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Located within the Cairngorms National Park, the Macdonald Aviemore Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort is part of the Macdonald Aviemore Resort which boasts a collection of 4-star hotels, a choice of restaurants and bars, as well as extensive leisure facilities including an on-site cinema. There is a championship golf course nearby.

The 4-star rooms at the Macdonald Aviemore Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort all feature a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom with a bath or shower and free WiFi. Some family rooms feature a partitioned area with bunk beds. Other family rooms will either have a sofa bed or a pop-up bed.

Within this hotel you’ll find Spey Burger, a contemporary American-style family diner serving burgers, burritos, milkshakes and more. Guests have access to a wide range of dining options across the resort. Other restaurants within a few minutes’ walk include Aspects Restaurant in Macdonald Highlands Hotel and Giovanni’s Italian Ristorante in the Macdonald Morlich Hotel. Both Spey Burger and Giovanni's are seasonal restaurants.

Guests staying in Macdonald Aviemore Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort have free access to the resort’s leisure facilities within Aviemore Activity Centre. Located a short 5-minute walk across the resort the centre includes a large leisure pool, soft play, gym and café 'seasonal'.

Children aged 12 and under can stay and take breakfast for free when sharing a suitable room with two adults. Child dinner will be charged separately dependent on menu chosen

With a stay at Macdonald Pittodrie House, you'll be centrally located in Inverurie, within a 10-minute drive of Bennachie Centre and Insch Connection Museum. This hotel is 4.9 mi (8 km) from Inverurie Golf Club and 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from Insch War Memorial Hospital.

Located in Banchory, Banchory Lodge Hotel is on a river, within a 5-minute drive of Falls of Feugh and Royal Deeside Railway. This hotel is 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Crathes Castle and Gardens and 8.5 mi (13.6 km) from Drum Castle.

Located within the Cairngorms National Park, the Macdonald Highlands Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort is part of the Macdonald Aviemore Resort which boasts a collection of 4-star hotels, restaurants and bars, as well as extensive leisure facilities including an on-site cinema and is Winner of Resort Hotel of the Year in Scotland – Scottish Hospitality Awards 2019. There is a championship golf course nearby.

The 4-star rooms at the Macdonald Highlands Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort all feature a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom with a bath or shower and free WiFi. There is a selection of Classic or Executive rooms and suites available. Family rooms, some interconnecting, are available with either a sofa or pop up bed for the children.

Within this hotel you will find Aspects Restaurant, the resort’s signature restaurant offering contemporary Scottish dishes using seasonal ingredients. Guests have access to a wide range of dining options across the resort. Other restaurants within a few minutes’ walk include Spey Burger in Macdonald Aviemore Hotel and Giovanni’s Italian Ristorante in the Macdonald Morlich Hotel.
Please note, Spey Burger and Giovanni's are seasonal restaurants

The Macdonald Highlands Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort also benefits from direct guest access to the resort’s leisure facilities within Aviemore Activity Centre including a large leisure pool, soft play, gym and seasonal café.

With a stay at Corrie Hotel in Isle of Arran, you'll be near the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal and Brodick Castle Country Park. This beach hotel is 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Isle of Arran Brewery and 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Brodick Castle.

Located in Dingwall, Tulloch Castle Hotel is in a rural location – a 2-minute drive from Dingwall Museum and 7 minutes from Blackmuir Wood. This eco-friendly hotel is 15.6 mi (25.1 km) from Inverness Castle and 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from Castle Leod.

Deeside Holiday Park is a tranquil retreat set in the Southern valley of the River Dee ideal for getting away from it all. Whether you choose to spend your time exploring Royal Deeside and the Cairngorms National Park or soaking up the atmosphere in the lively city of Aberdeen, our park offers the perfect holiday destination. Deeside has long been a favorite destination for the Royal family and for many other visitors to the North-East of Scotland. Steeped in history and tradition, the area is a must for heritage lovers with its castles and folklore, whisky distilleries and museums and of course its atmospheric stone circles – history comes to life at every turn.

