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Reviews of Disblair House

Disblair House Newmachar, Newmachar, AB21 0RJ, United Kingdom

#3 of 3 hotels in Newmachar

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 100 hotel reviews

9.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.9

  • Comfort

    9.9

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    9.8

  • Staff

    10.0

  • Value for money

    9.9

  • Free WiFi

    8.0

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  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    9.0
    A great four night stay away from the rat race with friendly hosts.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights

    N/A

    If you want a quiet place to stay then this is it ....Totally silent which is what we like. The hosts Karolyn and Chris are really friendly and make you very welcome As mentioned by previous guests the breakfasts are v good and the idea of an honesty bar is a boon .........Sit by the open fire ( which Chris tops up as the evening goes on) and crash out. Bed was very comfortable -Slept like a log.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very friendly hosts, giving a true home from home experience in this wonderfully restored very old house. Immaculately furnished, maintained, and presented. Breakfast was well above regular B&B standards in both quantity and quality. Pets are very welcome, too.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    10
    The best place we stayed on our trip and would definitely return again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    Toilette lacked enough towel racks and shower lacked shelving.

    Karolyn & Chris were very friendly and made us feel at home. The room was bigger than expected. It was a very quiet and restful night. The breakfast was EXCEPTIONAL!!!!! The best we had in all the places we stayed.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    10
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Loved the peace and birdsong in the morning. The breakfast was exceptional, a wonderful continental selection topped off with a perfectly cooked breakfast. The quality of the ingredients was notable and perfectly presented. The bedroom was well equipped with a wee fridge and microwave. The bed and the chairs were very comfortable. It was nice to be able to take the dog along without it being an inconvenience. We didn't make use, but the lounge and honesty bar were a lovely addition, and when the fire is on, I imagine a perfect retreat in a winter evening.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not applicable

    Beautiful old home lovingly and ecceltically decorated with many antiques and a rich history. The owners are delightful and went above and beyond with their attention to detail. The breakfast was outstanding...so many choices!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    9.0
    Great location, great hosts and enjoyable experience had.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Breakfast was fantastic. Location was perfect for what we were staying for. Warm friendly welcome and homely. Facilities were clean and comfortable.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    10
    Wonderful property and stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    Absolutely nothing

    Amazing property, every object and room were so full of character. The hosts were very attentive and kind and the breakfast was splendid. Was truly a great experience, would love to come back.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2024

    10
    Excellent and comfortable place to stay with the most welcoming proprietors & great food.
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    The facilities and size of the room, family suite, was excellent for my partner & I and our two dogs. The hosts were incredibly friendly and welcoming without being intrusive. Our dogs were very well received and the breakfast was excellent; I never eat a cooked breakfast; I did here! Highly recommended.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 January 2024

    10
    Very enjoyable stay with great hosts.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    The house was amazing to stay in. The hosts made us feel so welcome and at ease during our stay there. The house was quiet and homely. The family suite we stayed in was very nice with spacious beds equipped with electric blankets. Breakfast was very nice, with a number of options.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 December 2023

    10
    Most satisfactory/
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Very little. We look forward to going again.

    The breakfast options were excellent and the full Scottish was first class. The room had a heating upgrade and the bed a new electric blanket, which on top of the other very welcome items like milk and water ready in the fridge, full tea and coffee making facilities etc; etc; and the forethought of the proprietors, as well as their friendliness all made the stay most acceptable.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 December 2023

    9.0
    Very enjoyable stay. Owners very welcoming and accommodating. We will always have Disblair as top of
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The shower was fine, but the bath in the room was hard to manage

    We have stayed at Disblair before and were keen to revisit on our return journey The hosts warm welcome and homely dog friendly approach was lovely to come back to

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 November 2023

    10
    A hidden gem deep in the countryside, about four miles from Dyce Airport.
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Numerous efforts to connect to the guest wifi failed. The steep granite steps up to the front door were a potential safety hazard for me, not helped by a sunken granite block on the surface right by the front door, making ascending or descending them an alarming experience. It would have been nice if the owner had suggested an alternative way to access the building. The tracj from the public highway to the house is badly rutted with potholes. It's passable with care, but will probably put off a lot of people if not attended to soon.

