stayed for just one night on business but will , without doubt, be back for leisure. Lovely room, good service and possibly the best breakfast in the world ! Don;t miss it

When the DH said he was taking us to Raemoir for lunch my first comment was "well, I hope it's better than last time!" He assured me he'd heard good things recently as the hotel is now under new owners. We first came to Raemoir a few years ago to celebrate our overseas wedding with a lunch at home for family and friends (it was wonderful and romantic and very special) and have been back occasionally for events since, however, our last visit was about 3 years ago and it was truly a disappointment, hence my comment to my DH.

My fears were totally unwarranted! A sparkling frosty day brought us to Raemoir in a good mood and the hotel looks lovely in the sun as we came up the drive. First impressions were that the new owners had spent some time and effort in freshening up the entrance and everything seemed so much lighter. We were warmly welcomed and were offered pre-lunch drinks in the bar or drawing room but we chose to go straight to the table. We were there at 1pm and were only the second table in there, but this quickly changed and by 2pm all the tables were full with couples, and families with 3 generations in one case, all enjoying a relaxed Sunday lunch. They had obviously been enjoying pre-lunch drinks! We noticed also a private party having lunch in the room next door. Relaxed it was, as how many other places would not be looking at their watches as guests came trooping in at 2pm for lunch?!

We thought the menu choice for lunch was great and although I am not vegetarian I chose the Galette of roasted vegetables for main course which was delicious and beautifully presented. The DH chose the Roast Beef and he said it was a "good bit of beef" - and I just managed to have a small taste of his yorkshire pudding before it disappeared! Home-made bread and bread rolls - I had a yummy parmesan and walnut breadroll. I was not aware until we arrived that the hotel boasts not just 1 but 3 (and counting I think!) award winning chefs - I can't remember exactly what the awards were but obviously well-deserved. I like to see this as it quite clearly means the owners encourage their team to "go for it" and we, the customer, benefit. Pudding (sticky toffee of course!!) was followed with coffee and tea with petits fours in the drawing room with the sun streaming in and a lovely log fire burning. We could have happily settled in for the afternoon on the comfy chairs reading the papers but home beckoned.

So the DH made a great choice for a "Lovely Sunday Lunch".

I was at Raemoir for a birthday meal in November, had a faboulous time, when i arrived i had a glass of champagne handed to me as soon as i was sat down, the staff were very friendly and helpful, the food was was brilliant, we were there from 12 o'clock (noon) till about 8.00pm that evening, everything was spot on i have no complaints what so ever. The hotel is situated in a lovely spot, very quiet, no need to worry about your car being left over night. I cant wait to go back.

My friends and I went here for a birthday meal and I can say that we will most definitely be going back!!! On our arrival, we were shown through to the lounge where we got a comfortable seat next to the open fire and a glass of champagne, served by some very polite and welcoming staff. We then went through to the drawing/dining room - a private sit for us which was ideal for a party of our size. The food was amazing and again the friendly staff saw to all our needs.

A beautiful hotel set in stunning surroundings, amazing food and staff that make you feel very welcome - would highly recommend!!!!