Tor-na-coille in Aberdeenshire

We booked this hotel as attending nearby crematorium. Hotel is lovely and we enjoyed our stay

I stayed here for a night business trip. The hotel is lovely. Amazing price for a room and breakfast. Highly recommend the restaurant.

A very nice hotel in a quiet location, surrounded by a small park. In summer, a small outdoor area with pretty wooden furniture invites you to linger. The rooms are spacious and tastefully furnished. The hotel has a chic bar and a good restaurant with modern dishes. There is something for every taste. The hotel offers an elevator and enough parking spaces. The staff is very friendly and accommodating and is happy to take care of the guests' wishes. The place itself is very clear and only consists of a few shops and a handful of restaurants. However, as long as you are traveling by car, this doesn't matter and you can do a lot in the area. We felt very comfortable and will be happy to come back on our next stay in Scotland.

Beautiful hotel. Excellent service Excellent grub Room bigger than my house

FAB Sunday bar lunch here served by very friendly, professional, staff. Hubby had the fish & chips and declared the chips “the very best I’ve had in a long time”. I went for the roast chicken, which was delicious. We shared a sticky toffee pudding served with ice cream & caramelised banana-amazing!! and finished off with coffee and extremely creamy & delicious autumnal fudge. We had our two small dogs with us and they immediately brought over a dog bed and asked if they’d like a water bowl. Great service for us humans and our four legged friends. I highly recommend this lovely revamped hotel.

We thought the food was very good. The service was a little uneven but the restaurant decor was interesting and the main point was the good food.

Lovely food, excellent service.

Stayed here for 4 nights, I would recommend.The food in the restaurant is something else!The staff are lovely and helpful, the Guy in the bar /restaurant is very knowledgeable about Whisky! The rooms are very nice and clean. I would love go back.

Great couple of day there, staff were very friendly, food was amazing.

Were here for a funeral. The room was ok but needed some repairs and TLC. Bed and pillows soft and uncomfortable. Noisy corridor. Cooked buffet breakfast was the the worst we have ever had in a hotel, I could not cut the bacon , the eggs were rubber and sausages solid ,cereal on offer was 2 mini packs of cornflakes, approximately 100 mls of apple juice in jug on offer, plain yoghurt , no fruit. The service was also poor, we had to ask twice for milk, butter and marmalade, waiter was not interested at all and dirty tables surrounded us. Disgusting, will not be back!

Magnificent hotel, full of charm, calm. I have very good memories of it. I would go back.

Just enjoyed a top-notch Sunday lunch at the Tor-Na-Collie, absolutely delicious! Generously portioned and cooked beautifully. The beef was tender and the Yorkshires nicely crisp. The service was good and provided by a friendly and professional team.

Beautiful place, spotless with very polite service. We only got there for dinner though, didn't stay. Limited choices for sunday but tasty. I had the fish and chips which was ok. The rest had the cajun chicken burger and they said was delicious. The sweet potato soup was adsolutely delicious. I wish I had it as a main course. The desert greatly made as well. All and all, of couse we will be coming back

Booked in for 4 nights but only stayed for 3 nights due to work, what pity, really enjoyed my stay, very warm welcome at reception the lady on reception was excellent, with welcome, info and sorting my bill out as I had to leave early, the food and the staff and service in bar restaurant was also excellent . Also the high level of the room daily service was much appreciated. Thank you all so much. P.S the use of the gym in the hotel grounds was a bonus.

Banchory has very few quality dining experiences and we waited with baited breathe to see what would happen after the refurbishment at Tor Na Coille. Decor is tasteful, the food high quality. We ate Turkey with all the trimmings in the Greedy Goose at Christmas and were extremely impressed with every aspect. So much so that when they advertised a Tapas night with Live Music we didn’t hesitate to rebook! No wonder it sold out within days. The food was delicious and menu varied. We were a little disappointed to have been seated in the bar - not the Greedy Goose - and nowhere near the live music which we missed entirely as we were in a neighbouring room out of ear shot. The musician left at 9:15 so we didn’t even have an opportunity to move through with drinks and sample this aspect of the evening. Many guests left before we had barely started eating our food and we were left eating alone in the bar with ambience somewhat lacking. We were served at our table by 4 different waiting staff throughout the evening at various stages. We found the hospitality somewhat lacking. When we booked a taxi and asked what time the bar closed we were told “whenever we can get rid of everyone”! The waitresses were attentive but all looked like they would rather be elsewhere. Overall a fab meal but service could do with upping its game. Maybe incentivising experienced front of house with a higher rate of pay? And £32 for a bottle of Prosecco…ouch.