Whether you choose to visit Deeside Holiday Park to relax and explore the great outdoors or to have some fun on a lively activity break, there are a host of opportunities on your doorstep.

The park also offers self-catering accommodation including luxury hot tub lodges and modern holiday homes, to en-suite glamping and camping pods. Investment in the park facilities include modern, heated toilet and showering amenities, indoor playroom and TV room, play park, duck pond, and outdoor BBQ area.
If you feel like visiting the surroundings, check out what’s on at the P&J Live (16 km) or you can explore the many local Castles, or venture into The Granite City , Aberdeen, (13km). This holiday park is 12 km from Aberdeen Airport.

With a stay at Host Stay Castle View Cottage in Barnard Castle, you'll be a 4-minute walk from Barnard Castle and within a 5-minute drive of Bowes Museum. This holiday home is 16 mi (25.8 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Egglestone Abbey.

Swan House is located in Carnforth. Offering free private parking, the 4-star holiday home is 15 km from Trough of Bowland. The property is non-smoking and is set 33 km from World of Beatrix Potter.

With free WiFi, this 3-bedroom holiday home offers a TV, a washing machine and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and kitchenware. Towels and bed linen are featured in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

A children's playground is also available for guests at the holiday home.

Leeds Bradford International Airport is 96 km away.

Situated in Cameron, Bruar Lodge features accommodation within 28 km of Discovery Point. Offering free private parking, the 5-star holiday home is 7.3 km from St Andrews University. The property is non-smoking and is set 11 km from St Andrews Bay.

With free WiFi, this 2-bedroom holiday home offers a TV, a washing machine and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and kitchenware. Towels and bed linen are offered in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

A children's playground is also available for guests at the holiday home.

Dundee Airport is 35 km from the property.

Located in Islay Island, Another Place, The Machrie is within a 10-minute drive of Ardmore Islands and Kildalton Chapel. This golf hotel is 5.6 mi (9.1 km) from Laphroaig Distillery and 6.4 mi (10.4 km) from Lagavulin Distillery.

Situated 33 km from Killiecrankie, 39 km from Blair Castle and 5.8 km from The Scottish Crannog Centre, Karelia Lodge provides accommodation set in Kenmore. The property is around 7.9 km from Aberfeldy Golf Course, 40 km from Blair Atholl Golf Club and 46 km from Drummond Castle Gardens. The property is non-smoking and is located 6.5 km from Castle Menzies.

The holiday home features 2 bedrooms, a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and kitchenware, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with a shower. Providing free private parking, this 5-star holiday home also features free WiFi. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

A children's playground is also available at the holiday home, while guests can also relax in the garden.

Dundee Airport is 79 km away.

Found in Scotland’s Cairngorms National Park, Scandinavian Village in Aviemore offers high-quality accommodation beside these rugged mountains. Furnished with Scandinavian pine, its apartments offer free WiFi and parking.

Two centrally heated bedrooms, one double room with new en suite facilities and one with twin beds, both have ample storage and hanging space, and reading lamps. There is also a pull out sofa bed in the living room which linen is supplied for. The main bathroom has a full-size bath and separate power shower.

A spacious sitting room with excellent mountain views includes a large dining area, a TV with Freeview and a DVD player. DVDs are available at reception. There is a fully equipped kitchen, with cookware and crockery provided, which has an oven, hob, fridge freezer, microwave, dishwasher and coffee maker.

In the heart of the UK’s largest national park, Aviemore offers a wealth of sporting activities, as well as a range of pubs and restaurants. The busy Highland city of Inverness is around 40 minutes’ drive away.

Duck Bay Cottage 1 - Uk43934 features a hot tub and free private parking, and is within 28 km of Glasgow Botanic Gardens and 29 km of University of Glasgow. The 5-star holiday home is 29 km from Mugdock Country Park. The property is non-smoking and is set 29 km from Riverside Museum of Transport and Technology.

With free WiFi, this 3-bedroom holiday home offers a TV, a washing machine and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and kitchenware. Towels and bed linen are offered in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

A children's playground is also available at the holiday home, while guests can also relax in the garden.

