The Torrs Warren is a perfect example of Scottish Hospitality. Myself and a group of four others spent 22 nights at the Torrs Warren on business. I travel internationally quit often and have always stayed in the big hotels. This was my first exposure to a smaller inn and the intimacy this setting can provide.

By the end of the first week, we knew the entire staff by name, which is impossible in the larger establishments. The owners are some of the most personable and friendly people I have ever met. The food is good and the portion sizes are incredible. The only warning I can give the reader is that the basket of chips you can have with your meal is a force to be re conned with. Plan ahead or order the veg. Also leave room for the two page "sweet menu". If you are lucky they will have the "bread and butter pudding" as the special. If you are really lucky, you might have some of the staff read some "Robert Burns" in the proper Scottish accent, as it was meant to be.

Adequate supply of Scotch (10 to 25 year stock) and other liqueurs, and beer of course. If you ask Jim, he will provide you some Scotch guidance.

I would definitely stay at the Torrs Warren again when in the area. A great spot in the southwestern tip of Scotland.

We've eaten here loads of times before over a number of years. Previously the food has been wholesome, no-nonsense pub grub.

Last few times have been a bit less fulfilling &, after our last visit, we wouldn't rush back. Nothing was terrible, but there just seemed something a bit missing from every course - soup not very hot, beef a bit stringy, yorkshire puds a bit over cooked etc etc.

On the plus side, the setting is lovely and there was no problem with us bringing our baby with us. We just feel there are quite a few gems in the local area to visit (see our other reviews) and our advice is to try them first

This hotel is located very close to my work in a very remote part of Scotland. Located in a small, quite, friendly town of Stoneykirk, it is set in the rolling hills close to the coast. Food was great, and portions were very large...you will not go hungry. The evening discussion around the fire place were fun. You might even get to meet the present ghost of a former minister who was poisoned
for ...well I will let you find out that story for yourself. Rooms vary in size so specify what you are looking for when you book. Have fun, great place to stay before or after you take the boat to Ireland, which is 15 min away.

Ive read a fair few a good reviews on this place & i cant help think di we go to the same place ? Ive seen a few refer to it as Faulty Towers and that sums it up to a tee.

I arrived just after seven in the evening after a long journey i just wanted to have a shower, chill out have a nice meal & a few drinks but not what happened.

I literally walked in through the door and was greeted by Basil Faulty he insisted i sign in immediatlly, went up to show me the room & where everything was and informed me that i should go straight downstairs otherwise i will miss out on the chance of a meal and that everyone else is dining so i had better hurry up.

So i said i need a shower first then i will be down to order.

Got downstairs after a quick shower & a change of clothes only to find all front of house staff had vanished (all 2 of them), people seated told me to ring the handbell that was on the bar & they will arrive, And sure enough the did not long after.

Said to the guy right id love a drink as its been a long day ill have a pint of Belhaven it looked quite appealling ho w wrong i was having brewed beer before i know a dencent pint for a rubbish one, It was cloudy and a slight vingegar taste to it, So i informed him of this & exchanged it for a Tennants not my first choice but better than nothing !!

Ok so to order i went for the succulent chicken, Nothing succulent about it, I think arid chicken would have been a more suitable title.

Now i took a picture of that part of the menu to proove the difference as to what you get on the plate & the description.

It states: A whole succulent chicken breast served with mushrooms onion rings & tomatoes, Now there was nothing about the chicken was succulent it was dry now i know why they offered me some gravy to have with it, The only good thing was it arrived with a basket of french fries but anyone can manage to cook chips nothing diffucult about that, But to pay £8.95 for what i had is well overpriced.

As for a whole chicken breast there was about 5 strips of chicken on my plate & the mushrooms were certinally cooked thats for sure i dont remember the last time i ate such a poor quality meal i feel ripped off !!


Now onto the room, As described by a few others, lumpy bed which was proped up by wooden blocks underneath, dated decor throughout no atmosphere silly little paper signs everywhere telling you what to do, Or dont do.

It was described as a power shower, Well ive used a proper power shower before & there's a big difference the only power i think was the electric as for the flow of water coming from the shower head well not much can be said about that.


After my meal i though id go to my room & check my emails so i obtained the wifi code & did just that it was just before 9pm when i finished looking on the internet, i thought i might go back downstairs chill out with a few drinks & see if the Belhaven had improved & much to my suprise the place was in darkness would you believe it ??

With this i went back up to my room grabbed my keys & went to get some beers i had saved to bring back with me so glad i did as Torrs warren had nothing to offer me not sure i'd want anything anway but would have been nice to have the choice, Plus they are loosing money but doing this it doesnt make good business sense !!

Breakfast was ok i had a full english it was average nothing to write home about, the tost arrived but there was only a choice of jams & marmalade but not for me some marmite might have been an idea to cater for all tastes but it wasnt to be, There was a choice of ceral and fruit also, But i didnt even give it a look so i cannot comment on that to be fair.


I found Torrs warren on a website advertised at starting from £38.00 per room, i mentioned this after being told they started at £48.00 they begrudgingly did it for the advertised price but clearly werent happy about it, But im glad i paid less that's for sure.

In summary not what i expected from the pictures on line & what id envisaged thought id got a real bargain & looked forward to it, Reality was i was dissapointed i would not go back again i didnt feel welcome, it wasnt a relaxing stay & if in the area again i would go elsewhere.