Dalmunzie Castle Hotel

It's really hard to know what to say about this place. They are really trying I think that they are new managers? Some locals said it had not long been taken over. The staff - albeit at times a little defensive were EXTRAORDINARILY helpful and KIND (with the exception of one chap - who didn't speak much English either that or he chose to ignore a handful of comments/questions at check-in.) The location is amazing and my room was stunning with a large 4 poster bed and seating area. I really loved that they remembered and called me by my name throughout my stay (well the young English girl did - thankyou)

The path to and from the carpark was so Icey I almost slipped on more than one occasion. I know its a rural location and there is snow, but it felt like a bit of a death trap trying to get in. It just needed a good grit, especially at the front door. The room although stunning is HUGE and the heaters in the room arent adequate and I was actually quite cold throughout the night despite being in my PJs and an extra blanket - interestingly the halls were nice and toasty. I would have loved the TV to have been accessible from the lovely sofa and not just bed facing. The room I stayed in only had a bath - don't get me wrong I love a bath but what I needed was a shower. They did offer me a shower in the Managers/staff suite but I felt a little awkward going into someone else's space. I managed with the bath - the water was however very brown, a natural side effect of the location and not a bother if a shower - I didn't really relish sitting in it. The Food menu - there's no bar menu just a restaurant menu with very limited options that are also very expensive. I had a meal that was very salty, but again they did go out of their way to get me an alternative - they really did try. The other meals I saw coming out did look very well presented and I am sure they were delicious. I just think a smaller bar menu would have also been great.