The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant

“What a fantastic hotel”

Stayed at the hotel on 19 March. Never really stay in McDuff when I'm in the area, but this will be my go to place in future. Room with a terrace was fantastic. Modern, clean ...basically no faults. Restaurant was great. I was able to sit and work, have a few beers, then have a fantastic meal. S… Più

Stayed at the hotel on 19 March. Never really stay in McDuff when I'm in the area, but this will be my go to place in future. Room with a terrace was fantastic. Modern, clean ...basically no faults. Restaurant was great. I was able to sit and work, have a few beers, then have a fantastic meal. Same with breakfast, not a single complaint. Thank you for an enjoyable stay and ill be back soon

Meno

“A not so wee hotel with a big heart”

We stayed at the Knowes Hotel on several occasions previously when we had family living in Macduff and were always delighted with the accommodation, delicious food & friendly service. Our family have since moved away from Macduff so I decided to surprise my wife with a return for her birthday treat… Più

We stayed at the Knowes Hotel on several occasions previously when we had family living in Macduff and were always delighted with the accommodation, delicious food & friendly service. Our family have since moved away from Macduff so I decided to surprise my wife with a return for her birthday treat. Since our last stay, the hotel has undergone major refurbishments and an extension with additional rooms done to a very high standard & welcoming atmosphere. On top of all that, the owners Wayne & Linda have achieved 4 star status for all their effort & hard work. Should also add that I purchased 2 x black Friday vouchers after the closing date but they still honoured the discount which was very much appreciated. We stayed in one of the new rooms which was very comfortable & tastefully decorated. Breakfast & evening meals on both days was delicious as always, more like 5 star & lots of choice. Friendly & efficient staff throughout, what's not to like !! Really well done team Knowes and thank you all very much for a fantastic 2 night stay, we will be back !! Highly recommended.

Meno

“Manca un salotto, ma per il resto c'è tutto”

L’hotel Knowes è praticamente l’unica attrazione e punto di aggregazione dell’intera area costiera di Macduff e Banff: per i turisti e i locali c’è ben poco d’altro, nonostante la location davvero suggestiva. Di tutto ciò ce ne si accorge subito, perché già all’arrivo nella piccola hall, che altro … Più

L’hotel Knowes è praticamente l’unica attrazione e punto di aggregazione dell’intera area costiera di Macduff e Banff: per i turisti e i locali c’è ben poco d’altro, nonostante la location davvero suggestiva. Di tutto ciò ce ne si accorge subito, perché già all’arrivo nella piccola hall, che altro non è che l’ingresso al ristorante è tutto un va e vieni di solerti e gentilissimi camerieri – tutti incredibilmente giovani, ma molto precisi e preparati. La camera in cui ho pernottato, ahimè, si è rivelata terribilmente piccola, con un bagno che sembrava quello di un camper. La connessione gratuita a Internet, invece, era a dir poco eccezionale: 70 mbit in download! Stanze e aree comuni mi sono apparse molto pulite, mentre la posizione dell’hotel – arduo da raggiungere in macchina, attraverso molti “carruggi” in salita – offre una bella vista sul mare e un ampio parcheggio. A farla da padrone, tuttavia, è il ristorante dell’hotel. Ho perso il conto di indaffaratissimi e solerti chef e aiutanti, osservandoli dalla simpatica vetrata “a vista” che fa venire l’acquolina in bocca anche all’osservatore più sbadato. Cibo e servizio, dunque, davvero strepitosi, almeno per quanto gli standard gastronomici scozzesi. Cosa manca? Una vera hall, almeno, una zona relax, dove soggiornare dopo cena. Il ristorante, come dicevo all’inizio, funge anche da sala colazioni, reception e “zona relax” appunto! E’ pressochè impossibile rimanere a sorseggiare un digestivo nella cacofonia di un locale verosimilmente molto gettonato e apprezzato da quelle parti – bisogna riparare subito in camera ma, come dicevo, si tratta di alloggi terribilmente piccoli.

Meno

“Atmosphere good; service excellent ; value for money 7/10”

Visited The Knowes for our family (includes teenage children and above) Christmas dinner. We really enjoyed the service and food. At £300 for 6 (incl. some excessive alcohol) could be considered slightly expensive; I'd give it a 7/10