Unexpected wee gem! The room was bright, airy, and clean. All essentials catered for and very friendly hosts. We took our own cereal and picnic bowls, but there are places within 15/20 mins (Alford, Torphins, Banchory). Basic evening bar meals (pizza etc), but again, there are places within 20 minutes to eat. We couldn't figure out the TV but that's OK because we weren't here for that! The bathroom door needs a wee lift up to fit the frame, but the bath and shower work great and plenty of towels. Bed was comfy, and we slept well, the area quiet. Extra pillows were provided on my request, and there was a kettle and dolce gusto in our room! As we travel with our late teen in tow, finding places of good value for two rooms is tricky ... and we are quite picky people. However, we would stay here again and recommend it!

Would pay extra for continental breakfast option. Even if it was breakfast bags!

Macbeth Arms was a great little inn! The staff were so lovely and accommodating! I accidentally booked for the wrong night (which I realized the day AFTER we were supposed to arrive!) and they were able to shift our reservations and gave me a discount on the additional night. The rooms were very comfortable and light. Plenty of space and comfortable beds. The food and drinks at the pub were good and the community was very welcome. Each time we went to the pub, local folks struck up conversation and were very kind.

Nothing. It was great!

The review is based on the fact that this is a small hotel that is not staffed all the time. This is the reason that meals and breakfast are not available, but you know that when you book and the Post Office next door can fill most of the gaps. What you get is a nice hotel in a small and quiet village which is not a significant detour, but gets you away from the much busier (in the summer) towns and villages nearby. Not only that, but it has some cool and interesting archaeology on the doorstep.

I was on the Royal Dee Golf Week. Furthest course was 40 minutes away, closest, 10. They don't do food at Macbeth, but plenty of options close by. Hosts are wonderful. Spend a couple of hours in the bar and meet some great locals, some that will surprise you. If you have time, explore the local area history, very interesting. Want a Golf challenge, Lamphannan golf course, a test.

Traditional inn lodgings above a pub. Staff were friendly and let us eat our takeaway downstairs in the pub, as main meals are not served there. Spacious, clean well presented en-suite bedroom. Pretty walks nearby and a nice countryside view from our window. Pod coffee machine and microwave provided in the room. The accommodation is great value for money.

There was some noise from the pub downstairs (music on until late, as it was a Saturday night) and from another group of guests who arrived back to their rooms drunk in the middle of the night.

Set in a quiet village the inn is ideally situated for all the tourist attractions in the area and making the coast easily accessible. The property is in a listed building which makes some of the facilities quirky. Although there is no breakfast available the room was well equipped with a fridge, microwave, toaster and tea / coffee.

Very noisy on Friday and Saturday night as it is situated above the only pub in the village but we knew that when we booked.

Large room with small table and easy chairs. The pub does not offer food but on the night we stayed (Thursday) a mobile fish n chips van parked outside and sold an excellent takeaway which we were able to eat in the pub bar. There is also a small shop next door that sells convenience foods.

There was no breakfast offered but we knew of this in advance. The water system and shower is a little antiquated with a very noisy electric flushing system.

All facilities were clean, tidy and comfortable. Quiet location in a small countryside town. Helpful staff. Bar open in the evenings. TV and wifi in the room. Local walking, cycling and other outdoor activities.

Only limited bar meals on offer in the evening and no breakfast, but local shop nearby.

Facilities were very good, but unable to use most due to a power cut in the morning.

The only criticism is that we experienced a power cut at 08.30am and we tried to contact staff to get help but no staff responded until we were leaving the premises. Unable to shower, unable to make a hot drink in the morning or have any breakfast with facilities available.

Everything we needed was there. Had the door codes so accessibility was fine. Didn't see the staff as we entered the side door, the information booklet was good. My partner and I have an Inn in the borders, so I understood how to use the facilities.

I wouldn't say I didn't like anything, really. I didn't go looking for the staff so didn't encounter any.