A good location for a relaxing holiday in Tomintoul, Gordon House is a bed and breakfast surrounded by views of the garden. The property features a garden, shared lounge, and parking on-site among other facilities. The bed and breakfast, set in a building dating back to 17th century, is 27 miles from Balmoral Castle and 10 miles from Corgarff Castle. The bed and breakfast offers mountain views, a sun terrace, and free Wifi is available throughout the property. At the bed and breakfast, the units are equipped with a desk, a TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, and towels. A microwave, a toaster, and fridge are also featured, as well as a kettle. At the bed and breakfast, all units are allergy-free and soundproof. As an added convenience, the bed and breakfast offers packed lunches for guests to bring on excursions and other trips off-property. Skiing and cycling are possible within the area, and Gordon House offers ski storage space. Abernethy Golf Club is 14 miles from the accommodation, while Grantown Museum is 14 miles away. The nearest airport is Inverness, 42 miles from Gordon House, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Free Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
5 twin beds
or
3 twin beds
and
1 king bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
7.8
High score for Tomintoul
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  • Box
    United States of America United States of America
    Les is a great cook and host! We hung out, laughed a lot, swapped stories and creeds till way past my normal bedtime...and the conversations were fabulous! The beds were comfy, and my whole family slept great and woke up to a delicious breakfast...
  • Anoop
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Liz is the owner of Gordon House and she is the sunlight of this place! We will recommend this place to anyone and everyone. You will not regret it. Liz can definitely be a chatter box but we loved it! She just put is in a comfortable spot the...
  • Kristen
    United States of America United States of America
    Les and John greeted us when we walked in, and we instantly felt at home. We sat at the old pub bar in the front room for a bit with a sip of whiskey, chatting with the hosts and other guests before being shown upstairs to our rooms. The B and B...

Hosted by Les

9.9
9.9
Host Review Score
Host Review Score

Les
Originally an old croft (cottage) and byre (cow shed), Gordon House became an Inn in the late 1700’s to accommodate the military barracks in Tomintoul (pronounced “Tom-in-towel”) which was created by the Earl of Gordon to help quash the Jacobite uprisings. In the early 1900’s it was joined to the newly built Gordon Arms Hotel, due to licencing laws that stated you could only drink alcohol in a hotel on a Sunday. Also known as The Grouses Nest Pub, (you can still see the old glass on our front door) which was famous for being part of a financial scandal back in the 1980’s where it and the hotel next door were bought by the infamous self-styled “Laird” Tony Williams, an accountant who embezzled several Million in funds from Scotland Yard and poured money into the village, buying up property and employing locals until he was caught back in the 90’s. At one time there was a local beer named after the Laird which was served behind our kitchen bar. The pub finally closed in 2016 to reopen as our home and B&B in March 2018.
Les & John, having bought the property in 2017, are constantly thanking their guests for staying with them as every penny they make as a B&B goes to the restoration and renovation of this quirky old building. Expect a warm welcome with a dram on arrival, stay for an excellent dinner, interesting and fun conversations and expect to be treated as friends.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Gordon House
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • High chair
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Dryer
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Ski
  • Ski storage
Activities
  • Live music/Performance
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Bar crawls
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Blu-ray player
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
Internet
Fast free Wifi 62 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

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Check-in

From 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Check-out

From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

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Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Gordon House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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

FAQs about Gordon House

  • Yes, Gordon House is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Check-in at Gordon House is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • The prices at Gordon House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Gordon House is 350 feet from the center of Tomintoul. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Gordon House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Live music/Performance
    • Walking tours
    • Horseback riding
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Themed dinners
    • Bar crawls
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Bike tours

  • Room options at Gordon House include:

    • Double
    • Family