Bed and Breakfast
Bed and breakfast accommodation
30 minutes from Aberdeen on the banks of the River Dee
Free Wi-fi. Optional dinner.
Woodend House
Banchory
Royal Deeside
Aberdeenshire
Scotland
A lovely old family home on the beautiful banks of the River Dee.
Banchory 5 miles
Aberdeen 24 miles
Inverness 90 miles
This is a wonderful chance to stay in the Highlands of Scotland surrounded by woodland, gardens and lawns which go down to the River Dee, one of Scotland's most famous salmon rivers. Julian and Miranda McHardy offer bed and breakfast (and optional dinner) at Woodend House and warmly welcome their guests as they would their friends.
An inspirational place to stay, and a favourite with artists and writers; miles of woodland paths, wild flowering plants, the scent from the Scots pine trees, and the sound of the river, and secluded places to sit. The river Dee rises in the pristine Cairngorm mountains and is crystal clear. As you wander along the water endlessly changes from bright stoney runs to slower deep open pools, then quick rocky rapids, sparkling in the sun.
The oldest part of the house is from 1700s when it was built as a fishing lodge, the south side with its charming bow front dates from the early 1800s and the rest has evolved to this day.
Staying here is ideal for exploring the castles of Aberdeenshire, visiting whisky distilleries, or exploring the miles of glorious highland moors, rivers and forests of the Cairngorm National Park. Many towns and even villages have a golf course each with its own character, and this is a perfect golf holiday base.
At Woodend House you will find all the modern and traditional comforts of a harmoniously arranged family home along with seasonal fresh produce from the kitchen garden and Miranda's delicious home cooking.
Accommodation:
Above left and right;
Twin bedroom with a view from the window across the lawn to the River Dee between the trees, looking west.
Right;
Bathroom en suite with classic 1930s bath, basin and wc.
Above left and right;
Twin bedroom with a view of the river, looking east. In the foreground, a fragrant Rhododendron flowering in June.
Right;
Private bathroom a couple of steps away with bath, basin and wc.
There's a separate shower a few steps away as well.
Above left and right;
Double bedroom, looking west with a view across the lawn to the river.
Right;
Bathroom en suite with bath (with shower attachment), basin and wc.
Left; The breakfast table in the Dining Room with more views of the river.
Right; Guests are welcome to use the Drawing Room.
Breakfast:
Miranda asks her guests what they would like for breakfast, the night before.
Bread, oatcakes, jams, honey, eggs all homemade or homegrown; sausages, cereals, fresh coffee and teas, special Woodend porridge and seasonal fruit: a delicious and sustaining Scottish breakfast, served in the dining room with a view of the river through the windows.
Dinner is also available by arrangement and special diets catered for with advance notice.
There is a pub with good food nearby and several good places to eat out in Banchory and Aboyne.
Tariff:
from £55 per person per night (or from £110 for the room), and including a full Scottish breakfast.
from £85 for a single person in a double room
No smoking please.
There is free Wi-Fi internet broad band throughout the house.
To enquire or to book:
The hens in their hen-hut. Fluke, Fig and Miss Pepper Pot.
Please contact:
Julian and Miranda McHardy
email:
info@woodend.org
Woodend House
Banchory
Kincardinshire, AB31 4AY
Scotland, UK
Tel: 01330 822367
or from outside the UK:
Tel: 44 1330 822367
Please tell Miranda and Julian you found Woodend House through About Scotland!
Fishing information and more images of Woodend House on the McHardy's own website: www.woodend.org
Map of the area:
About Scotland
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