Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel

Room with river view. Bed was comfortable and bedding seemed a very good quality. Liked the artwork in room. Reception staff were helpful. Very handy for the motorway.

We got upgraded due to a very loud noise coming from the radiators that could be heard from the reception desk. The room we were originally in was a little outdated but still nice and a big size, the room we were upgraded too was slightly more modern but still dated. However the bed was massive and very comfortable. The shower/bathroom was nice and big and the shower was a good strength.

It’s very close to the motorway and has safe free parking. There’s a wee service type station next to the hotel. Quiet location. We arrived too late to eat this stay but have used the restaurant before and the food was good. The staff are lovely. It’s quite old fashioned and a little tired but nothing that’s not to like. For the price it’s good and better than a travel lodge or motorway service station hotel. The rooms are a good size. Most have bath and separate shower. It’s pretty quiet and we slept well. There is Elemis toiletries.

Although the hotel was chock full due to a large coach party on their way to Scotland, the staff looked after us well. Warm welcome at reception, help with our bags. We could only eat in the evening after the coach party, but this was nicely explained and it was not late and we were quite happy with a drink in the bar while we waited. Excellent breakfast. My brother stayed here several years ago and said it was bit tired, but it has become a chain hotel since and clearly been smartened up. Would choose it again.

The meals prepared at this hotel are by a chef and are freshly cooked. The menu was excellent both at night and at breakfast. This hotel deserves praise for the standard of meals served throughout the day. I suggest we support hotels like this that prepare meals and not the "ding" meals of some places.