A delightful Scottish country inn hotel, the Loch Kinord is located just 5 miles from Ballater in the glorious Royal Deeside countryside and near to the Queen's Royal Residence at Balmoral.

The Loch Kinord Hotel is peacefully situated in the tiny village of Dinnet surrounded by beautiful Grampian countryside with the Cairngorm mountains in the distance. Just a few miles away lies the town of Ballater which is renowned for its royal customers due to its close proximity to Balmoral, and Crathie Church just 10 miles away.  The area is ideal for outdoor activities including walking, hiking, golfing, salmon fishing on the river Dee and visiting the nearby Castle and whisky trails to the north.  Aberdeen is just over one hour away.

The hotel itself is a quaint and traditional Scottish village inn, full of local character.  Family owned and operated, and with just 22 guest bedrooms, the Loch Kinord offers a truly personal service creating an intimate, “home-away-from-home” atmosphere.  A warm highland Welcome is always offered.

Guest accommodation is furnished and decorated to reflect the mood and colours of the surrounding countryside.  Rooms are well-appointed and individually designed focussing on guest comfort and relaxation.  Rich quality fabrics and tartans from local designer Mikhail Pietrannik are used throughout the guest accommodation enhancing the highland ambience and all rooms offer the facilities expected by the modern traveller including telephones, satellite television and wifi internet access.  All of the bedrooms are non-smoking and ground floor rooms can be requested if required.

Food and drink play an important role at the Loch Kinord with an excellent lounge bar and restaurant which each maintain the quaint character of the hotel and offer the ideal setting for an intimate evening meal or an informal lunch or bar-snack.  Showcasing “Scotland's natural larder” the team of chefs prepare an extensive menu and daily specials using the very best of locally sourced, often organic, produce including meats, game and seasonal vegetables.  Whether choosing from select international dishes or the range of traditional Scottish favourites, the menu focus is always on uncomplicated, freshly prepared meals which offer an array of flavours from the local area.

The Loch Kinord offers quality accommodation and an intimate service in a countryside setting close to the Queen's scottish residence at Balmoral.