A very enjoyable dining experience at the newly refurbished hotel. We had a couple of tasty cocktails at their smart cocktail bar. We were taken to our table for our three course dinner which was excellent. Nice goats cheese starter for my wife and I had scallops. For mains we both chose the venison dish which was lovely. We would have liked three slices each instead of two as it was so well cooked. Can’t grumble though. For dessert my wife had parfait and I had a lovely pear dessert. With wines and dessert wines it was a lovely relaxed evening. Great to see an attentive front of house team too. Thanks all at TNC. You get a big recommendation from us.

The food was fantastic, Dad loved the beef rib, said it was best he’d had in a long time. I loved the extra vegan menu. Everyone was lovely, the service really was outstanding.

We’ve just moved to Banchory, and are delighted that it’s got a restaurant as good as The Greedy Goose, in the Tor-na-coiled hotel. We’ve eaten at the restaurant three times in as many weeks. First time, I thought I’d give their burger a try. Wow. It was cooked to perfection. And the addition of the pulled brisket on the top of the pattie elevated it to another level. Best burger I have ever eaten. And I’ve had a few. The last time we were there we had the roast turkey, with all the trimmings. Again, it was cooked to perfection, with a great selection of veg, including parsnip, carrot, cabbage, and crispy roast tatties. Delicious turkey gravy as well. The waiting staff have been great too. As has, Rammi, one of the owners. It’s fab that a fairly small town has such a high quality restaurant, and the fact that, unfortunately for us anyway, they have no spaces available for Christmas Day lunch, is testament to how good this place is.

Lovely friendly welcome into beautifully decorated restaurant with warm ambience excellent attentive service and delicious food particularly enjoyed the vegan options vegetable skewers on a bed of couscous very tasty thank you Rami and staff for making a special occasion a memorable one we will be back

Well Worth Going. Myself and a friend went the the new restaurant The Greedy Goose at this hotel, the restaurant bar area has been renovated to high standard. Lunch was delicious, very big portions and the staff were polite, helpful and attentive. The atmosphere was a bit quiet until background music was put on. The price was very good for what we had. Would we go back Absolutely. My only criticism would be the toilets, they were clean but very dated. After speaking to management they are slowly renovating rooms which if anything like the new cocktail bar it will be good.

Having decided to have a short break in Royal Deeside we chose this lovely hotel. on arrival the staff that greeted us were very welcoming and gave us all the information we required at this time. Our room [28] was on the second floor and unfortunately the lift was out of service. this wasn't an issue as we were able to carry our cases to the room. This may have been an issue for anyone who was less able. Our room was very clean and well appointed. Bathroom large and, again, very clean. All interactions with staff were very pleasant and informative. A staff members gave the impression that they thoroughly enjoyed working there. They told us that the hotel was under new management and that all previous staff had been kept on as employees. My wife had spoken to the new owner who had outlined the renovations they were going to be undertaking. The staff members said they were looking forward to being sent on courses to help them make the guests stay even more pleasurable. The food from breakfast to eating in the restaurant was very enjoyable experience. Food well cooked, presented with great service from the respective staff. I can safely say we shall be returning to see how the refurbishments have gone. Thank you all for a wonderful stay.

Visited the restaurant for the new Sunday carvery. And new menu. We were a party of 9 . We all ordered the carvery which was a choice of chicken and beef or a sharing platter of both. The quality of the food was second to none. Beautifully presented . Staff were very attentive. Would highly recommend coming here . Food on a different level of taste and quality. Restaurant was busy so I’m not the only one who will be recommending the food

Visited with my daughter and mum as a treat for my mum's birthday. We ordered the bread selection with butter and oils to share for a start. My mum and daughter had the fish and chips and I had the roast chicken with bacon, mash and a sweetcorn puree. We ordered a side of onion rings too but we didn't manage to finish these as we were full! The food was delicious and well presented and our waiter was very friendly and efficient also. Another enjoyable visit

From the moment we were welcomed by the friendly and helpful receptionist we realised that all of the staff wanted to make our short stay a happy one.

