The Hotel Inspectors Ruth Watson and Alex Polizzi would have a real challenge here. I cannot believe having read the reviews that this is the same place we stayed. They say that first impressions are everything. We arrived about 1745 to check in, but the reception was deserted..well apart from a model sitting on the sofa by the fireplace (see... More

Stayed here on 23april for three nights, with my brother and wife on a KGB deal. All I can say was it was fabulous from the moment we walked in to when we left. The hosts John and Babs(Louis the dog)made us feel very welcome home from home, nothing was to much bother. Homemade food was very good(thanks Babs) our... More

Stayed for 2 nights and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The food was all homemade and fabulous. The owners of the hotel were lovely and very accommodating. It was like home from home. Would we return. Oh yes:)

What I delightful place, full of history made we want to explore every part of it. John was an excellent attentive host made us feel most welcome. Food was very good serviced quickly and always hot. Continental breakfast was good. Log fires were lovely and welcoming as the weather was very cold Bedroom, bathroom like the rest of the hotel... More

What a lovely Quirky place! We were made to feel welcome from the start to the finish of our stay. John and his wife are lovely it was Home from Home! The food was very good and continental breakfast was quite enough, filling. Lovely grounds for our dog to run around in and she made a lovely friend in Louis... More

My husband and i booked a two night stay for my in-laws at the hotel and they were delighted with their 2 night stay. The staff could not do enough to make sure they were welcome and looked after. My in-laws had a meal on the first night of the visit and confirmed that the food was excellent, as was... More

My daughter booked this for me and my wife, when we called to book John was more than helpful We arrived Friday night and were greeted by a warm freindly host once settled we had dinner in the lounge area the food was very nice and fresh The hotel is steeped in family/ local history this is a hotel for... More

We were looking for a relaxing break with easy access from the motorway en route to Glasgow. This was just the ticket, made to feel very welcome by the hosts John and Babs. The hall is a large space with plenty to see looking around are the wonderful antiques . exquisite fireplaces. The bedroom was light and airy with good... More

My husband and I received KGB deal voucher as a gift which expires on 30th April 2013. Tried to book weekend in April 2013, staff kept me on the line for a while whilst they debated amongst themselves in the background what to offer me, generally huffing and puffing and whispering (yes I could hear). When they eventually came back... More