Douneside House
Deeside estate where dogs take a cottage and dinner comes to the door
This hotel is part of the Daisy Curated Collection. Its information has been researched and verified, but Daisy has not yet personally stayed here. When she does, this page will be upgraded to a full Daisy Verified inspection.
What we've verified
Drummy Woods above Tarland give a network of forest paths straight off the estate, and the Tarland Burn path runs into the village for a flat, easy half hour.
Dogs stay in the cottages and apartments rather than the main house, and dinner is delivered to you.
How the welcome translates in person, at dinner and around the hotel. That's what a Daisy stay will confirm.
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What we've confirmed, at a glance.
The property.
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All nine cottages and apartments on the estate take dogs. The main building does not, which means the restaurant, the lounges and the pool are people only. The kitchen will prepare meals and send them over to the cottage, and there are dog-friendly pubs within walking distance in Tarland. One apartment, Casa 23, has a sun porch that suits a dog well.
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Pet policy & fees+
Pet fee: Unknown, Unknown
Weight limit: Unknown kg. Maximum dogs: Unknown.
Dogs stay in the cottages and apartments rather than the main house, and dinner is delivered to you.
In-room amenities+
Treats on arrival, plus miles of estate walks and trails from the cottage door.
Contact+
Address: Tarland, Aboyne AB34 4UL, UK
Phone: +44 1339 881230
Website: dounesidehouse.co.uk · Google 4.8 from 232 reviews
How it measures up.
Against two other stays in Scottish Highlands, on the things that actually decide a trip.
| Douneside HouseScottish Highlands | Atholl Palace HotelScottish Highlands | Ballachulish HotelScottish Highlands | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dogs at breakfast | No | No | unknown |
| Dogs at dinner | No | No | unknown |
| Bar | No | No | unknown |
| Beach access | None | None | unknown |
| Pool for dogs | No | No | No |
| Garden / terrace | unknown | ||
| Pet fee | Unknown | GBP 10 | GBP 30 |
| Stars | Unknown Star | 4 Star | Unknown Star |
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