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Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel and Resort
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7.9

Very good

25 reviews

25 reviews

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8.8

Excellent

Location rating score

Excellent location
Parking
FREE
Nearby landmarks
Glasgow Airport 36.2 km
Oban Airport 63.9 km
Perth Airport 74.3 km
Edinburgh Airport 74.9 km
Glasgow Prestwick Airport 76.0 km
Dundee Airport 95.6 km
Colonsay Airport 109.7 km
Campbeltown Airport 111.7 km
Islay Airport 123.1 km
Tiree Airport 151.3 km

Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel and Resort

Kinlochard, The Trossachs, Kinlochard, Kinlochard, United Kingdom, FK8 3TL - See map

The car parking and the Wi-Fi are always free, so you can stay in touch and come and go as you please. Conveniently situated in the Kinlochard part of Kinlochard, this property puts you close to attractions and interesting dining options. Rated with 4 stars, this high-quality property provides guests with access to massage, restaurant and hot tub on-site.

Highlights

Front desk [24-hour]

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Hot tub

Sauna

Steamroom

This property has self-selected and self-certified the following hygiene measures.Learn more
Safety Features
Staff trained in safety protocol
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Preventative Equipment
Hand sanitizer
Health and Medical
First aid kit
Facilities

Bicycle rental

Pets allowed

Car park

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Spa

Swimming pool [indoor]

Front desk [24-hour]

Check-in/out [express]

Value for money6.8
Location rating8.8

Rooms available at Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel and Resort

Super Deluxe Suite
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  • Room size: 20 m²/215 ft²
  • Shower and bathtub
  • 1 double bed or 1 sofa bed ...
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Deluxe King
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  • Room size: 20 m²/215 ft²
  • Sea view
  • 1 king bed
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Classic Two-Bedroom Apartment
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  • Room size: 65 m²/700 ft²
  • 2 bathrooms
  • 2 single beds & 1 sofa bed ...
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Superior Two Bedroom Apartment with Extra Bed & View
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  • Room size: 65 m²/700 ft²
  • Outdoor view
  • 1 double bed & 1 sofa bed &...
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Superior Extra Two Bedroom Apartment including Extra Bed with View & Sauna
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  • Room size: 65 m²/700 ft²
  • Outdoor view
  • 1 double bed & 1 sofa bed &...
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Superior Three Bedroom Apartment with View & Sauna
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  • Room size: 70 m²/753 ft²
  • Outdoor view
  • 2 single beds & 1 double be...
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Classic Extra Two-Bedroom Apartment with Extra Bed and View
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  • Room size: 65 m²/700 ft²
  • Outdoor view
  • 2 single beds & 1 sofa bed ...
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Classic Extra Two Bedroom Apartment with View
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  • Room size: 65 m²/700 ft²
  • Outdoor view
  • 2 single beds & 1 sofa bed ...
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Classic Extra Two Bedroom Apartment including Extra Bed with View & Sauna
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  • Room size: 65 m²/700 ft²
  • Outdoor view
  • 2 single beds & 1 sofa bed ...
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Classic One Bedroom Apartment with View
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  • Room size: 55 m²/592 ft²
  • Outdoor view
  • 1 sofa bed & 1 double bed
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Frequently asked questions

What time is check-in and check-out at Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel and Resort?

Check-in is from 03:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM. You may request early check-in or late check-out during booking, subject to availability. Guests checking in or out before or after the designated periods may be charged an additional fee. The hotel offers luggage storage to guests for before check-in and after check-out. The front desk is always open, day or night.

How do I get to Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel and Resort?

For those who wish to drive their own cars, Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel and Resort has a car park right on site for maximum convenience. Parking is free for guests. If you're looking for an easy way to get around Kinlochard with private transportation, the hotel can arrange taxi service.

Is breakfast offered at Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel and Resort?

Start your mornings right, with the continental and buffet breakfast options offered at Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel and Resort. Adults can enjoy breakfast offered with an additional charge of 18 GBP if not included in the room rate. You may save on breakfast costs with Agoda by booking a room with breakfast, which is often included for less than buying it at the hotel.

What are my dining options at Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel and Resort?

Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel and Resort features an on-site restaurant for your dining convenience.

What is the smoking policy at Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel and Resort?

Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel and Resort does not permit smoking in any of its rooms, but allows smoking in designated areas.

What are popular attractions near Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel and Resort?

Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel and Resort is located in Kinlochard area, which is famous for attractions such as Queen Elizabeth Forest Park.

