Stopped for lunch while driving through the area. Such an interesting vibe with all the taxidermies…read moreanimals, old hunting weapons in cases, dark wood everywhere. We sat at a table in the Poacher's Den and placed our order at the bar. Food came out quickly and piping hot. The pie of the day was good but the Mac and cheese was excellent.

If you're looking for a pristine, no character, cookie cutter, chain hotel experience, you might…read morenot enjoy this place. If you're up for a little adventure, this place is awesome! We stayed here for 2 nights as part of our hike of the West Highland Way, and had the best time here! The staff was wonderful (although it's obvious that they were all horse thieves, pirates and highway men in an earlier life, they were so friendly and helpful, they made us feel very welcome). The food was great (I'm still dreaming about that delicious steak and Guinness pie). The atmosphere made you feel like you'd stepped back in time-- lamp light and muskets and stuffed puffins and a bear in a Drovers t-shirt and kilt. OK, maybe not TOTALLY historically accurate, but history mixed with wit and a sense of fun. They tell me this inn is haunted. It must be by friendly, fun-loving spirits. On our first night there was live music at the bar. We enjoyed the singer/ guitar & harmonica player very much, but it all kicked up a notch when he got the whole room to join in on the singing. Everyone was clapping, stomping and pounding the table, while belting out a rousing rendition of "The Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond". I can't remember enjoying a meal more. On our second night there, the power went out (thank you, Hurricane Amy). The staff showed that although they are retired horse thieves and pirates, they take their current jobs in hospitality very seriously. They could not complete cooking of the evening meals, so it was a quick pivot to sandwiches for all. They handled it with professionalism and grace that made the inconvenience part of the adventure (as one staff member quipped, it was all part of the haunted experience). Breakfast, too, was pulled together with what was available and ingenuity, as they made instant coffee and tea with water heated on the wood stove, and we feasted on cold cereal and granola bars. But as the staff met the challenges with good humor and made the best effort to make it a good experience for the guests, we walked away with an abundance of good memories and an enduring fondness for the Drovers Inn (and its resident horse thieves, pirates and highway men).

The location is great if you want to tour the Trussachs, but we were there on a student tour of…read moreEdinburgh (nearly two hours drive away). Rooms are tired and need updating. Floors are creaky and there were some spots in the hallway where I thought I might fall through. I had the very last room in the hotel and it was quite a walk back to the lobby. There is very limited cell phone reception here as well. Wifi only works in public areas and only worked two of the three nights we were there. Some staff members were friendly. Most were unprofessional--including the desk clerk who continued to speak to her friend on her personal cell phone while I waited for assistance. Bar staff was friendly and very helpful when one of the kids in our group broke his wrist running around in the back woods area of the grounds. On two of the three nights there was some evening entertainment in the hall. The billiards table was also a plus since there was absolutely nothing else to do in the evenings. Food was good but breakfasts were way too salty.

Love this place! Bit out of the way but worth the trip…read more Good sized menu with daily specials! Also the day we went there were quite a few veggie options on offer. We had the smoked mackerel and the chicken liver pate, my sister had the goats cheese salad to start, nice sized portions with very fresh salad on the side. Mum and my Aunt had the fish and chips and said it was really good. Crispy battler and a nice sharp tartare sauce. My sister had the burger which she polished off. I had the beetroot and courgette lasagne which was creamy and delicious. Puds were heavenly and my French Martini went down a treat. We love this place for family treats as it has good sized tables and is quite roomy. If you are going at the weekend definitely book and in the summer it gets really busy with folks visiting Inchmahome Priory. Worth the trip and we are already planning an overnight stay

