| a cottage has 3 bedrooms, a kitchen, a lounge and a tv. there are also 2 relaxed lounges with sofas and a fireplace, plus meeting rooms, event space and an ornate garden. parking is free. there's a stately dining room and a cooked breakfast is available. many add workstations, sitting areas and scenic views. it's 8 miles from banchory golf club. the 16 cosy, individually furnished rooms have antiques, free wi-fi and coffeemakers. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. minimum guest rules apply. set 10 miles from the cairngorms national park, this genteel hotel is set in a grand victorian mansion
Aberdeen International Airport 40 min
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