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum is 30 km from Duck Bay Cottage 1 - Uk43934, while Scottish Event Campus Glasgow is 30 km from the property. Glasgow Airport is 25 km away.

Set 43 km from Glamis Castle and 20 km from House of Dun & Montrose Basin Nature Reserve, Delta Saffron offers accommodation in Banchory. The property is non-smoking and is located 29 km from Lunan Bay.

The holiday home is composed of 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom. Providing free private parking, this 4-star holiday home also features free WiFi. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

For guests with children, the holiday home provides a children's playground.

Dundee Airport is 58 km away.

Nestled in 3.5 acres of woodland in Western Scotland, Airdeny Chalets feature self-catering accommodation sitting in a garden with terrace. Free Wi-Fi, free parking and BBQ facilities are available.

Offering mountain views, the two and three-bedroom timber chalets come with a living room with flat-screen TV and a fully equipped kitchen with oven, microwave and electric kettle. The bathroom is fitted with a shower.

Local activities include fishing, wildlife photography, scuba diving or sea kayaking. Taynuilt Golf Club is 1.1 miles away, while Kilchurn Castle is 10.6 miles away. Guests can go walking in the Fearnoch Forest, 2.6 miles away and the property is less than 2 miles from Loch Etive, and less than 7 from to Loch Awe.

The Finch is situated in Dyke, 23 km from Elgin Cathedral, 31 km from Castle Stuart Golf Links, and 39 km from University of the Highlands and Islands, Inverness. The property is around 39 km from Inverness Railway Station, 4.2 km from Brodie Castle and 14 km from Nairn Dunbar Golf Club. The property is non-smoking and is set 40 km from Inverness Castle.

The holiday home is composed of 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom. Offering free private parking, this 4-star holiday home also features free WiFi. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

A children's playground is also available for guests at the holiday home.

Nairn Museum is 15 km from The Finch, while The Nairn Golf Club is 16 km from the property. Inverness Airport is 26 km away.

Situated 23 km from Elgin Cathedral, 31 km from Castle Stuart Golf Links and 39 km from University of the Highlands and Islands, Inverness, The Falcon - Uk45538 features accommodation set in Dyke. The property is around 39 km from Inverness Railway Station, 4.2 km from Brodie Castle and 14 km from Nairn Dunbar Golf Club. The property is non-smoking and is located 40 km from Inverness Castle.

The holiday home is composed of 3 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom. Providing free private parking, this 4-star holiday home also features free WiFi. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

For guests with children, the holiday home provides a children's playground.

Nairn Museum is 15 km from The Falcon - Uk45538, while The Nairn Golf Club is 16 km away. Inverness Airport is 26 km from the property.

Set in Cairngorms National Park, Macdonald Woodland Lodges at Macdonald Aviemore Resort offers views of the forest, an indoor swimming pool, a fitness room and free WiFi.

Featuring a kitchenette with a microwave and a fridge, each unit also comes with a satellite flat-screen TV, ironing facilities, desk and a seating area with a sofa. There is a private bathroom with shower in all units, along with a hairdryer and free toiletries.

Continental and buffet breakfast options are available every morning at the lodge.

Macdonald Woodland Lodges at Macdonald Aviemore Resort offers 4-star accommodation with a children's playground. Guests can enjoy a free sauna service at the Leisure Centre, a short walk away from the property.

Guests at the accommodation can enjoy hiking and cycling nearby, or make the most of the garden.

Inverness is 40 km from Macdonald Woodland Lodges at Macdonald Aviemore Resort, while Nairn is 44 km from the property. The nearest airport is Inverness Airport, 59 km from the lodge.

With a stay at Host Stay Twelve On The Terrace in Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, you'll be a 5-minute walk from Newbiggin Beach and 11 minutes by foot from Newbiggin Maritime Centre. This holiday home is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Queen Elizabeth II Country Park and 3.3 mi (5.4 km) from Woodhorn Narrow Gauge Railway.