Wow! If you are looking for a little Bostonian New England in Scotland, this is the place! We took…read moreshelter in this unexpected gem of a hotel/restaurant to wait out the rain for a trip to Inchnahome Priory, which is a two minute walk down the road from the hotel. The restaurant is nearly all glass, has a beautiful stone fireplace and looks out onto Menteith Lake - only a stone's throw away. We sat in the Port Bar, located directly behind and overlooking the restaurant. The furnishings are elegant, tasteful and sumptuous. The surroundings, idyllically bucolic. We arrived too early for lunch, but had a very nice americano, espresso and hot chocolate, served with homemade shortbread. The wait staff were all friendly and helpful. We will definitely be returning to try the food! After our refreshments, we trotted down the road to catch the little ferry to Inchmahome Priory and take a walk around the picturesque island, where Mary Queen of Scots was brought as a four-year-old queen in 1547. Despite the unrelenting rain, we enjoyed a walk around the small island and the impressive ruins. This trip makes a perfect day outing from Edinburgh at just about one hour each way. Do plan to eat lunch at the Waterfront Restaurant. If the rooms are as impressive as the Restaurant/Bar, then a weekend stay would not disappoint!

It is in a beautiful location. The scenery stunning to say the least. The signage very poor…read moreespecially for someone who has never been there before - a weary traveller from Ayrshire. The entrance very confusing. The restaurant was lovely but some staff more attentive than others. We asked for the bill twice before having to go up ourselves. The portion size was out of proportion e.g. my husband had loads of hummus left because he only received a few crackers. The leisure facilities had no staff there - you were left to your own devices to find out how everything worked. The lockers were complicated - again signage very poor. Nothing flowed properly. Quite disappointing really. We got this as a gift - not sure if I'd go out of my way to return.

I had a lovely one night stay over the weekend that was a birthday gift for my partner. We had the…read moredeluxe bed and breakfast stay with dinner included in the cost (worth £150). Service upon arrival was fantastic and and were quickly checked in and given directions to our room (thank goodness!) The room was spacious and had its own sauna which was super cool. Each room had a balcony and the shower/sinks had an interesting layout without a door, but somehow fitted well with the design of the room. It was quite rustic in terms of design and I've rated one less star because the room was dusty (I pulled up the blind and heaps of dust fell on me) and the walls appear to be paper thin (10pm and I could hear conversations through the wall and children carrying on in the hallway). The views from the room look directly over the lake and mountains in the background which was utterly breathtaking. So onto food. We were seated by the window with great views of the lake again. Service was prompt and friendly which was lovely. For starters: bread with oil and balsamic, and scallops with black pudding. Both pretty good and the scallops were cooked well. Mains: beef burger and the rib eye cooked rare. Again, both good, not amazing though. Dessert was the peanut butter parfait which was clumsily plated but tasted good. Overall it was... good. There was really nothing that stood out or wowed me though. Breakfast the following day was good, we had the classic Scottish breakfast which was hot and tasted good, but again nothing remarkable. Overall a lovely stay due to the views of the lake. It was generally peaceful and relaxing and a really great gift idea.

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So, I'm an American who stayed here in late February. It seems that most of the people staying in…read morethis place were Scots or Brits. Keeping this in mind, I'm trying to be very realistic about this place. I stayed in the Lodge and the Cottage. I started in the Lodge and then had to move mid vacation to the Lochside Cottage because of some other people coming into my Lodge. This was a minor pain and I understand the reason, but it seemed as though the staff never considered any other course of action to avoid this. The Staff - The registration staff was simply rude when I delt with them. They corrected me for not following their check-in directions, when I had followed them exactly. The ONLY staff member that impressed me was the Polish gentleman that works in the Rafters bar and grille. Every time that I went into the rafters this guy was working by himself and he was a freaking work horse! He handled everything by himself and did so with a smile. The Accomidations - The WiFi sucks! There is no other way to put this. I know that I am in what some Scots told me is the "middle of nowhere" but if a service is offered, it should be a well functioning service! To that point, the hot water was also bad. In the Lodge, the hot water worked beautifully. When I was moved to the Cottage, the hot water disappeared. My other travels had hot water in the kitchen and the 1st bathroom, but the en suite bathroom in the master bedroom had no hot water! We did everything we could think to do and it didn't work! In America this place would be a $150 a night budget sweet located half a mile off the Vegas Strip. It would be a place that 10 college kids would pitch in to rent while they went out and had their fun in casinos. They would only use it to sleep and have sex in, and they would leave it looking like it had been used that way when they left. Having said all this, I had a wonderful time in Scotland and the location of this "Resort" is wonderful. The scenery is gorgeous and the advatnage of having a kitchen and food in your lodging cannot be overlooked. I am also not terribly picky and can overlook certain things when I am in a great mood. I would stay here again, but I will definately look for other accomidations before settling on it again. I would have to really strike out on another location first.