Excellent experience at this old country house hotel. Staff were welcoming and friendly, rooms were comfortable and well furnished and breakfast was very good. Great value for money.

Enjoyable one night stay with evening meal and breakfast. Food was excellent, room was very clean and well presented. All the staff were very friendly and professional. Enjoyed a few drams in their lounge in front of the fire. All very chilled and relaxing. Only slight issue was the blinds in the bathroom….not convinced they were not see through! However I’m sure I’m wrong!!

Hi just back from a night break at this hotel the rooms were adequate as was the en-suite the dining service was first class and the food was exceptional and tasty definitely return

Had a lovely meal here - although they were busy & had a wedding on, service was friendly & efficient. Food was delicious as ever & they catered to any special requests without any problem at all. Thank you so much for a lovely evening

Super pleasant staff in all areas of the hotel, really well kept and rooms were cozy. Food is excellent and the hotel is well situated with a quick walk into town. Big thank you to everyone who looked after us with genuine pride and professionalism.

Today we had diner in this fancy looking restaurant in this fancy looking hotel. Seabass for my wife who got a perfectly cooked delicious fish after a well-tasting tomatosoup. My hamburger was great too. And then desert was served: chocolate delice which was mouthwatering good and awesome homemade icecream. With the coffee came two pieces of the best fudge we ever had. Staff was very friendly.

The food was excellent – beautifully cooked and beautifully presented. Unfortunately however the abiding memory will be of the unwelcoming and indifferent attitude of the senior waiter

Lovely setting and great staff.Very disappointed with food;curry presented in soup bowls? Rice was bland and flavourless and unappetising. Curry had little sauce and ingredients seemed to have been added.4/5 King prawn extra was 7 pounds ......Soup was thick and also flavourless. Very disappointing...Naan bread with soup was burnt.Shona on phone was great and helpful...

I booked this hotel as a surprise night away on the eve of my wife's birthday. The hotel is a very impressive looking victorian structure sitting on a raised elevation . The entrance and reception are very welcoming and period . The receptionist could not have been more welcoming and helpful. I booked a Classic room which was a little dated but very comfortable all round . The en-suite was very modern, immaculately clean with a brilliant walk in shower. We had dinner in the restaurant and here lies the jewel in the crown. The staff were extremely attentive and the food was absolutely amazing . After dinner we relaxed in the cosy lounge . Breakfast was true to form and just brilliant. All in all we enjoyed our stay and assured David and Bernard that we will definitely be back .

Stopped for tea and scones, Wonderful place and very helpful staff. Very pleasant surroundings ,great hotel . Excellent

Delighted to get a reservation for dinner with family the day lockdown eased in Scotland for hospitality. What a joy to order food from a menu again, and a grand selection was on offer. We were well looked after by Barry who ensured everything was...

Visited with my daughter for lunch. We were greeted and seated by a friendly member of staff. We ordered the bread sharing board with dips followed by a roast turkey dinner. Well presented and tasty. Another enjoyable visit and will certainly be back. Nice atmosphere...

A lovely evening out! My husband and I had a fantastic dinner tonight - Chicken Schnitzel and Roast Turkey...and a lovely bottle of wine! Great ambience, service and generous portions of fabulously cooked food! Highly recommend and we’ll definitely be back - thank you for...

I started work at tornacoille in September and it is an exceptional hotel to work for it’s like a family hotel. David and Sophie are amazing and really take care of their staff. I’m so pleased I’m working there and their customer care is exceptional....

Lovely family meal. This had to be rescheduled due to local lockdowns & this was done easily & with understanding. The food was beautiful (the beef rib in particular was spectacular)& service very efficient & friendly. The young waitress in particular was lovely. We all...

Visited for lunch during the August Eat Out to Help Out scheme. Lovely setting and attentive staff. Tables were well spaced out and the hotel was well equipped with plenty of hand sanitisers. Nice choice of dishes on the menu and we all agreed that...

Lovely ambience. Attention to current restrictions was excellent. Decor is lovely. Food amazing and so so reasonable; service did not disappoint friendly and discreet....We''ll be back!

We came to the Tor-an-collie Hotel for a meal for our Silver Wedding anniversary. We had Mushrooms on bread and it was lovely !! I had Venison and my husband had steak . Then sticky toffee pudding and ice cream. The meal was absolutely lovely....

