Reviews

Terrific; not to be missed! An exceptional place that delivers an exceptional experience! A stunning exterior gives way to a very cosy and welcoming interior; the Proprietors are equally as warm and friendly. The food is high quality, which completes the all-round experience. A real... read moreAn exceptional place that delivers an exceptional experience! A stunning exterior gives way to a very cosy and welcoming interior; the Proprietors are equally as warm and friendly. The food is high quality, which completes the all-round experience. A real must, if you’re in the area. read less

Top Notch This is the second visit to this hotel and it's always a worry that the return visit is an anti-climax but there was no need to worry it's easy to see why it's number one.
It's a cosy intimate hotel... read moreThis is the second visit to this hotel and it's always a worry that the return visit is an anti-climax but there was no need to worry it's easy to see why it's number one.
It's a cosy intimate hotel only seven rooms so the service and contact with the owners is much more personal.
Rooms are spacious and very comfortable. Breakfast was excellent, great choice great quality. Wifi works very well and parking is a bonus.
Great location for visiting the area. If you want a traditional Scottish hotel with some character and ambiance this is the place. read less

Gute Unterkunft zwischen Inverness und Elgin ! Ein sehr gutes Frühstück in einer sehr guten Unterkunft.
Am Stadtrand von Forres gelegen. Forres hat ein schönes Stadtzentrum mit ein paar guten Restaurants.
Von dort kann man gut Richtung Aberlour fahren.
Schöne gemütliche Zimmer mit einem schönen großen Bett in... read more Ein sehr gutes Frühstück in einer sehr guten Unterkunft.
Am Stadtrand von Forres gelegen. Forres hat ein schönes Stadtzentrum mit ein paar guten Restaurants.
Von dort kann man gut Richtung Aberlour fahren.
Schöne gemütliche Zimmer mit einem schönen großen Bett in einem schönen alten Haus Liegt etwas ausserhalb und man ist auf ein Auto angewiesen.
Wenn die Unterkunft ausgebucht ist , könnte es mit Parkplätzen knapp sein. read less

Alles passte perfekt. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Ein ganz tolles, kleines Hotel. Super Betten!
Sehr passend zum Haus eingerichtet.

I’d be happy to stay there again. Particularly nice breakfast, very helpful staff, lovely old building It was quite a small room, consistent with an old house, but generally a pleasant place to stay.

A terrific find We stayed here on our way to Elgin to attend a conference. Small hotel, more along the lines of a restaurant with rooms. On our arrival we were warmly welcomed and shown to our room, which was very... read moreWe stayed here on our way to Elgin to attend a conference. Small hotel, more along the lines of a restaurant with rooms. On our arrival we were warmly welcomed and shown to our room, which was very large. The bed was very comfortable. The food at dinner was superb. An excellent selection of starters and main courses made it difficult to choose! The sweets were "narrated by the chef", which was fun and, again, an excellent selection. Breakfast was also very good. We would definitely stay again. read less

A HIDDEN GEM Had dinner two nights in a row. Food exceptional. One of the party had specific dietary requirements and the chef/part owner went out of his way to make something interesting. unusual and delicious for her. She was delighted with the... read moreHad dinner two nights in a row. Food exceptional. One of the party had specific dietary requirements and the chef/part owner went out of his way to make something interesting. unusual and delicious for her. She was delighted with the result. The chef is very passionate about his food and was keen to please. The meals were the best I have had in the last 2-3 years in the Moray area.
Julia, the chef's wife and part owner, was delightful and could not have been more helpful.
I did not stay at the hotel but other members of the party did. They were well travelled people, used to staying in top quality hotels across the world and they could not fault anything.
The hotel looks slightly old fashioned and someone looking for very modern surroundings would be disappointed but is has an atmosphere of its own which we all loved. read less

Exceptional Food excellent. Dinner & breakfast were faultless. Difficult to find ... even with Sat. Nav.! Sign obscured by bushes.

Simply the best place to fine dine in Forres, Lloyd and Julia are an amazing team. It's a very personal service.

