Dowans Hotel
Aberlour, Speyside · Hotel
A Victorian hunting lodge above Aberlour, with views over the Spey valley and a well-regarded restaurant.
About Dowans Hotel
Dowans Hotel sits on a wooded hillside just above Aberlour, built originally as a Victorian shooting lodge and retaining much of that character in its public rooms and grounds. Views from the front of the house look out across the Spey valley towards the hills beyond.
Bedrooms range from cosy standard rooms to larger rooms with valley views, and the hotel's restaurant has built a solid local reputation, drawing on Speyside beef, lamb and game alongside a compact but well-chosen whisky list. A short walk downhill leads into Aberlour itself and onto the Speyside Way along the river.
The hotel's elevated, quiet setting suits visitors wanting a rural base within easy striking distance of Aberlour, Craigellachie and Dufftown for distillery visits.
At a glance
- Property type
- Hotel
- Location
- Aberlour, Speyside
- Star rating
- 3 star
- Guest score
- 8.4 / 10 (540 reviews)
- Prices from
- £130 per night
- Destination
- Speyside