Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site, but it is limited. Electric car charging stations are also provided.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee of approximately GBP 25.00 per person.

Does the property allow pets?

Pets are not allowed at the property. However, service animals are exempt from this policy.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and check-out is by 12:00 PM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but guests should contact the property in advance.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. However, specific details about room accessibility may vary.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The Lovat, Loch Ness is located in Fort Augustus, just a 2-minute drive from Allt na Criche and 9 minutes from Suidhe Viewpoint. It is approximately 13.1 miles from The Falls of Foyers and 17.1 miles from Urquhart Castle.

What are the policies regarding children staying at the property?

Children 12 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

What are the policies regarding extra beds or cribs?

Rollaway beds are available for a fee of GBP 25.00 per night, but availability may vary and advance request is required.

The Lovat, Loch Ness - Fort Augustus Stay

Average nightly price at The Lovat, Loch Ness by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$171
February	US$161
March	US$147
April	US$262
May	US$298
June	US$305
July	US$236
August	US$323
September	US$302
October	US$268
November	US$176
December	US$151

What guests think

Across many reviews, The Lovat, Loch Ness is praised for welcoming staff, a scenic, walkable Fort Augustus location near the canal locks, cosy lounges with fireplaces, and convenient on-site parking.

Breakfasts draw consistent praise, while dinners are often described as high quality yet pricey with limited choices, and availability can be restricted by closures or full bookings. Rooms are comfortable and sometimes spacious, though a few guests found certain rooms small or uncomfortably warm. Cleanliness is widely commended, with only occasional maintenance niggles noted. Expect a polished, characterful stay.

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Facilities

Cosy lounges with fires are appreciated, and on-site parking is easy.

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10

Aimee

14 Oct 2023

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Great for our overnight stay in Fort Augustus. We had the loft room which was very comfortable and quiet. Parking was good, staff was friendly. Would recommend.

10

Matthew

17 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Stunning family-run hotel with several gorgeous lounge areas to relax in. Wished we had time to stay for longer!

10

Kathleen

27 Sept 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We had an excellent stay was amazing. We loved the front room with the fire place to relax after a long walk. One thing to remember if having a dinner there, the chef does a limited menu and sources local so if you are not an adventures eater there are few choices. But the food was delicious.

10

Sunny

22 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The Lovat at Loch Ness is a charming and stylish lakeside hotel. The property has two lovely lounges, even a grand piano, and is equipped with an elevator — a thoughtful touch. Our room was spacious, bright, and very comfortable. Breakfast was a highlight: besides the classic Highland Breakfast, we tried the Kedgeree (smoked haddock with curried rice and poached egg), which was absolutely delicious and a wonderful Scottish surprise. The hotel’s location in Fort Augustus adds to the experience. The town itself is full of character, with the Caledonian Canal locks right at the center — watching the boats rise and fall is like a slow, graceful performance. We only stayed one night but wished we had stayed longer to enjoy the rhythm and atmosphere of this beautiful place.

10

Paul

10 Aug 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Positioned just outside the busiest part of town yet very convenient for everything. Charge points in the car park (charge point Scotland, and Tesla) were very handy for us EV users. If anything a little too warm at night (tho’ I suspect non-British or ‘maturer’ visitors appreciate it warmer.

10

Mason

10 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The rooms were well acquainted, as well as the lounges. Staff was eager to help and extremely hospitable. Would definitely stay here again if our travels took us that direction.

10

Saba

13 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice room, lovely big bed and TV in the bathroom was a treat. Lovely little surprises like the complimentary hot chocolate sticks made by the hotel. Cosy sitting room with fire to enjoy your drinks.

10

Amanda

9 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Loved our stay here, it’s worth the price and the trip! We liked it so much, we would come back here for another vacation and stay here the entire time! Lots of easy parking available! As soon as we walked in, we felted welcomed! We were greeted with a welcome drink and was told all about everything they offered! Our room was soooo cute! We loved the fact that the TV’s came out of the beds, everything was so modern and echo friendly. The room felt so cozy and clean, it made you want to just stay inside the entire time instead of leave to explore! They even offer hot chocolate and snacks in the mini fridge. The views were also fantastic of the Loch Ness! The town is right down the street and easy to walk too. I would definitely recommend this place!

