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Douneside House Tarland,
Aberdeenshire AB34 4UL, Scotland

The Conservatory

Deeside dining that is relaxed yet refined

Light pours in from the terrace garden by day, candles take over by evening. A setting that feels special, yet
comfortable and inviting, perfect for relaxed lunches, intimate dinners, and memorable celebrations together.

The room

Light and airy, led by the garden

The Conservatory restaurant was designed to bring the outdoors in. Shaped by the changing seasons, it fills with garden views, plants, and freshly cut flowers, with the Arts and Crafts terrace just beyond the glass.

Bright and open by day, lunch is served at the weekends overlooking the lawns. As evening falls, candlelight takes over and the atmosphere gently shifts.

Open 7 Days

Relaxed dining, every day.

Open throughout the week, The Conservatory offers relaxed dining from leisurely Saturday lunches and afternoon tea to elegant evening service and our much-loved Sunday Lunch. 

Whether joining us after a walk in the gardens, exploring Royal Deeside or celebrating a special occasion, The Conservatory offers seasonal Scottish dining throughout the week.

Table prepared for dining beside the garden windows in The Conservatory
Traditional Sunday roast with Yorkshire pudding served at Douneside House

Sunday lunch

Sunday lunch in Royal Deeside.

Our Sunday lunch is a favourite Douneside tradition, featuring a roast of the day from one of Deeside’s finest butchers, vegetables from the kitchen garden, homemade Yorkshire puddings and gravy. Choose from two courses or three.

Our Sunday lunch is not just about the food.  Families gather and make a day of their visit, with time to enjoy the surroundings before or after lunch. A pre-drink in MacRobert’s Reply Bar, and post lunch wander around the beautiful gardens.  Booking is essential.

Dinner

When the atmosphere is set.

Dinner is served seven nights a week. The à la carte menu changes seasonally,  with daily specials for guests who are enjoying a longer stay. 

The wine list is extensive without being daunting. Many guests enjoy an aperitif or digestif in the MacRobert’s Reply Bar, or on the garden terrace, soaking in the views of the infinity lawn.

Evening dining table with flowers, candles and wine at Douneside House, Conservatory Restaurant
Traditional afternoon tea with sandwiches, cakes and scones served in The Conservatory

Served on Saturdays

Afternoon Tea

Three tiers, the kitchen garden's preserves, scones still warm. Served in The Conservatory or, on fine days, on the terrace itself.

Where it comes from

Beyond the garden, only the best of Scotland.

The Garden
Our walled kitchen garden
Eighty-plus organically grown varieties, picked the same morning they appear on your plate.
The Butcher
HM Sheridan of Ballater
Royal Warrant butcher, eight miles down the Dee. Aberdeen Angus and game from estates we know by name.
The Sea
Peterhead day boats
Blue-flag fish landed at the harbour each morning. On the menu the same evening it left the water.
The Cellar
A list worth lingering over
Curated by a sommelier once named the United Kingdom's finest. Old World classics, new-wave finds.

Before you come

The practical details.

Open
Dinner seven days
Dinner served daily from 6.30pm. Last orders 8.45pm. Lunch Saturday and Sunday from noon. Afternoon Tea Saturday from 2.30pm.
Sunday Lunch
From noon, unhurried
Two courses or three, with a roast of the day. Booking is essential, and the restaurant often fills several weeks in advance.
Booking
Reservations in advance only
All tables must be reserved in advance. Children of all ages welcome.
Afternoon Tea
Saturday, from 2.30pm
Afternoon Tea is served on Saturdays from 2.30pm.

Reserve a table

We’d love to have you.

From relaxed lunches and elegant evening dining to our traditional Afternoon Tea, we invite both residents and non-resident guests to enjoy the Conservatory Restaurant.