Terms & Conditions

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

GUARANTEE POLICY

A valid credit card is required at the time of booking and either a deposit of one night’s accommodation or full pre-payment will be taken, depending on the rate chosen.

RATES AND PROMOTIONS

Subject to availability. Blackout dates may apply. Promotions cannot be combined and promotional rates are displayed with all discounts applied. Promotions apply to new bookings only.

BOOKING CHANGES

Rates are subject to change & we reserve the right to change your accommodation should we need to. Except where special arrangements have been made with us, specific SUITE (https://thefifearms.comstay-with-us/) or room names or numbers are not provided to you prior to your arrival.

CHECK IN & CHECK OUT

You may check-in at any time from 3.00pm on the scheduled day of arrival. On the day of departure we kindly ask you to vacate your rooms by 11.00am. Late check-out after this time can be requested, subject to availability, and may be charged at an hourly rate at our discretion. We would be more than happy to look after your luggage if you wish to extend your day of arrival or departure.

CANCELLATION POLICY

A valid payment card must be provided at the time of reservation. Cancellations within your rates stated cancellation period will be charged the balance of the reservation. Each rate booked has individual T&C’s which are laid out below.

NO SHOWS

All rooms that have been secured by credit/debit card or prepaid at the time of booking will be held until 11.59pm on the scheduled date of arrival unless otherwise agreed directly with the hotel. The hotel may change these standard terms and conditions in relation to certain promotions and times of the year. No Shows will be charged the balance of the reservation.

DOGS

We are a dog friendly hotel and have dog friendly guest rooms throughout. Upon arrival your four-legged friend will receive a dog bowl, a Fife Arms dog bed, treats and a turndown gift. We’re afraid dogs are not permitted in The Drawing Room, The Clunie, Elsa’s Cocktail Bar, Bertie’s Bar or the Albamhor Treatment Rooms. Please indicate that you will be bringing a dog when making your reservation. A charge of £25 per dog, per night applies. They must be supervised and kept under control at all times and any damage or disruption to other guests will be charged.

FAMILIES

We welcome children of all ages and cots, extra beds or sofa beds can be arranged in certain rooms at an additional charge. Guests under the age of 18 may only be registered and checked in to the hotel if accompanied by an adult.

PARKING

There are a small number of parking spaces available in front of the hotel, however these are not owned by the hotel and cannot be guaranteed. There are a few car parks in the village of Braemar, no more than a 5-minute walk to the hotel. You may pull up outside the main entrance and unload before finding a space, if there is not an obvious one in sight.

WI-FI

Complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel, through sign up or linking of social media

SMOKING

Please note that The Fife Arms is a non-smoking hotel. Clients failing to adhere to this condition may incur a charge of £250.

DAMAGES

In the event of any damage or loss to the contents of your room, including stains to any of the soft furnishings, carpets and rugs we reserve the right to charge the credit or debit card used to book your reservation with either the full cost of repairing/cleaning such item(s) or if this is not possible the cost for the replacement item.

GROUPS

The hotel considers a group any booking of more than 6 rooms or more booked during the same dates and for the same purpose. Therefore any booking for 6 rooms or more will be subject to the group conditions of deposit and cancellation policies. The hotel reserves the right to wave the group policy on certain occasions, at the discretion of the General Manager, otherwise the reservations would constitute a group of 6 rooms or more when travelling together; and will request the parties to book under the conditions of a group. Conditions: Payment must be made by one individual payer, following a schedule of deposits and the accommodation will be submitted to a special date for cancellation.

BEST FLEXIBLE RATE

CANCELLATION POLICY

A valid payment card must be provided at the time of reservation.
A deposit equal to the first night will be taken at the time of booking.
Cancellations can be made without charge to your reservation up to 14 days prior to your arrival, after which point the deposit of the first night will be non-refundable, but can be used as credit towards future dates at our discretion.
Cancellations within 48 hours will be charged the balance of the reservation.
No Shows will be charged the balance of the reservation.

EARLY BIRD RATE

CANCELLATION POLICY

A valid payment card must be provided at the time of reservation.
Full pre-payment is required at the time of booking.
This rate is non-refundable and non-transferable.

FAMILY SUITE OFFER

CANCELLATION POLICY

A valid payment card must be provided at the time of reservation.
Full pre-payment is required at the time of booking.
This rate is non-refundable and non-transferable.

FYING STAG GETAWAY

CANCELLATION POLICY

A valid payment card must be provided at the time of reservation.
Full pre-payment is required at the time of booking.
This rate is non-refundable and non-transferable.

HIGHLANDS ESCAPE

CANCELLATION POLICY

A valid payment card must be provided at the time of reservation.
Full pre-payment is required at the time of booking.
This rate is non-refundable and non-transferable.

KILTED OPEN

CANCELLATION POLICY

A valid payment card must be provided at the time of reservation.
Full pre-payment is required at the time of booking.
This rate is non-refundable and non-transferable.

LITERARY FESTIVAL

CANCELLATION POLICY

A valid payment card must be provided at the time of reservation.
Full pre-payment is required at the time of booking.
This rate is non-refundable and non-transferable.

SEASONAL ESCAPE

CANCELLATION POLICY

A valid payment card must be provided at the time of reservation.
Full pre-payment is required at the time of booking.
This rate is non-refundable and non-transferable.

A TASTE OF THE FIFE ARMS

CANCELLATION POLICY

A valid payment card must be provided at the time of reservation.
Full pre-payment is required at the time of booking.
This rate is non-refundable and non-transferable.

TASTE SCOTLAND

CANCELLATION POLICY

A valid payment card must be provided at the time of reservation.
Full pre-payment is required at the time of booking.
This rate is non-refundable and non-transferable.

CHRISTMAS & HOGMANY

CANCELLATION POLICY

A valid payment card must be provided at the time of reservation.
The first night’s stay of each room will be charged to the provided card upon booking as deposit, this is refundable up to 3 months prior to arrival.
The remaining balance will be taken 3 months prior to the date of arrival and is non-refundable and non-transferable.