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Highlanders are renowned for making visitors
welcome, and their hotels are no exception.
A country-house style, traditional
comforts, Scottish cuisine with plenty of local fish and game,
and an impressive array of malt whiskies are characteristics most
of them share.
Here are some hotels in the
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The Dowans Hotel, Aberlour
Built over 100 years ago and set high above the town, overlooking
the River Spey. The hotel is particularly well geared for those
who want to go hunting, shooting or fishing. For the benefit of
sporting guests it has a drying room, rod racks, a gun safe and
fish room. 17 bedrooms.
tel +44 (0) 1340 871488
www.dowanshotel.co.uk |
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The Archiestown
Hotel, Archiestown
A favourite place to stay for those fishing the Spey, and only a
few miles from the Aberlour Distillery. A good selection of malts
with Aberlour to the fore, and a bistro which makes a culinary feature
of local produce. 11 bedrooms.
tel +44 (0) 1340 810218
www.archiestownhotel.co.uk |
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Craigellachie
Hotel, Craigellachie
The hotel is two miles from Aberlour, at the confluence of the Fiddich
and Spey rivers. The Speyside Way, with its spectacular views of
river, mountains and forest, passes in front of the hotel. Inside,
the famous Quaich Bar has over 400 different single malts. 25 bedrooms.
tel +44 (0) 1340 881204
www.craigellachie.com |
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Mansefield House
Hotel, Elgin
A former 19th-century manse in the ancient town of Elgin, 10 miles
from Aberlour. Close by are many of the town's old buildings, which
include the impressive ruins of the cathedral and the castle. In
keeping with the historical theme, the hotel has several 4-poster
beds. 21 bedrooms.
tel +44 (0) 1343 540883 |
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Mansion House
Hotel, Elgin
Set within private woodland and overlooking the River Lossie, this
handsome 19th-century baronial mansion is a short walk from the
town centre. The hotel's country club facilities include a sauna
and gym. 23 bedrooms.
tel +44 (0) 1343 548811
www.smoothhound.co.uk/hotels/mansion.html |
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The Mash Tun, Aberlour
Just around the corner from the Aberlour Distillery. Built by an ex-sea captain, the hotel is surprisingly shaped like a ship. All is ship-shape inside too since being completely renovated in 2004. Accommodation consists of four attractive bedrooms, each named after a local distillery, and the grander Aberlour Suite. Good food, a range of Aberlour malts and a genial host add to the delights.
tel + 44 (0) 1340 881771
www.mashtun-aberlour.com |
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