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Reviews of Craigellachie Lodge

Edward Avenue, Craigellachie, AB38 9ST, United Kingdom

#7 of 7 hotels in Craigellachie

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 184 hotel reviews

9.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.7

  • Comfort

    9.7

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    9.6

  • Staff

    9.9

  • Value for money

    9.3

  • Free WiFi

    9.3

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  • Reviewed: 15 May 2024

    9.0
    Clean, quiet with wonderful food. A perfect stay when visiting Speyside distilleries.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely and quiet yet easy to get to the village and everything else to see in Speyside. The staff took great care of us. Our breakfasts and dinner was exceptional. We will definitely stay again on our next trip back to Scotland.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    9.0
    Great location and room. Perfect for Whisky tasting trip
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food wise not the best. Too ambitious menu and not well executed.

    Great location and room was very comfortable.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Outstanding in every way Loved it. A real treat. Thank you to everyone at Craigellachie Lodge.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    10
    Amazing stay. Perfect. There's no place quite like Craigellachie Lodge
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    n/a

    In many years I’ve never come across a place quite like Craigellachie Lodge. It’s nothing short of a unique gem in the heart of Speyside. The Lodge itself is a stunning old house in Craigellachie which is a magical wee town on the banks of the river Spey. It’s situated in the heart of Craigellachie but cutely nestled at the end of its own private driveway tunnelled and secluded by rhododendrons. On arrival, you’re always thoroughly warmly welcomed as if you were old friends, with big smiles and good cheer. Once settled in you can mosey back around to the well furnished cosy Whisky Bar. The Bar is finely curated with some of the most excellent and occasionally very rare whisky available. The bar is the pride and joy of Scott, one of the Lodge’s proprietors and you’ll be able to find some real gems there. I’m not going to tell you what bottles Scott’s keeping hold of there.. because I want some of the stuff to still be there by the next time I visit. :D The Lodge is run by Jodi and Scott and their excellent staff who work to keep the experience at Craigellachie Lodge tip top. You’ll be invited to dine in their excellent Restaurant which I highly recommend. The food is extremely good and the Restaurant itself is cosy and welcoming and relaxing. If you’ve already made plans that’s never a problem, they’re not precious and there’s of course no obligation or expectation that you’ll eat in the Lodge. The Lodge is more of a Hotel than a BnB, but it definitely very cleverly blends the two. They’ll never see you go without and if you need recommendations of other places to go or visit or do, the amazing staff or Scott or Jodi are always keen to help out and give recommendations. I recommend doing the Whisky Tasting experience in the Speyside Whisky Shop which has connections to The Lodge. We also hired bikes from Right To Roam which is nearby. The staff and welcome and experience here are second to none. Big Thanks to Scott, Jodi and Sam for everything.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    8.0
    Very clean, warm and comfortable in a stunning location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Charged extra for coffee at breakfast at a £175/night hotel was a very new experience. Apparently this was because it was premium coffee (latte) which made even less sense given everything else offered for breakfast was of very high premium quality.

    Stunning location and property, very clean, quiet

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2024

    10
    Wonderful stay at the Lodge!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Wonderful stay at the Lodge! Would highly recommend. The food was great, staff were lovely, very comfy rooms and it was a good location for exploring the local area. Really grateful for how friendly and helpful the staff were. It may not be the cheapest option but 100% worth the prcice We hope to visit again!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2024

    9.0
    A relaxing break
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Service and choice at breakfast was terrific. Room was spacious with lovely ensuite bathroom including generous shower cubicle and free standing bath. Bed was quite hard for me but my wife found it quite comfy. Evening meal was very tasty with open fire as backdrop. Choice on menu is a bit limited if you plan to stay for several days. A well stocked bar and comfy lounge for relaxing make for an all round great break.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 January 2024

    8.0
    Great place and nearby distilleries
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Great staff and experience. Coming back when I get a chance to stay longer. Chef was excellent and very accommodating!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 December 2023

    9.0
    I'll be back next year
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Welll, difficult to say: everything was so true, authentic and ... good ! People, premises, food & drinks and the hole lot for a very decent price. What else do you want ?!?

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 November 2023

    10
    Exceded all our expectations will definitely return x
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only thing we didn’t like was there was no lights on the walk up on side path at night.

    This property is an hidden gem First class We liked everything staff where amazing. Nothing was too much trouble We loved the open coal fires and fluffy soft robes x

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 November 2023

    9.0
    A wee gem of a Country House Hotel on the whisky trail
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only negative was the wet-room style shower! Not sure how you are meant to use the bathroom after you’ve got the bathroom sopping! Maybe more people lounge in the free standing bath in the bedroom and then still have a dry bathroom!

    Absolute gorgeous small country house hotel. Would love to book it out with friends and pretend it’s my country pile - even if just for the weekend! Beautiful room, comfy bed, lovely freshly cooked breakfast. We were visiting our daughter (who cooked dinner for us!) but having had breakfast, would have like to have tried dinner here, as the food was lovely! Great little bar and beautiful drawing room. Looking for a venue for a small, intimate country wedding? Consider this place - your photos will be gorgeous!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 November 2023

    9.0
    Stayed before and will stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location and staff excellent

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 October 2023

    9.0
    Very enjoyable stay and already recommend to others
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Limited menu.

    Excellent staff and owners!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 October 2023

    10
    excellent in all respects
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    everything

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 October 2023

    10
    excellent we'll be back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    nothing

    Room was lovely

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 October 2023

    10
    Wonderful stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. If one thing can think of: Dinner menu can be a bit more extensive or dishes to change more often.

    Beautifully decorated and well sized rooms, comfortable bed and excellent guest service. Delicious breakfast.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 September 2023

    10
    Highly Recommend Staying here if you are in the Speyside Area.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Had a wonderful time here. The location is perfect. The property is well located & very peaceful. Everyone on the staff goes out of their way to make you feel welcome. The breakfast was excellent & the onsite bar very convenient. Our room was amazing with a garden view, fireplace & a spa bathroom I wanted to bring home with me.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2023

    10
    Highly recommend the Craigellachie Lodge for a stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing

    Excellent accommodation, comfortable bed, friendly staff, great evening meal and breakfast.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2023

    10
    Thank you for a wonderful place to rest and enjoy your beautiful country.
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The only thing that would have been better was if we could have stayed longer. We were only there for one night so we were not able to enjoy it longer.

    The location was wonderful as it was a haven hidden away from any busy areas. The grounds are beautiful and well kept. Scott was more than helpful with information about the area and shared valuable and interesting information about the various distilleries in the area. The breakfast went beyond our expectations. My husband isn't a traveler, but wants to return to Craigellachie in the future. An added plus was the ample parking space.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2023

    10
    Perfect.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Immaculate property. Friendly hosts.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I don't normally bother with reviews but this place was worth it. Beautiful boutique hotel in an old manor house. The room was updated but maintained its historical charm. Dinner at the in-house restaurant was fantastic. Finished the night with a few drams in the well-stocked bar (great selection of local distillers) where the owner was very knowledgable and happy to make recommendations. Would happily return.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2023

    10
    Ideal accommodation for us and will defo book again .
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    It was an ideal setting for having a relaxing break with plenty of parking and easy access to main roads and local village . Great location for touring Speyside also has a relaxing bar with great selection of malt whiskies and evening meals available .

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2023

    10
    My favourite place to stay on the Speyside Way - was such a treat! Thank you!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful place to stay, friendly staff, loved it

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    --

    Very nice place in a quiet location. The staff was very friendly and made you feel welcome. Both the dinner and the breakfast was excellent.

    Stayed in July 2023

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