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News:

Highland Games Dates

Dress down Douneside

Merchant Navy Officers eligible to use Douneside

Relaxation of Eligibility Rules

10% Discount Incentive Scheme

25% Discounts

Self Catering - Pine and Gatehouse Cottages

Cancellation charge

Douneside's Wi-Fi link
Payments by credit card

Special Offers:

• 1 free night if you stay 3 nights or more - 31 May - 30 Jun 2013
• 10% Early Booking Incentive Offer. 10% discount is currently availalble during the following period:
  • 7-14 July - 2013
• 3 nights for the price of two - 14-17 February 2014 (Valentine's!)
• 3 nights for the price of two - 14-17 March 2014
• 10% discount for those attending the ACSC, ICSC, or RCDS.
• 25% Operational tour discount - please see details below.

   

Special offers and terms cannot be applied retrospectively to existing reservations.  Only one offer can be used per stay.

Highland Games Dates - 2013:

If you want to capture the true flavour of the Highlands, why not come to Douneside when some of the best and most authentic Highland Games are taking place locally:

• Saturday 3 August          - Aboyne Highland Games
• Thursday 8 August          - Ballater Highland Games
• Saturday 23 August         - Lonach Highland Gathering and Games
• Saturday 7 September     - Braemar Highland Games

Dress Down Douneside

We want the atmosphere to be informal, relaxed and accessible to all; a haven from the stress and strain of everyday life. As such, we’re dressing down at Douneside. So gentlemen, if you don’t feel like wearing a tie in the evening … don’t wear a tie; it is your holiday after all!

It is rare to book any hotel or restaurant these days and be told of a ‘dress code’ – customers are expected to use their judgement.   This will now be the case at Douneside.  Clearly there may be instances where guidance needs to be given or it is sought; that guidance would be ‘smart/casual’. 

Merchant Navy Officers Eligible to use Douneside

Please contact us for details.

Relaxation of Eligibility Rules

Trustees have agreed that previously non-entitled immediate family (parents, adult children and siblings of entitled Officers) may now come to Douneside provided they are sponsored by the entitled Officer.  The sponsor does not need to be present. 

A new 'immediate family' rate has been set at 10% more than entitled rates - see tariff for details

10% Discount Incentive Scheme

Introduce new entitled guests to Douneside and you'll be eligible for a 10% discount during your next visit.  Your friends will also receive a 10% discount for their first visit.  On booking, each party will be issued with a Douneside House 10% Discount Certificate with their name on it (pdf document).

This scheme will run for an introductory period of 3 years, from 30 April 2011.  Terms and conditions apply - please see tariff.

Flexible Tariff Rates

Although full board provides value for money, we are able to offer other options.  For those who do not wish to take all meals at Douneside, we now offer a Dinner Bed & Breakfast only option.  Exceptionally, we may also provide B&B only. Children will automatically be on the same tariff chosen by parents.  Children under 5 (who are free) will also be on the same terms as parents.  It is emphasised that the DB&B rate means just that i.e. it does not include morning coffee, afternoon tea or lunch - these can still be ordered as extras, at 'casual meal' rates.  Please see tariff for details.

25% Operational Tour Discount

25% discounts for those serving in, or returning from, Afghanistan.
We offer 25% discount to British officers serving or returning from operations, either whilst on R&R, or within 12 months of return.

Four caveats apply:

• Only one discounted stay per tour.
• The 25% discount cannot be combined with any other promotion running at the time.
• Minimum of 30 days in theatre applies.  
• Must be accompanied by spouse.

Self-Catering

Two cottages may be available for self-catering for a minimum stay of 3 days.

These are Pine and Gatehouse cottages. These may also be available out of season for winter holidays - salmon fishing, skiing, mountaineering, walking etc.  The cottages will not be available for self-catering during peak holiday periods.  Please telephone for details.

Cancellation Fee

We no longer take a deposit on booking.  In lieu of deposits, a 20% cancellation fee may be charged if a booking is cancelled within one month of the due arrival date.  This fee will be waived if the room is re-let.  Please see tariff for details.

Douneside's Wi-Fi link
There are several wi-fi access points at Douneside which means that free internet access is available in all areas of the main house.

Also, we provide a wi-fi linked laptop and printer for guests' use (in the conservatory).

Payments by credit card
Credit and debit cards may be used to pay bills (in addition to cash or cheque). Debit cards incur no additional charges but credit cards attract a 2% surcharge to cover bank costs.   Sorry, we are unable to accept AMEX cards.
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