Set high above the village of Charlestown of Aberlour and overlooking the River Spey, this elegant country hotel is an ideal venue for shooting and fishing, and for whisky-lovers.
Situated in Aberlour, 33 km from Huntly Castle, The Mash Tun features accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar.
Michael
United Kingdom
I have stayed in the Mash Tun on numerous occasions and always have enjoyed my stay, due to the friendliness of staff etc. and the excellent food and room comfort.
However on this recent visit, the only positive was the room comfort.
To edit: The mile long tree lined High Street has an attractive square and village green and situated right in the centre of the Village is the Aberlour Hotel.
Craig
United Kingdom
Breakfast was excellent. A wide selection available. Staff were really helpful
Situated within 8 km of Cardhu Whisky Distillery in Aberlour, Bankhouse B&B provides accommodation with a flat-screen TV. There is a seating and a dining area in all units.
Situated in Aberlour, the recently renovated Coachmans Cottage features accommodation 12 km from Elgin Cathedral and 39 km from Huntly Castle.
Jacqueline
Netherlands
Amazing place. We were a group of four and we felt that we always had space in the house. Perfect location to visit Dufftown and all the distilleries nearby.. also a great place to head north to the coast and spot dolphins.
Situated in Aberlour and only 27 km from Elgin Cathedral, Ben View Aberlour Luxury Barn Conversion features accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.
Hugh
United Kingdom
The location is fantastic, beautiful countryside views in every direction and as peaceful as you could wish.
Lovely accommodation, less than five minutes drive from Aberlour for all the shops and foods you want. Wi-Fi worked, not great speed but stable connection for those interested around 7 Mbps for me.
Boasting a bar and free WiFi, Whisky Capital Inn is situated in Dufftown, 23 km from Huntly Castle and 28 km from Elgin Cathedral.
Barbara and Graeme
Australia
All of the staff we came in contact with gave excellent service, bar people, restaurant people, housekeeping, breakfast staff and the check in. The breakfast was great value.
The Station Hotel is situated in Rothes and features a garden and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. Glen Grant Whisky Distillery is a 2-minute walk away.
dale
Canada
Staff were very good. Place was exceptionally clean
Great butchers on the high street, amazing deli and wine...
Great butchers on the high street, amazing deli and wine shop and a great whiskey shop as well. Decent local supermarket. The Hotel has a really nice bar that serves excellent draught beers. Plenty of local whiskey distilleries. Brilliant fish and chip shop.
Beautiful walks along the river and a decent play area for children.
Amazing fishing on the river spey that can be booked at The Aberlour Hotel and the cost doesn't break the bank.
David
South Africa
10
Scored 10
A nice little town with all the basics, Co-op, Ironmongers,...
A nice little town with all the basics, Co-op, Ironmongers, Paper shop and Spey Larder with luxury foods.
A good Fish & Chip Shop and Chinese Takeaway.
The river walks run very close to the town centre.
There are a couple of pubs, at least, but we didn't try any.
A pretty Scottish Highland Town with beautiful countryside surroundings.
And quite level to walk around.
Gillian
United Kingdom
8.0
Scored 8.0
Walkers shortbread factory shop in the village.
Walkers shortbread factory shop in the village. On the whisky distillery trail. Close to Aviemore and Grantown on spey. Not far from the coast. Some lovey walks and wild life.
Only a few restaurants so be sure to book early.
Fiona
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
If you are a whisky lover, the place needs no introduction.
If you are a whisky lover, the place needs no introduction. If not, still a pretty little village in a scenic setting. Lots of waking opportunities and ever more distillery visit chances. As they all close at 5 or before, we developed a habit of visiting well-appointed whisky bars, which offer you an amazing selection of a wide range of brands. They even provide fair advice on dram discoveries, I suppose less biased than at any distillery.
Zolt S
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
The walk along the river spey is very easily accessible and...
The walk along the river spey is very easily accessible and an easy and beautiful walk. The chippy is good. The Dowans Hotel was excellent. The Mash Tun had good atmosphere and choice of whisky but the food was average. Public transport is good and the bus stand in the town displays electronic bus times. Parking in the town is free and plentiful. There is a beautiful delicate essence/food and sandwich shop called the Speyside Larder.
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Anonymous
United Kingdom
8.0
Scored 8.0
Our first time in that neck of the woods.
Our first time in that neck of the woods. Aberlour is positively huge in comparison to a much smaller Dufftown, where we started our trip! Both towns, and all the surrounding areas are beautiful, calm, quiet, feeling very secluded and out of the way when coming up from Edinburgh! The walks anywhere around there are amazing, but especially in Aberlour along the river Spey, which looked wild, pristine, clear and sparkling.