Family visit , lovely hotel, lovely grounds , nice friendly staff , with wonderful service which is always a huge plus for me, Nice ambience, although should play some music in the background as a bit too silent for us good choice of menu, hard...

Newly refurbished and very tastefully decorated dining room. We received a very warm welcome from all the staff. We loved the varied menu with something for all the family. The food was served promptly, it was well presented And everything tasted delicious. Everything was put...

Professional, welcoming staff with an wide ranging menu and a thoroughly enjoyable experience. The food was delicious and everyone was satisfied with the choices. We are looking forward to going back soon.

We have been here for dinner several times, and each time has been excellent. The food is presented as you would expect of fine dining, and is fresh and delicious. The staff are professional but friendly, which all contributes to the warm atmosphere.

We felt disappointed following a family dinner intended to celebrate a birthday. There was a noticeable lack of staff training, and the only management person we saw lacked empathy and was brusque. The food also lacked appeal, and having eaten at the Kildrummy Inn seemed...

My family and I had our Christmas Day lunch in the “Bothy” this year. It was absolutely phenomenal! Everything was perfect - the setting was beautifully decorated, the food quality & choice was perfect, the attentiveness and lovely friendly nature of the staff was spot...

6 of us went last night into the bar for a meal at the same time as 8 others we knew went into the restaurant. Neither could be faulted. We had a variety of main courses from fillet steak to fish and chips, plaice, casserole and a chicken burger. All were of the same standard - excellent. The bill, including wine, g&t’s, brandies, liqueurs and coffees was very reasonable.A lovely evening - thank you!

Applauds all round for the staff at Tor na Coille restaurant and reception for their professionalism in organising a private dinner for our family of 19 which went very smoothly. We pre-ordered a variety of different meals for different palates, which they delivered together to our party on the button.We also arrived earlier than planned, but they managed to accommodate us seamlessly in their lounge while getting our dinner ready.The food was also superb, no-one had any complaints and all plates were finished.The decor to the lounge and restaurant was very nice, clean and comfortable.Overall, a very nice experience from a professional team who delivered above and beyond the norm.

Enjoyed a really special meal this Sunday at the beautifulTor-na-coille. The roast beef with all the trimmings wasreally tasty and the mango mousse with coconut ice creamwas a real delight. A big thank you to the maître d’, chefand all the team for such excellent service.

Stayed here for 2 nights. 1/2 hr out of Aberdeen and within realistic driving of many places to visit. We received a warm welcome and shown to our room on the first floor. It was roomy, clean and cosy. A nice touch was the fluffy bath robes and very large bath towels. The room has an abundance of power sockets, large dressing table and wardrobe a plenty of supplies for hot drinks. We ate in the restaurant at night and for breakfast which was included in the price. The food was excellent. Taste, presentation and service could not be faulted. The staff were friendly and contributed to the overall stay. Thanks. A must stay if you are in the area.

Attended a wedding reception. The hotel on the A93 was very welcoming and decorated well for the occasion a good place for a wedding ..the hall for the party was quite big and aslo decorated well for party ..overall a good place for a romantic wedding

OK so I rarely write a bad review I know and this is far from one but they got some stuff right and some stuff wrong and breakfast was a disaster. Gardens and grounds nice, plentiful parking and great local gym as well as fairly welcoming staff... But check in vent line a bit of an inconvenience when we stayed.Lift is currently out of service so lugging bags up stairs is a real pain. In fairness they offered to help get stuff up there but still a real faff. The while place has that feel of being a little bit past its best and whilst rooms were modern and clean and comfortable it just doesn't feel welcoming. Bar was well stocked with whisky but definitely over priced bit Ian behind the bar was knowledgeable and entertaining company and very accomodating. We didn't eat dinner but we did experience breakfast - and wow does that need to prove. In fact it was so poor we didn't bother on a second day and ate out at a local cafe. The breakfast service was fair to rushed, the food shockingly bad with anemic food and small portions - tea was dreadful tasteless stuff and the bacon softie was laughably poor. I went for salmon and scrambled egg - big mistake the fish was tiny and I mean tiny portions and the egg was I'm fairly sure made from powdered egg it was white ! Sorry in this day and age and at the prices this place want to charge it was totally unacceptable. Would I stay again - sorry no I wouldn't.

