In June of this year my wife and I stayed at the Lodge and thoroughly enjoyed the courtesy we received from Graham and Gail Riley and their staff. Our bedroom was spotless and comfortable, however most memorable was the excellent evening meal enjoyed together in "Graham's" Roundhouse Restaurant. All thoroughly recommended.

My Husband and I only stayed one night and I have to say the hospitality was superb, we were offered coffee & cake when we arrived but declined as we wanted to enjoy our meal at night and I am so glad we did as the evening meal was exquisite, the service was first class, the bedroom was beautiful with wonderful views of Lintrathen Loch. We would highly recommend this hotel. Ron & Alison Whyteman, Aberdeen

We stayed here after a long and tough walk across Scotland. The room was spacious and well equipped ( a blind across the window might have made it a little more private) and the bathroom, with corner bath, was super. The dinner was delicious, very well presented and cooked to perfection and breakfast was also good. Service, mostly by the owners, was friendly and personal. Well worth a visit especially for a treat.

We have now enjoyed 2 stays at this lovely little hotel and feel privilidged to have found it.

Approx 20 mins drive from Kirriemuir, this small and beautifully presented hotel, run by Gail and Graham Riley, has the benefit of a wonderful restaurant, where Graham turns out quite superb food.

Evening meals can be enjoyed in the Roundhouse restaurant, which has a lovely atmosphere or as with lunches, in the Steading Bar. Breakfast too, is a fine example of good ingredients, cooked to order

Both our visits were the result of having to visit an ageing parent in hospital, which was stressful for all concerned, but being able to return to a little 'Oasis in the Glen' made life a lot easier.

With two teenage daughters, our preference was for the two courtyard rooms, which can be set up as either a 6ft double or two twin beds. These are wonderful rooms that are beautifully warm, (a major factor in the Glen) and additionally benefit from substantial bathrooms which include a corner bath and lovely walk-in shower.

With the stunning Glen Clova only 50 mins away, this hotel gives you the beauty of Scotland with the luxurious touches that really make the diference.

A stay at Lochside is not cheap, but equally, the standard of room, food and service sets it apart and we can only wholeheartedly recommend it, whether simply for lunch, dinner or a short break.

Rory & Karen Davidson