We booked a last minute, the last room available and as such concluded that the room wouldn't be spectacular.... how wrong we were. Beautiful room, with a big COMFORTABLE feature bed. All the amenities that you usually get, a cut table and chairs by the window which caught the evening sun, HUGE bathroom, with bath and shower. We visited the bar, which had craft lager and cider on tap, we found a quiet pair of comfy chairs to watch the world go by. There appeared to be a function on, but the place wasn't overly busy or noisy, it was relaxing, the staff were great and the chips delicious! Breakfast in the morning was brilliant, we did have an opps moment as my eggs came with added bacon ( not stated on the menu) and I don't eat meat, but the staff were great and remade my eggs for me, we would definitely stay again.

it was all good.....

The hotel is set in beautiful gardens with good shelter from the trees. We liked the friendly and helpful welcome. We liked the Salmon Nori dish for dinner. The room was comfortable. Bed comfortable and nice linen and soft furnishings. Nice hot shower.

The room was fine though a little cramped as we had extra luggage due to attending a wedding. As we couldn't venture out yesterday due to the bad weather we watched TV. The TV was an exceptionally small screen. For breakfast there was a good choice of cooked items with alternative dietary options. Only one option for gluten free cereal and no dairy free yogurt.The dining area for breakfast was nice but each morning the staff opened the door and it was a chilly draught for diners. Minor point the information in the room folder could possibly be updated about meal times and Sunday evening options.

The room was comfortable and had all the facilities expected (even an iron, ironing board and fan). The reception, lounges and bar area are lovely and spacious, and all staff are very pleasant, couteous and attentive. The extensive hotel grounds well kept, with adequate parking. The evening meal menu is extensive and well prepared and presented. Breakfast was wonderful.

The building and grounds are well maintained, however the upper floors/accommodation internally could do with a freshen up, and services upgraded, and perhaps floors overlaid to improve sound transference.

Lovely big room with two superb armchairs and excellent, period furniture. The food was superb. Delicious breakfasts were cooked to order. We dined at the hotel each night and the dinners were excellent.

A small issue. I am in my 80s and the climb in and out of the high bath to have a shower was a daily challenge. We could have had a room with a walk in shower, but our own room was otherwise so good that we persevered.

Room was spacious and comfortable. Food was very good. Staff were friendly and helpful. Excellent selection of whiskies in the bar.

We were in room 6 which was above the dining room. Unfortunately music was played in the dining room from 7.30 am until 10.30 pm. This could hardly be heard in the dining room but the beat from the music reverberated in our bedroom. In fairness the volume was turned down when we requested it but it was irritataing. There was an issue with the availability of dinner on Saturday evening. We were told by the receptionist on duty when we arrived that the restaurant was fully booked. That turned out to be incorrect. Again, in fairness, when, after eating out, we raised the issue the owner apologised.

The room was cozy and really made you think of a Scottish country house. The bathroom was large and well equipped. The staff were pleasant, particularly the barman, who gave us great whisky suggestions and a friendly chat, and the woman who ran breakfast on the weekend. She was really friendly and kept things running efficiently Delicious buffet and hot foods for breakfast. The grounds were stunning and made for a very relaxed atmosphere.

We had dinner there our first night. Although the food was good and the staff friendly, we felt really rushed, having our dinner in front of us before we finished half a drink. We were seated and out of there in under 40 minutes.

We booked the bothy for a more intimate family meal. We were able to decorate it and had a speaker to play music so was like a wee oarty room by the end of the night. 😁. The staff were very friendly and couldn't do enough for you. The receptionist is very welcoming and chatty. The bar and waiting staff were literally at your beck and call. Use of a call bell and were there within seconds. Highly recommend it. The meals were outstanding. Even the breakfast. When leaving, the cleaners offered to carry my bags downstairs. I've never stayed somewhere where everyone was like a big family. And the bed... unbelievably comfy.

Nothing. It's was a beautiful place.

This is a beautiful small hotel. Furnished with style and good taste throughout. Well appointed public rooms and comfortable public sitting areas. The food in the dining room was exceptional, the monkfish was outstanding. The Scottish breakfast was delicious. The staff were, without exception, delightful, helpful and courteous. The bedroom furnishings were of top quality and the bed most comfortable

I've never been a great lover of electrically heated showers in bathrooms, the flow of water is invariably limited. I understand that the plumbing may not be up to the demands of mains water pressure to a normal shower. Otherwise, pretty much faultless.

We were staying at the hotel for 2 nights for a rather sad reason-a family funeral . Several family members were also staying there and the wake was held in one of the reception rooms after the funeral. The staff were helpful and thoughtful throughout and looked after us very well. We paid extra for a superior room and it was huge and very comfortable- and quiet . A good breakfast was included and we had dinner on the first night , again with excellent service and good food .We had stayed here for a previous family event (a wedding) about 8 years ago and we thought that ,under the new management , the hotel has improved significantly .

Everything was fine !

Breakfast was fab, we opted for a small double room due to us attending a wedding in another nearby hotel, so we knew we would have the privilege of spending time at the hotel. However, our room was perfect for our requirements.

Staff are lovely, friendly and welcoming. No issues with an early check-in. Our room was situated to the rear of the hotel, nice and private. We are within walking distance of Banchory itself. We will recommend to others who will be visiting the area.