Macdonald Pittodrie House

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

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