On the banks of the River Dee, The Boat Inn in Aboyne offers accommodations, a cozy bar and restaurant.
Randy
United States of America
We booked at the last minute, unsure of what to expect. From the moment we walked in we were greeted with smiles and kindness. Our room was spotless, the beds were cozy and comfortable. We were late getting there but they seated us for dinner (which was amazing) then fed us breakfast the next morning (also amazing). If you are on the fence about booking, please do not hesitate any further! It was definitely one of our favorites during our 12 day stay in Scotland.
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
Traditional Family Home in Royal Deeside offers accommodations in Aboyne, 28 miles from Huntly Castle and 9.5 miles from Aboyne Golf Club.
Mahayla
United States of America
We appreciated the location, close to lots of hiking and Balmoral Castle. It had plenty of beds and was spacious. The owner was responsive and kind, especially when a piece of lost luggage was delivered after our stay. She was helpful in coordinating getting the item back to us! The house also had a clothes dryer which we really enjoyed!
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.
Gwyneth
United States of America
Needed to adjust room, no problem and very good. Food is excellent. They have a good variety and nice selection of options.
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.
Daniel
United States of America
The grounds of this hotel are really incredible, we were "wowed" by the beautiful and diverse gardens and nice walking paths. Also a lot of gems in the area that may not stand out on standard travel guides. You can spend a day exploring within an hour of the hotel, very easily. We were in a separate building that was suitable for our purpose, but close enough to enjoy the main building. The main building has a very upscale feel, with a bar and two nicer restaurant options. Our rooms were more utilitarian, but clean and comfortable.
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.
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.
Jonathan Dinsmore
United States of America
It was very nice accommodations, very clean, room was nice and had everything you need, hostess was very welcoming, kind, flexible, and helpful. The included breakfast was quite well done and tailored to our preferences.
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
Scored 8.0
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
Scored 10
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
Scored 10
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
Scored 10
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
Scored 10
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.
The hotel gave us the “I’m home” feeling and we had an amazing night. My partner went down on one knee and proposed which made the whole stay even better. Amazing views everywhere you look and the food was delicious. The young waitress was working hard and did an amazing job making sure we had everything we needed.
I would definitely recommend this place for couples that is looking for a wee getaway. Spa treatment was nice to.
Location was great so many beautiful walks in the area. The bothy was great clean and tidy equipped with all the essentials you need. Bed linen was lovely and surroundings are amazing and a great place to recharge your batteries.
The friendly welcoming staff, the extra touches to welcome our dog with treats, towel waste bags, the bar/restaurant/beer garden areas snd the idyllic setting beside the river. Just a lovely place to be.
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