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10/10 Excellent
Billl C.
17 June 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Here’s a version under 1,500 characters:We cannot say enough wonderful things about our stay at Manar House. We traveled from Texas for a family wedding nearby, and Manar became the perfect home base for our family.The house itself is extraordinary — historic, beautiful, spacious, and full of character, while still having all the modern comforts you need. The suites were every bit as impressive as the photos, the kitchens and bathrooms were excellent, and even the water pressure was outstanding.Our kids, ages 11 and 9, loved the grounds. They spent hours outside on the rope swing, exploring, feeding the Highland cows, and enjoying the cool Scottish weather. My dad also fell in love with the horses in the nearby pasture and started calling them “his horses” by the end of the trip.The location was perfect: peaceful and private, but still close to Inverurie for restaurants, groceries, Tesco, Morrisons, and anything else we needed. I also loved being able to walk from the property to nearby trails and East Aquhorthies Stone Circle.Dean and Christina were fantastic hosts — kind, responsive, helpful, and easy to communicate with. They gave great local guidance and helped make the trip smooth.Manar House is not just a beautiful place to stay; it feels like a house with a story. We stayed at several lovely places in Scotland, but Manar was the one that truly felt like home. We are very grateful and would recommend it without hesitation.
Billl C.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2026