Went for lunch today. Sat outside in the beautiful grounds. I had an adapted club sandwich- grilled halloumi instead of the chicken and bacon. It was so tasty. Services with salad, coleslaw and crisps. I will definitely go back! Great service too.

We stopped here for lunch which was very well prepared and presented. The staff were very friendly and obliging. The sausage rolls are excellent.

My wife, son and I stayed one night . We thought the hotel gave off a friendly vibe; all the staff were so nice and could not have been more helpful. Meals were very good. 2 full Scottish breakfasts and a continental one. Everything spotlessly clean Bedrooms are cosy with lovely big beds and super comfortable mattresses. Prices are reasonable for the area and most importantly it has not got that "corporate " feel. Can thoroughly recommend staying here and if in the area again we will go there,

Stayed one night here after two days hillwalking, staff were so friendly, our room was delightful, pleasant evening meal and a good breakfast, what more could we ask - would definitely recommend

Outstanding birthday dinner for my wife at the Tor na Coille. Service was great, the food of a very high standard (we had mussels and fish pie, both of which were superb) and local drinks (Deeside beer flight, and still river gin) - child friendly also - the kids really enjoyed. Don’t let the slightly dated decor put you off the tremendous food. We’ll be back.

The food was well cooked and very well presented. The dishes all had a lot of elements to them, with some thought put into their design. The waiting staff were efficient and discrete, whilst being approachable. Tables were well spaced. The atmosphere was relaxed. And it was nice to retire to the lounge after dinner.

Dropped in when passing one Sunday hoping for a bar meal. We were shown into the formal restaurant promptly and decided to go with it! Limited menu, two beef roasts and two cod loins chosen and eaten. All food excellent and well presented, cod dressing a little tangy for my personal taste, beef I'm assured was amazing,not massive portions but enough. Atmosphere was a bit intimidating but good, formal service. Slight blip with one dessert - dried out cheese - but otherwise no complaints. £20 per person for 2 courses, a good price for what it was. Would choose for a special meal if back in the area.

Heard a lot about the Tor- na- coille so decided to try it out myself.

Just popped in on journey home. Was seated promptly beside coal fire. Lovely staff and the food was perfect. I had the burger with Brie and caramelised onions my husband had the fish n chips, home made onion rings too. There is a well stocked bar for the non drivers. Very nice ambiance.

It’s great to live on Royal Deeside which has so much to offer visitors and locals. I saw on social media Tor Na Coille were doing a six course dinner for Valentine’s Day so the romantic in me decided to take my wife for dinner. I could wax lyrical about it for ages as the food here is really fabulous at really decent prices. I Mean £55 for a beautiful six course dinner that would cost over £200 in London or any other major city. You have arguably the best chefs north of the central belt who consistently get it right. The waiting staff were lovely who served us and a chat after dinner with head chef David Littlewood a real treat. Such a consummate professional. Thanks to everyone for a truly memorable night. I got major brownie points.

Wow what a lovely hotel, the staff are fantastic, our room was stunning, very large and comfortable, immaculately clean, we had dinner in the restaurant on the first night, the food is great, also breakfast is great, the staff can’t do enough for you, and are so friendly, we were made to feel very welcome, had a lovely stay, hope to be back later in the yeary

Absolutely perfect, even the waitress had sore cheeks from laughing so much. Was my husbands bday and we both love good hospitality as it really makes a night and we definitely got it! Would highly recommend the lodge for anyone looking for a special evening with no rules! Ideal and the food was amazing, could not fault it. Ellie for being 16 you are a credit to the yourself and for being a supervisor at your age you should be proud. You and only you have achieved this! Without you the night would it have been the way it way, never change! Xxx

Had a family roast lunch here on Sunday. Firstly the hotel setting is excellent, huge car park with easy access to the hotel. The hotel is a beautiful period building nicely decorated.

The menu choices were varied and enticing. The service was very good being attentive whilst discreet. The food was well cooked, well presented and tasty. It was pleasantly quiet and relaxed. I would certainly consider eating here again.

A short walk from Banchory we had dinner here. It was good and the service was good. Just all felt a wee bit too formal and stuffy for us I am afraid.

After having a fantastic dinner at the Kildrummy Inn recently, we wanted to visit Tor-Na-Coille, as the hotel is owned by David Littlewood, a former Scottish Chef of the Year - who oversees Kildrummy also.

Very, very pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food and service. Attention to detail was excellent.

