We have created a list with the best boutique hotels in Aberdeenshire, UK. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Kent Berg & Ada Nyman. Updated March 2024.
Bed and Breakfast.Delightful property. Very stylish. Great views. Popular among couples. Offering a garden and river view, Lys-Na-Greyne is located in Aboyne, 48 km from Hilton Community Centre and 49 km from Aberdeen Art Gallery & Museum. The 5-star bed and breakfast features mountain views and is 33 km from Balmoral Castle. There is free private parking and the property provides paid airport shuttle service. The units in the bed and breakfast are fitted with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kettle, an iPod docking station, a hair dryer and a CD player. With a private bathroom equipped with a walk-in shower and bathrobes, units at the bed and breakfast also offer free WiFi, while certain rooms include a terrace. Additional in-room amenities include fruits and chocolates or cookies. Guests can relax in the on-site bar or lounge, while packed lunches are also available upon request. Skiing, cycling and hiking are possible within the area, and the bed and breakfast offers ski storage space. Aberdeen Harbour is 50 km from Lys-Na-Greyne, while Aboyne Golf Club is 3.3 km away. The nearest airport is Aberdeen Airport, 46 km from the accommodation.Show full description
This bed and breakfast has outstanding views! It is one of the most popular boutique hotels in Aberdeenshire, among couples.
Camp Site.Hip. Lively. Popular among women. 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. All units comprise a seating area, a dining area, and a fully equipped kitchenette with various cooking facilities, including a fridge, a stovetop and kitchenware. The units are equipped with a private bathroom and a walk-in shower, and certain units at the campground have a terrace. At the campground, all units come with bed linen and towels. Guests may chill out in the on-site lounge, while a minimarket is also available. An indoor play area is also available at the campground, while guests can also relax in the garden. Huntly Castle is 43 km from Shepherd's Loch Glamping, while Delgatie Castle is 13 km away. The nearest airport is Aberdeen Airport, 61 km from the accommodation.Show full description
The coolest, most lively and romantic boutique hotel in Aberdeenshire. Soooo nice!
Stylish. Lively. Great bar. The Seafield Arms is a boutique hotel with chic rooms in the centre of Cullen on the Moray Firth Coast and on the North East 250 Route. Free WiFi and free onsite parking is available. The hotel boasts a dining room and bistro restaurant, serving locally sourced meals. All rooms have tea and coffee making facilities. At The Seafield Arms-Cullen rooms are fitted with a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. There is also a bar serving whisky, spirits, champagne, fine wines and beers. Private dining and small conference rooms are available at the property. The hotel is surrounded by local golf courses and nearby distilleries all within easy travelling distance. Guests can enjoy numerous local walks and attractions nearby that are easily accessible. Elgin is 35 km from The Seafield Arms-Cullen. The nearest airport is Inverness Airport, 82 km from the hotel.Show full description
Guest House.Great breakfast. Comfortable beds. Popular among couples. No 45, Ballater is a guesthouse set in an acre of gardens and is just 5 minutes' walk from the centre of Ballater. The individually designed rooms each offer unique charm. All feature a hospitality tray with Scottish biscuits, tea, coffee and hot chocolate. The spacious and comfortable public areas include a lounge with leather sofas and log fire in winter, and a library with a wide selection of books and games. Breakfast is served in the conservatory from 08:00 - 09:30, with a full Scottish breakfast, porridge and a variety of cooked options. There is a range of teas and coffees along with cereals, fruit and yoghurt. No 45, Ballater is surrounded by beautiful scenery with mountain and riverside walks close by. Balmoral Castle is just 6 miles away, and the Glenshee and Lecht ski resorts are a 30-minute drive away.Show full description
Historic. Relaxing atmosphere. Douneside House is located in Tarland, 50km from Aberdeen. Douneside House features views of the countryside and complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. Each room is individually designed and features a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Douneside House includes an on-site restaurant which offers a range of menus including lunch, afternoon tea, table d'hote and tasting menus. Guests can enjoy a Full Scottish breakfast each morning. Some rooms feature a private garden and patio area. A shared lounge is available at the property. Guests at this property have free access to Douneside's onsite Health Club which features an indoor swimming pool, a sauna, a steam room and a fully-equipped gym. There is also a range of fitness classes available, which guests are advised to book in advance. Most dishes are produced using local produce and fruit and vegetables are grown organically in the grounds of the property. Additionally, the property features a bar. You can play tennis and mini-golf at this hotel, and the area is popular for golfing and cycling. Stonehaven is 44 km from Douneside House, while Dyce is 41 km from the property. The nearest airport is Aberdeen Airport, 40 km from Douneside House.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Nice style. Superb interior design. Comfortable beds. Trinity Boutique B&B in Peterhead features accommodation with barbecue facilities. Free WiFi is available. Trinity Boutique B&B features certain rooms with garden views, and each room comes with a private bathroom. Aberdeen is 44 km from Trinity Boutique B&B, while Dyce is 42 km from the property. At the bed and breakfast, all rooms are restored and decorated to the style and era of the building itself. They come with a desk, a flat-screen TV, luxury toiletries, Egyptian cotton robes and slippers. All guest rooms feature a seating area. A complimentary self-service continental breakfast is available each morning. The nearest airport is Aberdeen Airport, 43 km from the property.Show full description
