The Library at Douneside House
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"Estate-grown produce on tasting menus in elegant country house."
Overview
The Library at Douneside House is a colonial-style property that spent many years as an establishment for military guests, and family portraits still hang on the walls. Surrounded by 17 acres of stunning grounds, Douneside House has enjoyed a contemporary makeover, combining period style features with its varied and colourful history. With wonderful views of the garden and terrace, the restaurant, seating just 14 guests, is the setting for exciting and interesting dishes incorporating the best estate produce including ingredients from the kitchen garden. Tasting menus could include West Coast lobster tail, miso, yuzu, samphire and kaffir lime, and Buitelaar British rose veal loin, truffle boudin blanc, celeriac and sauce forestière.
Ratings & awards
3 Rosette Award for Culinary Excellence
Features
- Opening Times
- Open all year
- Facilities
- Seats: 40
- Private dining available
- On-site parking available
Also at this location
Hotel
Douneside House
AA 4 Red Star Award: Inspector's Choice
3-Rosette restaurant
- Afternoon tea
- Civil weddings
- Gym
- Hard tennis court
About the area
Visitors to Aberdeenshire with any kind of interest in history are in for a treat. There are more castles to the acre in Aberdeenshire than anywhere else in Britain
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