Gowanbrae Bed and Breakfast

We were on a 2-week tour around Scotland and booked a night at Gowanbrae B&B. We stayed in 13 separate places during our trip, but Gowanbrae was so nice that we decided to stay an additional night. Steve and Jo were such lovely hosts; I truly enjoyed meeting them both, as they made the stay so comfortable. The location is perfect, right in the center of town, next to the tower. It is also a 10-minute walk to Glenfiddich Distillery. This makes it easy if you would like to go for a tasting. Also nearby is a most impressive Whisky bar at the Whisky Capital Inn. The food there was also top-notch and conveniently located just a 1-minute walk away. Dufftown is such a nice town. The rooms are comfortable and well decorated. It was a real treat to come back after a day of exploring to some fine whisky and great conversation in the lounge. We hope to have another trip to Scotland in the future, and this place is one of the reasons why. Great location, fabulous breakfast and wonderful company.

11 months ago · via Google

This holiday in Scotland was our first trip out of the U.S., so we had many learning experiences - aside from all different the traffic quirks. Gowan Brae was a lovely and inviting place to start and end our days in Dufftown - a lovely small town with several distilleries past and present. The B&B is just along one of the main streets (Church) in town perhaps 100 meters south of the clock tower. Jo is very sweet, welcoming and made the most delicious breakfasts - including homemade jams. We were unaware that a twin room sleeps two - with separate twin beds, while a double room also sleeps 2 - with a double/full/queen. When Jo saw my quizzical look when I saw two twin beds she was more than kind to offer an available double room in lieu of the twin room we had reserved. Steve is a fine gentleman who knows his whisky and, to honor your time to enjoy your holiday or whatever plans you may have, he holds back his desire to wax loquacious. He is also keen on punctuality - especially breakfast, as the food is prepared on site and tastes best when fresh. Our time at the Gowan Brae was delightful and the B&B experience was even enhanced by our co-tenants who were also from the U.S.. As this was our first foreign experience, Steve and Jo helped it to not feel that foreign. They were inviting and delightful people who were willing to share information and help however they could with what we might enjoy during our stay in Dufftown. My wife and I would have happily stayed there another week if our schedule had not already been packed. Thank you both, Steve and Jo. It was a lovely time and the Gowan Brae was one of our favorite places we stayed. We wish you both well in your future endeavors.

a year ago · via Google

We had a lovely time at the Gowanbrae B&B (11-14 september 2025). Steve and Jo, thank you very much for the hospitality. So welcoming. The enthusiasm about whisky came across! We wish you all the best for the future.

11 months ago · via Google

Outstanding B&B run by perfect hosts Steve and Jo. I was lucky enough to bump into them both at the end of a long day’s cycle from Edinburgh with loosely made plans to camp but a kind mention of an available room was too good to turn down and turned out to be a great choice! Excellent hospitality, a very comfy room and a delicious breakfast. Overall a fantastic stay.

3 years ago · via Google