Was expecting far better fare when we heard the hotel had been taken over by those who run Kildrummy Inn where the food was of excellent quality. Unfortunately not so. Very average and nothing to praise. Won’t be back.

Having previously eaten in country house hotels near Banchory some thirty years ago, there seemed to be only one comparable place to be found today, and this was at Tor-na-coille. With a mouth watering menu featuring local produce cooked to perfection, and exemplary service from the dining room team who were all local and well instructed. the restaurant deserves its ratings.

This is a Victorian Inn or Hotel, with a restaurant and bar part of the hotel. The staff is outstanding, considerate, helpful, charming and very helpful. The restaurant is above excellent think Gordon Ramsey and you have the idea. One note is that we booked the room with 2 twin beds, I have to say the room was comfortable, but small and the beds were very small, so if you are tall I would consider the rooms with full beds.

After hearing some good things regarding this restaurant we went expecting a good meal and wow it did not disappoint. Everything about the service from a relaxed drink in the lounge while we selected from the menu, being shown to our table for our meal and then relaxing back in the lounge with coffees and petit fours was first class.

Stayed here for a wedding in the area, staff were very polite and friendly and the room was modern with a warm cozy feeling. Bed was nice and comfy and it had all necessary amenities such as hair dryer, iron and ironing board, no air con but had a room fan, tea and coffee and complimentary Shortbread. The best thing for me however was the real big bath sheets, not these small hand towels that don’t wrap around you like most hotels!

Besonders das Ambiente hat es uns im Tor-na-Coille angetan. Man fühlt sich ins Empire zurück versetzt. Der Service und die Qualität der Speisen waren ebenfalls erstklassig. Glutenfrei war überhaupt kein Problem. Ein Besuch ist absolut zu empfehlen, auch wenn das Preisniveau etwas höher liegt.

We recently celebrated my mum's 80th birthday with drinks and evening meal for 11 people at Tor Na Coille in Banchory which the hotel catered for at fairly short notice.

Excellent special price Lunch, provided by a good chef and very obliging staff. The ambiance of the Hotel is welcoming, warm and very comfortable! We will return.

We recently held a family gathering at the Tor-na-coile, the service was excellent, staff were very courteous, friendly, professional and tentative. The rooms were extremely comfortable and well decorated, and the food was of a very high standard. I have had the fortune to stay in some of the best hotels around the work through business travel and I would highly recommend the Tor-na-coile..

Loved this place. A friendly welcome and the service from the point we arrived to our departure was truly excellent. Genuinely friendly and cheerful staff. The food was also excellent, we ate in the bar and were impressed by the Cullen Skink - top marks. Great breakfast too - on our short "road trip" around the North East using a few hotels, this breakfast was by far the best. The hotel has retained the original features of the old house, but it feels clean and is very comfortable. We felt quite special when visiting this hotel. The high point was our room - I'll keep the number to myself, so I don't ruin the chances of it being available when we return - absolutely brilliant. Very many thanks to all at Tor-na-coille.

Have eaten here twice since chef David Littlejohn and partners have taken over the hotel and restaurant and it has seen a huge improvement and particularly regarding the dinning. Great food and well presented and although I have no idea of any of their awards, they would definitely be worthy of 2 AA rosettes. Not the most atmospheric of places but a good all-round country house style hotel and restaurant and a welcome addition to the Banchory area. Well worth a visit

Great venue, great food and wonderful service. We enjoyed a wonderful evening celebrating Hogmany and Ceilidh dancing.

Only stayed for one night and really enjoyed it! Room was warm and clean with a huge modern bathroom. We just had a light evening meal which was delicious. Service was very friendly from check in, through our meal and on departure. Would definitely stay here again when in Banchory.

We booked Sunday lunch for six adults and a baby and were not disappointed. Got a table in a small room beside a large window with lovely outlook. We were welcomed immediately on arrival and directed to our table with a high chair already in place. The waiting staff were very polite and attentive and we couldn`t have wished for better. Service was quick even though it looked fairly busy and the food was really excellent. We would definitely go back again and recommend you give it a try.

Excellent hotel we had a lovely stay. Food was delicious and the room was beautiful. Staff were friendly. Can't ask...

An underwhelming lunch. Huge portions of nicely presented food. We were directed to a table beside a window. The chairs...

