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Exquisite food, comfortable, clean and light room - great place to stay Food is simply exquisite. Have had meals at Michelin star restaurants, but for me this wins hand down any day of the week! Small restaurant with attentive but unobtrusive service. Lots of choice on the menu. ... read moreFood is simply exquisite. Have had meals at Michelin star restaurants, but for me this wins hand down any day of the week! Small restaurant with attentive but unobtrusive service. Lots of choice on the menu. Our room (McGregor) was lovely, bright and warm, with neutral tone decor. Excellent standard of cleanliness throughout the hotel. Perfect place for a quiet getaway, but within walking distance of Forres. Great base for exploring the surrounding area. read less

We were treated to a meal at the Cluny Bank Hotel by one of our daughters. Wow!! What a superb meal. All three courses were just amazing. A warm welcome and really good service. Thanks for a memorable evening folks.

Beautiful hotel and the food can't possibly explain in words how good the meal was. would recommend Cluny Bank Hotel to friends and family felt welcome from the moment we arrived.

What a Gem ! There was nothing to fault about the Cluny Bank. This place is full of character with very welcoming hosts. Lovely room , very comfortable bed and you must have dinner here if you get the chance. Fillet steak that melted... read moreThere was nothing to fault about the Cluny Bank. This place is full of character with very welcoming hosts. Lovely room , very comfortable bed and you must have dinner here if you get the chance. Fillet steak that melted in the mouth with a delicious sauce, but the highlight was the chefs narrative of desserts someone who cares passionately about his cooking and that comes across in the taste of his food. He did not oversell either , desserts date pudding with butterscotch sauce and clotted cream, Tonka bean creme brulee with hot cherries - sublime !!!! read less

A quiet haven with excellent food. Excellent quality of the food; a very comfortable room and Lloyd is so enthusiastic and welcoming . There is nothing that we can dislike

Always stay at this hotel would highly recommend Nothing

My wife and I stayed for 4 nights. The Outstanding service provided by Jules was matched by the quality of all of the meals cooked by Lloyd. Attention to detail second to none, these exceptional owners are prepared to go... read moreMy wife and I stayed for 4 nights. The Outstanding service provided by Jules was matched by the quality of all of the meals cooked by Lloyd. Attention to detail second to none, these exceptional owners are prepared to go the extra yards to make you feel welcome. 5 stars does not tell the full story. Do not hesitate to stay at this truly exceptional hotel, you will not regret it. read less

Un séjour merveilleux Tout était absolument parfait... l'accueil par les propriétaires qui sont à la fois très attentifs à chaque convive et en même temps extrêmement discrets; quand on pousse la belle porte d'entrée, c'est juste "waouh" en découvrant l'intérieur et le... read more Tout était absolument parfait... l'accueil par les propriétaires qui sont à la fois très attentifs à chaque convive et en même temps extrêmement discrets; quand on pousse la belle porte d'entrée, c'est juste "waouh" en découvrant l'intérieur et le très bel escalier ; il n'y a que quelques chambres (7 si je ne me trompe pas), on se sent donc privilégiés car le bâtiment est magnifique, les chambres décorées avec beaucoup de goût (et chacune dans un style différent), elles sont très bien équipées ; joli jardin (nous avons même vu des écureuils) ; literie très confortable ; l'hôtel est très silencieux ; ne loupez surtout pas le dîner dans le restaurant de l'hôtel, le chef n'est autre que le propriétaire, c'est juste délicieux / délicat... et le grand moment, c'est le dessert... le chef vient présenter (avec beaucoup d'humour et à nouveau avec une attention pour chacun) ses créations du jour (les desserts changent chaque jour !)... il faut par contre réserver car là encore il y a peu de tables et le restaurant est ouvert aux non-résidents ; le chef s'adapte très bien aux contraintes alimentaires de chacun ; petit-déjeuner extra frais, avec un buffet (viennoiseries maison, fruits, yaourts, toasts, jus de fruit, thé/café) et à la commande pour un petit-déjeuner écossais (oeufs, bacon, pudding...) pour une réalisation par le chef à nouveau ; bref, un séjour merveilleux, je recommande très chaleureusement ! read less

Faultless My wife and I went to Franklin's to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary. We weren't dissapointed, the staff were warm and welcoming, the service was great and the food excellent.

Franklin's has achieved the perfect balance of fine dining... read moreMy wife and I went to Franklin's to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary. We weren't dissapointed, the staff were warm and welcoming, the service was great and the food excellent.

Franklin's has achieved the perfect balance of fine dining without the usual pomp and nonsense associated with this.

I'd recommend Franklin's to anyone. read less

Excellent Visiting family in Forres, the Cluny Bank Hotel was a great base for us for 3 nights. The hotel itself is spacious and well kept, and the rooms were great and very clean. The breakfast was a real highlight! We... read moreVisiting family in Forres, the Cluny Bank Hotel was a great base for us for 3 nights. The hotel itself is spacious and well kept, and the rooms were great and very clean. The breakfast was a real highlight! We didn’t have dinner in the restaurant, but wished we had - it looked great. The owners were extremely polite and helpful.

