Macdonald Pittodrie House
  • ★★★★
  • Country house
  • Chapel of Garioch
  • 8.4/10

Macdonald Pittodrie House

One of the most historic hotels in Scotland with turrets and spiral staircases, Pittodrie House is set in 2,400 acres of land, just a 30-minute drive from Aberdeen. The rooms are individually decorated and adorned with family portraits. They all have an en suite bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. Tea/coffee making facilities are also available. The Mither Tap Restaurant serves fine Scottish food, made with locally produced ingredients. There is a long list of malt whiskies and wines; guests can relax in the Snug Bar or in the lounge. The hotel provides activities including golf, clay pigeon shooting, pony trekking and croquet. A selection of trout, sea trout and salmon fishing is available on the Don, Dee and Deveron.

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)
  • Breakfast info: Continental, Full English/Irish
  • Free private parking available on-site
Kids

Children of any age are welcome.

Dogs

Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Address

Chapel Of Garioch, Pitcaple, Chapel of Garioch, AB51 5HS, United Kingdom, Chapel of Garioch, United Kingdom

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms Restaurant Facilities for disabled guests Room service Free WiFi Free parking Tea/coffee maker in all rooms Bar Superb breakfast Garden Pets allowed BBQ facilities Bath 24-hour front desk Daily housekeeping

Reviews

Wayne 10/10
United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Loved it and will definitely stay again.

Pros: Room and facilities were excellent. Loved the bar and the location of it within the property. The breakfasy was lovely as was the meal on the evening.

Cons: Nothing to be honest. The WiFi could have been stronger in the rooms as I couldn't connect at the back of the room. Have boosters in and around the corridors to help?

Donna 10/10
United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Luxurious and Relaxing

Pros: Delicious food, plentiful, attentive staff, comfortable bed and spacious bathroom.

Cons: A smart TV to watch Netflix!

Douglas 8/10
United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Beautiful country house hotel

Pros: I was very well looked after even though i had the flu and was unable to go out, very cosy , comfortable and very nice surroundings

Kirstie 9/10
United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Wedding stay- brilliant place

Pros: The rooms were amazing we stayed in the tap room and it was so lush, the bed was comfy and clean and everything was lovely 😍 the wedding decor for our friends were so nice and elegant.

Cons: We thought the breakfast was a little pricey for what we got but there was a nice selection of breakfast material. Some of the furniture needs updating as we noticed some damages to some of the dining chairs but again the good furniture does suit the olden style of the house.

Morvern 9/10
United Kingdom 🇬🇧

We much appreciated the staff attention given the taxing circumstances.

Pros: There was unprecedented weather when we stayed at this location. The staff were excellent and attended to all our needs. The snow was beyond comprehension. We left day early due to ongoing travel and the weather forecast.

Cons: Nothing.

Suk 9/10
United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Lovely location for a short break

Pros: Great Christmas decorations. Lovely grounds. Comfortable room with large ensuite. Staff helpful in booking dinner and breakfast. Efficient service at breakfast. Towel rail in bathroom heated the room well.

Cons: Room could have been warmer on arrival but did heat up. Condensation on windows in room but it is an old building. Might have been better to self serve cereals but not a problem. Overall only minor points.

Seonaid 10/10
United States 🇺🇸

Pros: Excellent, friendly staff, interesting building and beautiful setting.

Cons: Poor access to ballroom room, either lots of stairs or outside so difficult for disabled

Kate 8/10
United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Above average for business stay, but please improve the WiFi.

Pros: Breakfast was excellent. I can recommend the omlette which was huge and very well cooked. I was given a room upgrade, and the suite was lovely. Though a little cool, particularly to start with, as a window had been left open. However it did warm up. I particularly appreciate a decent coffee machine in the room.

Cons: WiFi was very poor. I appreciate it is a large rambling building but even in the core rooms, like the dining room and lounge, it didn't seem to be very good at all.

Keith 8/10
United Kingdom 🇬🇧

A lovely, quiet location, ideal for a getaway

Pros: Room was good but a bit warm, however, that was better than it being too cold considering the time of year. The service afforded by the barman was exceptional; taking us from the small bar area to the main lounge where he stoked the log burner, brought our drinks, and provided treats and a bowl of water for my daughter's dog. The other staff that we encountered were all very personable and polite, and extremely helpful. I am sure that this hotel would be a hit with visitors from abroad who wanted to experience a bit of \

Cons: Getting to the hotel was a bit of a drive of about 25 minutes, compounded by the fact that there was a heavy fog that night (obviously of no fault of the hotel !). When the fog lifted in the morning, the same route back to Aberdeen took about 15 minutes. The hotel itself could do with a little bit of TLC but it certainly was not at a level that I would not stay again. Other than these two, minor, comments, we found the hotel to be very welcoming with outstanding staff

Christopher 10/10
United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Pros: Always the excellent staff and facilities that we always enjoy

Restaurant

Mither Tap Restaurant
Ambiance: Family friendly • Traditional • Romantic
Open for: Lunch • Dinner

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