Tor-Na-Coille Hotel - 4-Star Hotel in Banchory

The hotel's restaurant holds 2 AA Rosettes for Culinary Excellence and offers a seasonal menu by Chef Colin Lyall. Private dining is available at The Bothy, a dedicated space for intimate gatherings of up to 20 guests. Breakfast includes full Scottish, vegetarian, and gluten-free options, all made with locally sourced produce.

Each of the 25 bedrooms is individually designed with Victorian proportions, and some feature authentic open fireplaces and views toward Scolty Hill. Room 6 is a master deluxe double with a massive bathroom and double sinks. All rooms provide tea and coffee making facilities, homemade shortbread, and en-suite bathrooms with toiletries.

The hotel sits opposite Banchory Golf Course and is a 5-minute walk from the town centre. Guests can book customized fishing packages on the River Dee, a renowned salmon river. Crathes Castle and Gardens, Deeside Activity Park, and the Cairngorms National Park are within a 10-mile drive.

Dogs are welcome for a £20 charge per stay and receive a quality dog bed, a towel for paws, and a food bowl. Pets are allowed in the bar area during breakfast and evening drinks. The hotel provides a ground-floor room option for easy access with pets.

Guests have complimentary access to a large, modern fitness centre adjacent to the hotel. The bar stocks an extensive selection of whiskies and craft lagers, with seating around a real log fire. Outdoor lawn games such as giant Jenga and croquet are available in the garden during warmer months.

Dining: 2 AA Rosettes, Chef Colin Lyall, The Bothy private dining

Rooms: 25 individually designed Victorian bedrooms with open fireplaces

Location: Opposite Banchory Golf Course, 5 min walk to town, near Crathes Castle

Activities: Customized River Dee fishing packages, Cairngorms National Park access

Pet Policy: £20 per stay includes dog bed, towel, and bowl

Fitness: Complimentary access to adjacent modern gym