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The Rowan Tree Country Hotel

★★★ Loch Alvie, Aviemore, GB

8.8 guest rating· 535 reviews

About this hotel

Elegant Rooms with Scenic Views

The Rowan Tree Country Hotel, dating back to the 1700s, offers elegant rooms with picturesque views of the mountains, Cairngorm National Park, or Loch Alvie. Each room is equipped with modern amenities such as TVs, WiFi, and luxurious Egyptian cotton sheets.

Authentic Scottish Dining Experience

Indulge in traditional Scottish breakfasts and Scottish dishes at the hotel's restaurant, which prides itself on using local ingredients. Don't miss out on the cooked breakfast options, including the classic porridge with a hint of whisky. Prior booking for meals is recommended to ensure a delightful dining experience.

Cozy Lounge and Bar with Local Flavors

Unwind in the hotel's cozy lounge and bar, complete with inviting log fires during the winter months. Enjoy a selection of local gins and whiskeys while taking in the historic charm of the original features like open fires and stained-glass leaded windows.

Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Scottish Highlands at The Rowan Tree Country Hotel, where history meets modern comfort. Book your stay now for a memorable getaway.

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Rooms & rates

Economy Room

Sleeps 2 · Double bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Free WiFi
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer

Superior Queen Room

Sleeps 2 · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Private bathroom
  • Cots

Twin Room

Sleeps 2 · 15 m² · 2× Twin bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer

Single Room

Sleeps 1 · 11 m² · Twin bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer

Double Room

Sleeps 2 · 15 m² · Double bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer

King Room

Sleeps 2 · 20 m² · Queen bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer

Superior King Room

Sleeps 2 · 22 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer

Budget Double Room

Sleeps 2 · 15 m² · Double bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free Parking
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Pets allowed
  • Golf course
  • Ski storage
  • Skiing
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Canoeing
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
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  • CCTV outside property
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Cycling
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Designated smoking area
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Fishing
  • Games room
  • Garden
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Heating
  • Hiking
  • Horse riding
  • Invoice provided
  • Key access
  • Kid meals
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Packed lunches
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Terrace
  • Windsurfing
  • Wine/champagne

Location

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Loch Alvie, Aviemore, GB

Check-in
from 04:00 PM to 11:30 PM
Check-out
until 10:30 AM

What guests say8.8535 reviews

+ Friendly staff+ Delicious food+ Clean and comfortable roomsParking issuesInconsistent room decorHigh food prices
Cleanliness8.5
Service9.3
Location8.8
Room Quality8.2
Amenities8.8
Value for Money8.5

Traditional and peaceful accommodation overlooking Loch Alvie

8.0

Traditional and charming accommodation with a long history and pleasant host. Set in a rural and peaceful location overlooking Loch Alvie. The best scrambled eggs we had on our trip to Scotland. Short distance to Aviemore.

A bit old-fashioned room, and narrow bed.

Eric_Victorio · NO · 2026-07-25

Guest review

10.0

Quaintness

Moira · GB · 2026-07-21

Good but a bit overpriced for what you get

7.0

The location is amazing, next to the lake. Clean and helpful staff.

Our room was too hot and you couldn’t even open the windows properly. The facilities are quite old and when the train passes you could feel the bed shacking. We also heard the person next door snoring. I think a bit overpriced overall.

Sofia · GB · 2026-07-12

Guest review

7.0

Cute country hotel, cosy rooms, comfortable beds, breakfast included. Staff were friendly and even provided standing fans when requested and fixed the tv when there were issues.

Our rooms had slanted ceilings and we hit our heads multiple times so beware. For breakfast: Scrambled eggs were very runny so could be improved and more vegetables / fresh fruits as part of the offering would be good, although the kitchen gave a larger portion of mushrooms when requested.

Yvonne · SG · 2026-07-12

A great hotel with good food and friendly staff.

10.0

Food was really good and staff friendly.

Close to railway line but this didn't bother us as the line is not really busy and, trains don't run through the night.

Andrew · GB · 2026-07-11

Good to know

Dinner must be requested at least 1 day in advance.

Pets are only allowed in the King Rooms, subject to availability and by prior arrangement.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

A deposit may be required at the property.

Groups

When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Parking

Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Internet

WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

Children up to and including 3 years old stay for £10 per person per night when using an available cot.

Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.

You haven't added any extra beds.

Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.