Reviews

Leider nur eine Nacht! Dieser Ort und seine Besitzer sind Top! Leider waren wir nur eine Nacht in diesem schönen Hotel. Die Zimmer waren sehr sauber und die Betten sehr bequem. Wir buchten es mit einem Abendessen! Absolut zum empfehlen. Der Küchenchef ist nicht... read moreDieser Ort und seine Besitzer sind Top! Leider waren wir nur eine Nacht in diesem schönen Hotel. Die Zimmer waren sehr sauber und die Betten sehr bequem. Wir buchten es mit einem Abendessen! Absolut zum empfehlen. Der Küchenchef ist nicht nur ein sehr guter Koch, nein. Er ist auch ein quirliger Entertainer, der das Dessert auf eine eigene Art präsentiert! Schauen Sie doch vorbei. read less

Great Hotel and Food The hotel is located in a really nice area within Forres and is ideal for a base to travel throughout the Morayshire area. The building is very unique and has lots of character. Staff are really friendly and go out... read moreThe hotel is located in a really nice area within Forres and is ideal for a base to travel throughout the Morayshire area. The building is very unique and has lots of character. Staff are really friendly and go out of their way to make sure everything is OK for your stay.
The food was fantastic, the chef was really passionate about food and had produced a great menu using local suppliers with quality ingredients. He also came out to make sure everything was to my expectations which was a nice touch. I could have eaten anything off the menu so my 2 night visit was not enough to try the whole menu, thats a shame but I expect I'll be back next opportunity to visit the area ( :)) read less

Great place, dinner & breakfast superb and our room was lovely 😊

Unique, but this is "not a health farm" so says the Chef.True. A Victorian house still with many beautiful features including magnificent woodwork. BUT the owners make this place something special. Warm and welcoming owners and staff topped off by a slightly eccentric and fun but superb owner / award winning chef.... read moreA Victorian house still with many beautiful features including magnificent woodwork. BUT the owners make this place something special. Warm and welcoming owners and staff topped off by a slightly eccentric and fun but superb owner / award winning chef. Well worth every penny of the dinner costs- certainly not to be missed if looking for accommodation and dinner in Forres. Not pretentious food however - just excellent. read less

Luxe, calme et volupté ! Baudelaire said it in his poem and this place has it in spades! Just wonderful all round and superb food.

What more can I say except we will be back and would recommend it to anyone who is in search... read moreBaudelaire said it in his poem and this place has it in spades! Just wonderful all round and superb food.

What more can I say except we will be back and would recommend it to anyone who is in search of a peaceful refuge from the hurly burly of life! read less

Superb meal tonight. Everything was spot on and would highly recommend a meal here

Exceptional Beautiful hotel and tastefully decorated. Most Confortable bed. Very spacious room. Attentive and welcoming owners and staff. Good location. Dinner is cooked by the owner and was outstanding. Delicious Homemade fudge in the room. Breakfast was delicious. I could... read more Beautiful hotel and tastefully decorated. Most Confortable bed. Very spacious room. Attentive and welcoming owners and staff. Good location. Dinner is cooked by the owner and was outstanding. Delicious Homemade fudge in the room. Breakfast was delicious. I could go on and on talking about what was positive! We had to leave! read less

Just back after our first meal out after lockdown!

Thanks Julia and Lloyd. A great, fun evening. The food was as good as ever.

Importantly in today’s strange world, it felt safe. Very strange to have waiters and the chef... read moreJust back after our first meal out after lockdown!

Thanks Julia and Lloyd. A great, fun evening. The food was as good as ever.

Importantly in today’s strange world, it felt safe. Very strange to have waiters and the chef wearing masks. Lots precautions, sanitizer stations, disposable menus, safe distances between tables.

