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Durn House

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Durn House Durn Road, Portsoy AB45 2XT, Scotland
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4.5
419 reviews
  • Excellent84%
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  • Average4%
  • Poor2%
  • Terrible1%
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“drawing room”(18 reviews)
“large house”(6 reviews)
“private bathroom”(7 reviews)
Free Wifi
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Durn House Durn Road, Portsoy AB45 2XT, Scotland See on map
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Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
Lovely accommodation and food

We attended a wedding here and stayed the night following it. It is a beautiful old house in a peaceful setting which has been restored and decorated with the character of its time. Wedding meal was lovely - delicious food , served hot and well...More

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Reviewed 4 March 2018
A very relaxing stay

We have just had 2 nights at Durn House and feel very relaxed. ALL of the staff looked after us magnificently and nothing was to much trouble. Evening menu was a bit restricted but food and service were exceptional!! Well done chef and waiting staff....More

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Response from DurnHouse, Manager at Durn HouseResponded 5 March 2018

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such wonderful feedback about your fabulous experience here at Durn House! We are all delighted with your kind and flattering review, and we very much look forward to welcoming you both back in the near...More

Reviewed 1 March 2018
Excellent food and very, very warm!

Six of us stayed here for a birthday celebration, food was excellent and nothing was too much trouble. Bedrooms were spacious and well appointed.Staff were very attentive. We loved the log fires in all the lounge areas, very cosy as there was plenty of snow...More

1  Thank loweth
Response from DurnHouse, Manager at Durn HouseResponded 4 March 2018

Hi there, Thank you for taking the time to leave this fabulous review! We're thrilled that you enjoyed such a wonderful experience here at Durn House, and we very much look forward to welcoming you back very soon :)

Reviewed 14 February 2018 via mobile
My wedding

Thank you from the bottom of my heart durn house for hosting my wedding on the 10th February 2018. From start to finish each and every one of you did an amazing job! We arrived on Friday with all my family and as soon as...More

1  Thank Emily C
Response from DurnHouse, Manager at Durn HouseResponded 15 February 2018

Dear Emily & Brendan, it was with deepest pride and greatest pleasure that you gave us the honour of hosting your dream wedding. Truly, we are all so delighted that you have taken the time to leave us such a wonderful review, and to hear...More

Reviewed 29 January 2018
Lovely welcoming place to stay

We have just returned home from a night away in Durn House. What a lovely place. From the minute we arrived we were welcomed by Bridget, who looked after us for most of our stay. Our room, the Ferguson suite, was warm, cosy and very...More

2  Thank jan2345
Response from DurnHouse, Manager at Durn HouseResponded 15 February 2018

Hi there, thank you very much for taking the time to write and publish this fabulous review! We are truly delighted to hear that you had such a lovely time at Durn House, and we sincerely look forward to welcoming you back very soon :)

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Angela M
26 March 2017|
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Response from DurnHouse | Property representative |
Hi there, We are currently investing is accessible entrances and bedrooms, but as this building is a Grade 2 listed Georgian Manor House, this process has unfortunately been previously delayed. Please do contact us for... More
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Hi there, Just to give you a quick update - We strive to ensure that you have the most wonderful time at Durn House. This is why we are happy for you to bring along your 4 legged companion to enjoy your luxury stay, for an... More
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Hi there, Just to give you a quick update - We strive to ensure that you have the most wonderful time at Durn House. This is why we are happy for you to bring along your 4 legged companion to enjoy your luxury stay, for an... More
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"Not all rooms are en-suite (yet) so if en-suite is important to you, ask for one of their en-suite rooms when..."
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"Be sure to check, by phone, if your room is en suite. Ask for the price of dinner in advance. Know that they..."
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"Do bear in mind that it's an old building with no lift to the second floor!"
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