Reviews

Small luxury hotel. A little gem My stay at Cluny Bank was for 2 nights en route to visiting friends and I cannot rate it highly enough. It was my first solo trip and I was made to feel welcome by the owners My room was... read moreMy stay at Cluny Bank was for 2 nights en route to visiting friends and I cannot rate it highly enough. It was my first solo trip and I was made to feel welcome by the owners My room was comfortable, clean and quiet, but the absolute hilight was the standard of food. Lloyd the owner and chef offered a good menu selection and the food served was simply delicious. The quality of the dishes and tastes were exceptional and my only regret was that I did not have a chance to sample more. I would highly recommend this hotel. read less

Delicious A wonderful meal tonight with lots of extra little touches. Something for everyone on the menu and great to meet the chef who gave us an introduction to the desserts he’d prepared. Staying overnight in a deluxe room which is... read moreA wonderful meal tonight with lots of extra little touches. Something for everyone on the menu and great to meet the chef who gave us an introduction to the desserts he’d prepared. Staying overnight in a deluxe room which is really comfortable. Would highly recommend this hotel and restaurant. 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

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

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

Fabulous place to stay and to eat, will definitely be back.

Truly excellent! Everything was absolutely stellar! Beautiful seating areas outside, fantastic breakfasts. Very comfortable rooms. Extremely helpful staff. Would stay here again in a heartbeat! Not a thing.

Wonderful place, amazing service I was staying here on business with a colleague. Unfortunately I was dining with out others so I didn't have the opportunity to try the fine dining (something which I intend to remedy on my next stay). When... read moreI was staying here on business with a colleague. Unfortunately I was dining with out others so I didn't have the opportunity to try the fine dining (something which I intend to remedy on my next stay). When I arrived Julia was very welcoming and even helped me to my room carrying one of my bags, real customer service. I explained I was going out and she said if we were going to be later than 11 to take a key. I chose a single room and it was lovely, homely, just what I needed, desk, bed, bath and shower. We arrived back before 11 and again she was there to greet us. My room was lovely and warm and I slept well in a very comfy bed. In the morning I met Lloyd, what a lovely host, nothing is too much trouble. I explained I was just having a light breakfast and he, very proudly, said the Greek yogurt is home made. I have to say, it was gorgeous, I had it again on the second morning. Lloyd noticed this and then asked if I wanted to know how to make it. After explaining to me he then asked if I took honey on it, yep, next thing I know he is back at the table with a pot of homemade honey for me to take home that he gets from another guest. I can't wait to go back and try the food, if the yogurt is anything to go by it will be amazing. (For the record, the honey is delicious) read less

Great hospitality A great thank you to Jules and Lloyd for their exceptional hospitality - we had a fantastic time at the Cluny Bank Hotel. Classy, laid back but attention to detail obvious throughout. Lovely house, stylish furnishings, great rooms, lovely lounge... read moreA great thank you to Jules and Lloyd for their exceptional hospitality - we had a fantastic time at the Cluny Bank Hotel. Classy, laid back but attention to detail obvious throughout. Lovely house, stylish furnishings, great rooms, lovely lounge and elegant dining room/restaurant. The food is simply gorgeous and Chef Lloyd's descriptions of his creations irresistible: we're not dessert eaters but couldn't resist and did not regret it. Reservation process straightforward and to the point - much appreciated!
Here are true professionals at work with a passion for that extraordinary hospitality you don't experience very often. read less

Just had a faultless meal for our anniversary. The food and wine was superb as well as all the tiny little details. Hard to believe we weren't in the middle of a big cosmopolitan city. Just perfect.

Superb dining in Moray My wife and I were invited for dinner at Cluny Bank by a friend from overseas on Saturday evening. There were seven of us in the group. I have to say that the dinner was the best I have had... read moreMy wife and I were invited for dinner at Cluny Bank by a friend from overseas on Saturday evening. There were seven of us in the group. I have to say that the dinner was the best I have had in many months and Loyd excelled himself in the kitchen.
From mushrooms with breaded avocado to a superb rack of lamb followed by an excellent cheese board and then a crime brûlée with a bit of theatre - it was flamed at the table. All accompanied by excellent wines.
A night to remember. read less

Exceptional The house is beautiful and service is excellent.You can relax in the bar and the dedicated chef serves brilliant food.

Anniversary We stayed here on August 9 th 2018 until Sunday 12 th August.
We came to Forres as it was my mother’s home town.
We were greeted on arrival and shown to our rooms. Ours was room no7. A double bed... read moreWe stayed here on August 9 th 2018 until Sunday 12 th August.
We came to Forres as it was my mother’s home town.
We were greeted on arrival and shown to our rooms. Ours was room no7. A double bed a bathroom with bath/shower. Our room was quite large. It was very clean had wardrobe and dressing table in it, also tea/coffee making stuff and water provided. The bed was comfortable.
We were bed and breakfast, you helped yourself to cereal, youghurt, toast . It was a nice size room to eat in you could have full cooked breakfast, plus a varied other items.
In the other room was a small bar. Overall all areas were very clean.
It has steep stairs up from small car park, anyone with walking needs would struggle, you could walk up short steep hill also to the entrance.
The outside areas was very clean tidy, had table chairs if you wished to sit out.
The area seemed very clean and quiet you got a very good nights sleep.
Would I return ... yes I would and I would recommend it to anyone. It’s quite central to town and park. read less

Trip to Forres Couldn’t have asked for a better stay our room was spotless and warm for our arrival! From the nibbles with our pre dinner drinks in the cosy bar, to the lovely dinner and great breakfast and really nice owners... read moreCouldn’t have asked for a better stay our room was spotless and warm for our arrival! From the nibbles with our pre dinner drinks in the cosy bar, to the lovely dinner and great breakfast and really nice owners it’s got to 10/10 ! read less

Perfect Little Find... Wow.. An amazing beautiful hotel. From the minute you walk in the door from when you leave is spectacular. It's a cosy, period house that welcomes you. Very clean. The restaurant is delicious too. I would recommend staying here. I... read moreWow.. An amazing beautiful hotel. From the minute you walk in the door from when you leave is spectacular. It's a cosy, period house that welcomes you. Very clean. The restaurant is delicious too. I would recommend staying here. I know I will be back! 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

One of the best hotels we have stayed in! Had a lovely big deluxe room with a very comfortable bed! The owners Lloyd and Jules were the perfect hosts, so friendly and accommodating and nothing was too much trouble. The... read moreOne of the best hotels we have stayed in! Had a lovely big deluxe room with a very comfortable bed! The owners Lloyd and Jules were the perfect hosts, so friendly and accommodating and nothing was too much trouble. The breakfast was amazing as was our evening meal. LloydWas also the chef and the little extra touches added to the wonderful experience of dining here. Thoroughly recommend to anyone wanting to stay in this area. Thankyou both for making our stay so memorable...❤ read less

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

I have to travel all over the world with my food business and I have seen some fantastic places. At the end of any day you need somewhere to stay. The Cluny Bank Hotel is a gem. The Hotel is... read moreI have to travel all over the world with my food business and I have seen some fantastic places. At the end of any day you need somewhere to stay. The Cluny Bank Hotel is a gem. The Hotel is small and inviting and the hosts add to what makes this place special. If you want a personal touch Julia and Lloyd hit the mark. I am in the food business and Lloyd will impress any Foodie with his dishes and discussions. I came here for work and felt like I was on holiday... Thank You. read less

A very relaxed enjoyable stay made very welcome by Jules and Lloyd The food served is superb, Lloyd is so passionate about his cooking and the proof is in the eating. Nothing