A luxurious, family-run five-star country house hotel, the Marcliffe at Pitfodels opened for business in 1993 and is set amidst 11 acres of private wooded grounds.
GUESTROOMS
Each of the 39 luxurious bedrooms and suites has been individually designed, while many boast antique furnishings and paintings. Bathrobes, hairdryers, mini-bars, fresh fruit, newspapers and evening maid service are standard to all rooms.
FACILITIES
Conservatory Restaurant, Invery Restaurant, Drawing Room Bar, private gardens, snooker room and putting green. Tennis, shooting, hunting, horse riding and fishing are among the activities that can be enjoyed nearby.
ACCOMMODATION REVIEW
Striving to provide the ultimate in personal service with an impeccable attention to detail, the Marcliffe at Pitfodels is probably best described as a country hotel in the city. Traditional elegance combines with friendly service and modern amenities to provide a real Scottish welcome and true hospitality. Situated only three miles from Aberdeen and set in eleven acres of attractive grounds, populated by mature trees, the Marcliffe at Pitfodels is a family-run hotel and exudes a feeling of warmth, personality and charm.
Dining options at the Marcliffe at Pitfodels include the informal Conservatory Restaurant, where weather permitting, guests may dine on the patio and the Invery Restaurant, which offers culinary excellence in an exclusive and sophisticated atmosphere. The menus in both restaurants incorporate locally grown produce, which along with a selection of the finest Scottish fish, meat and game perfectly reflects the unique taste of Scotland. And for those who may fancy a tipple, the extensive wine cellar offers a choice of over 200 wines, while the many locally produced malt whiskeys are certainly worth a taste.
Each of the Marcliffe's guestrooms has been individually designed to ensure the utmost in guest comfort and the antique furnishings combine with traditional décor to create an authentic old-style atmosphere. The rooms may be old-world in terms of charm but they are very much modern in terms of facilities, with bathrobes, hairdryers, refrigerated mini-bars, fresh fruit, newspapers and evening maid service standard to all rooms. And as well as being ideal for the golfer, with Murcar, Royal Aberdeen and Cruden Bay all lying close by, the Marcliffe at Pitfodels is also ideal for sightseeing, with castles, museums, galleries and whisky distilleries within easy reach.
ONLINE GOLF TRAVEL RATING
Probably the finest option in the Aberdeen area, the Marcliffe at Pitfodels offers all the benefits of a majestic country house, yet it is only three miles from all the attractions of Aberdeen. With Cruden Bay and Royal Aberdeen both nearby, it's perfect for the golfer.
Situated approximately three miles southwest of Aberdeen, just off the main A93 route from Aberdeen to Braemer.
RECOMMENDED RESTAURANTS
Ardoe House, Blairs, South Deeside Road, Aberdeen AB12 5YP.
Tel: + 44 1224 867355. Email: ardoe@macdonald-hotels.co.uk
This elegant restaurant comprises three classically decorated rooms. The superb a la carte menu offers inspirational cuisine including honey quail and maize-fed chicken terrine.
Copthorne Hotel Aberdeen, 122 Huntly Street, Aberdeen AB10 1SU.
Tel: + 44 1224 630404. Email: reservations.aberdeen@mill-cop.com.
This smart, split-level restaurant offers a good selection of familiar dishes. Cooking is modern, with main courses such as Highland lamb wrapped in garlic leaves, a particular strength.
Maryculter House Hotel, Aberdeen AB12 5GB (8 miles from Aberdeen).
Tel: + 44 1224 732124. Email: info@maryculterhousehotel.com.
Situated 8 miles from Aberdeen along the B9077, hospitality is a strong point at this hotel. Original stonework and open log fires provide an atmospheric setting in the Priory Restaurant.
Norwood Hall, Garthdee Road, Cults, Aberdeen AB15 9FX.
Tel: + 44 1224 868951. Email info@norwood-hall.co.uk.
With its oak staircase, tapestry covered walls and stained glass windows, there's a sense of grandeur to this late Victorian mansion. Dishes are classic with the odd Scottish twist.
Striving to provide the ultimate in personal service with an impeccable attention to detail, the Marcliffe at Pitfodels is probably best described as a country hotel in the city. Traditional elegance combines with friendly service and modern amenities to provide a real Scottish welcome and true hospitality. Situated only three miles from Aberdeen and set in eleven acres of attractive grounds, populated by mature trees, the Marcliffe at Pitfodels is a family-run hotel and exudes a feeling of warmth, personality and charm.
