Loch Kinord Hotel, Ballater

Loch Kinord Hotel is a delightful little country inn style Scottish hotel, 5 miles from Ballater and Aboyne in glorious Royal Deeside. This family-run hotel nestles in the heart of Aberdeen and Grampian region, 30 minutes from Balmoral Castle and Crathie Church. An easy drive to the Lecht and Glenshee ski centres. An hour from Aberdeen and Aberdeen Dyce Airport. At the eastern gateway to Cairngorms National Park. Surrounded by delightful highland golf courses, superb River Dee fishing, and the gliding centre near Aboyne. Spacious, and stylishly designed, this uniquely crafted Royal Deeside hideaway seamlessly blends upscale tranquillity with affordable charm and understated luxury.

The hotel was built in the late 1800s and was originally an upmarket hotel for wealthy fishermen, stalkers and travellers. It was previously called "The Profeits Hotel" being built for the two nieces of Queen Victoria's doctor - Doctor Profeit. A perennially popular destination for fishers, stalkers, golfers and tourists. The hotel has just become one of the few hotels in the Grampian and Royal Deeside area to achieve the AA Rosette award for excellence in its cuisine. The elegantly decorated restaurant was recently refurbished to give a more formal, yet relaxed environment in which to enjoy our menus. The lounge at the Loch Kinord is a large airy room with lots of windows including a large bay window to the front and glass doors leading to the garden. The lounge has comfortable sofas in front of the large fireplace and also informal seating where you can enjoy a light lunch or dinner. When the weather is fine there is additional seating on the lawn. Adjoining the Lounge is the whisky bar, which boasts a fine selection of Scotland's malts and Scottish beers. The bar also features an open fire for those colder days. Please book dinner or supper in advance in the Additional Information section of the booking form. Originally laid as a croquet lawn and extending the whole length of the west side of the hotel is a large garden and decked patio area, with tables on the lawn. When sunny the garden gets sunshine most of the day and makes a pleasant spot to enjoy a bar meal or drink. There is also the facility to offer barbecues. The exterior of the hotel is covered in ivy which changes colour as the summer progresses and at the front is a large sprawling clematis. The garden is bordered by rose bushes and other colourful shrubs - any advice to the owner (and amateur gardener) would be appreciated.

Facilities

• 19th century buildings
• Historic Property
• Free broadband access (wired)
• Shared gardens
• Children's games
• Children's highchairs
• Woodland walks
• Restaurant
• Self-catering facilities
• Lunch available (at additional cost)
• Dinner available (at additional cost)
• Bar
• Picnic area
• Recommended walks
• Pub (walking distance)
• Museums (a short drive)
• Historic houses
• Gardens
• Golf course (a short drive)
• Tennis courts (a short drive)
• Recommended restaurants (walking distance)
• Theatre (a short drive)

Arrival information

Check In: From 4.00pm Check Out: 11.00am Directions:From Aberdeen take the A93 west following signs for Braemar. The Hotel is approximately 35 miles along this road in the village of Dinnet. As you enter the village the hotel is soon visible on the right hand side. If coming into Aberdeen by bus or train, there are regular buses from Aberdeen station to Dinnet (Number 201). There is a bus stop right outside the hotel. From the airport you can take a bus to the city station and then change to the 201 in Aberdeen. If you are hiring a car from the airport, head towards the city centre on the A96. Along this road you will come to a large roundabout which will pick up the A90 and will have signposts towards A93 and Braemar. Follow the A90 until you meet the turn off for the A93.