Maryculter House
This is an excellent choice for Afternoon Tea. This beautiful country house is set on 12 acres of stunning grounds and offers a delicious Afternoon Tea complete with sandwiches, scones, and cakes and wonderful loose leaf tea. With its picturesque setting and friendly staff, Maryculter House is the perfect place to relax and enjoy some time with friends or family.
History of Maryculter House
Maryculter House, located on the banks of the beautiful River Dee has been around since 1187. The Knights Templar were granted part ownership by King William I during his Great Crusades and built their preceptory or college.
There remains today mainly because only one set remained standing after centuries past; these are stone vaulted chambers underneath what would become known as “The Great Hall” along with some ruins from enchanting burial grounds next door at the hotel’s entrance.
Dating back to 1460, our atmospheric Great Hall is the most ancient part of this hotel and it has a lot going for it. For one thing, you’ll be sleeping in an old building with lots of history!
The Knights of St John were once present at Maryculter, but after the Reformation, their presence there decreased. In 1312 Pope Clement V and Philippe Le Bel came along to suppress what remained for 200 years -the order- with King Edward II agreeing that year too following his triumphant victory over America’s warriors in France (I’m not sure if you know this or not).
With these two organizations gone from Deeside, it is only natural things fall apart quickly; without any religious figures holding power over people they can do anything… including taking away your land!
How to Get to Maryculter House
If you are Afternoon Tea at Maryculter House, you will need to take the A944 from Aberdeen. After about 10 miles, you will see a sign for the Maryculter House Hotel on your right-hand side. Follow this road until you reach the hotel itself.
Afternoon Tea is served daily from 2.00pm – 4.30 pm. Reservations are not required but are recommended. You can book your Afternoon Tea by calling the hotel.
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Location
South Deeside Road Maryculter, Aberdeen , AB12 5GB