Luxury Bed and Breakfast, B&B, Accommodation Lonmay, Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Cairness House

Lodge No 133A

An historic stately home, faithfully restored, set amidst wildlife-filled parkland near the Aberdeenshire coast and offering old-fashioned hospitality - if Scotland is your favoured destination then try to make Cairness House part of your trip. Dating back to the 1790's, the house was designed by noted architect James Playfair and is widely acknowledged as the most important Greek Revival country house in Scotland. This extraordinary neoclassical building has had its fine features restored and is sumptuously decorated and furnished – not forgetting the comfort of modern conveniences – which makes a stay here a history-laden treat.

The grounds around the house have been planted with over 3,000 trees including 150 rare specimens in an arboretum, attracting deer, hawks and other wildlife. Inside, original colour schemes, antiques and paintings all go to reinforce the impression that you have stepped back to another time.

Guest bedrooms are individually furnished with four poster beds, linen and comfortable en suite or private bathrooms and all rooms overlook the surrounding countryside and gardens. Breakfast and dinner, if taken, are served in a charming Georgian kitchen and feature local produce and traditional Scottish fare to set you up for a day’s exploring this beautiful area.

Your Bed & Breakfast Hosts

Julio and Khalil’s love and knowledge of architecture is evident in the massive restoration project that they have undertaken at Cairness House and they delight in sharing this with their guests. Julio is a painter and art historian whilst Khalil is a freelance journalist and editor.

The Location

The fauna and flora of Aberdeenshire are right on the doorstep here. Close by there are endless sand beaches and the RSPB Strathbeg reserve with its thousands of visiting pink-footed geese. Golf courses, a Lighthouse Museum, stately homes and castles and the visiting seals, dolphins and whales all make this area very special.

Places of Local Interest

Pennan, Banff, Aden Country Park, St Comb's Beach, Rattray Head, Deer Abbey, Slains Castle, Bullers of Buchan, Loch of Strathebeg RSPB Nature Reserve, Waters of Philorth,