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Gowanbrae Bed and Breakfast

Bed and breakfast

Church Street Gowanbrae

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Why people book this hotel

Friendly staff
14 mentions

Excellent breakfast, our hosts, Jo and Stephen made us feel so very welcome

Great breakfast and fabulous hosts

Comfortable rooms
12 mentions

The beds were were very comfy

Comfortable room Lovely lady of the house Very accommodating

Breakfast available
11 mentions

Friendly and engaging hosts Nice breakfast Lots of local reference guides avail…

They really make you feel like home with great rooms and a good breakfast with h…

Great location
4 mentions

The location was fantastic, close to a few restaurants and a short walk to the G…

Location is fantastic for the whisky hospitality industry with many Speyside dis…

Clean rooms
2 mentions

The room was very comfortable and clean, it was decorated well, and the atmosphe…

The room was clean and comfortable, breakfast was plentiful and tasty

Overview

Boasting a shared lounge and views of mountain, Gowanbrae Bed and Breakfast is a bed and breakfast set in a historic building in Dufftown, 23 km from Huntly Castle. Featuring luggage storage space, this property also provides guests with DVD player. Elgin Cathedral is 29 km from the bed and breakfast and Leith Hall Garden & Estate is 34 km away. All units in the bed and breakfast are fitted with a flat-screen TV. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and a hair dryer, units at the bed and breakfast also boast free WiFi. At the bed and breakfast, every unit is fitted with bed linen and towels. As an added convenience, the bed and breakfast offers packed lunches for guests to bring on excursions and other trips off-property. Kildrummy Castle is 37 km from Gowanbrae Bed and Breakfast, while Grantown Museum is 41 km from the property.

Traveller reviews

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Sabine

couple

January 19, 2026

10

We had a lovely time.

Excellent breakfast, our hosts, Jo and Stephen made us feel so very welcome. The beds were were very comfy. We would definitely stay at their lovely B&B again.

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Dave

couple

October 19, 2025

10

Thanks folks, lovely place

Excellent hospitality from lovely people.

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Robert

couple

September 25, 2025

8

Great breakfast and fabulous hosts!

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Sandy

couple

September 10, 2025

10

Wonderful B&B. Comfortable, clean and inviting. Great Location!

We were so impressed by everything. The room was very comfortable and clean, it was decorated well, and the atmosphere was calm. The hotel itself was also very clean and nice. We enjoyed the lounge in the evening. The location was fantastic, close to a few restaurants and a short walk to the Glenfiddich distillery. We added an extra night, we were so happy with the location and service.

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Guest

couple

July 22, 2025

10

We had a lovely time.

Excellent breakfast, our hosts, Jo and Stephen made us feel so very welcome. The beds were were very comfy. We would definitely stay at their lovely B&B again.

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Allison

family_with_children

October 24, 2024

8

Comfortable room Lovely lady of the house Very accommodating

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StaffyLover

couple

October 21, 2024

9

Enjoyable stay

Friendly and engaging hosts Nice breakfast Lots of local reference guides available for review Loads of whisky knowledge (handy for our visit) Wash clothes (a rarity in Europe/UK) Shower was hot and had good water pressure.

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Allan

couple

September 27, 2024

10

Duffton

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.

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Paul

couple

September 26, 2024

9

Great stay in a great location.

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 restaurant was a great recommendation for somewhere to eat.

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Per-Arne

extended_group

September 9, 2024

9

Suberb staying will revisit if there will be more travels in that area

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 garden. Highly recommended by us. Many thanks from the Swedes.

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Lex

solo_traveller

August 27, 2024

9

Perfect stay with a special host :) thx

Great room, common and relax room was very great, full tasty breakfast ! Free whiskey :)

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Christoph

couple

August 26, 2024

10

Absolute recommendation for a stay in Dufftown

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.

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Colin

couple

August 17, 2024

9

Excellent B&B

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.

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Daria

couple

August 7, 2024

10

A delightful and comfortable stay

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 property near all the restaurants in town and the co-op.

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Donald

solo_traveller

July 25, 2024

10

Travelling for work, lovely overnight stay.

Excellent hosts, lovely room, handy for my work location. Close to nearby facilities / eateries.

M

Mikael

family_with_children

July 4, 2024

10

Very nice one night visit, thanks!

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Anthony

extended_group

July 2, 2024

10

Great B&B, friendly couple and excellent accomodations.

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 amazingly decorated. If you get the chance, I would highly recommend a stay here!

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Sofia

couple

June 17, 2024

10

Lovely B&B with wonderful hosts

Such a great place to stay when visiting the distilleries in Dufftown and/or Cairngorms National Park. The room was incredibly cozy and we didn’t have room for any lunch after getting a proper breakfast at the B&B. Even though the property didn’t serve dinner, there were plenty of nice restaurants close by. The hosts were also very kind and gave us great tips on what to see and do during our trip.

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Lluís

couple

June 14, 2024

10

Great place and lovely hosts

It's a lovely b&b, big, comfortable bedroom with complete bathroom. In the room complementary thee, coffee etc and a little bottle of whisky. Great breakfast options, cooked by the hostess. Although we only stayed here for one night, we felt really welcome.

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Sabine

family_with_children

June 5, 2024

10

Very persobal adressing and valuable recommendations.

Facilities

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Entertainment and family services

Board games/puzzles

Food & Drink

Breakfast options

Food & drink safety

All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas

General

Bicycle parking, WiFi available in all areas, Non-smoking rooms, Non-smoking throughout

Internet

WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services

Parking

Free parking, Parking, Street parking

Physical distancing

Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed

Safety & security

Carbon monoxide detector, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers

Safety features

Access to health care professionals, Face masks for guests available, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available

Services

Packed lunches, Luggage storage, Shared lounge/TV area, Daily housekeeping

Standard Double Room

Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. This double room features executive lounge access, flat-screen TV with cable channels, mountain views, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 14 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Standard King Room

Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. This double room has a tea and coffee maker, flat-screen TV, mountain views, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit has 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 16 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Standard Twin Room

This twin room's standout feature is the fireplace. Offering free toiletries, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. This twin room has executive lounge access, flat-screen TV with cable channels, garden views, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit has 2 beds.

Max 2 guests 12 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 16:00 to 18:30
Check-outFrom 08:00 until 10:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printPlease inform 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. Managed by a private host
Last updated: Apr 10, 2024, 10:24 PM

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