North East Scotland Luxury Bed & Breakfasts Guide

recommended 4 or 5 star B&Bs and other luxury guest accommodation


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Blervie House

Rafford

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  • 5* rated
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  • luxury
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  • character property
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  • country house
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  • romantic retreat
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  • great breakfasts
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  • great reviews
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  • rural location
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  • lounge
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  • air-conditioning
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  • lift
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  • terrace
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  • own garden
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  • free WiFi
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indulge yourself in the unashamed luxury of this stunning, country-house B&B, boasting sumptuously furnished rooms, set in acres of woodland

Lossiemouth House

Lossiemouth

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  • 4* rated
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  • luxury
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  • great reviews
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  • central location
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  • near beach
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  • own garden
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  • free WiFi
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just a short walk from the white, sandy beaches, this exceptionally well-presented B&B, close to numerous shops, makes an ideal seaside base

Jays Guest House

Aberdeen

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  • 4* rated
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  • great breakfasts
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  • great reviews
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  • free WiFi
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this welcoming long-established traditional accommodation is handily located for Aberdeen University and offers tasty freshly-cooked breakfasts

The Auld Kirk

Ballater

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  • 4* rated
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  • luxury
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  • family-friendly
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  • character property
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  • great reviews
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  • village location
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  • bar
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  • free WiFi

an early Victorian church, built of local granite, transformed into a unique, atmospheric place to stay with stylish room and a coffee lounge

Cluny Bank

Forres

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  • 4* rated
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  • luxury
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  • character property
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  • romantic retreat
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  • award-winning
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  • great reviews
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  • bar
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  • lounge
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  • terrace
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  • own garden
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  • free WiFi
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  • parking

a unique Victorian manor house set in quiet gardens featuring tastefully decorated rooms and a well-stocked bar that has a wine cellar

Norland B&B

Lossiemouth

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  • 4* rated
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  • luxury
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  • family-friendly
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  • pets allowed
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  • great reviews
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  • seafront location
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  • near beach
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  • great views
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  • own garden
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  • free WiFi
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  • parking

there are sweeping views across the Moray Firth from the elevated spot at this highly commended B&B; West Beach is moments away

By The Bay

Cruden Bay

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  • 4* rated
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  • luxury
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  • great reviews
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  • village location
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  • free WiFi
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provides a high standard of accommodation - bedrooms are smart and well-equipped - and welcoming, Scottish hospitality, near to the beach

Bayview B&B

Stonehaven

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  • 4* rated
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  • luxury
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  • great reviews
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  • central location
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  • seafront location
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  • near beach
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  • lounge
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  • own garden
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  • free WiFi

modern B&B, directly on Stonehaven's beach and in the centre of town, offering individually designed rooms - some with sea views and balcony

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  • 4* rated
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  • luxury
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  • family-friendly
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  • great reviews
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  • own garden
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  • free WiFi
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a Victorian house retaining many original features, located a short walk from the town centre, featuring spacious, well-appointed bedrooms

Lys-Na-Greyne

Aboyne

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  • 5* rated
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  • luxury
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  • cyclist friendly
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  • walker friendly
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  • character property
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  • country house
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  • romantic retreat
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  • great breakfasts
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  • award-winning
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  • great reviews
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  • village location
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  • waterfront location
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  • great views
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  • own garden
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  • free WiFi
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set in scenic grounds in an idyllic location, the bedrooms and bathrooms of this gracious granite house are elegant and beautifully presented

  • restaurant with rooms
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  • 4* rated
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  • luxury
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  • small hotel
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  • restaurant
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  • own garden
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  • free WiFi
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a former corn mill, set in countryside on the A96 between Forres and Nairn, now a smart restaurant - Scottish fayre served - and stylish rooms

Arduthie House

Stonehaven

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  • 4* rated
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  • family-friendly
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  • character property
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  • great reviews
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  • central location
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  • own garden
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  • free WiFi

a beautifully presented Georgian house providing cosy, well-appointed rooms, a spacious lounge with log fire and a pleasant garden to relax in

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  • 4* rated
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  • adults only
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  • great reviews
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  • rural location
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  • great views
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  • bar
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  • lounge
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  • terrace
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  • own garden
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  • free WiFi
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  • parking

boasting its own, intimate lounge bar with 350 whiskies open for tasting, this welcoming B&B provides luxurious, whisky themed rooms

Links Lodge

Lossiemouth

  • B&B/guest house
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  • 4* rated
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  • luxury
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  • family-friendly
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  • great reviews
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  • seafront location
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  • near beach
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  • lounge
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  • free WiFi

overlooks the 18th green of Old Moray golf course and the West Beach with uninterrupted views across the waters of the Moray Firth

No. 45

Ballater

  • B&B/guest house
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  • 4* rated
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  • luxury
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  • family-friendly
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  • cyclist friendly
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  • walker friendly
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  • great breakfasts
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  • great reviews
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  • village location
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  • lounge
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  • terrace
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  • own garden
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  • free WiFi
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  • parking

a handsome Victorian house, set in an acre of walled gardens, featuring individually designed rooms, a conservatory and relaxing lounges

Drumdelgie B&B

Drumdelgie

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  • family-friendly
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  • pets allowed
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  • great reviews
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  • rural location
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  • own garden
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  • free WiFi
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  • parking

smart, strikingly decorated rooms and cottages, with breakfast supplied, enjoy a peaceful location near the ruins of historic Huntley Castle

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  • 4* rated
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  • cyclist friendly
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  • walker friendly
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  • great reviews
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  • village location
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  • free WiFi

enjoy the period charm of this Victorian guest house as well as the comfy beds and contemporary luxury in the rooms ; one has a whirlpool bath

  • B&B/guest house
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  • 4* rated
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  • great reviews
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  • seafront location
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  • place(s) to eat nearby
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  • lounge
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  • free WiFi

the recently renovated accommodation is strikingly stylish and has a sought-after location right on the harbour of this picturesque little town

Toadhall Rooms

Muchalls

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  • family-friendly
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  • great reviews
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  • rural location
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  • near beach
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  • free WiFi

stroll along the cliff tops to your private beach from this idyllically situated coastal retreat, and enjoy the warm welcome and tasteful rooms

Broadsea

Burnhervie

  • B&B/guest house
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  • 4* rated
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  • luxury
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  • family-friendly
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  • great reviews
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  • rural location
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  • own garden
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  • free WiFi
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  • parking

in a rustic farm setting with forest walks nearby, but close to Inverurie, cosy well-appointed rooms and a delicious breakfast with home baking

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