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  • Hotel class: 3 of 5
  • Rooms: 45
Description: Pleasant modern hotel; relaxed, friendly atmosphere and impressive facilities, extensive leisure club; easy access to the M90. This description is based on information provided by the hotel.
Address:
The Muirs
Kinross KY13 8AS
Scotland
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“Dreadful restaurant”

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1 of 5 stars
Cirencester, England
17 Feb 2008
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Four of us decided to eat there one Saturday night.

1. We wanted to have a bar meal, but the combination of very noisy TV and screaming kids sent us to the restaurant.

2. For the pre-dinner drinks the gin and tonics were flat with not a single bubble and the dry white wine spritzer had lemonade, not soda water. This was corrected.

3. For the starters, the smoked salmon was off, the melon was a pile of ill-assorted off cuts of melon with a few barely thawed red berries and the soup looked like barrel scrapings.

4. For the main course, the monkfish was actually quite good, but the medium steak looked like a slice of roast beef that had been fried - it may have been medium at some very early stage of its cooking process.

5. We were not offered any wine or further drinks.

6. The staff did not appear to know anything about the dishes on the menu - every question had to be referred to the chef.

7. The chef (looking a bit scruffy) wandered round to a few tables - we expressed our dissatisfaction - he blamed the sous-chef (apparently from Poland) - wrong answer - he is the chef and should carry the responsibility.

8. I tried to pay with a credit card, but was told I would have to go to reception to use it.

9. There was no apology or anything off the bill for our poor meal - it's as if they didn't care in the slightest.

Establishments like this do not deserve to succeed and I feel particularly embarrassed about it being Scottish. Someone else mentioned this place being in a time warp - perhaps Basil Fawlty trained here?

Dreadful restaurant - avoid at all cost!

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Not a lot
    • Disliked — Service, quality of food
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Andy Bernard's Summary
Date of Stay: February 2008
Travelled with: Family (extended)
Visit was for: Quality time with friends
Age group: 50-64
Member since: 08 March 2005
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
No way!
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older Travellers, Great pool scene, pet owners, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers, tourists
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“Very good value”

Windlestrae Hotel

22 Aug 2007

Stayed on business, it was very good value, clean but dated, but that didnt matter, nice swimming pool e.t.c on site but this costs £6 extra. The restauarnt was pretty average and overpriced so i advise you go looking about the town for a nicer meal. Locatuion was spot on and the town was lovely to walk about in. The staff were very friendly, and the breakfast was good. I would have no hesitations in staying here again for the price. If like me you arent that fussed by decor but more by value friendliness, amenities, cleanliness and locality, then its pretty spot on.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — The price and friendliness
    • Disliked — The restauant - avoid
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monkeykieran's Summary
Date of Stay: August 2007
Travelled with: Solo traveler
Visit was for: Business
Age group: 25-34
Member since: 12 January 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Most likely
I recommend this hotel for:
People with disabilities, Older Travellers, pet owners, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Great pool scene
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Business meeting / Event
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“Dreadful Hotel with Fantastic Staff”

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2 of 5 stars
Cheshire, England
23 Jul 2007

We have just returned from a 2 day break at the Windlestrae Hotel. The hotel is like a time warp. I am in my mid-thirties and the decor of this hotel has never been fashionable during my conscious lifetime! The carpets downstairs are a blue floral pattern. The hotel bar looks like the day room of an old peoples home.

The rooms were a little nicer than the communal areas and were quite spacious with a nice view. However, the decor again was just awful and so dated.

However, despite the dreadful aesthetics of the hotel, the staff were absolutely fantastic. I don't think I have ever come across more cheery, enthusiastic staff at a hotel. Nothing at all was too much trouble for them.

We stayed at the hotel during the Open Golf Championships and I assume that we paid a premium price because of that. However, if it really is £95 per night to stay there, then I would advise you to either save your money and get a travel lodge type place or pay the extra £10 and go to a nice international chain hotel..

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — The breakfast
    • Disliked — It was extremely dated and in need of refurbishment
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ClareCheshire's Summary
Date of Stay: July 2007
Travelled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 35-49
Member since: 13 February 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
No way!
I recommend this hotel for:
Older Travellers, Families with Small Children
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Great pool scene, Families with Teenagers, tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Sporting event
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“OK but Dated”

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3 of 5 stars
Musselburgh
9 Jul 2007

Spacious hotel set in peaceful surroundings. Food was ok with the exception of receiving stale sandwiches for a lunchtime snack. Staff were friendly and helpful but generally the hotel is tired and dated. It could do with an upgrade. Rooms were very large and quiet. Didn't have time to try the swimming pool but it look good from outside. All in all, an ok hotel which is fine for a day or two break.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Spaciousness
    • Disliked — datedness
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MalachyByrne's Summary
Date of Stay: June 2007
Travelled with: Business colleagues
Visit was for: Business
Age group: 35-49
Member since: 07 July 2005
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Probably not
I recommend this hotel for:
Older Travellers
I do not recommend this hotel for:
An Amazing Honeymoon, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers, tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Other
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“Fantastic break away”

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5 of 5 stars
Dollar, Clackmannanshire
18 May 2007

It's nice to see all the changes happening at the hotel. The function room and dining room have already been refurbished to a very high standard. The rooms are very spacious and comfortable and the food very good. The staff were excellent - very friendly and helpful. We visited on a golf break and the 2 golf courses were both in excellent condition. Great value for money ! Will definately be back.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Spacious rooms
    • Disliked — restricted views
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BettyDollar's Summary
Date of Stay: May 2007
Travelled with: Friends
Visit was for: Hobbies / interest / culture
Age group: 65+
Member since: 13 July 2005
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older Travellers, Great pool scene, pet owners, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
An Amazing Honeymoon, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers, tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Golf
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