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Banchory
An
historic coaching inn 'The Burnett' is ideally situated for touring Royal
Deeside and the North East of Scotland.
Situated 18 miles from Aberdeen City centre and 16 miles from Aberdeen International Airport the hotel sits in the centre of Banchory on the A93 Aberdeen to Braemar road.
Burnett Arms Hotel Accommodation
The hotel has 18 bedrooms on two floors.
There are 8 bedrooms on the first floor and 10 on the second floor. As
the hotel is an old building all the rooms are different in size and shape.
All rooms are en-suite and are tastefully furnished to a high degree.
Facilities include:
- 23 inch flat screen TVs with DDTV (Digital) and 5 Sky channels (Sports
1-3, Sky One and Sky News).
- Direct dial telephone charged at 10p per unit - cheaper than a pay as
you go mobile!
- Tea/coffee facilities with shortbread biscuits.
- Hairdrier
- Complimentary WiFi High Speed Internet Access with additional phone
sockets for older modems.
- Visit Scotland information pack for local information and tourist attractions
- Writing desk with paper and pens, phone point and power points for charging
laptops, mobiles, etc.
- Room Service is available during normal restaurant/bar hours at normal
restaurant/bar prices - No additional service charge
•CNN and Sky News
• Power Points
• Radio
• 5 Channel Satellite TV
• Digital Colour TV
• Teletext
• Writing Desk
• WiFi HSIA
All bedrooms are No Smoking.
Facilities include two function suites, a restaurant and two bars. There is car parking both at the front and the rear of the hotel which is free.
Leisure & Attractions:
The Best Western Burnett Arms is located in the centre of the small but
busy town of Banchory on Royal Deeside.
The local area is renowned for its breathtaking beauty and numerous local
attractions and is an excellent place to start if following either the
Castle Trail or the Whisky Trail. Within 40 minutes drive there are Crathes
Castle (3 miles), Drum Castle (5 miles), Aboyne Castle (15 miles), Dunnottar
Castle (15 miles), Craigievar Castle (16 miles) and of course Balmoral
Castle (30 miles). These are just a few of the castles in the immediate
vicinity as there are too many to list.
Heading West there is the Royal Lochnagar Distillery at Ballater and
from there you can turn north to the Tomintoul, Glenlivet, Inver, Glenfarclas
and Aberlour Distilleries. To the south there are both the Fettercairn
and Glencadam Distilleries within 45 minutes drive.
Banchory Golf Club, only 3 minutes walk from the hotel, is an 18 hole
golf course beautifully situated by the River Dee and features one of
the shortest par threes in Scotland, "The Doo'cot", at 88 yards.
Inchmarlo Golf Centre, just outside the town and only 4 minutes in the
car, has both an 18 hole course, "the Laird's Course" and a
small 9 hole course, "The Queen's Course". There are over 20
more golf courses within 40 minutes drive from the hotel.
Situated within the town there are tennis courts, a bowling green, a putting green and a swimming pool and sports centre. Shooting, fishing and hill walking are all available in the immediate area.
Castles
Often referred to as Castle Country, the historic Northeast of Scotland
is home to around a thousand castles or castle ruins, providing a wealth
of history to explore; from gruesome tales of battles fought, to strolls
through romantic family estates.
Coming in all shapes and sizes, each castle holds a different story to
tell.
Let your mind wander back through the centuries to imagine just what might
have taken place where you now stand, or get lost amongst the beautiful
walled gardens where, if you’re lucky, you might come across a traditional
tearoom for a spot of delicious home baking.
Aberdeenshire is home to Scotland’s only castle trail; a selection
of thirteen unique castles. Experience the romance and history of these
restored family castles, ruins and stately homes, by simply following
the trail.
With its distinctive white on brown signs and a blue castle logo, which
leads you through the heart of Aberdeenshire, it couldn't be a simpler
day out.
Text and Map courtesy of Visitscotland.com
Fishing
The River Dee is internationally famous for its salmon fishing, and especially
so for its multi-sea winter spring salmon, with anglers coming from all
over the world to fish it.
In addition to the increasing run of spring fish, the river also provides some excellent summer fishing for salmon, grilse and sea trout.
One of the top four British salmon rivers, the Dee rises in the Cairngorm
Mountains from the Wells of Dee and flows over hard worn granite bedrock
before cascading over the precipitious Lin of Dee upstream of Braemar.
From there it passes Balmoral, Ballater, Dinnet, Aboyne, Kincardine O'Neil
and Banchory before entering the North Sea at Aberdeen over 80 miles from
it's source.
Excellent trout fishing is also available in the area and if you are interested
in sea angling, coastal fishing villages are less than half an hour away.
Whatever kind of fishing you seek, be assured that all are set in peaceful
and beautiful locations.
Golf
Founded in 1905, the original concept of Banchory Golf Club was to provide
the villagers of Banchory with a place to play golf. As Banchory has grown
so has its golf course and recently the course has been extensively remodeled
by renowned Scottish golf course architect John Souter.
Only 3 minutes walk from the hotel and set above the bonnie banks of the
Royal river - The River Dee - the picturesque par 69 - 18 hole golf course
offers a challenge to golfers of all standards.
Though not over long at 5801 yards - don't be fooled.
Strategically placed bunkers, mature native trees and the "magnetic"
River Dee provide obstacles that can test even the most accomplished player.
From one of the shortest holes in Scottish golf, the 88 yards "Doo'cot",
to some of the most testing long holes, Banchory Golf Club has something
for everyone.
Inchmarlo Golf Club is set in the heart of Royal Deeside amidst the foothills
of the Scottish Highlands. Only 4 minutes in the car from the hotel it
offers an 18 hole course "The Laird's Course" - 6063 yards par
70, a 9 hole course "The Queen's Course" - 2150 yards par 32
and a 30 bay driving range.
The Laird's Course opened in 2001 and is built in the hills to the west
of Banchory. It opened to some acclaim, being recently nominated for the
best new course in Britain, putting it in the top 20 new courses in the
United Kingdom.
Functions & Conferences:
The Best Western Burnett Arms Hotel has two function suites which can
cater for a small and intimate family meal up to a full banquet for 120
people.
They are used by a variety of organisations for both business events
- from Conferences and Training Seminars to Exhibitions and Trade Shows
- and for social events - from Club Meetings and Dinner Dances to Weddings
and Birthday Celebrations.
Organisations include the Rotary Club of Banchory St. Ternan which meets
on a Wednesday evening at 6.00 for 6.15 meal, The Banchory Strathspey
and Reel Society, the Accordion and Fiddle Society, both the Ladies and
the Gentlemen's Probus Clubs, the Community Bridge Club, the Lions Club,
the 41 Club and the local club for Arthritis Care.
Wining and Dining:
The Dining Room of the Best Western Burnett Arms is popular with residents
and non-residents, especially for High Tea, which is always excellent
value.
Bar meals are served in both the Cocktail and Public bars and in the Dining
Room, with morning coffee and afternoon tea being served in the main reception
lounge.
Three-course dinner with coffee and mints is served in the Dining Room
after High Teas are finished and is complemented by a Wine List offering
a selection of popular wines at reasonable prices.
'The Burnett' is a Free House and as such stocks the best selection of
beers, wines and spirits available from each supplier. It is not restricted
to one supplier's products.
The Hotel Licence allows alcohol to be served between 11.00 a.m. and 12.00
midnight during the week and between 11.00 a.m. and 1.00 a.m. on a Friday
and Saturday. However, in winter, the bars shut between 2.3O p.m. and
5.00 p.m.
Email Burnett Arms Hotel enquiries & reservations: bookscotland@madbookings.com