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Cleanliness

Rooms and common areas are widely described as very clean. A few guests noted minor maintenance or bedding issues.

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10

John

21 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very comfortable, clean friendly and beautifully furnished.

10

Mark

24 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly Staff and clean comfortable rooms.

8

Raxitkumar

3 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel. We checked in late. Rooms were clean and updated. Only downside was that coffee bar was in closet despite having two tables outside. Making coffee inside that closet and finding twitch to turn it on was challenging but not deal breaker. Will surely stay here if I visit the area again.

10

Daniel

25 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

so nice and clean!

6

Shauna

29 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean. Staff not at all helpful. Comfy beds. Terrible overpriced food. But it was clean and quaint and fun! Beautiful tub!

4

Pamela

19 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

For the price, this place disappointed. Welcome toddies were offered at check-in but a non-alcoholic option was only available for a charge. The bathroom needed attention (e.g., toilet ran, shower door off its track). Dinner at Station Road had waitstaff that was not versed in the menu and a wee bit frenetic, as well as unaware of pre-booked vegetarian and birthday requests.

10

Richard

11 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A warm welcome and a hot toddy were both appreciated after a long drive. Room was very clean and modern, wifi was good. Breakfast very good.

10

Denise

17 May 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The property is private, clean, comfortable and relaxing.

10

Amanda

9 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Loved our stay here, it’s worth the price and the trip! We liked it so much, we would come back here for another vacation and stay here the entire time! Lots of easy parking available! As soon as we walked in, we felted welcomed! We were greeted with a welcome drink and was told all about everything they offered! Our room was soooo cute! We loved the fact that the TV’s came out of the beds, everything was so modern and echo friendly. The room felt so cozy and clean, it made you want to just stay inside the entire time instead of leave to explore! They even offer hot chocolate and snacks in the mini fridge. The views were also fantastic of the Loch Ness! The town is right down the street and easy to walk too. I would definitely recommend this place!

8

Roger

18 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, great breakfast and dinner was amazing. Room was awesome with only one exception - the bottom sheet was not fitted and moved too easily exposing the mattress underneath. It seems like such an easy thing to correct. Everything else was great.

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Rooms

Many describe rooms as comfortable, sometimes spacious, with some modern touches and reliable Wi-Fi; a few feature Loch Ness views. However, some guests found certain rooms small or uncomfortably warm.

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10

Aimee

14 Oct 2023

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Great for our overnight stay in Fort Augustus. We had the loft room which was very comfortable and quiet. Parking was good, staff was friendly. Would recommend.

10

Garry

3 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great friendly staff, large comfortable room wonderful breakfast. Unfortunately, restaurant not open Sundays/Mondays when we were ther.

10

Sunny

22 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The Lovat at Loch Ness is a charming and stylish lakeside hotel. The property has two lovely lounges, even a grand piano, and is equipped with an elevator — a thoughtful touch. Our room was spacious, bright, and very comfortable. Breakfast was a highlight: besides the classic Highland Breakfast, we tried the Kedgeree (smoked haddock with curried rice and poached egg), which was absolutely delicious and a wonderful Scottish surprise. The hotel’s location in Fort Augustus adds to the experience. The town itself is full of character, with the Caledonian Canal locks right at the center — watching the boats rise and fall is like a slow, graceful performance. We only stayed one night but wished we had stayed longer to enjoy the rhythm and atmosphere of this beautiful place.

8

Steve

15 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice property and friendly/helpful staff. The room was super hot when we got there. Previous guests must have cranked up the radiators. Bathroom never really cooled down, and can’t turn off the heated floors which heat the room. We opened the windows high but you risk birds and insects. Staff provided a fan which helped bit hard to sleep when too hot. Other than that all was very nice stay.

6

Lan

23 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I didn’t expect a room with garden view is a very very small room open in the parking lot.

10

Sara

2 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

First stop on NC500 - hot bath was very welcome after a long 10 hour drive - Lovely toiletries MASSIVE bed that I struggled to get in to as only 5ft and had to jump up - Nice fresh cooked breakfast Lovely staff

10

Richard

11 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A warm welcome and a hot toddy were both appreciated after a long drive. Room was very clean and modern, wifi was good. Breakfast very good.

