Douneside House

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£12,700 - £25,700 for a package

Up to 56

26 Bedrooms

Exclusive Use

Wedding Licence

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Douneside House Full Description

Located amongst breathtaking scenery in Royal Deeside, Douneside House is a multi-award-winning country house hotel that’s steeped in rich history and character. You’ll arrive the day before your wedding, where you’ll have an opportunity to gather, relax, and celebrate with family and friends. We can assist with organising a fantastic choice of activities. Imagine …. yoga on the infinity lawn, cocktail or whisky masterclass, golf, fishing or shooting on our Estate … to name a few. That evening, your wedding party will be accommodated on-site in our range of luxury hotel bedrooms and on-site holiday cottages and apartments. The main house features 10 unique bedrooms, ranging from spacious deluxe rooms to cosy doubles. Each cottage and apartment features ensuite bedrooms, a kitchenette and a range of amenities, including luxury toiletries, tea and coffee, and fluffy towels. On your wedding morning, all your guests will enjoy a beautifully prepared cooked breakfast, served by our team in the main house. You may prefer room service, or an intimate breakfast with just your close wedding party in the Library. You can choose where your wedding ceremony will take place. Our Conservatory is light and airy, or, if the weather is kind, the infinity lawn with the Grampian mountains in the distance creating the most spectacular backdrop. After the ceremony, the drinks reception can take place on our Terrace, or during the wintery months, in our traditional Highland bar, with a roaring fire and cosy corners. One of the many highlights of your time at Douneside will be the dining – our chefs will work with you to ensure it’s a menu to remember. *Douneside House will be exclusively yours, you can design your two days to be unique to you.*

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Alex

I’ve been part of the Douneside team for over 8 years and have been overseeing weddings in this special place for 5 years. I love seeing how close families and friends just instantly feel at home as soon as they arrive, and we enjoy making sure they have everything they need to relax and enjoy every moment of their time together.

Experience

No. of Weddings Hosted

Between 30 and 50

Public Liability Insurance

Yes

Douneside House Features & Capacity

Overview

Venue Type

Country House

Manor House

Dining Capacity

Reception Capacity

No. of Bedrooms

Sleeps No. of People

Bridal Suite

Honeymoon Suite

Usual Access Time

03:00 PM

Usual Finish Time

11:00 AM

Late Night Extension

Yes

Ceremony & Reception

Wedding Licence

Confetti Permitted

Outdoor Ceremony Available

Sound System Available

Dancefloor Available

Venue

In-House Wedding Coordinator

Landscaped Gardens

Bridal Changing Facilities

Exclusive Use

Marquee Permitted

Outdoor Reception Space

On-Site Parking

Disabled Access

Food and Drink

In-house Catering

Alcohol Licence

In-House Wine List

Bar

Douneside House Pricing & Costs

In-house catering
(price per head)

Prices Start At

£60

Maximum Price

£75

Our dining selection is inclusive of a choice of one starter, main & dessert for your wedding party.

What is included in this pricing:

Bespoke menu available

Cutlery included

Table linen included

Packages
(total price)

Prices Start At

£12,700

Maximum Price

£25,700

Number of Guests Included

Exclusive use of all our public and function rooms for two nights, from 3pm the day before your wedding through to breakfast the day after* Exclusive use includes access to the gardens, grounds and to our on-site health club.

What is included in this pricing:

Exclusive use

Furniture included

Guest accommodation included

Private room(s) included (non-exclusive use)

Wedding coordinator available on the day

Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)

Couple accommodation included

Can't praise this gem of a place high enough. House beautiful, staff fantastic and attentive, food delicious. Grounds are lovely for walking even in February. Warm cosy atmosphere throughout the house with a lovely history. Leisure facilities an added bonus.

Douglas C

Wedding: March

September 2024

An absolute gem - 5 star in every way

Fantastic in every way. A hidden gem that is one of the best hotels you could ever wish for. This typifies a 5 star hotel with staff who genuinely love being part of the hotel. Dining is superb, breakfast better, peaceful, relaxing and very friendly.

Fyvie

Wedding: June

September 2024

Elegant with excellent food and service

A group of us stayed here last weekend for dinner, bed and breakfast and thoroughly enjoyed it. It’s clear the staff care, both about the customers but also the place itself. Walking around the house and grounds, you can feel the history which makes it both interesting and personal. The whole place has a lovely atmosphere which is beautiful and elegant yet approachable and gentle.

Lance B

Wedding: August

September 2024

Surely worthy of a Michelin star!

From the moment we arrived at this beautiful place we knew were in for a special stay. The gardens and accommodation are stunning and the attention to detail is excellent. The staff are friendly, warm and polite without being in any way pretentious. The complimentary afternoon tea was a nice touch and a great way to ease into our stay. And then there was the tasting menu and paired wines. James and Callum were the perfect hosts and the food and wine were incredible. Keep up the great work!

Akyan

Wedding: May

September 2024

Fantastic Intimate Wedding

We travelled to Douneside House for a small family wedding, and it proved to be a fantastic venue. The staff were attentive and efficient (particular Gordon who looked after our party for at least two days). The food was excellent. The views and walks around the garden were calming and picturesque.

Anne-Marie R

Wedding: October

September 2024

Outstanding Wedding and weekend stay

We have just returned from our daughter’s wedding here. Everything ran smoothly from Sunday check in for 15 guests. Wedding on Monday. And departing Tuesday. Attentive staff at all times without being too present. Food was top quality the whole weekend. Genuinely a beautiful place to stay with a very calming atmosphere. We couldn’t have asked for more. Special memories made

I attended my nieces wedding this month in Douneside House Hotel. The situation was marvellous, the hotel lovely, room and bed extremely comfortable but I think the secret weapon of the hotel is its staff. Behind scenes, waiting staff and front of house were unfailingly friendly and helpful. Nothing was too much to ask and they ensured a great time had by all. So thank you to you a!!. Merry Christmas

Wedding: June

September 2024

One of my new favourite hotels in Scotland.

Truly excellent hotel. Great location, impeccable service, good access and parking. The staff are professional, attentive and friendly. The food is something else - World class. One of my new favourite hotels in Scotland.

Great service and excellent quality food, highly recommend visiting. Location is amazing, what a view from the front garden!

Mr & Mrs Roberts

Happy couple married in August

August 2024

Magical Wedding Day

We cannot begin to express our gratitude for the most magical wedding day at Douneside House. A day we will remember forever. Thank you!

Douneside House Location & Contact Details

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