What popular natural sightseeing spots are close to Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel and Resort?

Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel and Resort is located within Kinlochard, which makes it conveniently close to natural sights including Ben Venue.

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What people love about Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel and Resort

  • 8

    Very good

    "The grounds of the hotel are lovely and the views are stunning."

    Janice

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    March 7, 2020

  • 9.2

    Exceptional

    "The hotel grounds were beautiful and we'll maintained, not to mention the views of the loch."

    Moira

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    September 17, 2019

Overall rating:

7.9

Very good
25 reviews
Cleanliness
8.1
Facilities
7.8
Location
8.8
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More about Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel and Resort

More about Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel and Resort

Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel and Resort

The facilities and services provided by Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel and Resort ensure a pleasant stay for guests. Post your pictures and answer your emails whenever you want, with the hotel's free Wi-Fi internet access. The hotel provides taxi services to help you find what you want in Kinlochard. Parking is available and free, provided by the hotel for guests with their own transportation.
While lodging at this wonderful hotel, the helpful staff at the front desk can assist you with multiple services that include concierge service, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes. The hotel even offers a fireplace for a warm atmosphere on chilly nights. The hotel's on-site dry cleaning service and laundry service help you keep your favorite travel outfits clean so you can pack less. In-room conveniences include 24-hour room service, room service and daily housekeeping, so you can relax and enjoy your stay.
The hotel is entirely non-smoking, ensuring a clean air environment. Smoking is restricted to the designated smoking areas.


Dining and things to do

Start your vacation days in the best possible way. Begin every morning of your stay with an in-house breakfast. Wake up bright and energetic in the mornings with a cup of good coffee offered at the cafe right at the hotel. Never let hunger affect your travel plans! Restaurants on-site provide convenient and tasty dining options. Have fun at night with your travel companions right at the hotel's bar.
Guests of Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel and Resort can even have groceries delivered to their room for cooking, using the hotel's special service. If you're truly selective about eating, you'll be grateful for the in-house BBQ facilities available here.
To fill your days, be sure to check out the fantastic facilities offered at Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel and Resort. The hotel's host of recreational offerings ensures you have plenty to do during your stay. Be sure to enjoy the accessible beach nearby. Pamper and indulge yourself with a visit to the massage, hot tub, steam room, spa and sauna. The hotel's on-site pool invites you every day for a cooling dip or a few refreshing laps.
For those who hate to miss a workout, a trip to the hotel's fitness facility will keep you fresh and healthy. Hot days can be cool fun with water activities like fishing and non-motorized water sports. You won't need anything for water activity fun other than your own enthusiasm, with aquatic activity conveniences like canoes made available at Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel and Resort. Have some easy fun and maybe meet others while playing recreation activities such as horse riding.
In a competitive mood? Get sporty with your travel group or other guests at the ping-pong table, tennis court and hiking trails in the hotel. Have some relaxing fun with family and friends at the games room.

