About this property

Historic Setting: Gowanbrae Bed and Breakfast in Dufftown is housed in a historic building, offering a unique and charming atmosphere. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms, free WiFi, and amenities such as hairdryers, free toiletries, and TVs. Delicious Breakfast: Guests can enjoy an à la carte breakfast with full English/Irish, vegetarian, and vegan options, including local specialities, warm dishes, juice, and fruits. Convenient Facilities: The property provides free WiFi, a lounge, luggage storage, and free parking. Additional amenities include a fireplace, executive lounge access, and garden and mountain views. Nearby Attractions: Located 22 km from Huntly Castle, 28 km from Elgin Cathedral, and 45 km from Corgarff Castle, the bed and breakfast offers easy access to local landmarks.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

    • Get what you need

    • If you have any questions after booking, this property responds fast.

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

    • Breakfast info

    • Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan

    • FREE parking!


Availability

Select dates to see this property's availability and prices

Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
2 single beds
1 large double bed
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.

Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
Facilities
Cleanliness
Comfort
Value for money
Location
Free WiFi

Select topics to read reviews:

Guests who stayed here loved

  • Allison
    Australia Australia
    Comfortable room Lovely lady of the house Very accommodating
  • Allan
    New Zealand New Zealand
    You couldn't ask for better hosts than Jo & Steve. We were made very welcome. Steves knowledge of Whiskey was fantastic and Jo's cooking kept us in good stride for a busy day touring the local area. Thank you guys so much. Haere rà.
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Steve and Joe were very friendly and generous hosts. The room was clean and comfortable, breakfast was plentiful and tasty. Location is fantastic for the whisky hospitality industry with many Speyside distilleries nearby. The nearby Indian...
  • Per-arne
    Sweden Sweden
    A lovely little B&B situated in the center of Dufftown with a Homely feeling created by the warm and welcoming couple Steve and Jo. They really make you feel like home with great rooms and a good breakfast with home made jam from the...
  • Lex
    Belgium Belgium
    Great room, common and relax room was very great, full tasty breakfast ! Free whiskey :)
  • Christoph
    Germany Germany
    Jo and Steve are wonderful hosts, very mindful and friendly. Steve’s knowledge about whisky, the region and possible activities seem to be endless. We really enjoyed our stay at Gowanbrae. The homemade marmalade was delicious.
  • Colin
    Austria Austria
    All together a very nice B & B. Jo and Stephen excellent hosts. Breakfast outstanding, very friendly atmosphere. Stephen has a very good knowledge of Whisky. We had a very enjoyable stay.
  • Daria
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Jo and Steve are fabulous hosts: welcoming, helpful and a delight to chat with during the four days of our stay. Our room was spacious and full of light, beautiful to awaken in with the beautiful days we had. The street is peaceful and the...
  • Donald
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent hosts, lovely room, handy for my work location. Close to nearby facilities / eateries.
  • Anthony
    United States United States
    I've never been a fan of the B&B concept but have never stayed in one either. Gowanbrae has changed my mind. The lovely couple who hosted us were friendly and pleasant, making sure we were comfortable. Breakfast was delicious and the home is...

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Property surroundings

House rules

Gowanbrae Bed and Breakfast takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 18:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Gowanbrae Bed and Breakfast in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

License number: MO-00204-F

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Gowanbrae Bed and Breakfast