Keep on with the good work, I’m sure you’ll get lots of support. We’ll be back soon. read less

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

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

Verrassende accomodatie. Een plek om naar terug te keren! Bijzonder mooie locatie gelegen op een heuvel langs een niet al te drukke weg. Klassiek maar goed onderhouden landhuis Ontvangst hartelijk. Kamers zeer hygienisch. Goede, stevige bedden. Badkamer van gemiddeld grootte, schoon en volledig. Zowel eetkamer en bar zijn... read more Bijzonder mooie locatie gelegen op een heuvel langs een niet al te drukke weg. Klassiek maar goed onderhouden landhuis Ontvangst hartelijk. Kamers zeer hygienisch. Goede, stevige bedden. Badkamer van gemiddeld grootte, schoon en volledig. Zowel eetkamer en bar zijn klassiek en met zorg ingericht. Diner is van hoog gehalte voor een redelijke prijs. Gastheer = kok; heeft daarmee prijzen gewonnen. Ontbijt idem volledig. Geen moeite teveel in het bereiden van suplementen (alles inclusief!). Niets read less

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

Absolutely fabulous We first visited this hotel in 2016. It was amazing.
Four years later the standard was even higher.
Great welcome from Jules.
Wonderful food prepared by Lloyd.
Beautifully decorated rooms with huge beds. So comfortable.
Thoroughly recommend a visit here.
We will be... read moreWe first visited this hotel in 2016. It was amazing.
Four years later the standard was even higher.
Great welcome from Jules.
Wonderful food prepared by Lloyd.
Beautifully decorated rooms with huge beds. So comfortable.
Thoroughly recommend a visit here.
We will be back - hopefully not wait another 4 years! read less

Fast wie im Schloss-Hotel ! Wir fühlten uns in dieser Unterkunft sehr wohl, weil man sich in längst vergangene Zeiten zurückversetzt fühlte. Dazu zählte natürlich auch das ältere Mobilar und der Sanitär-Bereich.
Die Gastgeber waren sehr, sehr freundlich und rundeten den guten Eindruck von dem... read more Wir fühlten uns in dieser Unterkunft sehr wohl, weil man sich in längst vergangene Zeiten zurückversetzt fühlte. Dazu zählte natürlich auch das ältere Mobilar und der Sanitär-Bereich.
Die Gastgeber waren sehr, sehr freundlich und rundeten den guten Eindruck von dem Hotel noch zusätzlich ab.
Das Frühstück war sehr gut,- die Nachtruhe ebenso.
Unsere Ausflüge in die Highlands konnten wir ab diesem Standort gut unternehmen. Wir haben keine negative Erfahrungen gemacht.
Etwas eng, aber aureichend, empfanden wir den Parkplatz vor dem Hotel read less

Another visit This was my 3rd visit to Cluny Bank and was delighted to find that despite all the Covid safe regulations in place, the quality of the service and food remained high. Always a warm and friendly atmosphere here, with nothing... read moreThis was my 3rd visit to Cluny Bank and was delighted to find that despite all the Covid safe regulations in place, the quality of the service and food remained high. Always a warm and friendly atmosphere here, with nothing too much trouble for the charming hosts Jules and Lloyd. I look forward to visiting again without the face masks. read less

Just had a fabulous meal with very good and longstanding friends. Thank you Julia and Lloyd. The food and ambience were first class.

I stay in Forres and go to the Cluny Bank’s Franklin’s Restaurant for special occasions. Small intimate dining room, made to feel so special and most importantly the food is amazing

Would liked to have stayed longer We enjoyed our stay at cluny bank immensely. There covid precautions are without fault.Jules and Lloyd are perfect host cheerful and do everything possible to make your stay perfect. Our room was very clean comfortable and equipped with all amenities.... read moreWe enjoyed our stay at cluny bank immensely. There covid precautions are without fault.Jules and Lloyd are perfect host cheerful and do everything possible to make your stay perfect. Our room was very clean comfortable and equipped with all amenities. Breakfast was plentiful fresh well presented with an excellent choice Dinner is a gastronomic delight with again an excellent choice wonderfull you will not find better. Cluny Bank is in an exercise locatiin a great place to stay . read less

Another fantastic evening at the Cluny Bank. We hope you have a great Christmas Jules and Lloyd and we look forward to seeing you again soon.

We had the loveliest stay here in a beautiful room last month and loved everything about it!! The finishing touches such as the homemade fudge and vintage radio just made it. Can't wait to return already, thank you!