The luxury lodges at Hilton Craigendarroch nestle in the pine trees onthe banks of the River Dee, in an area of special beauty and peace much loved by the British Royal Family. Within the grounds a host of leisure facilities are provided including a dry ski slope, 2 swimming pools and a leisure centre. You can try fishing in the famous Dee or visit the fairytale castles which dot the landscape. A Victorian country house, the hotel features beautiful studios, one and two bedroom suites with carefully-considered amenities, including Wi-Fi and 32-inch TVs. Enjoy the resort's indoor pool, various sports courts and spa. Their 19th-century hotel overlooks the Dee Valley, surrounded by the wooded mountains and hiking trails of Cairngorms National Park. It's a seven-mile drive to the royal grounds of Balmoral Castle. Their facilities include a spa, two indoor pools, tennis and squash courts, and an adventure playground for the kids.