Curated luxury hotels in Tarland

With a stay at Douneside House in Aboyne, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 15-minute drive of Cairngorms National Park and Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve. This upscale hotel is 19.1 mi (30.7 km) from Balmoral Castle and 7.5 mi (12 km) from Aboyne Golf Club.

With a stay at The Lodge on the Loch of Aboyne in Aboyne, you'll be on a lake, within a 10-minute drive of Cairngorms National Park and Reflect Spa. This upscale inn is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Aboyne Golf Club and 2.8 mi (4.4 km) from Deeside Activity Park.

You can glimpse majestic ospreys plunging into the loch, relax in the sumptuous spa, or take on two 9-hole golf courses amidst idyllic scenery at The Lodge.

With bright and fresh décor, every room at The Lodge on the Loch provides a 32-inch flat-screen TV, along with a sleek and modern en suite bathroom. In Superior Bedrooms, a Juliette balcony gives a scenic view of Loch Aboyne and the mountains.

An indulgent Japanese deep soak tub, a monsoon shower, and a steam bath are on offer in The Reflect Health Spa. There is a luxurious lochside hot tub, an indoor pool with cold plunge pool, and treatment rooms providing a range of relaxing treatments such as hot stone treatments and aromatherapy.

The Osprey Restaurant and Bistro boasts fine dining with fantastic, panoramic views over the Cairngorm Mountains and its rugged landscape. Mediterranean cuisine with a Scottish twist is served each day, and made with the finest local ingredients.

Offering a garden and inner courtyard view, Daisy Cabin is located in Kincardine OʼNeil, 49 km from AECC and 39 km from Balmoral Castle. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 43 km from Beach Ballroom.

The chalet with a terrace and garden views features 1 bedroom, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchenette with an oven and a microwave, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. This chalet also has a patio that doubles up as an outdoor dining area. The chalet offers bed linen, towels and laundry service.

Skiing is possible within the area and the chalet offers ski storage space.

Hilton Community Centre is 41 km from Daisy Cabin, while Aberdeen Art Gallery & Museum is 43 km away. Aberdeen Airport is 40 km from the property.

When you stay at Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Scotland in Ballater, you'll be in a national park, within a 15-minute drive of Balmoral Castle and Cairngorms National Park. This spa hotel is 26.1 mi (41.9 km) from Glenshee Ski Centre and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Ballater Golf Club.

Located in Ballater, Balmoral Arms is in a national park – a 1-minute drive from Ballater Golf Club and 9 minutes from Cairngorms National Park. This hotel is 7.8 mi (12.5 km) from Balmoral Castle and 8.6 mi (13.9 km) from Royal Lochnagar Distillery.

With a stay at Kildrummy Inn in Alford, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Cairngorms National Park and Kildrummy Castle. This luxury inn is 9.1 mi (14.7 km) from Alford Valley Steam Railway and 9.1 mi (14.7 km) from Haughton Country Park.