CASTLE HOTEL
Family-run retreat set in 7 acres of parkland bordered by the River Deveron at Huntly.
Scottish Tourist Board 4 Star Country House Hotel. Once home to the Dukes of Gordon.
Stylish bedrooms & suites, restaurant with panoramic views, wood-panelled whisky bar lounge with fireplace, piano lounge and elegant ballroom. Private helipad. Free WiFi.
Recommended in Stevensons Good Hotel & Food Book 2011. Available for weddings, private functions and conferences. Aberdeen 37 miles. Ballater 36 miles. Elgin 27 miles.
STRUAN HALL
4 star quality B&B in Aboyne. 30 miles from Aberdeen. Set in 2 acres of woodland garden.
4 bedrooms (1 double, 2 twin, 1 single) with TV, radio, hairdryer, tea/coffee.
Discounts for stays of 3 nights or more.
Perfect for touring Royal Deeside, castles, distilleries, archaeological sites, etc. Credit cards accepted. Open April - September.
THE STATION HOTEL
Cosy traditional 'village inn' style hotel with friendly personal service in the old fishing town of Portsoy.
11 ensuite bedrooms. Children welcome. Restaurant serving local fresh produce. Lounge bar.
Ideal for touring the Castle Trail, Whisky Trail and north east coast. 50 minutes drive from Aberdeen Airport. Elgin 27 miles.
Golf breaks can be arranged (with transport if required).
THE SCHOOLHOUSE
Set in a rural village 4 miles from the outskirts of Aberdeen. Scottish Tourist Board 4 Stars.
3 spacious bedrooms (single, double/twin, family).
Excellent home cooking and a warm welcome. Large landscaped garden.
Ideal for visiting National Trust properties, stone circles, distilleries.
Fishing, cycle paths, coastal and hill walks are all nearby.
Balmedie Beach: 7 miles. Pitmedden Garden: 11 miles. Crathes Castle: 24 miles.
AULD CUMMERTON
Built in 1760, newly restored to a very high standard. 5 Stars.
1 ensuite double with 4 poster and 1 ensuite twin. Home baking. Woodland walks and mountain views. Within the Cairngorm National Park. Aberdeen 44 miles. Braemar 22 miles. Aviemore 44 miles. Inverness 66 miles. Perfect for the Castle and Whisky Trails. Walking, golf, touring. Member of Scotland's Best B&Bs. Credit cards accepted.
GLENDAVAN HOUSE
5 star luxury accommodation in Royal Deeside & the Cairngorms National Park.
3 individually styled suites & rooms with antique furniture, digital TV, DVD player, CD player, radio, WI-Fi Internet access, telephone, iron, hairdryer. 4-poster suite, log fires and whirlpool bath available. Lounge with satellite TV, books, magazines, CDs and DVDs. Honesty bar. Victorian shooting lodge built in 1886 with 7 acres of natural pine woodland overlooking Loch Davan with much local wildlife. Ballater 6 miles. Braemar 22 miles. Aberdeen 40 miles. Member of Scotland's Best B&Bs. Credit cards accepted. Online booking.
THE SMIDDY HOUSE
is set in rural Aberdeenshire. Aberdeen 38 miles. Braemar 38 miles. Ballater 19 miles.
2 ensuite rooms (1 double & 1 twin). No single supplement.
Open March - October. No smoking. Evening meals available.
Scottish Tourist Board 3 Stars. Holder of Scotland's Best certificate.
NORWOOD HALL HOTEL
Victorian mansion built in 1887 on the site of the 15th century Pitfodels Castle.
Set in 7 acres of private woodland. 3 miles from Aberdeen.
Luxury accommodation in 37 bedrooms including deluxe suites and 4-poster bedrooms.
All with satellite TV, telephone, Internet access, trouser press, hairdryer.
24 hour room service. Scottish Tourist Board 4 Stars. Restaurant with AA Red Rosette. Perfect special occasions or romantic breaks.
HILTON ABERDEEN TREETOPS HOTEL
4 star hotel 10 minutes drive from the centre of Aberdeen.
Leisure Club with swimming pool, sauna, steam room, gym. 2 outdoor tennis courts and beauty salon.
120 bedrooms with TV, Sony PlayStation, large bathroom, Wi-fi broadband. 24 hour room service. Cafe / restaurant.
MACDONALD ARDOE HOUSE
Luxury country retreat (inspired by Balmoral Castle) in 30 acres of parkland with views across the River Dee.
3 miles outside Aberdeen. Leisure Club & Spa with pool, sauna, steam room, whirlpool bath, gym, beauty salons and tennis courts.
109 bedrooms including suites & 4-poster bedrooms with antique furnishings, satellite TV. 24-hour room service.
Restaurant with AA red rosette.
HILTON CRAIGENDARROCH
Country house & family resort in Ballater near the River Dee. 8 miles from Balmoral Castle.
Leisure facilities include 2 swimming pools, spa bath, sauna, steam room, fitness suite, games room, snooker, squash, tennis courts. Hair, Health and Beauty Spa. Children's adventure playground, activity club during school holidays.
45 luxury bedrooms and suites with balcony, living room and whirlpool bath.
