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I'll be honest, I was puzzled by the location of this boutique hotel and wine bar. Having lived in…read moreStirling for five and a bit years, I knew that Friars Street was the street which students ascended/descended to reach either the club on the street at the bottom or the club at the street at the top. After all, I was a Stirling student for four years - a reasonably well-behaved one! - and had seen firsthand the havoc that takes over Friars street in the wee hours. So, I was a little perplexed that they'd picked such a central location for the hotel, all things considered. And, not long after Friars Wynd had opened its doors, there was a deadly attack on the street. Jeez. Forgetting the location, Friars Wynd is completely different from its much-loved predecessor, The Junk Rooms. And they have done such a good job of making the place look so fresh and bright. There's a lovely bar in the corner and ample room for seating, and a selection of fresh cakes displayed by the window. You can tell instantly that Friars Wynd is worthy of the 'Boutique hotel' title because it feels so luxurious from the moment you step inside. And if the rooms are adequately soundproofed then I'm sure a night's stay would be a blissful one. I've had both lunch and drinks at Friars Wynd and I was impressed by both. The owner is a really lovely, passionate lady who, on both my visits, welcomed me and even remembered me the second time. Lunch was delicious and it was just the spot for the kind of evening drink we were after. My only comment would be that some background music would really do good in creating even more of an atmosphere, especially in the evenings. I do know that the owner is looking to branch out to live music and jazz would be just perfect for Friars Wynd! I do hope Friars Wynd grows, because they've got just the right attitude for a new business; in aiming to impress absolutely everyone that comes through their doors.

I'm. Never this quick at adding a review but this place deserves it. Early on a Sunday morning…read morewell 8am. In the back and beyond of sterling in search of an elusive breakfast we stumble upon what is apparently the only place that seems to realise that people want to eat before 10am. We came in and both ordered the full Scottish breakfast and wow was it worth it. Locally sourced meats and cooked to perfection. My only slight down point is my tattie scone was a little hard for my liking however the other half likes hers hard enough to hit a nail with so I won't mark them down for this. The food was freshly cooked and bacon was crispy. Coffee was nice and well made. The service was impeccable. While we were in another customer came in and asked for something off the menu and it was instantly accommodated. If I could give 6 stars I would.

We were in the area and stopped off for lunch. The service is impeccable and so friendly which is…read more the main reason for the score. We have a 6 week old baby and it's so nice when staff are understanding of the difficulties faced at times with a newborn. The staff seated us next the fire so that we were warm and away from drafts. The food is wholesome but doesn't really rock the tastebuds. My starter of breaded Brie was done well and Hubby's lentil soup was piping hot (a must for soup!). Both were palatable and enjoyable. I opted for lasagne which was served with salad and chips. It almost reminded me of a school lunch in that it was comforting. Hubby's burger was well seasoned and quite tasty! Dessert was homemade profiteroles in chocolate sauce. It was tasty but didn't rock the tastebuds. It's a little out the way from Glasgow as it's just outside of Kilwinning. However there's a good sized car park and the staff are simply lovely. Great value for money in that we both had 3 courses and a few non alcoholic drinks for the grand total of £25. All in all we were happy with the meal and the staff made it even better.

Excellent food at a very reasonable price. Good service and pick the conservatory when dinning as…read moreit over looks the river, peaceful and relaxing outlook.

Beautiful resort. Beds and linens are so wonderful we all slept amazing. Service was outstanding…read more Spa was very nice.

I had never even heard of Gleneagles until our friends mentioned they lived just five minutes…read moreaway--who knew this hidden gem was right under our noses! Walking in, I was instantly in awe of the beautiful golf course and the lineup of Bentleys and Rolls Royces casually parked out front. Talk about arriving in style! And the cherry on top? A friendly Scottish staff in full kilt attire, greeting everyone at the entrance--I felt like I'd stepped into a movie. We wandered around the hotel, soaking it all in, and couldn't resist staying for dinner. Such a fun and fancy experience!

Not a bad place but not great. Arriving late, we decided to…read moreeat in the restaurant. Their selection of beer was minimal. I wanted their pork-chop and was told they were out of them as well as T-bone steaks. So fish and chips it was. Breakfast was fine. I had the Scottish breakfast, wife selected from the continental buffet. We did have to ask twice for bread. Breakfast second morning was also ok, however wife did see ants on one of the buffet tables and the coffee had the consistency of having sat in the pot overnight. When asked for a new cup, they offered hot water to dilute what I had. The room was fine, large enough for us. Only down side was the worn carpet. I can live with that. I'm general, the place has, based on looks and atmosphere, great potential. Unfortunately it looks tired. Staff was mostly young and with the exception of the desk clerk, didn't deal with issues well.

