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.

A warm welcome awaits visitors to the area, charming hosts and the most amazing breakfast! The…read moresmoked salmon and scrambled eggs are worth the trip alone!!!

I'd recommend the falconry to anyone that comes here. It was a very unique experience and the…read moreleader was very knowledgeable. The whole area of the hotel is very nice.

Been here a couple of times for the afternoon tea and it is spectacular. If I may just say that I…read morehave been elsewhere and none have came close. The Ritz London, The Ritz Paris, The Dome Edinburgh, Gleneagles for me hands down. Now I must admit they were busy this time and service was slower than expected but our main server was a lovely girl at the ripe old age of 17 and she couldn't have been more helpful. I'll be back!

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.

No staff on site except limited hours for check-in. Not…read moreresponsive to guests' concerns via email or phone. NO breakfast available, either included or for fee. Parking is non-existent when you need it. We had planned (and prepaid) to stay five nights. We couldn't stand the place and checked out after only two days and found other lodging. We complained to the clerk at reception first, and she said the manager would contact us. Two weeks later they still have not responded. This was the worst establishment I have ever visited and I wish someone had warned us. Note that the positive reviews were posted 8-10 years ago. We were there last month (August 2026). This place is clearly headed for bankruptcy.

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.

The check-in at the front desk was very nice! We were greeted and checked in by Kate. Kate was very…read morepleasant and helpful. We have been in the UK for 8 nights and Kate was by far the best hostess. I hope she gets recognized for her exceptional qualities. I recommend this hotel to all travelers.

Nice location and lovely setting. Housekeeping slightly below standard. Recently refurbished yet…read morebed and bedding seemed pretty old. That saying, huge improvement on the last night spent here 3 years ago when the bedroom was no bigger than a cupboard and wallpaper hanging off the walls. Good choice for breakfast but get down early as long queues for for dining room.

Fan bar. Great banter. Staff awesome. All latest sports plus monthly live actaread more

Afternoon tea. We were staying in Edinburgh and spent a small fortune on a taxi to get to Cromlix…read more We do high tea often so we have a lot to compare to. Was well worth it! The best scones we've ever had! The beef bourguignon in a tiny croissant and the Battenberg cake were also particularly special. The decor and grounds were amazing. Beautiful. We went at Christmas time. The food was spectacular. We would highly recommend.

Tea was above and beyond. Way more than we anticipated and delicious. My first taste of haggis was…read morea success due to their flaky pastry and perfect amount of haggis

This is such a lovely spot. We were driving up from Edinburgh and looking for a place along the way…read moreto Inverness. I have to say, this spot didn't disappoint. The indoors space is cozy. But outside on a nice day is perfect. I grabbed a spot with my son who just loved the sunny sky, cool breeze and watching the water flow down the stream underneath. There is a waterfall at the back of the restaurant and plenty of space for the kids to wander around. I ordered the butter chicken, which was tasty. Not the best in the world, but hit the spot. My son got the burger and my partner got the steak pie, which was out of this world. We had steak pie in Edinburgh, but this one was so much better in quality. Overall, the ambiance here can't be beat. We loved it and truly felt so relaxed by the river. The service was friendly and efficient!

We ate here on 4/24 around 7pm and were able to sit outside with no wait. We weren't able to stay…read moreat the Inn but it was a short walk from our hotel. The service was great and the atmosphere was very quaint. The food came out hot and was delicious. I highly recommend this place.