Douneside House
Tarland
📍 Tarland, AB34 4UL
Photo: Steven Brown (CC BY-SA 2.0)
- 17 acres of gardens including arboretum and walled kitchen garden
- Two restaurants including a six-course tasting menu in The Library
- On-site health club with indoor pool, sauna and steam room
- Complimentary golf at nearby 9-hole Tarland Golf Club
- Cottage guests have full house access including dining and pool
Douneside House sits near the village of Tarland in Royal Deeside, on the edge of the Cairngorms National Park, with Balmoral Castle twelve miles away. Choose from ten individually designed hotel bedrooms or nine holiday cottages and apartments set within the grounds, all with full access to the indoor pool, sauna, steam room, gardens, bar and two restaurants. The kitchen draws on produce from the walled garden and Aberdeenshire farms, with dinner served in The Conservatory or The Library, and meals can even be delivered to your cottage door. Guests can also enjoy complimentary golf at nearby Tarland Golf Club and explore 17 acres of gardens, an arboretum and an infinity lawn. Dogs are welcome in the cottages, and the surrounding area offers castles, distilleries and museums including the Alford Heritage Centre, all within easy reach.
How far to…
- Balmoral Castle
- 12 miles
- Alford Heritage Centre & Museum
- 8.5 miles
- Alford Valley Railway
- 8.6 miles
- Grampian Transport Museum
- 8.6 miles
Practical details
- Pets
- Dogs welcome in cottages, not in main building
- Families
- Family-friendly cottage with sofa bed available
Accommodation on site
- Hotel rooms
- Holiday cottages and apartments
Details taken from the operator's own website on 23 Oct 2026 — check current terms when you book.
Facilities
- ✓ Swimming Pool
- ✓ Gym
- ✓ Spa
- ✓ Bar
- ✓ Restaurant
- ✓ Disabled Access
- ✓ Indoor Areas
- ✓ Pet Friendly
- ✓ Parking
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