We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.
We support the following browsers:
Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome. Mac: Safari.
Durn Road, Portsoy AB45 2XT, Scotland
Hotel amenities
Durn House
Enter dates for best prices
Check-in Check-in Check-out Check-out
Show Prices
Compare best prices from top travel partners
Booking.com Priceline.com
100%
Ranked #1 of 6 Portsoy B&B and Inns
Most recent review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013
Susan S Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
Write a Review

108 reviews from our community

Traveller rating
    108
    0
    0
    0
    0
See reviews for
Families
10
 
Couples
71
 
Solo
6
 
Business
7
 
Rating summary
  • Location
    5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    5 of 5 stars
Date Rating
Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013

We cannot say enough about our stay at the Durn House. We came all the way from Ontario Canada to be married and it was a trip of a lifetime. It should be rated a 10+. We were married on May 10, 2013 and Sandra and John stood up for us. From the moment we arrived we felt at home... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
coatbridge
Contributor
11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2013

We stayed at Durn House on Sunday26th May and thoroughly enjoyed the experience, the owners John and Sandra really know how to make you feel welcome. The house is lovely and you can tell that a lot of care and attention has gone into it to make it special. John and Sandra do not have a drinks license but do... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Insch, United Kingdom
Contributor
19 reviews 19 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013

We chose Durn House as there was very limited accommodation in the whole of Aberdeen/shire due to an oil and gas conference, and thank goodness for that conference or we would not had found Durn House! The house is beautiful for a start, John and Sandra have sympathetically and beautifully decorated it. Both are such lovely hosts and make you... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 2 more reviews by Allybee0806 for Portsoy
aberdeenshire
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013

We have just returned home from Durn House,this was our second stay with John and Sandra as we had enjoyed our first stay so much we wanted to share the experience with our closest freinds. Our party consisted of 4 couples and involved a surprise 50th birthday party. We arrived on Friday to John & Sandra`s usual warm welcoming, Sandra... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Dundee, United Kingdom
Contributor
12 reviews 12 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013

We chose Durn House after friends recommended it and we weren't disappointed. We were greeted with tea beautifully presented in the drawing room, and then were shown round the house. We had the room over the front door; a large room, very comfortable four poster bed, and a huge bathroom with the bath in the middle. With a "gentleman's club"... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013

We were looking for something nice to see us over for a wedding we went to. But I can categorically say that we got way way more than we expected. The couple who own and run the place are so welcoming and professional. They had the balance between warm family welcome and also being professional and giving excellent service. It... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
London, United Kingdom
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews 10 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

Durn House is one of the few hotels on Trip Advisor which matches up to the great reviews it recieves. And rightly so. Sandra and John have, with painstaking accuracy, recreated a beautiful home but most importantly for us, the service is impeccable- we arrived very late after problems with the flights into Aberdeen and there they were, with tea,... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
bellshill
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

Due to a booking mistake by my partner, we had nowhere to stay after travelling up to aberdeen from glasgow. Every hotel in aberdeen was fully booked! We eventually managed to book the last available room in Durn House and thank goodness! This house is stunning. It was like stepping back in time. The bed was amazing, the bathroom....wow! Unfortunately... More

Was this review helpful? Yes 1
elgin
Senior Contributor
31 reviews 31 reviews
15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

This place is something of a well kept secret and a real hidden gem. It really is like visiting friends and doesn't feel like a hotel at all, which adds to the appeal. The owners have created something special and it is a real jewel in the north easts crown. We have been twice in a month, the second of... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Inverness, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013

A warm and friendly welcome set the tone for a very enjoyable visit in this fascinating house. Our hosts were attentive but allowed us room to relax and marvel in the the beautiful surroundings they have created, Lovely accommodation, superb food and we will be returning. What a gem of a place.

Was this review helpful? Yes
 
 
Durn House
Check-in Check-in Check-out Check-out
 
 
The Station Hotel
Great value on a similar hotel
Portsoy, Aberdeenshire
4.5 of 5 stars 70 Reviews
Show Prices
Still looking for a hotel?
Also consider these accommodations in or near Portsoy
The Station Hotel 4.5 of 5 stars 70 reviews Banff Springs Hotel 4.0 of 5 stars 120 reviews Mansefield House Bed & Breakfast 5.0 of 5 stars 23 reviews Cullen Bay Hotel 4.0 of 5 stars 95 reviews
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d483483?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_AlsoViewed_Hero
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d193974?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_AlsoViewed_Hero
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d2045819?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_AlsoViewed_Hero
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d551165?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_AlsoViewed_Hero
View all 0 hotels in Portsoy, ranked by popularity

Been to Durn House? Share your experiences!

Write a Review Add Photos Add Videos

Additional Information about Durn House

Also Known As:
Durn House Hotel
Durn House Hotel Portsoy
Address: Durn Road, Portsoy AB45 2XT, Scotland
Region: United Kingdom > Scotland > Aberdeenshire > Portsoy
Amenities:
Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Suites
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 6 B&Bs / Inns in Portsoy
Price range (per night): ₹7,344 - ₹10,640
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Durn House nestles on a quiet country road, by a small stream, and within easy walking distance of the main street and Portsoy's famous 17th-c. Old Harbour. Durn House is an elegant Georgian Mansion House in its own grounds offering luxury accommodation in large rooms with luxury en-suites or private bathrooms at sensible rates. Warm hospitality, excellent service and sumptuous breakfasts await our guests. Steeped in history, Durn House was believed to have been built in the Adams style by Sir James Dunbar of Durn in circ. 1770. The house has retained many of its original features with huge open fires, superb plasterwork, magnificent stone spiral staircase, and very large rooms. Durn House has many important historical links including the Battle of Culloden, as well as being home to the famous Scottish Astronomer James Furguson. ... more   less 
Reservation Options:
TripAdvisor is proud to partner with Booking.com and Priceline so you can book your Durn House reservations with confidence. We help millions of travellers each month to find the perfect hotel for both holiday and business trips, always with the best discounts and special offers.

Owners: What's your side of the story?

If you own or manage Durn House, register now for free tools to enhance your listing, attract new reviews, and respond to reviewers.

  • Manage your listing
Durn House
See the lowest price*
Check-in Check-in Check-out Check-out
Show Prices