Mash Tun hotel and whiskey bar is amazing, and the food better than anywhere we have eaten in the Highlands, and better than most places in Edinburgh.
What a beautiful hotel! The Murray family was so friendly and have really established a First Rate establishment. They even called us prior to checking in to see if we wanted to make dinner reservations. We did and it was excellent too! Rooms were big, beautiful, and very comfortable. The indoor and outdoor seating areas were numerous and fun. We had amazing weather, so we got to sit outside. Staff was friendly and efficient with taking drink orders outside. The Whisky room was absolutely incredible!
Unique and charming decor, very much in keeping with the locality. Michelle had really thought through everything guests would need for a comfortable stay, with lots of special touches and treats, including a sample of whisky to get us started in addition to essential provisions. Aberlour was a great base for a holiday and the information provided helped us find the best places to go. We felt very welcome and cared for, exceptional for a self-catering place and excellent value.
Fantastic and cute hotel in the middle of charming Aberlour! The staff was super friendly and helpful and the room we had in the top floor was super spacious and comfortable. We had dinner in their own hotel restaurant and it was delicious- there’s a large variety of different dishes, they even have a special gluten-free menu. We can highly recommend The Aberlour Hotel if you plan to stay in Aberlour (opposite the hotel is also the The Spey Larder offering delicious local food)!
The location is perfect to visit distilleries in Speyside. It is safe, private, and quiet. The hosts are nearby and they are responsive and welcoming. The room itself is more like a small house, homey and tastefully decorated. The kitchen is extraordinarily well equipped. There are thoughtful, cozy amenities all throughout. We stayed there on the coldest days of the year and there were many means to keep ourselves and the room warm.
We loved the country location and house - it was quite convenient having a very nice whisky distillery just a five minute walk away 😊. Other distilleries, fishing spots, restaurants etc. were quite close by car. Breakfast was delicious (perfect eggs) and our hosts could not have been nicer and more helpful. Sorry, I thought I reviewed earlier but I guess it didn’t go through. Highly recommend.
Lovely little family run B&B where the hosts, Jim & Eileen, made us feel like family. Meals were great, room very comfy, located a few moments walk to the Speyside Trail for some lovely hiking. Easy drive to the many distilleries that make Speyside the center of the whisky universe, many beautiful walks/hikes in the area.
The location is fantastic, beautiful countryside views in every direction and as peaceful as you could wish.
Lovely accommodation, less than five minutes drive from Aberlour for all the shops and foods you want. Wi-Fi worked, not great speed but stable connection for those interested around 7 Mbps for me.
The stay was fantastic! So peaceful and enjoyable, we didn't want to come home. Staff were so friendly and accommodating, especially when we asked to extend our stay. Plenty to do in Aberlour and is within walking distance of the distillery and a beautiful waterfall.
Would 100% stay again. Thank you so much!
We were on a 4 week holiday with 3 weeks in Europe and a week in Scotland. Cardhu Country House was among the top hotel that we stayed in and we wished we would have stayed there our entire week in Scotland. The house was so comfortable and welcoming, breakfast was delicious and Dave and Val were wonderful!
Good location to visit places although I was there to visit family.
Parking outside the door
Close to restaurants but try to book early. I arrived on the Saturday and couldn't get in anywhere in Aberlour or the next village Craigellachie. Drove quite a distance until I managed to get in somewhere.
I have stayed in the Mash Tun on numerous occasions and always have enjoyed my stay, due to the friendliness of staff etc. and the excellent food and room comfort.
However on this recent visit, the only positive was the room comfort.
A stunning house, set in a stone courtyard surrounded by beautiful countryside. The property is fresh and spotlessly clean throughout. The bedrooms are boutique hotel quality and everything is well equipped. Wifi signal was strong.
The location was amazing and the property very clean with everything we needed for a short stay. Very peaceful and quiet with plenty around Aberlour and only a short trip to the coast or into the Cairngorms.
the hotel manager gave us the warmest welcome that we felt like the mash tun was our home. we received the friendliest and most attentive service for the duration of our stay. I didn’t want to leave 😢
Breakfast was exceptional,varied menu and plenty of it. The room was immaculate, spotlessly clean and bed very comfortable.The hosts were very attentive and wanted your stay to be perfect.
Very nice hotel, we had a family of 4 and rented 3 rooms, a double and 2 singles, great location and have a nice outside area for having a drink. Very close to the Glenfiddich distillery
First visit to the Dowans and most certainly won’t be the last! Outstanding, everything about it is outstanding! And the breakfast is one of the best hotel brekkies we’ve had!
Fantastic location right in the heart of Speyside. Convenient to have a bar next door with a good selection of Whiskey.
Clean and tidy accommodation.
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