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Macdonald Pittodrie House Frommer's Very Highly Recommended

Address
Location Chapel of Garioch, Nearby Places
Transportation From Aberdeen, take A96, following signs to Inverness; remain on A96, bypassing Inverurie, then follow signs to Chapel of Garioch
Phone 0870/194-2111
Fax 01467/681-648
Web site www.macdonald-hotels.co.uk/pittodrie
Room Information 27 units
Prices £130-£170 ($247-$323) double. Rates include Scottish breakfast
Credit Cards AE, DC, MC, V
In Room Amenities TV, coffeemaker, hair dryer, iron

Frommer's Review

Dating from 1490, the castle here was burned down and then rebuilt in 1675 as a family home -- and that in turn became a country-house hotel when Royal Deeside became prominent through Queen Victoria's adoption of Balmoral as her holiday retreat. The guest rooms are divided between those in the old house (with good views and antique furniture) and the smaller rooms in the recent extension (decorated in keeping with the style of the house but with less atmosphere). Most of the bathrooms have combination tub/showers. The public rooms boast antiques, oil paintings, and open fires. The elegant restaurant serves venison, grouse, partridge, pheasant, and fresh fish.

Facilities:
2 restaurants; bar; room service; laundry service; nonsmoking rooms

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.


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