We were looking forward to a warm, cosy evening, having travelled some hours in the freezing conditions in early February, but unfortunately the heating had been off for some time it seems and the whole place was literally freezing cold. We had an excellent dinner in the cold dining room, we all had to keep our jackets on and huddled over the fire in the lounge, before retiring early to bed. Unfortunately our room was still very cold and the only article of clothing I removed was my trousers. In the morning the shower was either icy cold or dribbling roasting hot, so neither of us bothered - it was still sub-zero in the bathroom. Breakfast was excellent also, but we couldn't wait to get away (to Yanns in Crieff - what a contrast!). Disappointing and so easily avoidable, I'm sure the hotel is lovely in half decent weather, but we felt very let down.

The owners are welcoming and helpful as are the staff at this understated gem of a hotel in possibly one of the most breathtaking locations in Scotland. We stayed for one night in a room with a magnificent view over Loch Earn and the mountains to the south. A super comfortable super king sized bed coupled with the sheer tranquility of the Hotel in the small village of St Fillans ensured a great nights sleep. The accoutrements in the room suggested the owners were not willing to compromise on quality whether it was a good quality hair dryer or decent tea bags!

As for the food, local produce and a bit of imagination made a meal worth remembering. The portions were just right - not so much that you felt stuffed but certainly couldn't have gone back for more. Pre and post dinner drinks are served in a comfortable lounge with deep leather armchairs and an open log fire... a perfect atmosphere to chat with the other guests and try some of the good selection of malt whiskies on offer. Breakfast was a treat too. Again the emphasis being on quality and not quantity.

All in all, a wonderfully relaxing place to spend a few days. The Hotel and the scenery are both truly excellent.

Lovely hotel run by enthusiastic owners who have worked hard to make comfortable hotel, food is excellent and beautifully presented.

We stayed here several times a few years ago and really loved it. We returned recently for a long weekend, albeit with a small amount of trepidation as we aware that the owners had changed. Thankfully we need not have worried, and in fact the changes that the Gibsons have made are all for the better. It remains a lovely and cosy hotel, in a great location, with tremendous food and a relaxed welcome.

We had a "superior loch view" room and it was great and very nicely furnished. The hotel is being gradually refurbished, and some of the bathrooms are still to be done, but ours was clean and functional, and the toiletries were nice too!

Will definitely be back again.

Norm