Lively. Cool. Great bar. Popular among women. On the banks of the River Dee, The Boat Inn in Aboyne offers accommodation, a cosy bar and restaurant. This Aberdeenshire inn lies around 4 miles east of the Cairngorms National Park, and provides free parking and Wi-Fi in public areas. The restaurant serves a high-quality menu using fine Scottish ingredients. The city’s vibrant Union Street shopping district features well-known stores and boutique shops and is less than 1 hour’s drive. A full Scottish breakfast is served at The Boat Inn, with bacon, sausage, black pudding, eggs, beans, tomatoes, mushrooms and toast. Pancakes, French toast, and smoked salmon with scrambled eggs is also available, along with Vegetarian and Vegan options, as well as a buffet selection of cereal, yoghurts, fresh fruit and juices. The 16 individually styled rooms have en-suite facilities, Ortho Opulence beds, 200 thread count cotton linen, fresh tea and coffee, TV, hairdryer and free WiFi. Some rooms offer views of the river. Accommodation is offered in two separate areas, 8 bedrooms within the original Inn and 8 bedrooms within the detached Boat House. The Boat House offers rooms with soft furnishings, deep freestanding baths, balconies and super-king beds. Aberdeen Angus steaks, North Sea fish and seafood and Highland cheeses are among the offerings. Aboyne is around 30 miles west of Aberdeen.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Unique. Superb breakfast. Popular among couples. This former church has been tastefully converted, enabling retention of the original features. Auld Kirk Hotel is situated in the heart of picturesque Royal Deeside. It features free Wi-Fi and free off-site parking. Breakfast is freshly cooked to order and made from local ingredients wherever possible, and Auld Kirk's chef has won numerous awards and accolades. Bedrooms are stylish and contemporary. The range of guest amenities in each room include a refreshment tray, an iron and an ironing boards, a hairdryer, a television and free Wi-Fi. The Royal residence of Balmoral castle is less than 8 miles away and Dufftown, part of the famous whisky trail, is just over an hour’s drive away.Show full description
This bed and breakfast has A HIGHLY RATED BREAKFAST.
Historic property. Lovely property. Comfortable beds.Opened August 2021. Cambus O' May Hotel has free bikes, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Ballater. 23 km from Balmoral Castle and 13 km from Aboyne Golf Club, the property offers ski storage space, as well as a bar. At the hotel you will find a restaurant serving British cuisine. The hotel also features free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service. At the hotel, the rooms include a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Cambus O' May Hotel provides some rooms with mountain views, and each room has a kettle. At the accommodation all rooms are equipped with a seating area. Guests at Cambus O' May Hotel can enjoy a buffet or a continental breakfast. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. Cambus O' May Hotel offers a children's playground. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Ballater, like hiking, skiing and cycling. Craigievar Castle is 25 km from Cambus O' May Hotel, while Kildrummy Castle is 28 km from the property. The nearest airport is Aberdeen Airport, 56 km from the hotel.Show full description
Great value. Thirty miles north of Aberdeen, Saplinbrae Hotel & Lodges provide luxurious accommodation with an on-site bar and restaurant serving fine local food. Guests at Saplinbrae can enjoy free parking and Wi-Fi. The restaurant serves offers a wide range of dishes including Sunday roasts, bar food and a children’s menu. Each room has en suite bathroom facilities with shower and hairdryer. There is a flat-screen TV, telephone and tea and coffee facilities in all rooms. There are larger suites for families and groups, as well as fully equipped self-catering lodges. Mintlaw lies around 10 miles from Peterhead on the Aberdeenshire coast. Fraserburgh is around 20 minutes’ drive away and offers sandy beaches, golf courses and attractions including the Loch of Strathbeg Nature Reserve.Show full description
Popular among women. Situated in Aberdeen, 6.7 km from Beach Ballroom, The Marcliffe Hotel and Spa features accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation provides a business centre, a concierge service and currency exchange for guests. At the hotel, rooms come with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. The rooms come with a safety deposit box, while some rooms include a patio and others also boast garden views. The rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. Guests at The Marcliffe Hotel and Spa can enjoy a Full English/Irish breakfast. You can play billiards and mini-golf at this 5-star hotel, and the area is popular for hiking and skiing. Aberdeen Art Gallery & Museum is 5.2 km from the accommodation, while Aberdeen Harbour is 5.7 km from the property. The nearest airport is Aberdeen Airport, 11 km from The Marcliffe Hotel and Spa.Show full description
Cosy rooms. Popular among women.Opened July 2020. Located in Oldmeldrum, 28 km from Beach Ballroom, The Redgarth provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers luggage storage space. The property is non-smoking and is set 23 km from Newburgh on Ythan Golf Club. At the hotel, every room comes with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Every room is equipped with a kettle, while some rooms here will provide you with a balcony and others also provide guests with mountain views. All units include a wardrobe. The Redgarth offers a sun terrace. Hilton Community Centre is 26 km from the accommodation, while Aberdeen Harbour is 28 km away. The nearest airport is Aberdeen Airport, 20 km from The Redgarth.Show full description
