We recently spent two nights in room 24, a junior suite on the ground floor of the Hotel’s Garden Wing, which was opened in 2006. The bedroom and bathroom were large, clean and excellently appointed. Tea- and coffee-making facilities and an iron and ironing board were provided, but, surprisingly, bathrobes were not. A patio door gave direct access to a small paved area, with a table and two chairs, overlooking the beautiful garden.
Some might consider the public areas of the main hotel (once a Victorian mansion) to be a bit gloomy, but the modern conservatory restaurant is excellent and also overlooks the garden. The breakfasts were okay, but the one dinner we had was a disappointment and not good value for money. The ingredients were poor, and the cooking and presentation lacked any flair.
All the staff we encountered were most helpful and friendly, and we would not hesitate to stay at the Lochardil House Hotel again. We would, however, certainly dine elsewhere.