10

Saba

13 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice room, lovely big bed and TV in the bathroom was a treat. Lovely little surprises like the complimentary hot chocolate sticks made by the hotel. Cosy sitting room with fire to enjoy your drinks.

10

Amanda

9 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Loved our stay here, it’s worth the price and the trip! We liked it so much, we would come back here for another vacation and stay here the entire time! Lots of easy parking available! As soon as we walked in, we felted welcomed! We were greeted with a welcome drink and was told all about everything they offered! Our room was soooo cute! We loved the fact that the TV’s came out of the beds, everything was so modern and echo friendly. The room felt so cozy and clean, it made you want to just stay inside the entire time instead of leave to explore! They even offer hot chocolate and snacks in the mini fridge. The views were also fantastic of the Loch Ness! The town is right down the street and easy to walk too. I would definitely recommend this place!

10

Irene

29 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed one night on bed and breakfast basis. We also dined there on the three course set menu. It was fairly pricey after adding pre dinner drinks and a couple of glasses of wine however we couldn’t fault a thing. Food was amazing. Modern, inventive and very, very tasty. Presentation was first class. Staff were exceptionally friendly. Our room was in The Loft. Small but immaculate with a quirky Alice in Wonderland theme. We hope to return!

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Service

Service is widely praised as friendly and welcoming. A few guests reported lapses in attentiveness or dinner service.

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10

Alison

24 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent service by staff lovely room

10

Lea

18 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We loved this property. All the shops and pubs were walkable. The walk down to the lake was also quite beautiful. Our room was very comfortable. The staff were very nice and accommodating as well. This hotel is A .

10

Michael

20 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Wonderful location, friendly and helpful staff, a superb, and I really mean superb, restaurant.

10

Garry

3 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great friendly staff, large comfortable room wonderful breakfast. Unfortunately, restaurant not open Sundays/Mondays when we were ther.

6

Shauna

29 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean. Staff not at all helpful. Comfy beds. Terrible overpriced food. But it was clean and quaint and fun! Beautiful tub!

4

Pamela

19 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

For the price, this place disappointed. Welcome toddies were offered at check-in but a non-alcoholic option was only available for a charge. The bathroom needed attention (e.g., toilet ran, shower door off its track). Dinner at Station Road had waitstaff that was not versed in the menu and a wee bit frenetic, as well as unaware of pre-booked vegetarian and birthday requests.

10

Heidi Wilson

3 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We really enjoyed our stay at the Lovat. The staff was the best of all of Scotland(from Edinburg, Fort Augustus and Isle of Skye). The hotel is beautiful and you can walk a short distance to town. We really enjoyed our stay and highly recommend.

10

Mason

10 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The rooms were well acquainted, as well as the lounges. Staff was eager to help and extremely hospitable. Would definitely stay here again if our travels took us that direction.

10

Sara

2 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

First stop on NC500 - hot bath was very welcome after a long 10 hour drive - Lovely toiletries MASSIVE bed that I struggled to get in to as only 5ft and had to jump up - Nice fresh cooked breakfast Lovely staff

10

Matthew

28 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The Lovat is a beautiful hotel with helpful staff and lovely comfortable rooms. The surroundings are stunning and we thoroughly enjoyed the recommended walk to the “secret waterfall”, amazing. Would definately stay here again.

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Location

Walkable to town, the canal locks, and Loch Ness, with a quiet yet central feel and scenic surroundings. Overall convenience is a recurring highlight.

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10

Aimee

14 Oct 2023

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Great for our overnight stay in Fort Augustus. We had the loft room which was very comfortable and quiet. Parking was good, staff was friendly. Would recommend.

10

Lea

18 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We loved this property. All the shops and pubs were walkable. The walk down to the lake was also quite beautiful. Our room was very comfortable. The staff were very nice and accommodating as well. This hotel is A .

10

Nick

5 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We loved the stay we had at the Lovat. Breakfasts were delicious and the proximity to the lake and local attractions was a bonus. The staff were incredibly welcoming too.