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Amenities and facilities

Very good
Facilities

7.8

Most talked about facilities

Breakfast

1 mention

Housekeeping

1 mention

Languages spoken
  • English
  • Hungarian
  • Polish
Outdoor
  • Bicycles
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
Internet access
  • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
  • Internet
  • Internet services
  • Wi-Fi in public areas
Things to do, ways to relax
  • Billiards
  • Body scrub
  • Body wrap
  • Canoeing
  • Dart board
  • Fishing
  • Fitness center
  • Game room
  • Garden
  • Golf course [on-site]
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Hot tub
  • Massage
  • Mini golf course
  • Outdoor recreational features
  • Sauna
  • Spa
  • Spa/sauna
  • Squash court
  • Steamroom
  • Swimming pool [indoor]
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis court
  • Tours
  • Water sports (non-motorized)
Cleanliness and safety
  • Anti-viral cleaning products
  • Breakfast in room
  • Breakfast takeaway service
  • Cashless payment service
  • Daily disinfection in all rooms
  • Daily disinfection in common areas
  • Face coverings on staff
  • First aid kit
  • Guest rooms seal after sanitization
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Hotel room service app
  • Hot water linen and laundry washing
  • Individually-wrapped food options
  • Physical distancing of at least 1 meter
  • Professional-grade sanitizing services
  • Protective screens in common areas
  • Room sanitization opt-out available
  • Rooms sanitized between stays
  • Safe dining setup
  • Sanitized kitchen and tableware items
  • Shared stationery removed
  • Staff trained in safety protocol
  • Temperature check for guests and staff
Dining, drinking, and snacking
  • Alternative meal arrangement
  • Bar
  • BBQ facilities
  • Breakfast [buffet]
  • Breakfast [continental]
  • Coffee shop
  • Grocery delivery
  • Restaurants
  • Room service [24-hour]
  • Snack bar
  • Vending machine
Services and conveniences
  • Concierge
  • Contactless check-in/out
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Fireplace
  • Food delivery
  • Heating in public area
  • Invoice provided
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Safety deposit boxes
  • Salon
  • Smoke-free property
  • Smoking area
  • Terrace
  • Xerox/fax in business center
For the kids
  • Family room
  • Kids club
  • Kids meal
  • Kids safety features
  • Playground
Land sports
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
Access
  • Check-in/out [express]
  • Check-in/out [private]
  • Dog-friendly
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Front desk [24-hour]
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Pet-friendly [charges apply]
  • Pets allowed
  • Security [24-hour]
  • Smoke alarms
Getting around
  • Car park [free of charge]
  • Car park [on-site]
  • Taxi service
Sports equipment rental
  • Bicycle rental
Available in all rooms
  • Bathtub
  • Blackout curtains
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Desk
  • Fold-up bed
  • Free bottled water
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe box
  • Internet access – wireless
  • Ironing facilities
  • Private bathroom
  • Satellite/cable channels
  • Shower
  • Soundproofing
  • Toiletries
  • Wi-Fi [free]

Food and dining

Breakfast options
  • Continental
  • Full English/Irish
Restaurants on site
Rafters
  • Cuisine: European
  • Menu: Buffet

Location

Kinlochard, The Trossachs, Kinlochard, Kinlochard, United Kingdom, FK8 3TL
Excellent
Location

8.8

Property policies

Children and extra beds

Extra beds are dependent on the room you choose. Please check the individual room capacity for more details.

All children are welcome.

Infant 0-5 year(s)
Stay for free if using existing bedding.
Baby cot/crib may be requested directly from the property.
Children 6-17 year(s)
Stay for free if using existing bedding.
If you need an extra bed, it will incur an additional charge.
Guests 18 years and older are considered as adults
Must use an extra bed which will incur an additional charge.
Others
  • The credit/debit card used to book any pre-paid rate must be presented to reception on arrival at the hotel.
  • When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Some helpful facts

Check-in/Check-out
  • Check-in from15:00
  • Check-out until11:00
Getting around
  • Travel time to airport (minutes)60
Extras
  • Breakfast charge (unless included in room price)18 GBP
  • Daily Internet/Wi-Fi fee0 GBP
The property
  • Non-smoking rooms/floorsYes
  • Number of bars/lounges1
  • Number of floors2
  • Number of restaurants1
  • Number of rooms 55
  • Room voltage240
  • Year property opened1904
Parking
  • Daily parking fee0 GBP

Property announcements

Please note that the hotel does not accept any cash payments.

Reviews of Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel and Resort from real guests

Provided by verified guests of Agoda
7.9
/
10
Very good
Cleanliness8.1
Facilities7.8
Location8.8
Room comfort and quality7.0
Service8.2
Value for money6.8
High score for Kinlochard
Rating
9+ Exceptional (2)
8-9 Excellent (1)
7-8 Very Good (5)
6-7 Good (1)
<6 Below Expectation (7)
Time of the year
Mar - May (4)
Jun - Aug (5)
Sep - Nov (4)
Dec - Feb (3)

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Showing 16 verified guest comments
9.2
Exceptional
Moira from United Kingdom
Couple
Stayed 1 night in September 2019

Weekend re treat”

Hotel rates are very expensive! Our hotel bill for three nights, including breakfast for two of the mornings and dinner for one night in the garden Room was just under £600. We arrived on the 13th of September as we were attending a wedding on the 14th and stayed an additional night on the 15th to celebrate our wedding anniversary and enjoy the spa facilities. The food was excellent, the staff were very polite and could not do enough for you. The bed in the room was very comfortable and everything was in the room that you could think of. The hotel grounds were beautiful and we'll maintained, not to mention the views of the loch. What an amazing place to hold a wedding. I also had a 25mins massage ( neck & shoulder s) costing £55. Again a lovely experience, but expense for such a short treatment. I could not fault the facilities, customer service and the facilities on offer. However, next time, I would book a B&B as other guests had done who were attending the wedding. Moira