This is a review of the bar, not the hotel. We had dinner at the Tor-na-coille after hearing good things...

Wonderful breakfast with extensive menu, accommodating all diets. Gluten free, Scottish specialties, etc.

Nos quedamos 4 para comer el domingo - con un número de diferentes necesidades dietéticas especiales, los cuales fueron atendidos en el menú variado. La comida era excelente, pero el servicio era bastante lento - 2 de nuestro grupo octogenarians que eran ganas de llegar a casa para el tenis de Federer estaba bien en el camino a la victoria antes de dejar el hotel!

I was recommended this delightful hotel for Sunday lunch and I was very impressed with the welcome I receive on arrival. A lovely lounge area to enjoy a drink followed by just as nice a restaurant. The food was truly delicious, I enjoyed a perfectly cooked roast cod whilst my friends enjoyed traditional roast beef. The service was excellent and I would certainly recommend this restaurant to friends.

Came her for Sunday lunch as a family. Friendly welcome from staff, and our table was ready and waiting with the requested booster seat for my daughter. The set menu choices for Sunday lunch all sounded nice, but we all opted for the beef and were not disappointed. Service was efficient, for food and drinks. Staff were always attentive, checking everything was OK and seeing if anyone needed anything else, additional drinks etc. All in all a lovely place to eat, fairly priced, well presented food and a good selection of drinks. The only issue we encountered was the horrendously miserable old farts at the table next to us, who seemed to “tut” and “guffaw” any time my little girl giggled. To most people, a 22 month old sitting nicely and playing with stickers and giggling with her grandparents is a nice thing – but those two must just have a miserable existence and be out to darken any brightness in the world. Hope you read this, and hope you cheer up one day. Anyway, a great place to eat – I hear the daily menu is very good and the food is great then too, I’ll certainly try to get back one weekday to sample that.

Had a nive lunch, had not eaten in this restaurant. It has been taken over recently by new owners. Everything was served on time and attractive on the plate.

Great food and excellent service at both the hotel and restaurant. Really worth a vist just for the food. Could not fault any of the meal the presentation, flavour and textures all complimented each other.

This is a nice hotel just on the edge of Banchory. The hotel is bright, clean and well appointed. The restaurant is superb, serving excellent local produce. The bedroom is well appointed. Only slight negative is its proximity to the main road and not set in acres of woodland as its website suggests. All in all a very good hotel

Great food, service and atmosphere. The lounge is lovely just been done up with new chef. Good value for money.

Putting food on a plate in a stack is not fine dinning in my opinion. The food and the cooking needs to be better than just average fair especially at these prices, very disappointed again as this was my second visit since the change of management. I'm very unlikely to try a third time.

We have been here a couple of times for dinner in the past. We had heard that the place had changed hands. This has not affected the excellent quality of the food. One person in our party said that his duck dish was good but he had a better one at the new Rothesay Rooms restaurant in Ballater. We can certainly recommend the double beef dish. That is something special. The restaurant has new furniture. The chairs are comfortable. We remember the old ones that were about to fall apart. The decorations of the place are a bit dull. Brighter colours here and there would work better. But we will return.

Having often visited my son in Aberdeen my wife and I have so often been dismayed by the over priced, poor value hotels on offer. We thought we'd try something different this w/e and booked Tor-na-coille in Banchory (about 30 minutes by car from Aberdeen). We were not disappointed and at long last, we were treated to real value for money in a Scottish tourist centre. Thank you David and his team - who were excellent. The room was very comfortable with beautiful bed linen. The bathroom actually had sinks and showers that drained without needing to wait 30 minutes. Needless to say everything was also spotlessly clean. The breakfasts were delicious - in fact you would be hard pushed to beat the smoked salmon anywhere.The only downside was the decor in the communal areas. These were a bit dowdy and the bar and restaurant lacked atmosphere. Older style properties are a money pit when it comes to upkeep and we absolutely concur with the priority that has been given to ensuring the rooms are bright and fresh however a lick of paint on the stairs to the bedrooms would create a much better impression.The acid test of anywhere is; "would you return and would you tell your friends?" The answer is an unequivocal yes to both, we're already planning our next trip.

My fiancée and I had the 3 course dinner here to celebrate my birthday. Was an excellent choice. Service was friendly and attentive. Liked the complementary course of lentil soup. Really enjoyed the beef two ways main course. Would recommend.