Pet-friendly hotels and homes in Aberdeenshire

With a picturesque setting on the banks of the River Dee, this charming Scottish mansion dates back to 1225 AD, and was once home to the Knights Templar.

This hotel is a perfect base from which to explore Scotland's tourist trails. You can also chose to explore the mountains, forests and rivers, where you can participate in activities ranging from skiing, cycling, canoing, shooting, off-road driving, gliding, diving and rafting. Excellent property, fab location, wonderful grounds... the view of the river is gorgeous.. great staff... the place is just perfect. Loved it.

Set in Ballater and only 15 km from Balmoral Castle, Unique tiny house with wood fired roll top bath in heart of the Cairngorms offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. With garden views, this accommodation features a balcony. The property is non-smoking and is situated 44 km from CairnGorm National Park. Wonderful tiny house and nice people around

Set in Tarves, within 28 km of Beach Ballroom and 20 km of Newburgh on Ythan Golf Club, The Aberdeen Arms Hotel offers accommodation with a bar and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is situated 29 km from Aberdeen Art Gallery & Museum, 30 km from Hilton Community Centre and 44 km from Huntly Castle. The property is non-smoking and is located 29 km from Aberdeen Harbour. Staff were fantastic beds clean breakfast was cracking

A recently renovated campground in Turriff, Shepherd's Loch Glamping offers outdoor fireplace, private parking and sports facilities. There is a private entrance at the campground for the convenience of those who stay. Guests can make use of the children's playground or the picnic area, or enjoy views of the lake and pool. The place is beautiful and people so nice

The holiday home with a terrace and mountain views has 2 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower. The unit is soundproofed and is comprised of a carpeted floor as well as a fireplace. The property has an outdoor dining area. Location for this space is great. Easy to walk into town for dinner and groceries. A lot of things to do around the area as well! Would stay here again.

Situated in Mintlaw and only 48 km from Beach Ballroom, Aden House Bed And Breakfast features accommodation with quiet street views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property is set 31 km from Newburgh on Ythan Golf Club, 48 km from Hilton Community Centre and 49 km from Aberdeen Harbour. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a terrace. On arrival, I was greeted warmly by the owners. Good explanation of scanning in/signing in for track and trace purposes. I was shown to my room and given a tour. I was clearly advised where the breakfast would be served and there is a lot of choice for breakfast, even if I wasn't a big eater. Bonus was that I explained that I wasn't a tea/coffee drinker and the following morning I had a larger glass of OJ! Very thoughtful.

Bogenraith House in Banchory provides adults-only accommodation with a garden and a terrace. This guest house features free private parking and free shuttle service. The guest house provides garden views, an outdoor fireplace, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi is available throughout the property. The house was gorgeous, and provided great accommodation. There was a prosecco waiting with a fresh fruit bowl and some chocolate/lollies. Breakfast was the best ever. Cereals to fresh fruit to dry marinated fruit. Toast with any number of different jams, honey etc. A coffee machine with a range of different coffee types. Muesli bars. Juices. Large rooms with great outlooks. Well appointed bathroom with facial masks, great fluffy dressing gowns and nice toiletries. Overall great place only about 10 minutes out from banchory.

Set in Braemar and only 20 km from Balmoral Castle, Cranford Guest House offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property has garden views and is 20 km from CairnGorm National Park and 14 km from Glenshee Ski Centre. The bed and breakfast features family rooms. Sarah was wonderful. It was my first time staying in a Guest House/B&B and I was nervous about the host being overbearing. Not at all! She was so nice, helping me sort the locks on the doors, dinner, and gluten free breakfast and packed lunch! Thank you!

Located in Aboyne, within 32 km of Balmoral Castle and 46 km of Huntly Castle, Cairngorm Bothies provides accommodation with a terrace as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is around 15 km from Aboyne Golf Club, 19 km from Kildrummy Castle and 20 km from Craigievar Castle. Corgarff Castle is 30 km away and Leith Hall Garden & Estate is 37 km from the chalet. Lovely and peaceful. Very cozy bothie with everything we needed for our stay. Was nice and clean. We had our dog with us and took in some of the nice walks around. Will definitely be returning.

Offering a garden and garden view, Invercauld Lodges is situated in Ballater, 18 km from Balmoral Castle and 46 km from CairnGorm National Park. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. Walking distance to almost everything I needed in the village shopping area. The proximity to Balmoral Castle really surprised me too. Well manicured and very quiet neighbourhood, exactly what I wanted for a good break. Full marks to the self-catering facilities and cottage arrangement.