Guest House.Charming. Great value. Butler's Islander Guest House is a 3-star handsome Georgian townhouse in the city centre of Aberdeen. The guest house is convenient for all amenities, restaurants, pubs and clubs, cinemas and theatres, parks and leisure facilities and visitors attractions. Friendly atmosphere and comfortable accommodation.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Good breakfast. Located in Aberdeen and only 4.7 km from Beach Ballroom, Kildonan Guest House provides accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. Built in 1900, this 3-star bed and breakfast is within 3.2 km of Aberdeen Art Gallery & Museum and 3.7 km of Aberdeen Harbour. The bed and breakfast features family rooms. The units at the bed and breakfast are equipped with a seating area and a flat-screen TV. Additional in-room amenities include chocolates or cookies. At the bed and breakfast, all units are fitted with bed linen and towels. During the colder months, guests can enjoy winter sports in the surrounding area. Hilton Community Centre is 5.4 km from the bed and breakfast, while Newburgh on Ythan Golf Club is 28 km away. The nearest airport is Aberdeen Airport, 10 km from Kildonan Guest House.Show full description
Cool. Great location. Great views. Situated on the outskirts of Banchory and set in a scenic location between Feugh River and King George V Park and Pavilion. Banchory Lodge Hotel is a Georgian mansion, with a modern flair (free private parking onsite). Rooms at Banchory Lodge are individually decorated and bed sizes vary from doubles to four posters (twin bedded rooms available on request- subject to availability). Each room has views of the large grounds of the hotel and some also have views of the beautiful River Dee. All rooms feature TV's, tea and coffee trays and an elegant en suite bathroom. The bridge over the River Feugh is just half-a-mile away and is famous for witnessing majestic leaping salmon. Salmon fishing is also available from the end of the hotels grounds. Banchory's bustling town center is a stone's throw away and the city of Aberdeen is just a 45-minute drive from the hotel and Aberdeen Airport is within 20 miles.Show full description
Beautiful. Historic. Cosy rooms. Popular among couples. In 350 acres of mature woodland and peaceful rolling parkland, this beautiful country house hotel has its very own private golf course, free Wi-Fi and charming, elegant, individually decorated rooms. The Meldrum House Hotel Golf And Country Estate boasts its own magnificent 18-hole golf course, a luxuriously appointed clubhouse and some of the finest practice facilities in Scotland. The restaurant offers traditional Scottish cuisine combined with an international flavour. The on-site golf academy offers expert outdoor tuition with video analysis Traditionally decorated and featuring many fine antiques, objets d'art and ancestral portraits, the hotel has spacious en suite rooms. Each room has its own individual style and unique character. Every room has stunning views over the estate and the surrounding Aberdeenshire countryside. Each room has a plasma flat-screen TV with Freeview digital channels. From gourmet cuisine to lighter snacks, the menus change daily to reflect the finest, freshest seasonal ingredients available locally.Show full description
Chalet.Charming. Relaxing atmosphere. Great location. 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. The units at the chalet complex are equipped with a seating area. Accommodation includes a patio with garden views, a fully equipped kitchenette, an outdoor dining area and a private bathroom with shower. At the chalet complex, all units include bed linen and towels. Guests at the chalet will be able to enjoy activities in and around Aboyne, like cycling. Cairngorm Bothies features a picnic area and a barbecue. Castle Fraser is 40 km from the accommodation. The nearest airport is Aberdeen Airport, 54 km from Cairngorm Bothies.Show full description
This is likely one of the most CHARMING AND RELAXING chalets in Aberdeenshire.
Guest House.Good breakfast. Comfortable beds. A short walk from the shops on Elgin High Street, Moraydale Guest House offers attractive bed and breakfast accommodation in Moray. You can enjoy free parking, free Wi-Fi and a full Scottish breakfast served in the conservatory. The well-appointed guest rooms have en suite bathroom facilities with shower and complementary toiletries. There is a flat-screen TV, hairdryer and tea and coffee facilities in each room. The 13th-century Elgin Cathedral is around 15 minutes’ walk from Moraydale Guest House, located just opposite the pretty Cooper Park. Also around this area are the Moray Motor Museum and the Glen Moray Whisky Distillery.Show full description
Historic. Great value. Great location. 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. The stylish decoration of the hotel offers a combination of modern luxury with period details, such as natural stone, wood paneling, exposed fireplaces, and tall beamed ceilings. Only a 15 minute drive to the P&J Live, Aberdeen [world-class conference, exhibition & event space] . Show full description
Great value. Great bar. Offering a restaurant, the 4-star Palm Court Hotel is located in Aberdeen, in the quiet West End district and 10 minutes' drive from local rail and bus stations. It features an outdoor dining area with decking. Traditional Scottish food is served in the bar and restaurant, The Bothy. The hotel offers en suite rooms with a plasma-screen TV, free WiFi, a hairdryer and ironing facilities. This also serves a selection of rare malts and fine wines. Aberdeen Airport and the AECC Exhibition Cenrre are within 20 minutes' drive of the hotel.Show full description
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