Ardoe House

Tucked away among thirty acres of mature woodland in the rolling Aberdeenshire countryside, affords a wonderfully intimate location for this fabulous baronial country mansion.

Built in 1878 as the residence for a wealthy Aberdeen merchant, Ardoe House was inspired by the royal residence at Balmoral Castle a few miles away. This is particularly realised in the turrets of the frontal façade and the stunning original interiors that are seeped in Victorian opulence.

The ornate carved oak panelling, mosaic floor, powerful deep crimson and intricate stain class window featured in reception mark a stunning entrance to Ardoe House. The marriage of original features, intricate carvings, grandiose open fireplaces and sweeping spiral staircase together with modern conveniences embellish Ardoe House most distinctively.

The hotel has over 100 bedrooms mostly housed in a modern extension to the original house. Rooms are spacious and airy complimented with antique furnishings, refined, indulgent bathrooms. All are fitted with all modern facilities and many offer sweeping views of the Aberdeenshire countryside.

Other notable, modern additions to Ardoe House include tennis and basketball courts, a luxurious pool, a sauna and a fully equipped gym. Also on hand are beauticians offering a range of pampering from makeovers to massages and facials.

The award winning restaurant offers fresh local produce and the finest international ingredients served in the elegant surroundings of the old dining room or the less formal, the Laird's Bar where you can later enjoy a dram in front of a crackling fire and appreciate the surrounding unique period, wood carvings and oil paintings.

Not far from Aberdeen Airport, Ardoe is easy to get to and ideally positioned for fishing the fast flowing rivers or sampling the 'water of life' at the many whiskey distilleries of Aberdeenshire.