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Saplinbrae Hotel & Lodges

Mintlaw
Rated 9.3 in 436 reviews

Saplinbrae Hotel & Lodges is a charming retreat nestled in the scenic countryside of Mintlaw, United Kingdom. This boutique hotel offers a unique blend of traditional charm and modern comfort, making it an ideal destination for those seeking a tranquil escape. Surrounded by lush landscapes and historical sites, Saplinbrae provides a peaceful sanctuary for guests to unwind and explore the beauty of Aberdeenshire.

The hotel is housed in a historic building that exudes character and warmth, featuring tastefully decorated interiors that reflect the region's heritage. Each room is designed to provide comfort and style, with thoughtful touches that enhance the overall experience. Guests can enjoy modern amenities alongside classic furnishings, creating a cozy and welcoming atmosphere.

Dining at Saplinbrae Hotel & Lodges is a delightful experience, as the on-site restaurant serves a menu that showcases locally sourced ingredients and seasonal flavors. The culinary offerings highlight the best of Scottish cuisine, ensuring that each meal is both delicious and memorable.

Saplinbrae's location is perfect for exploring the rich history and natural beauty of the area. Visitors can discover nearby attractions such as the Aden Country Park and the historic ruins of the Deer Abbey, which offer insights into the region's past.

With its perfect blend of history, comfort, and culinary excellence, Saplinbrae Hotel & Lodges stands out as a distinctive boutique hotel that offers a memorable experience for travelers seeking a taste of Scotland's hospitality and charm.

Deer Abbey
Deer Abbey
Ruins in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
490m / 0.3mi
Aden Country Park
Aden Country Park
Park in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
470m / 0.29mi
Aikey Brae
Aikey Brae
Stone circle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK, west-south-west of Old Deer
1.9km / 1.2mi
Aberdeenshire Farming Museum
Aberdeenshire Farming Museum
Museum in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
0.9km / 0.55mi
Aberdeenshire Museums Discovery Centre
Museum in Mintlaw, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
1.8km / 1.1mi
Loudon Wood stone circle
Loudon Wood stone circle
Stone circle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
1.8km / 1.2mi
Auchmachar,stone circle
Stone circle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
3.1km / 1.9mi
Gaval, standing stone 250m SW of
Menhir in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
3.3km / 2mi
Strichen Stone Circle
Strichen Stone Circle
Stone circle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
7.1km / 4.4mi
Old Parish Church, Longside
Old Parish Church, Longside
Church building in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
6.5km / 4.1mi
North Mains of Auchmaliddie, stone circle 500m SW of
Recumbent stone circle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
9.8km / 6.1mi
Mormond White Horse
Mormond White Horse
Geoglyph on the side of Mormond Hill, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
8.4km / 5.2mi
Crimond Church
Crimond Church
Church building in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
11.7km / 7.3mi
Crimond, War Memorial
War memorial in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
11.7km / 7.3mi
Catto Long Barrow
Catto Long Barrow
Neolithic long cairn
11.8km / 7.4mi
Memsie Cairn
Memsie Cairn
Chambered cairn in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
13.7km / 8.5mi
Inverugie Castle
Inverugie Castle
Castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
12.9km / 8mi
HM Prison Peterhead
HM Prison Peterhead
Former prison in Scotland
15.7km / 9.8mi
Castle of Rattray
Castle of Rattray
Castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
15km / 9.3mi
Old Parish Church, Erroll Street, Peterhead
Old Parish Church, Erroll Street, Peterhead
Church building in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
16km / 9.9mi
Cruden Parish Church
Cruden Parish Church
Church in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
15.3km / 9.5mi
Reform Tower, Meethill, Invernettie
Reform Tower, Meethill, Invernettie
Architectural structure in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
15.3km / 9.5mi
West Links
Churchyard in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
15.3km / 9.5mi
Methlick Village, War Memorial
War memorial in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
16km / 9.9mi
Old Parish Church of St. Deavanach, Methlick
Church in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
15.9km / 9.9mi
Methlick Parish Church, Methlick
Church in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
16km / 9.9mi
The New House, hut circle 250m NW of
Architectural structure in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
14.9km / 9.3mi
Bullers of Buchan
Bullers of Buchan
Village in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
17.1km / 10.6mi
Haddo House
Haddo House
Early 18th century house near Tarves
17.1km / 10.7mi
New Slains Castle
New Slains Castle
Ruined castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
17.7km / 11mi
Inverallochy Castle
Inverallochy Castle
Castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
16.1km / 10mi
Arbuthnot Museum
Museum in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
16km / 9.9mi
Caroline's Well
Well in Ellon, Scotland, United Kingdom
17.4km / 10.8mi
Ellon Parish Church
Architectural structure in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
17.9km / 11.1mi
War Memorial
War memorial in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
17.9km / 11.1mi
Ellon Castle Gardens
Architectural structure in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
17.7km / 11mi
Blockie Head
Hillfort in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
17km / 10.6mi
Museum of Scottish Lighthouses
Museum of Scottish Lighthouses
Museum in a former lighthouse, Kinnaird Head, Scotland
19.3km / 12mi
Pitsligo Castle
Pitsligo Castle
Castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
18.9km / 11.8mi
Saint Mary-on-the-Rock
Saint Mary-on-the-Rock
Church building in Ellon, United Kingdom
18.3km / 11.3mi
War Memorial, Saltoun Place, Fraserburgh
War Memorial, Saltoun Place, Fraserburgh
War memorial in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
18.2km / 11.3mi
Fraserburgh Wine Tower
Fraserburgh Wine Tower
Hill castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
19.4km / 12mi
Monument To The Fourth Earl Of Aberdeen, Hill Of Ythsie
Architectural structure in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
19.1km / 11.8mi
Jubilee Fountain
Architectural structure in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
19.5km / 12.2mi
South Ythsie, stone circle 300m SSW of
Stone circle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
20km / 12.4mi

