Auld Cummerton
Glen Nochty
Strathdon AB36 8UP
Tel: 019756 51337 Fax: 019756 51349
Auld
Cummerton
Glen
Nochty
Strathdon AB36 8UP
Tel: 019756 51337 Fax: 019756 51349
The only 5 star Bed and Breakfast
in the Cairngorms National Park
Scottish Tourist Board 5 Star B&B - Open April to October
Auld Cummerton is situated off the beaten track and nestles in the upper reaches of Royal Donside within its own woodland and enjoys magnificent views within the Cairngorms National Park.
Auld Cummerton has a wonderful location and is close to two stunning salmon rivers. The Dee is famous for its Royal connections and Balmoral, the Don is less well known but has a wild and beautiful landscape with a mysterious and historic past.
Originally built in 1760, we have recently restored the ruin to a very high standard with plenty of private parking and wildlife walks from the doorstep.
Less than 45 miles from Aberdeen, we offer a refuge of comfort
and tranquillity from where you can explore some of the historic sites and
stunning scenery that is this unique part of Scotland, making this the ideal
spot for touring
the Castle and Whisky Trails.
Accommodation
Our home features many antiques and country furnishings whilst enjoying all the modern comforts that a newly restored house can offer.
1 double and 1 twin room All En-suite & Non Smoking.
The double room:- This beautiful room has a magnificent Stuart period 4 poster bed and dressed in authentic period furnishings.
The twin bedded room:- which can operate as a 6 foot wide
double bed, is equally delightful and is stylishly furnished with a beautiful
French toile depicting Diana, the Roman goddess of chastity.
Breakfasts:- Are leisurely and taken in the drawing room where you can enjoy a selection of Scottish bacon, kippers, free range eggs, fresh fruits, home made bread and our own spring water from Cummerton Hill.
On arrival, you may take tea and some of Carole's home made cakes or shortbread in the drawing room. We have a huge range of books on Scotland and the local area, with lots of marked ordnance survey maps.
We are always delighted to help with your plans for the day ahead as we have a lot of expert knowledge to provide a personal itinerary.
Around the area
Even in the midst of Summer, you will feel that you have entered
the forgotten Scotland. Beginning at Braemar, we have an abundance of the
highest mountains to be found anywhere in Scotland - and it seems sad that so
many people miss out as they rush around the country.
Throughout the Summer, Highland Games are held all over this area, but none are more famous than the Braemar Games so loved by the Queen during her long Summer holiday at Balmoral and the Lonach Games here in Bellabeg that are held in a most wonderful natural arena. Everyone is welcome to watch the famous march of the Lonach Highlanders through the glens and then the feats of strength and the traditional highland dancing and bagpipe music.
This area of the Cairngorms National Park is rich with ancient
rights of way and forgotten glens where folk lived out their lives and now all
that is left to show that they ever existed, are the ruins of their cottages and
clachan peeping through the heather. So, when next you come across some of these
stones.... remember the land of the lost.
Discover the Lost Gallery on our doorstep, the Lawson Johnson galleries and the Knock Gallery overlooking Balmoral Castle - the artists among you will be in heaven.
This area of the Cairngorms National Park is rich with ancient rights of way and forgotten glens where folk lived out their lives and now all that is left to show that they ever existed, are the ruins of their cottages and clachan peeping through the heather. So, when next you come across some of these stones.... remember the land of the lost.
Golf
The 54 courses that this area offers is for all levels of players. A particular gem is the oft-featured Tarland course which is 10 miles away and where Bruce is a member. He will be delighted to have an excuse to offer you the inside information on the course.
Evening Meals
There is an excellent pub/hotel (The Colquhonnie) in Bellabeg - 1 mile away - which has an extensive menu that covers all tastes and budgets. Several more good eating places can be discovered a little further afield.
How to find us
Coming from Aberdeen:- Take the B9119 to Tarland (excellent road). Take the Logie Coldstone road from Tarland. After 1 mile, take road to Migvie on right. At junction of A97 turn right to Strathdon. Go to T junction and turn left on A944 to Strathdon. After 2 miles, see shop on right in Bellabeg, turn right just before shop (signposted to the Lost Gallery) and after half a mile, we are high on hill on right.
Coming from South through Braemar:- Go towards Ballater on A93. After about 8 miles just before Crathie and Balmoral, turn left to Tomintoul ( B976). Drive 5 miles to Gairnsheil Lodge. Turn left on A939 for 6 miles. At T junction, turn right on A944 to Strathdon/Bellabeg. Past shop in Bellabeg and immediately turn left.
Coming from North, Inverness:- After Grantown on Spey, take A95, and turn right after 1-2 miles to Tomintoul on A939. In Tomintoul, turn left to Braemar and then right to Braemar, still on A939. Follow that road over the Lecht and down to just past Corgarff. Stay on main road but it changes to A944 to Strathdon / Bellabeg. Turn left immediately after the shop (signposted to the Lost Gallery) and after half a mile, we are high on hill on right.
Tariff
B&B per person per night:
£40 sharing a double/twin room.
Single occupancy in double/twin room by arrangement.
We do not normally invite children under 14 years of age
We do ask for credit card details by way of booking confirmation, but do not access your card unless you do not arrive without prior cancellation at least 10 days beforehand. Payment at the end of your stay can be made by Visa or MasterCard, cash sterling or sterling travellers cheques.
For further information please visit our website:- www.auldcummerton.co.uk
Or Email:- bluffman.cu@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Carole & Bruce Luffman
Auld Cummerton
Glen Nochty
Strathdon AB36 8UP
Tel: 019756 51337
Fax: 019756 51349