10

Sunny

22 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The Lovat at Loch Ness is a charming and stylish lakeside hotel. The property has two lovely lounges, even a grand piano, and is equipped with an elevator — a thoughtful touch. Our room was spacious, bright, and very comfortable. Breakfast was a highlight: besides the classic Highland Breakfast, we tried the Kedgeree (smoked haddock with curried rice and poached egg), which was absolutely delicious and a wonderful Scottish surprise. The hotel’s location in Fort Augustus adds to the experience. The town itself is full of character, with the Caledonian Canal locks right at the center — watching the boats rise and fall is like a slow, graceful performance. We only stayed one night but wished we had stayed longer to enjoy the rhythm and atmosphere of this beautiful place.

8

Wolfgang

25 Aug 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

A lovely building in a great location in the central highlands. Ashame they only serve fooin the restaurant which was fully booked throughout our 3-night stay. Staff is friendly but could be more attentive and proactive to feel truly welcomed.

10

Paul

10 Aug 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Positioned just outside the busiest part of town yet very convenient for everything. Charge points in the car park (charge point Scotland, and Tesla) were very handy for us EV users. If anything a little too warm at night (tho’ I suspect non-British or ‘maturer’ visitors appreciate it warmer.

10

Heidi Wilson

3 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We really enjoyed our stay at the Lovat. The staff was the best of all of Scotland(from Edinburg, Fort Augustus and Isle of Skye). The hotel is beautiful and you can walk a short distance to town. We really enjoyed our stay and highly recommend.

8

Karen

31 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hotel, pleasant staff, quiet but central location. Good sized room, nice breakfast.

10

Matthew

28 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The Lovat is a beautiful hotel with helpful staff and lovely comfortable rooms. The surroundings are stunning and we thoroughly enjoyed the recommended walk to the “secret waterfall”, amazing. Would definately stay here again.

10

Carolyn

13 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location. Exemplary property, almost right on top of the locks into Loch Ness. Wonderful experience in its totality. Definitely recommend staying here!

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Dining

Breakfast consistently earns high praise. Dinner quality is often excellent, but some found prices high, menus limited, closures or full bookings, and occasional service missteps.

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10

Kathleen

27 Sept 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We had an excellent stay was amazing. We loved the front room with the fire place to relax after a long walk. One thing to remember if having a dinner there, the chef does a limited menu and sources local so if you are not an adventures eater there are few choices. But the food was delicious.

10

Michael

20 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Wonderful location, friendly and helpful staff, a superb, and I really mean superb, restaurant.

8

Anthony K

26 Oct 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Overpriced, food and drinks

10

Garry

3 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great friendly staff, large comfortable room wonderful breakfast. Unfortunately, restaurant not open Sundays/Mondays when we were ther.

10

Kenneth E

29 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Extra nice room with comfortable bed and bathroom. Restaurant and bar with well thought out selections and great service. I would love to stay longer.

10

Sunny

22 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The Lovat at Loch Ness is a charming and stylish lakeside hotel. The property has two lovely lounges, even a grand piano, and is equipped with an elevator — a thoughtful touch. Our room was spacious, bright, and very comfortable. Breakfast was a highlight: besides the classic Highland Breakfast, we tried the Kedgeree (smoked haddock with curried rice and poached egg), which was absolutely delicious and a wonderful Scottish surprise. The hotel’s location in Fort Augustus adds to the experience. The town itself is full of character, with the Caledonian Canal locks right at the center — watching the boats rise and fall is like a slow, graceful performance. We only stayed one night but wished we had stayed longer to enjoy the rhythm and atmosphere of this beautiful place.

10

Ariana

1 Dec 2022

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Stayed 19,321 nights

We totally love it, the breakfast and the dinner were amazing

6

Shauna

29 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean. Staff not at all helpful. Comfy beds. Terrible overpriced food. But it was clean and quaint and fun! Beautiful tub!

8

Roger

18 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, great breakfast and dinner was amazing. Room was awesome with only one exception - the bottom sheet was not fitted and moved too easily exposing the mattress underneath. It seems like such an easy thing to correct. Everything else was great.

10

Irene

29 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed one night on bed and breakfast basis. We also dined there on the three course set menu. It was fairly pricey after adding pre dinner drinks and a couple of glasses of wine however we couldn’t fault a thing. Food was amazing. Modern, inventive and very, very tasty. Presentation was first class. Staff were exceptionally friendly. Our room was in The Loft. Small but immaculate with a quirky Alice in Wonderland theme. We hope to return!

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