Gowanbrae

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9.2
Rated superb

Free WiFi

10

About this property

Historic Setting: Gowanbrae in Dufftown is housed in a historic building, offering a unique and charming atmosphere. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms, free WiFi, and amenities such as hairdryers, free toiletries, and TVs. Delicious Breakfast: Guests can enjoy an à la carte breakfast with full English/Irish, vegetarian, and vegan options. Local specialities, warm dishes, juice, and fruits are served. Convenient Facilities: The property includes a lounge, luggage storage, and free off-site parking. Additional amenities include a fireplace, executive lounge access, and garden and mountain views. Nearby Attractions: Huntly Castle is 22 km away, Elgin Cathedral 28 km, and Grantown Museum 41 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

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Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan

  • FREE parking!

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
2 single beds
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Sandy
Norway Norway
“We were so impressed by everything. The room was very comfortable and clean, it was decorated well, and the atmosphere was calm. The hotel itself was also very clean and nice. We enjoyed the lounge in the evening. The location was fantastic,...”
Allison
Australia Australia
“Comfortable room Lovely lady of the house Very accommodating”
Allan
New Zealand New Zealand
“You couldn't ask for better hosts than Jo & Steve. We were made very welcome. Steves knowledge of Whiskey was fantastic and Jo's cooking kept us in good stride for a busy day touring the local area. Thank you guys so much. Haere rà.”
Paul
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Steve and Joe were very friendly and generous hosts. The room was clean and comfortable, breakfast was plentiful and tasty. Location is fantastic for the whisky hospitality industry with many Speyside distilleries nearby. The nearby Indian...”
Per-arne
Sweden Sweden
“A lovely little B&B situated in the center of Dufftown with a Homely feeling created by the warm and welcoming couple Steve and Jo. They really make you feel like home with great rooms and a good breakfast with home made jam from the...”
Lex
Belgium Belgium
“Great room, common and relax room was very great, full tasty breakfast ! Free whiskey :)”
Christoph
Germany Germany
“Jo and Steve are wonderful hosts, very mindful and friendly. Steve’s knowledge about whisky, the region and possible activities seem to be endless. We really enjoyed our stay at Gowanbrae. The homemade marmalade was delicious.”
Colin
Austria Austria
“All together a very nice B & B. Jo and Stephen excellent hosts. Breakfast outstanding, very friendly atmosphere. Stephen has a very good knowledge of Whisky. We had a very enjoyable stay.”
Daria
Switzerland Switzerland
“Jo and Steve are fabulous hosts: welcoming, helpful and a delight to chat with during the four days of our stay. Our room was spacious and full of light, beautiful to awaken in with the beautiful days we had. The street is peaceful and the...”
Donald
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Excellent hosts, lovely room, handy for my work location. Close to nearby facilities / eateries.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

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House rules

Gowanbrae takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 18:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Gowanbrae in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

License number: MO-00204-F