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The Cluny Bank Hotel

69 St Leonards Road, Forres IV36 1DW, Scotland
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The Cluny Bank Hotel
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Newmarket, United Kingdom
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35 reviews 35 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

We were staying at Cluny Bank Hotel with friends. One of the friends is an avid reader of tripadvisot and had booked for two couples in advance with booking.com When my husband and I arrived we were met by a very loud and enthusiastic Lloyd who showed us to our room in the annexe. The room was small and the... More

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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19 hotel reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

This is a lovely small hotel and the owners obviously want to make your stay as enjoyable as it can be, from the moment we arrived to a hearty welcome from Lloyd and Jules. The food is superb and Lloyd is passionate about what he does, the desserts were wonderful and he even discussed with us what desserts we would... More

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Bern
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17 hotel reviews
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

As a group of 3 mature couples, we stayed at Cluny Bank for 4 nights in order to really enjoy this part of Scotland! We all agreed that the website is somewhat overblown! Our room, although large with a very nice bathroom, was decorated with dated furniture and was painted in a very dark colour which together with the heavy... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

My husband and I just left the Cluny Bank Hotel after staying 2 nights. If we were not expected to meet relatives in another city in the south of Scotland, we would have loved to stay another day. Upon our arrival, we started to bring our suitcases up the stairs to the front door when Lloyd (the owner and chef)... More

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Petersfield, United Kingdom
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

I was unfortunately rather disappointed with the Cluny Bank Hotel, particularly after the extraordinary amount of “excellent” ratings on Trip Advisor. The location, building, rooms and general decor are very nice but the food, service and general reception soured my experience completely. I had pre-arranged with the hotel that I would be late and placed my food order, and those... More

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Cheltenham, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

Our four day trip into the Highlands was blessed by gorgeous sunshine, snow capped mountains and the warm comfort of Cluny Bank Hotel. Taking the big things for granted, such as the quiet location, spotlessly clean, large and comfortable rooms, cosy bar etc. What really makes this small, cosy seven room hotel special are the little things: fresh flowers in... More

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London, United Kingdom
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Reviews in 39 cities Reviews in 39 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013

We stayed here for a night after picking up our new car in Aberdeen and were delighted with our choice. This is a restaurant with rooms rather than a hotel and benefits from that in their focus on quality of food. Not to say that the rooms are deficient, just that the real reason for staying here has to be... More

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Scotland
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8 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2013

We had a great weekend in the Cluny Bank. The rooms are very warm, clean and comfortable and the fudge is delicious. Our dinners were top class. Locally sourced food perfectly cooked. The desserts were mouthwatering. We would love to return and would have no hesitation in recommending Cluny Bank to any one.

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Elgin
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2013

Without doubt the best food in the area. From the starters to dessert....fabulous. Everything is so fresh. The best of local produce. You will not be disappointed. Lloyd...what can you say.. a great chef and what a character! Love it, love it!

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London, United Kingdom
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2013

What can I say that hasn't already been said on there! Super friendly hosts, (the friendliness was infectious) lovely rooms, clean, full of character and amazing food. One thing to mention maybe is the location. My partner and I were looking for somewhere in Scotland where we go out on long walks and see some history without it being an... More

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Also Known As:
Cluny Bank Hotel
Address: 69 St Leonards Road, Forres IV36 1DW, Scotland
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Region: United Kingdom > Scotland > Moray > Forres
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 3 hotels in Forres
Price range (per night): RM477 - 703
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
A Small Hotel (Restaurant with Rooms, really) set in the best residential area of Forres, Moray. There are lots of activities within easy reach of the hotel such as golf, the world famous Malt Whisky Trail, castles, beaches and much more. Inverness is only 30 miles (airport 25 miles) away and there are many places of interest which can be reached. We have an extremely good reputation for food as you will see from the reviews. ... more   less 
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