Reviewed September 17, 2019

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8.0
Excellent
David from United Kingdom
Couple
Standard Double
Stayed 3 nights in January 2020

Short chill out break ”

Nice welcome from reception staff ,room not ready but wasn't end of the world . Room was as expected and as expected via web imfo ,, small point bed and pillows were to die for very well slept . Public areas are pleasant within main hotel areas , spa was disappointing (jacuzzi out of order ) sauna and steam rooms adequate ,relaxation area lacking due to space allocated, ,pool very good ,sauna /poolside shower out of order , gym area looked very good .the small things in life can matter .with more attention to issues mentioned ,hotel would have received better review. Hotel grounds are beautiful ,views wonderful ,all things considered my wife and I had a lovely break ,shame spa let hotel down ,would say if all you would want is an hours swim spa is good but you would struggle to enjoy area for a few hours .Even with negative points (just unlucky wk we chose) nice hotel and staff .

Reviewed January 25, 2020

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8.8
Excellent
Nina from Germany
Couple
Stayed 1 night in January 2018

Beautiful hotel in stunning location”

This hotel was lovely, inside and out. The views were incredible from their breakfast and dinner room. There was also a cosy lounge/bar room with drinks, comfortable sofas, and board games. Dinner was of good quality and decent service. Breakfast was overpriced for how much is offered, in our opinion. For a luxury hotel with access to spa/swimming pool, we were told that they would sell swimming clothes (as we forgot to pack any), but found that they were out of stock. Shame, as we were looking forward to the jacuzzi and sauna. Both bedrooms and bathrooms are of a large size, well designed, comfortable, and decked with all amenities. Really enjoyed our short stay here.

Reviewed January 11, 2018

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8.0
Excellent
Wolfgang from Germany
Couple
Stayed 1 night in August 2010

In search of nature bliss... ”

Great location and views onto landscape. Very quiet and remote - among fabulous walks and mountains.
The outside of the building needs attention.

Thoroughly enjoyable stay after a hike in the mountains and the need to recover. The location is wonderfully remote - not the place for clubbers. Mostly families and kids - but good for couples. Rooms were large and spacious and in good condition. The hotel feels a bit stuffy, a bit like a mountain lodge - but then that is part of the charm. The restaurant food was very good -- all staff seemed to be Francophone. Maybe that helped. Wines were little known but surprisingly good value and taste. Nice to have a new Spa area with a decent sized pool (18m) and great saunas (steam and dry). Clean place and friendly staff. All in all a thumbs up experience, albeit the original building needs some urgent attention. Also, access via the car park is not the most romantic. But then, we survived and recovered form our hiking pains.

Reviewed August 24, 2010

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10.0
Exceptional
David from United States
Couple
Stayed 4 nights in June 2011

beautiful hotel”

location as far as the breathtaking views

we attended a wedding of a friend and thought the entine experence was wonderful. the room was very spacious, clean and comfortable. service from the staff was very helpful, and the beautiful views of the grounds and surronding areas, such as loch ard and beyond were breathtaking. i would highly recomend the hotel to others.

Reviewed July 03, 2011

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8.0
Excellent
Janice from United Kingdom
Couple
Stayed 1 night in March 2020

Spa break”

I came with a voucher to be used in the spa and the massage I had was very good. Barbara took time to listen and worked out a lot of those knots. The grounds of the hotel are lovely and the views are stunning. Our meal in the Garden Restaurant was okay, the staff there seemed less well trained.

Reviewed March 07, 2020

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6.0
Sylvia from United Kingdom
Couple
Stayed 2 nights in August 2017

Shocking”

Thought I would kick the start of our holiday with a two night treat... idillic after a 6 hour journey. Lovely surroundings, room lovely 👌 Was told when we got here that meals not available because there was a function on (no email advising me of this prior to arriving, booked a week or two before arriving) went to the bistro here to be told an hour wait, after 6 hour journey too long. Our meal in this lovely hotel tonight was a buffet of stuff we bought from the local-ish co-op. Can't stand the thought of staying another night because it's already ruined for me but Hubbie being optimistic says we'll still enjoy. So enjoy we will but it's not due to the experience of the hotel. Get yourself a tent and cook your own steak because you won't get even the £18 sandwich at this stable 😡

Reviewed August 29, 2017

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5.6
Sara from United Kingdom
Couple
Stayed 1 night in August 2019

Very poor value”

Good points: They allowed me to check into my room early Beautiful grounds in a picturesque setting Plenty of parking Negatives: Paid £200 for a room only - it was very dated, slightly musty and overlooked the carpark. Should not have cost more than £90 in my opinion. Staff are not great, for a hotel like this I would expect polite service and not abrupt or unfriendly service. Room was about 100 degrees, no air con and no fan, I asked at reception and was told they had run out. Not even a complimentary bottle of water in my room. I have stayed at many hotels over the years ranging from 3-5 stars and this one is definitely not one I will be returning to - if you get it for a cheap rate the location is worth it but I would not recommend paying their peak rates.

