Cardhu Country House
  • ★★★★
  • Country house
  • Aberlour
  • 9.7/10

Cardhu Country House

Welcome to Cardhu Country House which sits in the very heart of the Malt Whisky Trail. Cardhu Country House is an exclusive rural retreat in Speyside's Whisky Country, offering luxury bed and breakfast and fully-catered accommodation. We have six en-suite guest rooms with a guest lounge, dining room and gardens. The House was originally built in 1868 as the manse of Knockando Parish Church, and it sits in its own stunning, walled garden with views of the local hills, mountains and rolling countryside. We are located in the Spey Valley close to Aberlour and at the very heart of the Whisky Trail, where more than half of Scotland's malt whisky distilleries are to be found and just a mile from the River Spey, famous for its salmon fishing. The Speyside Way, the long-distance walking and cycling route linking the Cairngorms to the Moray Coast, is a short walk away.

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)
  • Breakfast info: Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Breakfast to go
  • Free private parking available on-site
Kids

Children older than 8 years are welcome.

Dogs

Pets are not allowed.

Address

Knockando, Aberlour, AB38 7RY, United Kingdom, Aberlour, UK

Facilities

Free parking Free WiFi Non-smoking rooms Tea/coffee maker in all rooms Good breakfast

Reviews

Roderick 9/10
United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Pros: Colin our host was very welcoming and good not do more for us.

Cons: No alcohol license.

Stephanie 9/10
United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Cardhu House - a beautiful stay in the Scottish Highlands

Pros: Location was just lovely! Colin and Sarah could not have been more helpful. The rooms were very well appointed and the en-suite facilities were great too. Breakfast in the morning was a real highlight - especially the porridge made from whisky soaked oats!

Cons: Our lovely rooms were on the second floor at the top of the house, which wasn't ideal for my older parents as they struggled a bit with the stairs - on reflection I should have checked that their room would not require more than one flight of stairs to reach.

Douglas 8/10
United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Stopped at the property after a nearby distillery visit and thoroughly enjoyed the stop

Pros: Location was lovely. Colin was an excellent host. Room was excellent. As was breakfast.

Cons: Lack of in house dining on the night we visited meant a £50 return taxi for our evening meal. Thus was not obvious to us at the time of booking.

Phillip 10/10
New Zealand 🇳🇿

Great location and friendly hosts.

Pros: The Host Colin was very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was delicious as was dinner. The grounds were lovely with lots of walks nearby.

Cons: We missed out on a whiskey tour but that was bad planning on my part. More info on local tastings and tours maybe.

Peter 9/10
United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Great stay

Pros: Beautiful room. Lovely house. Excellent breakfast and dinner. Colin was super helpful and friendly.

Cons: Very Minor - would have liked a more powerful shower!

Bart 10/10
Belgium 🇧🇪

Luxury without pretension

Pros: Everything! A beautiful home in a calm, secluded area. From the moment we arrived, we felt at home here. A warm welcome from Colin, a delicious dinner of locally sourced and homemade food, a large room with so many nice touches, and a hearty breakfast (ohhh that whisky porridge!). Luxury without pretension. Perfect!

Cons: Nothing!

Hatas 10/10
Sweden 🇸🇪

An incredible place with excellent hosts

Pros: The property is perfectly situated in the middle of whisky country. Our hosts Colin\u0026Sarah were super accommodating with all our requests, advised us on tours not to be missed. Everything was spotless clean, beds super comfy, breakfasts just great. We dined there twice as well and were very satisfied. I would absolutely recommend this place and stay again.

Elisabeth 10/10
Netherlands 🇳🇱

Highlight of our vacation!

Pros: The house is very comfortable, location is perfect. The bathrobes in the bathroom were a great touch. Shower was nice and strong. We were welcomed by Collin and unfortunately we were not able to have dinner at the location, however we were sent to a friend at the 1881 restaurant and that was very nice. Breakfast the next morning was delicious, with plenty of choices.

Cons: Unfortunately we couldn’t stay another night, because all rooms were booked. We will come back next year!

Konstantinos 10/10
Greece 🇬🇷

Simply exceptional!

Pros: Every detail is thought and taken care of! We stayed with my family for one night during our roadtrip to Scotland. Starting with the location in the middle of the countryside, the house is beautiful and very stylishly decorated. The rooms are very spacious and the view of the countryside out of the windows very relaxing. They are impeccably clean with very comfortable beds and fresh smelling towels. Our breakfast was superb! Colin, the owner, was very accommodating and helpful. We will certainly recommend Cardhu Country House to our friends and we will return for a longer stay!

Cons: There is nothing to not like about Cardhu Country House!

Jonna 10/10
Sweden 🇸🇪

Pros: Colin and Sarah truly took care of us during our stay. Beautiful location in the middle of Speyside with close access to a lot of distilleries. Great and flexible service. Amazing communication as they were easy to get in touch with. Both the breakfast and dinner tasted really good!

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