The North East Scotland Family Hotels Guide

hotels and other accommodation for families travelling with children


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Douneside House

Tarland

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a comfortable country pad steeped in history and full of character whilst also offering an array of leisure facilities and activities for all the family

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offers individually styled rooms, a restaurant serving traditional and modern dishes and a choice of over a 160 malt whiskies in the bar

Meldrum House Hotel

Oldmeldrum

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this award-winning country hotel with a golf academy and club on site offers an exceptional blend of period charm and contemporary luxury

Craigellachie Hotel

Craigellachie

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historic hotel, in a pretty Speyside village, that has a famous bar stocked with over 1,000 whiskies, elegant bedrooms and field to fork dining

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contemporary hotel with Union Square shopping and the railway station right on the doorstep and a short walk from the ferry terminal too

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within walking distance of the sands of Cruden Bay and offers comfy, traditional style rooms, a relaxed lounge bar and beer garden

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enjoying an enviable, central location, this exceptionally well-appointed hotel boasts contemporary rooms and its own 24 hour, on-site market

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enjoy the Hilton experience in the stylish rooms and suites and the high quality dining and leisure facilities at this hotel near Aberdeen Airport

Station Hotel

Rothes

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a blend of classic tradition and modern luxury, there are individually designed rooms and a whiskey wall with 500 blends and malts

Banchory Lodge

Banchory

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this handsome Georgian mansion with every comfort is idyllically set on the banks of the River Dee; salmon fishing is possible from the gardens

Palm Court Hotel

Aberdeen

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set in a leafy suburb, yet with easy access to the city, a stylish hotel with contemporary rooms and a restaurant with traditional Scottish cooking

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this small, family-run hotel - welcoming guests since 1891 - has been commended by previous guests for the hospitality and comfort afforded

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a friendly village inn near the sea offers simple but stylish rooms and a restaurant specializing in local produce, especially Aberdeen Angus beef

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Aberdeen Airport

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ring the changes with this cool lifestyle hotel, and enjoy the facilities, mood lighting, sociable bar, giant chess, deep sofas and airport location

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spacious, contemporary bedrooms and smart public areas feature at this conveniently placed hotel which is a 7-minute walk from the terminal

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country house splendour in the public rooms and classically elegant bedrooms greet guests here who can also enjoy the secluded grounds

Aberlour Hotel

Aberlour

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in the centre of the mile-long High Street of a peaceful Speyside village, this family-run hotel serves home-cooked meals utilising local produce

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with views across Boyndie Bay, this modern hotel is well placed for a coastal stay, it offers contemporary rooms and a stylish restaurant

Macdonald Pittodrie House

Chapel of Garioch

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this atmospheric and historic turreted castle in a 2400 acre estate offers luxurious rooms and a range of country pursuits for a relaxing stay

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built in 1756, this relaxed hotel in the country offers stylish rooms, suites and lodges with cultural and artistic touches, and locally sourced food

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