Thainstone House is a dog friendly hotel in Inverurie and we welcome you and your four legged friend.

With 44 acres of grounds to explore, Thainstone House is a fantastic base for a short break with your family dog.

Ready to enjoy a breath of fresh country air with your four-legged friend and explore all that Aberdeenshire has to offer? Book your next adventure at Thainstone and visit our dog friendly page to see how we will take care of them.

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Your Dog's Stay

In order to clean up the extra dog hairs left behind by your furry friend we charge an additional £20 per dog, per evening.

Guide and assistance dogs are welcome free of charge and can go anywhere they like - except the pool or hot tub! Tell us when you want to dine and we will make sure you get a table position that gives your guide or assistance dog space to lie down, plus a complimentary bowl of the finest Scottish water.

Exploring Aberdeenshire with your dog

With the rural countryside and coastline of Aberdeenshire at hand, there are many options for a good walk with your dog.

Castle Fraser near Thainstone House Inverurie

Attractions include castles such as Fyvie Castle, Castle Fraser and Drum Castle.

Dog Friendly Guest Rooms

All our guestrooms are dog friendly.

Deluxe Room at Thainstone House

At Thainstone House, standard doubles are able to accommodate one dog, and all other dog friendly rooms accommodate two.

Frequently Asked Questions

What activities are near your dog friendly Aberdeenshire hotel?

Our dog friendly hotel has lots of dog friendly activities nearby.  The sheer breadth and variety of countryside attracts dog families all year-round. Some of our favourites are Dunnottar Castle on the coast of Stonehaven, Castle Fraser Grounds & Garden, Duthie Park Winter Gardens in Aberdeen, or finding the nearby Inverurie Maiden Stone.

How far away is the beach?

Our pet friendly hotel near Aberdeen is within driving distance from miles of sandy beaches and rugged coasts with castles perched on cliff edges. Blackdog Beach for example is just North of Aberdeen and under 30 minutes from our dog friendly hotel.

Does your hotel charge for bringing a dog? 

Yes, well-behaved dogs are allowed to stay in our hotel, and we charge £20 extra per night to clean up extra hairs left by your furry friend.

Is our dog allowed in every room of your hotel? 

Nearly, our pet friendly accommodation near Aberdeen welcomes your well-behaved dogs in our guest bedrooms, reception area, lounge and grounds of our hotel. All we ask is that could you please clean up after your dog for the care of all our other hotel guests.

Can I leave our dog on their own in our room?

We would not recommend this, since your dog in an unfamiliar environment, they may behave unpredictably. However, as our hotel’s public spaces are dog friendly you can instead take them with you throughout your stay.

Is your hotel and grounds fully dog proof?

We can not guarantee this. Whilst in our public spaces, including our grounds, we ask you to keep your dog on a leash so that all our hotel guests can enjoy the peace and serenity that our luxury hotel offers.

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