Craigdarroch Hotel Reviews Summary

Hotel Staff and Service

Pros:

• "Beautiful hotel owners and staff are very welcoming Richard Nigel and Michelle were amazing and couldn't have done more for you."
• "Staff were brilliant and we enjoyed talking to Nigel, Richard and the chef and we were grateful for all the tips and guidance during our stay."
• "The staff is absolutely delightful."
• "The owner/Manager Richard is welcoming and the staff have been delightful."
• "The staff are wonderful, they're happy, engaging and nothing feels like it's an effort."
• "Mairi and her staff were wonderful and couldn't do enough for us."
• "The Hotel team are actively looking out to make your stay the very best possible."

Cons:

• "I would not stay here again nor recommend anyone to stay here."
• "Not an accessible hotel. Now of course I should have booked a hotel specifically for accessible needs guests but in general I think all hotels, public attractions and private residences need to consider a growing demand in accessible travel."
• "Booked a table on the 29/9/23 for the 30th/9/23/7.30 we arrived late wasn't given much of an option Because we were late burger and chips or fish and chips but a guest came in after us and was offered a menu don't understand why this happened wasn't very impressed and certainly won't go back there zero rating."
• "The rooms were not bad but couldn’t lock the door to our room."
• "Advertised as having Wi-Fi, but it isn't very accessible except in the lobby and the bar."
• "Only downside was the entrance hill path was full of potholes so leaving at night was tricky."
• "For what it is, the price we paid for this place was not money well spent."

Location and Views

Pros:

• "Just behind the hotel is a pathway to beautiful forest and Falls of Foyer - a must see when you are there!"
• "Awesome views!!! This is probably one of my favourite pubs I've ever been to, it's so relaxing in there."
• "The views from the Inn are wonderful."
• "Beautiful setting overlooking Loch Ness."
• "The view from the bedroom window and the restaurant is breathtaking."
• "Incredible views over Loch Ness."
• "Firstly the location is just absolutely stunning, I couldn't get enough of the views."

Cons:

• "It is about a 45 minute drive from Inverness and is not located on the lake."
• "The Inn is down a steep track or up a steep hill from the caravan and camp site. The car park and entrance is all gravelled so these 2 factors make access tricky for anyone with mobility problems."
• "The setting of the inn is perfect, with stunning views across Loch Ness."
• "A superb Inn nestled in woodland with stunning open views over Loch Ness, which is just a short stroll down the hill."
• "Amazing location, really lovely hotel with an incredible view and great beer."
• "The views from the hotel and rooms with loch ness views are gorgeous."
• "Possibly the friendliest staff I've ever come across."

Food and Dining Experience

Pros:

• "The food was terrific."
• "Evening meals were all excellently cooked (in my opinion to Michelin standard) and the service was 5 star."
• "We had a lovely Cullen Skink (soup) for starter, followed by Beef Sunday lunch."
• "Food is so delicious 100% recommend breakfast and dinner here!!"
• "Food was plentiful in the evenings with a good range. Pizza was awesome and can be recommended."
• "The food was very high quality."
• "The Chef produced some of the best Christmas fare we have had and the selections were a joy."

Cons:

• "Breakfast we was told would be 830... To be told it would be 9 as they got up late."
• "You need to book a table for food, especially in the summer."
• "Sadly there was a power cut in the village and so the main menu wasn’t available."
• "The price was extremely over priced."
• "Sadly didn't experience the food as no chef available."
• "The food was mediocre. The lemon and orange syrup sponge definitely not home made and cost nearly £5!"
• "The new year meal wasn't hot and there was no atmosphere or fireworks."

Accommodation and Comfort

Pros:

• "Beautiful hotel owners and staff are very welcoming Richard Nigel and Michelle were amazing and couldn't have done more for you. Rooms were stunning with beautiful views."
• "The hotel welcome was friendly as ever and our room was tastefully decorated with spectacular views across Loch Ness and the hills beyond."
• "Nice room, fantastic view."
• "The hotel lovely and warm."
• "Our very comfortable room (Room 3) had a lovely view over Loch Ness."
• "Lovely hotel with friendly staff and very good size rooms/beds."
• "The room was a delight with a massive four poster bed and absolutely stunning views of Loch Ness from our panoramic window."

Cons:

• "Bar area is really small with mit many seats."
• "Some rooms are a little dated and could do with a slightly more modern country theme but they were very clean."
• "The carpet needed a good vacuum, and the decor looked a bit tired."
• "The bed was very comfortable and the room was spacious."
• "The room was clean and had the most comfortable bed."
• "The bed was gorgeous and comfortable and the room was beautiful."
• "Downside is the bed squeaks so no fun with the missus if you know what I mean."