Positioned between the better known glens of the Dee and the Spey, Donside offers a central location for visitors to the North East of Scotland. Situated on one of the Tourist Routes from Aberdeen to Inverness, the accommodation that is on offer will satisfy a range of budgets.
Easy access is provided to the Whisky Trail and Speyside, where over half of Scotland's distilleries are located, and to the Castle Trail as well as Royal Deeside. The balance of being near areas of interest but away from the bustle is comfortably achieved in Donside.
Hotels & Inns
Kildrummy Castle Hotel Kildrummy.
Kildrummy Castle Hotel offers a real opportunity to enjoy the style and elegance of a bygone era combined with all the comfort and service of a modern first-class hotel.
019755 71288
The Colquhonnie House Hotel Strathdon
A family hotel on the beautiful River Don with nine miles of fishing available. Eight en suite bedrooms, home cooking, children welcome.
019756 51210 info@thecolquhonniehotel.co.uk
Allargue Arms Hotel Cockbridge, Corgarff.
Beautifully situated in the glorious rolling countryside of Scotland's Cairngorm mountains. Ideally situated for outdoor pursuits. A family-run hotel with wonderful home-cooked food.
019756 51410 info@allarguearmshotel.co.uk
The Glenkindie Arms Hotel Glenkindie
Sixteenth century coaching inn and former Masonic lodge. Good value accommodation, selection of wine and whisky, real ales and good food. We specialise in game, fresh fish and curries - good vegetarian selection.
019756 41288 eddie@theglenkindiearmshotel.com
Kildrummy Inn Kildrummy.
The Kildrummy Inn is located in the heart of rural Aberdeenshire along the main A97 Donside road. The excellent location of the Kildrummy Inn provides the local community, visitors as well as tourists from further afield with the opportunity and chance to enjoy the superb cuisine, great hospitality and excellent en-suite accommodation the Inn is renowned for. With Kildrummy Inn being situated in this beautiful part of the Grampian Highlands, it's a gateway to this fantastic and beautiful part of Donside, Aberdeenshire and Scotland itself.
019755 71227 enquiries@kildrummyinn.co.uk
Bed & Breakfast
Craig-na-Hullie Strathdon.
Craig-na-Hullie House in beautiful Strathdon in Upper Donside is the perfect base for exploring the Cairngorm National Park. Set in five acres of woodland overlooking the River Don. Ideal base for exploring Castle and Whisky trails.
019756 51244 leschuss@btinternet.com
The Smiddy House Glenkindie.
Bordering on the Cairngorms National Park,The Smiddy House is ideally situated for the Castle and Whisky trails or visiting stately homes and gardens belonging to the National Trust and Historic Scotland.
019756 41216 jones.thesmiddy@btinternet.com
Auld Cummerton Strathdon.
Auld Cummerton is off the beaten track and nestles in the higher reaches of Upper Donside in the Cairngorms National Park, within its own woodland, with resident red squirrels and magnificent views towards the mountains of Royal Deeside. Member of Scotland's Best B&Bs and provide 5 star bed and breakfast accommodation.
019756 51337 bluffman.cu@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Self Catering Holiday Homes
The Garden House at Old Semeil Strathdon.
Sleeps up to 6, chalet style single storey building fully equipped and electrically heated. Children and dogs welcome!
019756 51343 philandgill.cook@ecosse.net
Woodside Cottage Glenbuchat.
Sleeps up to 6, single storey cottage, fully equipped and centrally heated. Magnificent views.
019756 51343 philandgill.cook@ecosse.net
Waterside Lodge Strathdon.
The log house is newly built to the highest specifications and has 3 bedrooms (2 double and 1 twin), large spacious lounge and a smaller upper lounge. Superb kitchen, bathroom and shower-room. Dishwasher, barbecue, cdplayer, TV, snooker table.
019756 51241 liz.burn@btinternet.com
Weavers Cottage Glenbuchat.
Ideal for 2/3, sleeps up to 5. Night storage heaters and wood burning stove, washing machine and microwave. Comfort, relaxation - and amazing views.
019756 41341 isobel.conboy@btinternet.com
Jenny's Bothy Corgarff.
A tranquil holiday retreat secluded amongst trees with open hills to the west. Paradise for children, few midgies in Summer and you can't hear any cars!. Cross-country skiing and more in winter. Self-catering. Families, groups, individuals and backpackers are welcome.
019756 51449 jenny@jennysbothy.co.uk
Buchaam Farm Glenbuchat, Strathdon.
Buchaam Farm is set amongst the unspoilt beauty of Strathdon within the Cairngorm National Park in the Grampian Highlands. With 650 acres to explore you can walk or cycle along tracks through the forests and hills, catch fish from the River Don, go birdwatching in the area and ski in the Cairngorm Mountains. Fishing on the River Don inclusive.
019756 51238 buchaamhp@yahoo.co.uk
Torranbuie Strathdon.
Torranbuie is a typical Highland Victorian Farmstead, which has been completly refurbished to form a comfortable family home. Sleeps six in three bedrooms with 1 1/2 bathrooms. Exclusive use of an acre of garden and woodland so great for children and pets.
019756 51351 rogerehunt@tiscali.co.uk
The Red House Heughhead, Strathdon.
A traditionally built cottage dating back to around 1830, The Red House is situated in the Hamlet of Heughhead, Strathdon at the foothills of the Eastern Cairngorms in the Cairngorm National Park. Sympathetically renovated and extended the cottage sleeps 10 + baby. Oil fired central heating ensures the cottage is always warm with plentiful hot water.
019756 51312 or 07801 324015 cottage@bigfootadventures.com
Smithy Cottage Heughhead, Strathdon.
A traditionally built former Blacksmith's house dating back to around 1830, Smithy Cottage is situated in the Hamlet of Heughhead, Strathdon at the foothills of the Eastern Cairngorms in the Cairngorm National Park. Sympathetically renovated and extended in 1992, the cottage sleeps 6 + baby.
019756 51312 or 07801 324015 cottage@bigfootadventures.com
Strathdon Lodges Strathdon.
Two brand new larch clad lodges in a secluded woodland setting in rural Donside. Each lodge sleeps up to six people in one double and one twin room, with a bed settee in the lounge.
019756 51244 All details are on the website
Refreshments
The Hotels and Inns offering accommodation will usually be happy to supply teas and light refreshments. Tearooms are to be found at other locations, with plenty of interest to attract the visitor. Further information may be obtained from the Tourist Board office at Alford, telephone 019755 62052 (open during summer season) or the information boards at Bellabeg Car Park and the Mossat shop.
Lecht Ski Centre Corgarff.
Good food and drink, and Highland hospitality in the licensed day lodge.
019756 51440 info@lecht.co.uk
Goodbrand and Ross, Corgarff.
Ski and snowboard hire (freestyle and all terrain boards available), ski accessories, hats, gloves, goggles etc. Great selection of quality Scottish knitwear, jewellery and gifts. Teas, coffees, home baking. Open all year.
019756 51433
All information correct at time of going to press, however all visitors are advised to check personally before making travel plans. "Landranger" Map, Sheet 37, Strathdon. Site updated Oct 2008.
