spoke with us, after a lovely dinner provided at the hotel, about founding The Lodge and how things had changed over the years. Above all, the location is simply stunning; the views from our bedroom and dinner table will live long in the memory.
the facility was obviously modernized well but held the charm of an older establishment very well. the rooms were very well decorated food and meal service was really great. It was hot while we were there so no AC was noticeable but we did not have AC anywhere in our visit to Scotland so I can hardly fault them there. This was easily our favorite property of the trip!
The boat inn is a beautiful characterful property in an even more beautiful location. The staff were friendly and the breakfast, which was cooked to order was delicious. For people looking to explore the local area, it is ideal as there is loads of lovely walks only a stones throw away and Glen Tanar is just a short drive by car.
Birchwood view is situated in the countryside and is absolutely stunning, immaculately presented with everything you need for a pleasant stay. The boat inn, Aboyne centre is a must visit pub the food is amazing. If you want a countryside get away then this is the place for you.
Joyce and Garry are wonderful hosts. We felt at home in their lovely B&B and enjoyed every minute of our stay. Their excellent knowledge of the surrounding area including hikes was great! Breakfast is a great treat to start the day.
We had a lovely stay at the elegant Struan Hall. The owner was an amazing host and everything was perfect from the moment we arrived to the moment we unfortunately had to leave. Couldn't recommend it more highly.
Gorgeous, elegantly decorated, and in a wonderful location on the Dee River. There are lot’s of things to see and do in this part of Scotland.
Thank you Joyce & Garry.
The location is absolutely outstanding if you want a break from the world. Close to both Aboyne and Ballater we thought this was an ideal location for our stay.
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