Buchan Hotel in Ellon: Photos and Reviews
About the Hotel
Family-run hotel in Ellon by the River Ythan
Dining Experience
Buchan Hotel offers a menu with Scottish, British, Spanish, and local dishes, all prepared to order. Breakfast includes full Scottish, vegetarian, and gluten-free options using local ingredients. Guests can also book dinner, brunch, lunch, or high tea in the family-friendly restaurant.
Leisure and Entertainment
The hotel has a public bar with a local social vibe, plus darts and billiards for evening recreation. Fishing on the River Ythan and golf at Newburgh on Ythan Golf Club are available nearby. Live sport events and pub crawls are also organized for guests.
Accommodations and Pet Policy
Rooms are equipped with flat-screen TVs, tea-making facilities, and private bathrooms with grab rails and lowered sinks for accessibility. The hotel is pet-friendly and accommodates families and groups with family rooms and free private parking. Wheelchair-accessible rooms and an emergency cord in the bathroom are provided.
Location and Local Attractions
Buchan Hotel sits by the River Ythan, offering fishing and nature watching steps from the door. Newburgh on Ythan Golf Club is a short drive, and local beaches and traditional villages are nearby for day trips. Haddo House is 10 km away, and Aberdeen Airport is 26 km from the hotel.
Business and Events
The hotel has meeting and banquet facilities for business travelers and group functions. Private check-in/check-out and packed lunches can be arranged. Weddings and other events are hosted with support from the responsive management team.
Highlights
Location: By River Ythan for fishing and nature watching
Dining: Scottish-themed menu with local ingredients
Rooms: Pet-friendly family rooms with accessible bathrooms
Activities: Darts, billiards, golf course nearby
Parking: Free private parking on site
Services: Meeting facilities and packed lunches
Must-do experiences
- Stroll through the scenic Ellon Castle Gardens for stunning views.
- Taste the local delicacy, creamy Cullen skink, at The Ashvale.
- Visit the captivating Museum of Scottish Lighthouses in Fraserburgh.
- Join a guided tour of Aberdeenshire's historic Stone Circles.
- Browse unique crafts at the Ellon Farmers' Market on Saturdays.
Select your room type
- Single Room2 persons6 m²1 Single bedHeatingShowerroom details
- Deluxe Twin Room2 persons18 m²2 Single bedsBathtubHeatingroom details
- Standard Twin Room2 persons12 m²2 Single bedsBathtubHeatingroom details
Price and Room Availability Calendar
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- Security
- Lift
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Golf course
- Billiard tables
- Darts
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Private parking is possible on site for free.
Services
- Housekeeping
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Children
- Children's menu
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Sun terrace
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Heating
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Sink
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Buchan Hotel Location
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