We recently stayed for 3 nights early Feb 12. The first impression is that the ground of the hotel are stunning. After parking the car we noticed that the hotel desperately needs some TLC. The outside needs painting and the window are in a poor condition.

Our room in the old wing had great views and was spotlessly clean everything we needed was in the room but was let down a little by the windows that were in a bad way and the walls need a lick of paint.

The breakfast in the hotel was superb as was the pool facilities and bar areas

Service was very good throughout the hotel.

We ate in Raffertys restaurant which although the food was OK we felt it was overpriced for the standard.

The other thing that we noticed was that the corridors were very cold and the radiators never seemed to be on.


Overall we had a great stay and we would use this hotol again with a little tlc this could be fantastic.

Stayed here in July 2011 in one of the lodges on a time share exchange. We had a large 2 bedroom unit which had 3 bathrooms one of which had a sauna. The unit had all the fittings you would expect of a good self catering apartment.and was very clean although as a Gold Crown Resort some areas were a bit tired, described as lodges the units are two storey blocks of six
The Complex is set in lovely well kept gardens in an area of outstanding natural beauty and is very peacefull.The pool and changing areas were very clean and of a good standard, we did not eat in the restraunt so cannot comment on this.
For the kids Go Ape at Aberfoyle is a must with the longest zip wires in the UK and the Go Outdoors right on the doorstep of the complex are both great fun.

Had 3 days at a conference here recently. Gorgeous views, nice big rooms, and (mostly) very helpful and pleasant staff. Swimming pool was lovely.

We have had many holidays at MacDonald hotels and have always had a good time. However, Mr Seal ( Manager ) and his staff gave a tremendous holiday, with excellent food, accommodation and leisure facilities. All staff were helpful and pleasant at all times, and we will certainly return. Good area for walkers and bikers.

Thanks to all staff.
Eddie and Lorna Groves