Reviewed August 04, 2019

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5.0
wendy from Afghanistan
Couple
Stayed 1 night in November 2015

2nd visit- disappointed 😞 ”

Location, food quality, reception

2nd visit to the hotel, this time we brought friends as first time was really good. Disappointed,the rooms didn't seem to be cleaned properly,bathroom fittings were hanging loose off wall, speakers not working! Breakfast was a bit of a disaster, service was slow,what was brought to our table wasn't what we ordered. My friend, who is pregnant requires egg done a certain way,we are still waiting for it! Tables that were seated the same time as us were still waiting to order when we left. Although most staff were polite,don't think a few off them understood what was being asked as English wasn't there first language. Also the staff member in the spa was rather rude. For the prices the hotel charge, would expect alot better!

Reviewed November 23, 2015

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6.8
Good
Joyce from United Kingdom
Couple
Stayed 2 nights in April 2016

A little disappointed”

Don't pay for upgrade - no visual difference to our friends "classic " room. £40 wasted. Our window was smaller - even the pillows on our bed were smaller! Don't go on a Monday. No pizza bases in Bistro. Had to go to third choice for wine because we wanted two bottles. Cheese board was double the size on the Tuesday night to what we got on the Monday. Buffet breakfast was good - except very tired strawberries. Cooked breakfast was very poor value for money. Staff were probably 90% foreign but tried very hard and were very helpful.

Reviewed April 21, 2016

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5.2
william from United Kingdom
Couple
Room Assigned on Arrival
Stayed 1 night in February 2020

un organised hotel”

check in late booked double room got twin had to wait yet again for it to be changed . Would say hotel is rather dated in my opinion . Definitely would rush back

Reviewed February 10, 2020

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7.2
Very good
Nigel from United Kingdom
Couple
Stayed 2 nights in April 2016

GOOD”

The breakfasts were only satisfactory, the steaks at dinner were excellent

Reviewed April 14, 2016

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6.0
Michelle from United States
Group
Stayed 1 night in September 2018

Above average”

Room had moldy odor.

Reviewed September 20, 2018

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5.6
Jacqueline from United Kingdom
Couple
Classic Two-Bedroom Apartment
Stayed 3 nights in September 2022

Disappointed!!!!”

Don’t choose classic self catering bungalow this really means dated decor , (cream wood chip walls, orange stained carpets , brown curtains ripped leather sofa and awful musty damp smell which means you have to open the windows ) take an air freshener . Good kitchen and comfy beds though but needs an overhaul. Outside building needs cleaned of cobwebs an spiders, gutters over spilling with moss so rain chucks down windows Good swimming pool steam room and sauna , gym small but ok if your into weights. Receptionist really nice and helpful with local knowledge. Most other residents in slightly better accommodation had issues with lifts not working an rooms and linen changed every 3 days but I noticed this is an outside company who come in . Good point- watching the deer outside your window at dusk Overall would I stay here again … no , not for the price we paid . Your better in aberfoyle.

Reviewed October 05, 2022

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8.0
Excellent
wendy from Afghanistan
Couple
Stayed 1 night in June 2015

Great location”

Location, food and comfortable
Reviewed July 01, 2015

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4.8
SEBASTIEN from France
Couple
Stayed 1 night in April 2016

Pas à la hauteur de nos attente, au vu de l'établissement.”

Nous avions decidé l'aller manger au resto-bistro et quelle ne fut pas notre surprise que nous tombions au beau milieu d'un rassemblement familial. Nous avons donc du manger dans une atmosphère bruyante que nous n'avions pas souhaité et pour laquelle nous n'avions pas été prevenu. Sinon nous n'aurions pas reservé, ni mangé à ce restaurant. Concernant la chambre, pour un etablissement de cette "qualité", les murs étaient sales, la télévision minuscule.

Reviewed April 10, 2016

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