Castleview Bed & Breakfast

We stayed at Ian and Betty’s property in 2016 and absolutely loved the experience. Planning to be in the area again this July, a stay at Castleview B&B, if available, was a must. Communicating with Ian while making the reservation was like chatting with an old friend. Since the pandemic, Ian, being an accomplished chef, has modified his offering to include dinner in addition to the B&B components. More on that later. The property is located just outside of Dufftown, close to numerous distilleries along with historical sites. The two rooms on the upper level are clean, comfortable, and have all the desired amenities in the way of toiletries and coffee/tea/snack offerings. Stepping out of a hot shower and experiencing the HUGE towels was an added bonus. The breakfasts were delicious, with several options to keep us filled throughout the day. However, the dinners were…Unbelievably Awesome! The web-site shows some sample menus, but Ian is open to options of personal choice. The first evening we were filled with a six-course tasting menu. Not to be outdone, Ian chose a soufflé, duck, and sticky pudding trifecta the second night. The preparation and presentation of all the meals is just - exceptional! Great conversation with our hosts, at all times, added to the environment and experience. The wealth of information on activities to consider was helpful on both our visits. Our 2016 departure was heart-tugging and the latest good-byes were even more so. If visiting The Whisky Trail and other experiences of the area… Castleview is the place to rest your head - after an amazing meal!