The Best Royal Deeside Pub Accommodation

recommended inns and pubs with rooms on or near Royal Deeside


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Balmoral Arms

Ballater

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  • 4* rated
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comfy, well-appointed rooms have either a contemporary feel with a nod to the inn's Victorian heritage or a traditional feel with Highland hues

Alexandra Hotel

Ballater

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  • small hotel
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a friendly, traditional inn offering informal dining, on the edge of Cairngorms National Park, just a 15 minute drive from Balmoral Castle

The Boat Inn

Aboyne

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  • small hotel
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  • great reviews
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on the banks of the River Dee, an exceptionally stylish inn offers smart rooms with comfy beds, fabulous bathrooms and much praised dining

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visitors to this picturesque Deeside village will find stylish rooms and apartments in this popular inn with a convivial bar and fine cuisine

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  • 3* rated
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the refurbished rooms in this welcoming hotel are smart, with pleasing colour schemes and the location is convenient for Banchory's attractions

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British Legion Club also offering value accommodation, some rooms with town views, as well as a popular bar, games room and lounge

Macbeth Arms

Lumphanan

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this traditional inn, nestled in a small village overlooking rolling hills, provides refurbished nicely decorated rooms and an informal breakfast

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ensure an enjoyable stay in this fine Scottish riverside town by staying in its heart, in this well-established hotel with good food and a sociable bar

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  • 4* rated
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  • great dining
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  • cyclist friendly
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  • walker friendly
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  • great breakfasts
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  • award-winning
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  • rural location
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  • great views
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  • own garden
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  • golf course
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so much to enjoy in this highly-rated hotel overlooking Loch Aboyne: the leisure facilities, 9 holes of golf or simply admiring the views

Aberdeen Arms

Tarland

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  • 2* rated
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a 300 year old inn offering real ales, a warming fire and weekly Scottish folk music nights; rooms are simple and breakfast is a self-service affair