Douneside House  

Set on the MacRobert Estate in Royal Deeside, Douneside House sits in Aboyne next to a golf course and surrounded by 17 acres of landscaped gardens. Nearby highlights include Craigievar Castle, Kildrummy Castle and the Grampian Transport Museum. The property is about 9 km from the town centre.

This independently run 4-star country house blends classic country-house charm with modern comforts across 14 guestrooms. Rooms feature flat-screen TVs, separate seating areas, and coffee/tea makers, with daily housekeeping and cozy library corners for relaxing estate views.

The Douneside Health Club packs a gym, indoor pool, Jacuzzi, steam room and sauna for serious unwinding. Outdoors you'll find an all-weather tennis court, croquet, badminton and putting on a two-acre lawn. On-site conveniences include a playroom for kids, concierge, luggage storage, laundry/dry cleaning and free self-parking—family-friendly and activity-ready.

Complimentary Wi-Fi is available across the property, plus a concierge and tour desk to help arrange local excursions and meetings.

Dine in the Conservatory for lunch, afternoon tea or dinner, or book the Library Restaurant for its signature tasting menu (Wednesday–Saturday). A bar/lounge serves drinks and full breakfasts are available daily from 8–10 AM for a fee—expect locally inspired Scottish flavours and award-winning dining.