# Ardoe House Hotel & Spa > A 19th-century baronial mansion hotel and spa resort set within 30 acres of grounds on the banks of the River Dee, located 3 miles from Aberdeen City Centre, Scotland. Originally built in 1878 by Alexander "Soapy" Ogston, it has operated as a hotel since 1947. Offers accommodation, dining, spa & health club, weddings, events, and experiences. ## About - **Address:** South Deeside Road, Blairs, Aberdeen, AB12 5YP, Scotland - **Phone:** 01224 867 355 - **Email:** info@ardoehousehotel.co.uk - **Booking:** https://booking.profitroom.com/en/ardoehousehotelspa/home?currency=GBP - **History:** Land dates to 1244 (gifted to Arbroath Abbey by Alexander II); mansion built 1878; hotel since 1947 - **Operator:** 7 Hospitality Management Ltd - **Loyalty Programme:** Ardoe Rewards (https://www.ardoehousehotel.co.uk/ardoe-rewards/) - **Gift Vouchers:** https://ardoehousehotel.skchase.com/vouchers --- ## Accommodation **Overview:** https://www.ardoehousehotel.co.uk/stay/ Six room categories, all designed for comfort and relaxation. - **Classic Rooms** – https://www.ardoehousehotel.co.uk/stay/classic/ — Charming standard rooms - **Dog Friendly Rooms** – https://www.ardoehousehotel.co.uk/stay/dog-friendly-rooms/ — Pet-welcoming rooms with access to large garden grounds - **Family Rooms** – https://www.ardoehousehotel.co.uk/stay/family-rooms/ — Spacious rooms suited to families - **Privilege Rooms** – https://www.ardoehousehotel.co.uk/stay/privilege/ — Elevated comfort and amenities - **Feature Rooms** – https://www.ardoehousehotel.co.uk/stay/feature-rooms/ — Distinctive rooms with special details - **Suites** – https://www.ardoehousehotel.co.uk/stay/suites/ — Luxury suite accommodation --- ## Food & Drink **Overview:** https://www.ardoehousehotel.co.uk/food-and-drink/ Menus emphasise locally sourced meats, seafood, and farm-fresh vegetables. - **Blairs Restaurant** – https://www.ardoehousehotel.co.uk/food-and-drink/blairs-restaurant/ — Fine dining - **Soapies Brasserie** – https://www.ardoehousehotel.co.uk/food-and-drink/soapies-brasserie/ — Cosy casual dining - **The Drawing Room** – https://www.ardoehousehotel.co.uk/food-and-drink/the-drawing-room/ — Light bites and refreshments - **Whisky Bar** – https://www.ardoehousehotel.co.uk/food-and-drink/whisky-bar/ — Whisky-focused bar - **Afternoon Tea** – https://www.ardoehousehotel.co.uk/food-and-drink/afternoon-tea/ — Traditional afternoon tea service - **Sunday Carvery** – https://www.ardoehousehotel.co.uk/offers/sunday-lunch/ — Traditional Sunday roast --- ## Spa & Health Club **Overview:** https://www.ardoehousehotel.co.uk/spa/ **Spa bookings (phone):** 01224 863518 **Spa bookings (online):** https://ardoehousehotel.try.be/ Spa days include unlimited access to all health club facilities. Plush bathrobes, soft towels, and slippers provided. £10 supplement applies for packages on Friday, Saturday & Sunday. Spa packages: https://www.ardoehousehotel.co.uk/offers/#spa **Facilities:** - **Swimming Pool** – https://www.ardoehousehotel.co.uk/spa/swimming-pool/ — 18-metre heated pool - **Gym & Fitness Studio** – https://www.ardoehousehotel.co.uk/spa/gym-fitness-studio/ - **Sauna & Steam Room** – https://www.ardoehousehotel.co.uk/spa/sauna-steam-room/ **Key Spa Policies:** - Full prepayment required for all online bookings - 48-hour cancellation notice required to avoid a 100% cancellation charge - Children under 16 not permitted in the thermal suite - £1.00 charge for use of spa towels - Underwear must be worn during treatments - Swimming costume required in thermal suite - Arrive 15 minutes before scheduled treatment time - Mobile phone use discouraged in spa public areas - Free bespoke spa consultations available by appointment during stays --- ## Weddings **Overview:** https://www.ardoehousehotel.co.uk/weddings/ Licensed wedding venue 3 miles from Aberdeen City Centre. Features original baronial architecture: pointed turrets, wood carvings, mosaic flooring, and stained glass windows with the Ogston Family Coat of Arms. Both indoor and outdoor ceremonies available within 30-acre grounds. **Registrar:** Aberdeenshire (Deeside) Registrar's Office, Banchory Library & Museum, Bridge St, Banchory AB31 5SX. Tel: 01330 700440 **Wedding Suites:** | Suite | Ceremony/Dinner Capacity | Evening Capacity | Notes | |---|---|---|---| | Ogston Suite | Up to 150 | Up to 180 | Floor-to-ceiling windows, outdoor access, private bar, dance floor | | Ballroom Suite | 100–400 | Up to 500 | Large dance floor, suitable for ceilidh, private foyer | | Fraser Suite | Up to 60 (dinner) | Up to 70 | Intimate, garden views, private outdoor patio | | Elliot Suite | Up to 60 | Up to 70 | Floor-to-ceiling windows, garden views, private bar, dance floor | --- ## Events & Meetings **Overview:** https://www.ardoehousehotel.co.uk/events/ **Meetings:** https://www.ardoehousehotel.co.uk/events/meetings/ Six event suites accommodating from small meetings up to 600 conference delegates. Suitable for corporate events, charity galas, award ceremonies, conferences, and family gatherings. **Day Delegate Rate Includes:** 2-course lunch, tea & coffee, 6ft screen & projector, notepads & name cards, water & sweets, complimentary Wi-Fi. **Event Suites:** | Suite | Size | Max Theatre | Max Banquet | Notes | |---|---|---|---|---| | Ballroom | 565m² (29m × 19.5m × 4m H) | 600 | 450 | Main banqueting suite, large dance floor | | Crathes/Craigievar Suites | 237m² each (12.2m × 19.5m × 4m H) | 250 | 180 | Identical suites with own entrance and foyer | | Ogston Suite | 230m² (20.2m × 11.4m × 3.6m H) | 200 | 180 | Regency décor, River Dee views | | Elliot Suite | 97m² (11.2m × 8.7m × 3.6m H) | 100 | 60 | Private bar, suitable for private dining | | Kildrummy Suite | 90m² (12m × 7.5m × 2.4m H) | 50 | n/a | First floor, purpose-designed meeting room | | Fraser Suite | 88m² (12.2m × 7.2m × 2.9m H) | 50 | 60 | Private patio, intimate setting | Capacity chart PDF: https://www.ardoehousehotel.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/CAPACITIES-new.pdf **Event enquiries:** 01224 867 355 or https://www.ardoehousehotel.co.uk/contact/ --- ## Experiences & Offers - **Offers overview:** https://www.ardoehousehotel.co.uk/offers/ - **What's On:** https://www.ardoehousehotel.co.uk/?page_id=808 - **Leisure & Group Activities:** https://www.ardoehousehotel.co.uk/leisure-group-activities/ - **Unplug & Unwind Spa Day:** £147.50pp / £295 per room (based on 2 sharing) — https://www.ardoehousehotel.co.uk/offers/unplug-unwind-spa-day/ - **Afternoon Tea offer:** https://www.ardoehousehotel.co.uk/offers/afternoon-tea/ - **Romance at Ardoe:** https://www.ardoehousehotel.co.uk/offers/romance-at-ardoe/ - **Winter at Ardoe:** https://www.ardoehousehotel.co.uk/offers/winter-at-ardoe/ - **BBQ Party package:** https://www.ardoehousehotel.co.uk/offers/bbq-party/ - **Sunday Lunch/Carvery:** https://www.ardoehousehotel.co.uk/offers/sunday-lunch/ --- ## Key Links - **Homepage:** https://www.ardoehousehotel.co.uk/ - **Contact:** https://www.ardoehousehotel.co.uk/contact/ - **FAQs:** https://www.ardoehousehotel.co.uk/frequently-asked-questions/ - **Terms & Conditions:** https://www.ardoehousehotel.co.uk/terms-conditions - **Privacy Policy:** https://www.ardoehousehotel.co.uk/privacy-policy - **Book Now:** https://booking.profitroom.com/en/ardoehousehotelspa/home?currency=GBP