This handsome Georgian hotel with an arched portico is set in 44 acres of lush meadowland, 15 miles from Aberdeen city center in the charming Scottish town of Inverurie. Guestrooms are decorated in soft pastel tones with light wood furnishings, and have cable TV, climate control and direct-dial phones. Private bathrooms offer complimentary toiletries.
The Thainstone House staff can arrange a variety of outdoor pursuits such as falconry, clay pigeon shooting, and archery. The well-equipped health club features an indoor heated swimming pool, steam room, sauna and gym. Beauty treatments are also available. The local produce of Scotland's larder country is served in a relaxed setting at Simpson's restaurant, overlooking the gardens. Bar snacks are available all day and evening in the cocktail bar, a convivial gathering place with an open fireplace and high ceilings. On a day trip, guests can explore the Whisky Trail, a 30-mile roundtrip with ample opportunities to sample the region's famous liquor. The nearest airport is Aberdeen Airport, a 15-minute drive from the hotel and a distance of about 10 miles.