Note: This location is prime in the heart of Stirling, 5 min walk to castle, and 3 minutes away…read morefrom restaurants and bars. Just stayed here one night as I was exploring the country. Wanted to see the heart of the country and Stirling. SO glad I did. Got a fantastic rate on this hotel and it looked gorgeous so I thought Id give it a go. I was not at all disappointed. The location as mentioned was key. It is literally right there. Walk to everything you'd want within minutes. To top it off they had a great restaurant and bar in the lobby. The room was huge and the bathroom spectacular with very modern amenities, a giant glass shower and spa tub. The people were super welcoming and accommodating. I'd absolutely recommend a stay here as it simply could not have been any better.

We stayed here while on holiday as a good halfway point between Glasgow and Stirling…read more Unfortunately, the hotel was not as nice as we expected from pictures and other reviews. Our bedroom was not well sound-proofed. We could hear loud chatter late into the nights and early in the mornings from the hallway and the patio outside. We even had random pounding on our bedroom door at one point. The pool hours were also very minimal, not open into the evening hours as I would have expected or enjoyed. The hours were shorter on the weekend than during the week, which seems really odd for people wanting to enjoy their holiday. They were also out of the standard doubletree cookies/biscuits, which was a bit disappointing. The bedroom was a nice size and the beds were comfortable enough, though creeky. However, the bathroom was small and not well laid out. Overall, it just was not relaxing or pleasant like we had hoped.

We flew in from NYC to this hotel. We walked in around 11AM but checkin is at 3PM. Unfortunately,…read morenone of the rooms were ready. We ended up sitting by the bar and Elaine started to chat with us. She then proceeded to show us the hotel and its amenities. She even gave us recommendations to Places. She arranged a taxi for us, Andy. Andy was terrific. I would recommend him for your transportation needs. At the last minute I called him to get the my family, and without hesitation, he was happy to do so. The next day, we met another wonderful lady named Joanne, she was awesome. Excellent conversation and recommendations. They're truly making our stay wonderful. I say this much, we will definitely come back to this place because of them and we will be bringing some NY Friends with us. The staff can definitely learn a thing or two from Elaine and Joanne. The breakfast buffet was wonderful as well. One of the better ones we have been so far

During our recent Scotland vacation, I decided to stay here for the novelty of staying at a Pub…read morewhich is also an Inn. Having expected a dirty cramped room and lousy service I was overwhelmingly pleased at being dead wrong. The Inn is owned by a older Scottish couple who were quite spunky. The wife services the bar / restaurant in the evening and the husband in the mornings. They make all of the food from scratch and it is proper Scottish food. I'd got a red tartan hat in Edinburgh and the man teased me a bit to make sure I understood what it was before complementing me on it. They simply could not have been nicer. One odd thing is that in early to mid day you have to walk through the pub to get to the stairs to go up to the room. This is clearly the best local watering hole as all of the locals in the teensy town of Doune were there. They helped us get in and offered to take our bags up for us along with opening the door and all moving. The Scott's really do have a way with hospitality. Now the room was great. The bed was comfy and there was very little to no noise at all despite a pub being below us. The dinner and breakfasts there were also top notch all local made on the spot style. Bonus: This place is a five minute walk from Doune Castle, which was the castle used for every single Monty Python and the Holy Grail castle scene.

This place has very fond memories for me. My gran use to work here on reception and as children we…read morewent to visit her frequently and the staff were always very good with us. Since being an adult I have been back a few times and the building still holds very good memories. The hotel is an old mill and in the restaurant they have a glass floor and as you eat from the great menu you can watch the wheel turn the water beneath you, this is not something you get in many restaurants, and it's a nice change. The building itself is very old and I love places like this. They offer some cook traditional British food on the menu. The restaurant is on the river bank and you could be mistaken for believing you are no longer in Mother well, if you are looking for a break this is the place to visit.

Located in Motherwell in an almost out of the way place, the Old Mill Hotel has run for many years…read more Earlier this year it was recommended to me by a friend who had been for lunch. For this reason I was looking forward to having Christmas Lunch here, however, I was sadly disappointed. The food was served and the presentation left a lot to be desired. In fact the soup was the best where presentation was concerned. Looking forward to it I took my first mouthful on to discover it was burnt. Clearly the chef hadn't tasted this before it came out to paying customers! The main course was served on cold plates - turkey dinner consisting of one small sausage and a taste of stuffing on a plate with a couple of slices of turkey covered in gravy. Not even hot desserts were served on heated plates. Overall I was sadly disappointed with my Christmas meal - not good value for money.

Great little space (with emphasis on the little)! I'm a big fan of dive bars and felt right at…read morehome here. There's a big room downstairs for larger parties if needed, but this is a friendly little pub full of locals with good prices on drinks. A good bit of fun any day of the week.

Proper old fashioned Boozer, the food is to die for, real home-made chips, Ideal to watch football…read moreon big screens and drink a few hours away!!! Really friendly Bar staff, Colin the Chef is a really nice guy All in all, just a great bar and the rooms are supposed to be good as well