About Durn House
This four-star bed and breakfast is set in a stately 18th-century house on private grounds that retain many original features.
Durn House features six guestrooms that have a flat-screen television with DVD player, tea and coffee making equipment, and free Wi-Fi. Some also have sofas, four-poster beds, and marble fireplaces.
This guest house has a TV lounge, billiard room, and meeting facilities. Also onsite is the Clementina Spa, which features beauty and holistic treatments.
Complimentary full Scottish breakfasts are offered and are cooked using local ingredients. Dinners can also be arranged in the evening for an additional fee and drinks are available on the weekends.
Guests staying at Durn House will be able to easily walk to the historic Portsoy Village that features a 17th-century harbour and coastal views. Cullen Golf Club and Duff House can also be reached in less than 10 minutes by car.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Staff are friendly but professional.
Many visitors to this guest house leave feeling like they stayed with friends and not strangers. The staff members are all friendly and very attentive, taking care of all requests along the way to provide first class service.
positive:
Tasteful decor found throughout.
Since the 18th century this manor house has stood and many of the features from that era have remained. Period furnishings have been included at Durn House and added in the midst of restoration work that has added contemporary touches alongside the historical architecture.
positive:
Located on peaceful grounds.
Durn House's private grounds are quiet and serve as a great spot for a relaxing holiday. The well manicured lawns also make for a great backdrop for a wedding or other celebration. contemporary touches alongside the historical architecture.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Meals are in need of minor tweaks.
The complimentary breakfasts and additional meals available in the evenings are good quality, but some small issues prevent the experience from being perfect. There isn't much variety that is offered and larger portions would also be appreciated to create more filling meals.
negative:
Bathrooms could be improved.
A few issues need to be addressed in the bathrooms at Durn House. Floors are reported as being too slippery, and installing modern shower facilities could help make up for the fact that bathrooms are located across the hall from guestrooms.
negative:
Drinks are limited to the weekends.
This guest house doesn't have a liquor license, so it is limited to serving alcohol only on the weekends. As a result, any guests who want a pint during a weekday stay will have to go out looking for a local watering hole instead of staying in.