Bed and Breakfast

Bed and breakfast accommodation
30 minutes from Aberdeen on the banks of the River Dee
Free Wi-fi. Optional dinner.

Woodend from downstream on the River Dee
Woodend Location map

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:

Bedroom View from the bedroom window
Bathroom

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.

Bedroom View from the bedroom window
Bathroom

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.

Bedroom View from the bedroom window
Bathroom

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.

Drawingroom Breakfast table

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.

The River Dee The Dee near the house
clear water and pebbles Ancient beech trees in the woods

Tariff:

Looking downstream on the River Dee

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:

Hens Dogs

The hens in their hen-hut. Fluke, Fig and Miss Pepper Pot.

Please contact:
Julian and Miranda McHardy

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:

Map of the area

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