This is a beautiful hotel with 5star food definitely will be returning

Our stay wasn't long enough We stopped in on our last night. Originally, I picked the Cluny Bank because it was on our way back toward the Inverness airport and I wanted a short drive in the next morning. Lucky for us as... read moreWe stopped in on our last night. Originally, I picked the Cluny Bank because it was on our way back toward the Inverness airport and I wanted a short drive in the next morning. Lucky for us as we stumbled upon a gem. The hotel is spectacular and has been restored to a high standard.
The hosts are lovely and very welcoming.
We plan to return and explore this area more thoroughly.
And just in case you are curious, it is a quick 30 minutes to the Inverness airport. read less

Exceptional Amazing historic building with completely modern and comfortable accommodations. Great property. I loved everything.

Restaurant with Rooms We stayed a couple of nights in The Cluny Bank Hotel on a recent brief vacation in the Highlands. Forres is a lovely little town not far from the Moray coastline and Inverness. Cluny Bank is a large detached house... read moreWe stayed a couple of nights in The Cluny Bank Hotel on a recent brief vacation in the Highlands. Forres is a lovely little town not far from the Moray coastline and Inverness. Cluny Bank is a large detached house set in an elevated position near the local park and playing fields. Our deluxe room (Davies) was spacious but rather dark because of its proximity to the bank behind the building. The hotel's public rooms were much lighter and airier than the bedroom and we were fortunate to be able to enjoy the evening sunshine in their garden.
Dinner was enjoyed in a intimate dining room that accommodated perhaps half a dozen tables. The food and service were both excellent. The breakfasts were a particular highlight. Thanks to the owners, Lloyd and Jules, for their hospitality. They were on hand, at all times, to attend to our needs. read less

Fine dining experience not to be missed A warm welcome as soon as you arrived. The dining room only has 6 or 7 tables nicely spaced within the room. We both had 3 courses and one of the highlights for us was the hare. It's not often... read moreA warm welcome as soon as you arrived. The dining room only has 6 or 7 tables nicely spaced within the room. We both had 3 courses and one of the highlights for us was the hare. It's not often on menus, so we're always keen to have and this was cooked to perfection.
The chef/owner came out to see guests to explain what desserts were on offer and described each one in an entertaining and enthusiastic way. The treacle tart was the best I'd ever eaten!
My husband and I left after after about 3.5 hours having had a wonderful dining experience worth every bit of the £97 it cost. Thank you. read less

Another INCREDIBLE meal at Franklin's Resturant this evening! Thank you so much, Jules and Lloyd, for making our dining experience so welcoming and enjoyable. We can't wait for our next visit! ☆☆☆☆☆

A wonderful hotel and equally amazing staff Stayed there with a work colleague for 2 nights DB&B and can only say great things about the hotel. Rooms were really nice, food was fantastic. Lloyd and his wife were great hosts and i would absolutely recommend The Cluny... read moreStayed there with a work colleague for 2 nights DB&B and can only say great things about the hotel. Rooms were really nice, food was fantastic. Lloyd and his wife were great hosts and i would absolutely recommend The Cluny Bank Hotel. read less

Friendly, cheerful and great food Breakfast was excellent, service prompt, range and quality first class, Can't think of anything.

If you are looking for somewhere to stay in this area, look no further. The service I received during my visit was amazing, the owner personally greeted me and took my bags to the room. The evening meal was absolutely fantastic, with speedy and friendly waiting staff.

Exceptional Lovely old house. Homely and comfortable. Nothing not to like.

A fantastic meal, that was thoroughly enjoyed by my husband and I. The pre main meal and dessert dishes are a lovely touch and enhances the dining experience. Also the owner/chef coming to the table to explain the dessert menu... read moreA fantastic meal, that was thoroughly enjoyed by my husband and I. The pre main meal and dessert dishes are a lovely touch and enhances the dining experience. Also the owner/chef coming to the table to explain the dessert menu was great. The atmosphere is intimate and homely mixed with high standards of fine dining...I highly recommend and we will definitely be going back for seconds! read less