    A very warm welcome awaited me after I ascended the steps to the front door of Disblair House. Previous reviews had given me to anticipate something a bit different and they weren't wrong. I felt welcomed home like a long lost family member. Karolyn explained the layout of the establishment, basic guest etiquette and domestic arrangements, and then showed me to my room, which she described as a suite. It was certainly large, and I'm sure a double bed could have been placed in the adjacent bathroom. The room was toasty warm, and remained so throughout my stay - principally due to the electric radiators provided. I loved the provision of a microwave in the room - that enabled me to nuke a meal each evening.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 November 2023

    10
    Hidden gem close to Aberdeen
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Karolyn and Chris were perfect hosts and made us feel like in our own home. Beautiful rooms and particularly enjoyed the fireplace in the living room. Breakfast made by Karolyn and Chris was astonishing, with an extensive selection on offer for all tastes. Fantastic countryside location, close to Dyce and Aberdeen. Highly recommend, will definitely come back in the summer.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 November 2023

    10
    Perfect stay, couldn’t ask for anything more.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing we didn’t like

    Hosts, breakfast, peaceful, cosy, dog friendly.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 November 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Karolyn and Christoph are amazing hosts. The rooms were lovely and very cozy. As we arrived, they invited us in their guest room with a fireplace and a bar. There was a breakfast buffet as well as many selectable additional options. We can totally recommend a stay at their place.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 November 2023

    10
    Very enjoyable stay. Owners very welcoming and accommodating.
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    A real home from home for us. Our dog very welcome too which is very important for us. Breakfast was lovely, set us up for the rest of the day.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 October 2023

    10
    Warm and welcoming and very friendly hosts
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was nothing to dislike everything was great

    Everything was lovely the owners were very welcoming and friendly couldn't have been any nicer. The room was perfect lovely and comfortable bathroom excellent we were so comfortable we over slept

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 October 2023

    10
    Highly recommend!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No

    Such lovely house, comfortable bed, rich and delicious breakfast, peaceful night, fit for everyone.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 September 2023

    10
    Just the job!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was raining! Other than that, nothing.

    Breakfast was nothing short of excellent - quality, choice, amount … very rural quiet location run by Karolyn and Chris. Lovely people. A very enjoyable and comfortable overnight stay. And convenient for Aberdeen which was the target for the next day.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 September 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful hosts
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is remote which was fine by us, but may not be for everyone.

    Great hosts. The room was comfortable and had added amenities such as bath robes and chocolates. This was a special touch. The breakfast was amazing also.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2023

    10
    A period house, full of rustic charm and friendly warmth for a cozy and comfy stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    What’s not to like? It’s remote so it’s quiet, heavy drapes to get a good sleep, lovely friendly hosts, full of character and oodles of food!

    Quirky and full of charm with an abundance of history. Little thoughtful touches like treats for the dog, period journals and printed information about the house’s history in the room, games and a well stocked honesty bar make this place very welcoming. The decoration was all in keeping with the heritage of the house and the grounds were a trove to be explored by my little girl and included a trampoline, a beautifully tended veggie garden and nearby horses. And the breakfast… wow… we couldn’t have been better fed! Full breakfast, continental, waffles brought out for Freya… I was disappointed we didn’t have enough belly room to eat it all!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 September 2023

    10
    Forget the Savoy it’s all at Disblair House
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    This property is exceptional in every way. Down a wooded driveway to hospitality in its highest form. The owners Chris and Karolyn go over and above as hosts on their unique property.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing old house on the countryside! The owners are super nice and the breakfast was by far the best we had in Scotland. You can feel the history in the whole house and there is a lot of interesting stuff to discover. We would definitely come again and recommend it to friends and family. Good value for money.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2023

    10
    A wonderful stay which exceeded our expectations. We can't wait to be back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    We could not find any fault even if we tried!

    A wonderful stay, sadly only one night but we'll definitely be back! In fact, we spent most of our stay coming up with ideas why we would need to travel back to Aberdeenshire soon! From the welcome to the room, the amazing big and varied breakfast, the nice atmosphere, and the great owners - a true gem!

    Stayed in July 2023

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