This is a great place to stay - will be back! read less

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.

Very enjoyable and recommended. The breakfast was comprehensive, really tasty and served very quickly. We had dinner and this was really delicious with a very personal service from the chef explaining the contents. Would have preferred an individual shower but otherwise really comfortable... read more The breakfast was comprehensive, really tasty and served very quickly. We had dinner and this was really delicious with a very personal service from the chef explaining the contents. Would have preferred an individual shower but otherwise really comfortable and homely. read less

They care for their guests We thought that the husband and wife team running this small hotel put a lot of effort into making your stay special. We were always farewelled on leaving the premises, asked about our day on our return and our food... read moreWe thought that the husband and wife team running this small hotel put a lot of effort into making your stay special. We were always farewelled on leaving the premises, asked about our day on our return and our food preferences remembered.

The rooms were tastefully furnished, some bigger than others, with faux fireplace heating as well as the traditional hot water radiators.

The highlight was the food - served in the magnificent old dining room which looked out onto a grove of fir trees framed in the picture windows. Our party of four had dinner there twice along with breakfast every day. Whether morning or night, the tables were set with thick white linen and good china. Where to start with the food! To single just some items: for breakfast luscious berries, creamy porridge served with a dram of whisky and fresh Scottish salmon. For dinner: roast loin of hare or crusted rack of lamb served with interesting vegetable dishes on the side. Not cheap, but well worth it. The chef Lloyd had us in fits of laughter as he described the preparation of all the desserts. They indeed tasted as “bee- u - to feel” as he advised! Not to be forgotten, there was a big selection of spirits and wine and a cosy bar to retreat to in the evenings. read less

Exceptional Lovely family run hotel and restaurant. Very helpful and attentive staff, lovely food and good size comfortable rooms. Nice quiet location a short walk from the high street.

Top Quality! Highly recommended An excellent meal. By far the best in this area. All Covid safety precautions in place and everything very well organised.
Loved that we got appetizers and Amuse Bouche as surprise extras to our meal. Everything perfectly cooked and presented and... read moreAn excellent meal. By far the best in this area. All Covid safety precautions in place and everything very well organised.
Loved that we got appetizers and Amuse Bouche as surprise extras to our meal. Everything perfectly cooked and presented and the venison was top class.
As a local, this will always be our first choice for fine dining, right on our doorstep. Chef certainly hasn't lost his touch! read less

Fabulous fayre at FRANKLIN'S We were attracted to this restaurant following a recent renewal of their menu and previously having heard good things.
An intimate bar area with only a few seats and a warming fire. We were afforded some olives, chutney and crisp breads... read moreWe were attracted to this restaurant following a recent renewal of their menu and previously having heard good things.
An intimate bar area with only a few seats and a warming fire. We were afforded some olives, chutney and crisp breads whilst we perused the menu.
There was a good selection of starters and mains, we are not great dessert people but this was definitely a major miss for us as the neighbouring table were spoiled for choice, which was described to them by the chef coming to their table......hat said we really did enjoy our cheese selection!
An amuse bouche of halumi fritter was very nice. We had the lobster with wasabi gazpacho and duck terrine as starters and both were very flavourful. The loin of lamb and cod likewise and cooked perfectly. The cheese selection was a little restricted but more than adequate and the wine list was extensive and well described. A very nice, relaxing and well timed evening. No rush read less

lovely restaurant with great food and rooms We stayed 2 nights here and it was a nice relaxing experience .Nice quiet room with everything you could want.liked the home made fudge with the "eat me " tag. !!!
The local gin red door was excellent but the food... read moreWe stayed 2 nights here and it was a nice relaxing experience .Nice quiet room with everything you could want.liked the home made fudge with the "eat me " tag. !!!
The local gin red door was excellent but the food is the highlight for us. Well cooked and presented with excellent choice of dishes. The best steak and duck I've had in a long while. The sweets as described by Lloyd were terrific, so much choice as well.
WOuld definitely recommend a stay here just for the food alone.Also the service was great too.we will be back. read less

The best meal I have ever eaten! Already looking forward to my next visit, 10/10 service🤩

Excellent food and service. My husband and l dined at Franklin's tonight and we had a great time.
I have swallowing difficulties , this was thoroughly catered for and l ate a lovely meal.My husband was delighted with his too.
Excellent chef and front... read moreMy husband and l dined at Franklin's tonight and we had a great time.
I have swallowing difficulties , this was thoroughly catered for and l ate a lovely meal.My husband was delighted with his too.
Excellent chef and front of house staff. Thank you for making my 60th birthday present so special. X read less

very comfortable hotel Very comfortable room and lovely decor, delicious breakfast. We had a warm welcome and we would stay here again. The bathroom was very nice with attractive tiling. There was tea and coffee etc in the room but no mini fridge.