Holiday Cottages
Holiday Cottages & Apartments in Royal Deeside
Stay in one of nine individual cottages and apartments set within the grounds of Douneside House in Tarland, Aberdeenshire. A peaceful base in Royal Deeside, each offers its own character and space to settle in, with full access to Douneside's pool, gardens, dining and hotel facilities throughout your stay. And for those evenings when you want to keep things easy, the kitchen can deliver freshly prepared food to your door
Our cottages and apartments
Nine individually designed cottages and apartments
Set in Tarland, Douneside is well placed for exploring Royal Deeside and the wider Aberdeenshire countryside. Ballater and Aboyne are within easy reach, along with Balmoral Castle, the Muir of Dinnet, Glen Tanar and the Cairngorms National Park. Whether you're here for walking, cycling, castles, golf or simply a quieter few days away, the cottages and apartments offer a peaceful base to return to, with Douneside's gardens, pool and dining close at hand.
2 En-suite Bedrooms · Sleeps 4
Dog Friendly
Pine Cottage
With a backdrop overlooking rolling farmland, a private garden perfect for BBQs, and an easy walk to the house, these are among the most popular dog-friendly cottages in Royal Deeside for families and couples.
3 En-suite Bedrooms · Sleeps 6
Dog Friendly
Alpha Cottage
Views across the arboretum. Ideal for families or groups to gather, catch up and enjoy all the hotel comforts on the doorstep. Alpha Cottage offers a comfortable base for a memorable stay in Royal Deeside.
3 En-suite Bedrooms · Sleeps 6
Dog Friendly
Gatehouse Cottage
Set at the entrance to the gardens, step out of the patio doors into Douneside’s surrounding greenery. Watch a world of nature from the dining room table, all of the hotel’s amenities within easy reach.
2 En-suite Bedrooms · Sleeps 4
Dog Friendly
Casa 21
A two-bedroom apartment across two floors of Casa Memoria, with views across the infinity lawn from the second-floor sitting room. Light, spacious and dog friendly. Enjoyed by families and groups of friends alike.
Studio · Sleeps 2 · Accessible
Dog Friendly
Casa 22
A ground-floor studio apartment with views across the infinity lawn and the Howe of Cromar. Fully wheelchair accessible with wet room facilities, offering a comfortable and relaxing stay within the heart of the estate surroundings.
1 Bedroom · Sleeps 2
Dog Friendly
Casa 23
A ground-floor apartment with a log burning stove and sun porch (great for dogs) overlooking the gardens. Warm and cosy, with a real sense of seclusion and peaceful comfort within the estate grounds throughout the seasons.
1 Bedroom · Sleeps 2
Dog Friendly
Casa 24
A first-floor apartment in Casa Memoria with its own private entrance and patio. Light, modern and quietly positioned within the Douneside grounds.
1 Bedroom · Sleeps 2 · Accessible
Dog Friendly
Morven
A thoughtfully designed accessible apartment with a private patio, kitchen and dining area. Ground level with easy access to all estate facilities.
2 Bedrooms · Sleeps 4
Dog Friendly
Dounebrae
A stylish contemporary two-bedroom apartment with countryside views and a generous patio. Ground level with easy access to the gardens.
The cottage experience
The hotel kitchen,
delivered to your door
Stay in a cottage, eat like a hotel guest. Our delivered menu brings freshly prepared meals from our award-winning team straight to your cottage between 5.30pm and 6pm. The same kitchen. The same standard.
All cottage and apartment guests also have full run of the house — the indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room, the gardens, the bar and breakfast in The Conservatory.
Douneside is a favourite with dogs too.
We look after all our guests, including our four-legged ones. They can expect treats on arrival and miles of walks and trails to explore. While dogs aren’t allowed in the main building, dog-friendly village pubs are within walking distance.
For every cottage guest
Everything the hotel offers,
included as standard
Indoor Pool
The heated indoor pool, sauna, steam room and gym are open to all guests, rooms and cottages alike, at no extra charge.
Tennis Court
The all-weather tennis court is available throughout your stay. Rackets and balls available from reception.
The Gardens
Seventeen acres of RHS Partner Garden. Walled kitchen garden, arboretum, Arts and Crafts terracing and an infinity lawn.
Dining
Dinner in The Conservatory or The Library is open to all guests. The kitchen also delivers freshly prepared meals straight to your cottage door.
Complimentary Golf
Complimentary golf at nearby Tarland Golf Club. This welcoming 9-hole course offers an enjoyable round surrounded by the beautiful scenery of Royal Deeside.
Tea and Scones
Join your fellow guests every day at 4pm in the Piano Lounge for complimentary tea and freshly baked scones. A home away from home treat on us.
Ready to book
Find your cottage
Check availability online or call the team — we'll help you find the right cottage or apartment for your stay in Royal Deeside.
Telephone: +44 (0) 1339 881230
Email: info@dounesidehouse.co.uk
Stay, dine and explore
Make Douneside your base.
Spend the day discovering Royal Deeside, then return to the quiet comfort of the house, the gardens and the estate.
Stay
Elegant bedrooms, suites and self-catering cottages in the heart of the estate.
Dine
Seasonal dining shaped by the garden, the kitchen and the best of Scotland.
Gardens
Explore the remarkable gardens and designed landscape surrounding Douneside.