Rafters is amazing for service and food!…read more I stayed here with a friend who owns a timeshare. Absolutely beautiful place with stunning scenery; the apartment (which was bigger than my flat!) was clean, comfortable and had everything we needed. Staff were always attentive and friendly, which came in handy for my friend as she is coeliac and needed gluten free options when eating, which staff were more than happy to provide. Brilliant place, I'd highly recommend a visit!

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.

The nicest hotel we stayed at during our weeklong tour of Scotland. The staff are incredible, they…read moremake a superlative effort to make you feel welcome and taken care of. The building is stunning, the setting is spectacular (take a walk across the dam), the rooms beautifully appointed, the meals 2nd to none. I recommend this hotel without reservations... Oh, almost forgot the bar is huge with an incredible view of the loch. Have a drink up there!

Great location and ambiance. Service top notch. Walk around the lake to pitlockey cute town have a…read morebeer at the old mill.

Definitely stop in here when in The Trossachs area. Beautiful old hotel with a history and an old…read moreworld charm. Beautiful grounds for peaceful wandering. Non-hotel guests warmly welcomed. They have a main restaurant and also a little bistro in a separate onsite building, called The Potting Shed. We ate in the bistro. Food was incredibly good. Parsnip fritters for a starter were the best food we had during our time in Britain! The unusual take on Sticky Toffee Pudding, with layers of brown sugar, was an improvement on the classic. Short walk to the river. What would be better than a stop here? A stay here! Pricey, but warranted. Look for low rates and deals off season.

Wow -- even if you don't stay here you MUST visit this lovely old 17th Century house now turned…read morehotel -- with many interesting rooms downstairs to look at and walk through. The outdoor grounds provide a peaceful place to walk -- and the flowing river is just 100 yard down a short hill. The real star is the Bistro restaurant next door which turned out to be our best meal during our two week tour of the UK. Only reason we wound up there is because they were full at the main hotel "fancy" restaurant - the the desk manager steered us to The Potting Shed. Chef was Polish and is certainly going places -- as for VERY reasonable prices we got amazing, beautiful dishes like Beet Root, Parsnip Fritters, Chicken wrapped in Parma Ham, Fish and Chips, Lamb, and the most wonderful Bread and Butter Pudding for desert. Atmosphere was rustic and charming -- sit on the small covered patio for that view. Would HIGHLY recommend if you are anywhere near this area -- it's worth a special trip just to see the Peacocks parading on the lawn.

Romantic boutique hotel- if in Oban - great people and perfect setting for you. Perfectly set up…read morerooms in an old Scotish Manor. Breakfast included. Perfect for your special occasion. Views of the harbor. Park like setting

Atmospheric country house-style hotel well-placed overlooking Oban harbour. Easy walk from station…read moreor ferries, off-road parking. Our room was large and comfortable with a great view of the harbour. The restaurant serves a classic Scottish breakfast, and the dinners (menu changes daily: we stayed 3 nights) showcase the local seafood and meat. The food was very good. There is a modernised but not antiseptic bar and a very comfortable residents' lounge. Service throughout was excellent. It is not cheap, but good value for money if you want to push the boat out a bit for a special break away.