12 Bedrooms

Ground Floor
Formal dining room to seat 24 guests
Drawing room
Whisky library
Games room with full size snooker table

First floor
Master bedroom with super king size bed and en suite bathroom
Three double bedrooms with super king size beds, and en suite bathrooms (all three rooms can be reconfigured as twins)
Double bedroom with four poster super king size bed and private adjacent bathroom
Double bedroom with en suite bathroom
Double bedroom with super king size bed and en suite bathroom
Two adjoining double bedrooms with private bathrooms or can be shared bathroom for families

Top floor
Double bedroom with en suite bathroom
Two double bedrooms with king size beds and en suite bathrooms

All bedrooms have luxury Aesop toiletries, bathrobes and slippers

3 acre Victorian walled garden with giant chess set
18-acres of private woodland and manicured lawns with a private lochan fed by the River Don
Woodland bonfire area
Table tennis
Croquet lawn
Children’s activity area
Private stretch of the River Don to cast your fishing line

Included services
Fully-staffed, 24hrs a day including house manager, butler and night porter
Daily housekeeping and turndown service
Daily continental breakfast (full Scottish cooked breakfast available at additional cost)
Cakes and biscuits
Whiskey library with complimentary selection of pre/post dinner drinks
Full itinerary planning
Fresh flowers in all communal areas and bedrooms
Soft drinks, water, tea/coffee, biscuits and fruit are complimentary and available all day


Extra services (payable additionally)
Private chef is compulsory at the property - payable locally (please enquire for further details)
An in-house fine wine champagne list is available
Spirits and mixers can also be ordered and delivered for your arrival
Guests are welcome to ship wines and spirits ahead of their stay at no corkage fee

Nestled in the heart of rugged, breathtaking Highland beauty the house is perfectly located to explore the remarkable beauty of the Cairngorms and surrounding area.

To the west lies the Queen’s own Highland retreat at Balmoral, while the stunning route north leads to the famous whiskies of the picturesque Spey Valley.
The nearest village is Strathdon – 2 miles – home to the renowned Lonach Gathering, the oldest Highland Games in Scotland
Braemar is just over 30 minutes’ drive
Aberdeen is 1 hour 15 minutes’ drive
Inverness is 1 hour 30 minutes’ drive
Edinburgh and Glasgow are 3 hours away

Fly to Aberdeen International Airport
Candacraig is a 1hr drive away

Car hire is recommended, but taxis and drivers can be booked through the house manager too

We love Candacraig for its seamless blend of luxury and thoughtful hospitality, where every detail—from the 24-hour staffed service to the indulgent Aesop toiletries in each bedroom—makes guests feel completely cared for. Whether enjoying a whisky from the private library, a game of croquet on the manicured lawns, or fishing in the secluded River Don, there’s a perfect moment for every mood. The estate’s combination of exquisite interiors, stunning Highland surroundings, and bespoke experiences creates an unforgettable retreat.