What to do in Mintlaw and near Saplinbrae Hotel & Lodges

Deer Abbey
Deer Abbey
Ruins in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
490m / 0.3mi
Aden Country Park
Aden Country Park
Park in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
470m / 0.29mi
Aikey Brae
Aikey Brae
Stone circle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK, west-south-west of Old Deer
1.9km / 1.2mi
Aberdeenshire Farming Museum
Aberdeenshire Farming Museum
Museum in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
0.9km / 0.55mi
Aberdeenshire Museums Discovery Centre
Museum in Mintlaw, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
1.8km / 1.1mi
Loudon Wood stone circle
Loudon Wood stone circle
Stone circle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
1.8km / 1.2mi
Auchmachar,stone circle
Stone circle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
3.1km / 1.9mi
Gaval, standing stone 250m SW of
Menhir in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
3.3km / 2mi
Strichen Stone Circle
Strichen Stone Circle
Stone circle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
7.1km / 4.4mi
Old Parish Church, Longside
Old Parish Church, Longside
Church building in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
6.5km / 4.1mi
North Mains of Auchmaliddie, stone circle 500m SW of
Recumbent stone circle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
9.8km / 6.1mi
Mormond White Horse
Mormond White Horse
Geoglyph on the side of Mormond Hill, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
8.4km / 5.2mi
Crimond Church
Crimond Church
Church building in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
11.7km / 7.3mi
Crimond, War Memorial
War memorial in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
11.7km / 7.3mi
Catto Long Barrow
Catto Long Barrow
Neolithic long cairn
11.8km / 7.4mi
Memsie Cairn
Memsie Cairn
Chambered cairn in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
13.7km / 8.5mi
Inverugie Castle
Inverugie Castle
Castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
12.9km / 8mi
HM Prison Peterhead
HM Prison Peterhead
Former prison in Scotland
15.7km / 9.8mi
Castle of Rattray
Castle of Rattray
Castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
15km / 9.3mi
Old Parish Church, Erroll Street, Peterhead
Old Parish Church, Erroll Street, Peterhead
Church building in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
16km / 9.9mi
Cruden Parish Church
Cruden Parish Church
Church in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
15.3km / 9.5mi
Reform Tower, Meethill, Invernettie
Reform Tower, Meethill, Invernettie
Architectural structure in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
15.3km / 9.5mi
West Links
Churchyard in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
15.3km / 9.5mi
Methlick Village, War Memorial
War memorial in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
16km / 9.9mi
Old Parish Church of St. Deavanach, Methlick
Church in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
15.9km / 9.9mi
Methlick Parish Church, Methlick
Church in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
16km / 9.9mi
The New House, hut circle 250m NW of
Architectural structure in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
14.9km / 9.3mi
Bullers of Buchan
Bullers of Buchan
Village in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
17.1km / 10.6mi
Haddo House
Haddo House
Early 18th century house near Tarves
17.1km / 10.7mi
New Slains Castle
New Slains Castle
Ruined castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
17.7km / 11mi

About Mintlaw

Mintlaw, located in Aberdeenshire, offers a range of activities and attractions that reflect its rural charm and local culture. One of the notable features of the area is the surrounding countryside, which provides opportunities for walking and exploring the natural landscape. Several trails are available for those who enjoy hiking, allowing visitors to appreciate the scenic beauty of Aberdeenshire.

The local community is another highlight, with various events held throughout the year that showcase local traditions and crafts. Engaging with the community can offer insights into the region’s heritage. Additionally, nearby historical sites are worth visiting, such as castles and ancient ruins that tell the story of the area’s past.

For those interested in wildlife and nature, the surrounding areas provide a chance to observe local flora and fauna, making it a peaceful spot for nature enthusiasts. The proximity to larger towns and cities like Peterhead and Fraserburgh also means that visitors can explore additional shops, restaurants, and cultural experiences without venturing too far from Mintlaw.

Lastly, local dining options can provide a taste of traditional Scottish cuisine, allowing visitors to experience the flavors of the region. Whether you are interested in outdoor activities, local culture, or simply enjoying the tranquility of a rural setting, Mintlaw has something to offer for a relaxed visit.




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