Meldrum House Hotel Golf And Country Estate

Yet another memorable stay !!!

Liked: Meldrum House Hotel is one of our favourite bolthole and "go to" place in Scotland - the staff, food and drinks, atmosphere and all round location makes this a cracking place to relax and enjoy. On this occasion, my good lady was treating me (birthday celebration) to a couple of nights - stay got off to the best possible start as we were given a room upgrade to the "Turrets Suite" - absolutely fabulous. In addition to a large and spacious room, it had 3 turrets, one of which in the bathroom had been made into an incredible shower. As a malt whisky lover, cracking touch of complimentary Glen Garioch, in addition to a "happy birthday" slate with chocolates. Bed was super comfortable, bathroom, complete with underfloor heating great size plus room had views over the "domes" and golf course.Had the "dome dining" experience - these are brilliant, food superb and always makes for an extra special experience. Very special thank you to our waitress, Katherine who looked after us perfectly - if staying here, definitely book one of the domes as regardless of weather, it's a great way to enjoy a celebration. During our stay, we also spent time in the 1236 Cave Bar - cracking selection of whiskies, had afternoon tea celebrating Wimbledon - called "Game, Set and Scone - very tasty then enjoyed relaxing in the larger dome containing a well stocked bar with a bottle of wine !! Breakfast consists of a delicious and varied choice, all of which was again excellent.Further special mentions to Rachael and Eve on Reception - having such friendly, positive and smiling staff definitely sets the tone, indeed, all the staff are very well presented, super helpful and polite - how refreshing !! Thoroughly recommend a stay here, one night is never enough, have already recommended the Hotel to friends and we will be back........
Disliked: Nothing.

Superb

Excellent stay from beginning to...

Liked: Excellent breakfast menu. Lovely to be served instead of hot buffet. Restaurant has beautiful views out to garden/golf course. We had evening meal in lounge one night and the Pineapple restaurant the next. Both superb meals and service.
Disliked: My lovely chicken dish didn't come with potatoes, so I had to choode from sides. However, the only side was fries. The meal would have been nicer with dauphenoise or fondant potatoes. I was expecting venison or duck ln menu, as it was 4 star. A bigger choice would have been perfect.

Really relaxed and comfortable. Great...

Liked: Room, food, bar, grounds. All lovely!
Disliked: Breakfast menu a little less fishy.

Pleasant

Liked: I liked the settingThe wedding in attended was absolutely fab
Disliked: The staff need trainingThe food was definitely not worth what we paid for it

Lovely venue, nice room, just...

Liked: I liked the room, spacious and clean Nice bathroom, always happy to see a bath.Being a golf club the grounds were well maintained and nicely laid out.
Disliked: The dinner menu was a bit limited, I chose venison sausages and these seemed manufactured and not the best, Service was very slow, being a lone diner it can feel uncomfortable sitting and waiting for long periods. I also had to ask a second member of staff for mustard to go with my main as the first one disappeared. Breakfast had a much better selection, but again there was a long wait for the food to arrive. This might not have been an issue if it was a leisure trip but as it was work it was a bit frustrating.

Nicole's wedding

Liked: The location
Disliked: The lack of staff trainingThe quality of the food We were at a wedding and arrived the day before the bride chose the bbq option which was 35 pound per person it wasn't worth 10 poundStaff training is a big issue ...as in there is none

Perfect

Liked: Every single member of staff, from reception to maintainance were outstanding, they make the beautiful location more memorable because of their excellence in customer service. I've never stayed in a Hotel were every member of staff exceeded my expectations. The company should be very proud of the team they have.
Disliked: My expanding waist line as the meals were so amazing, must have the chocolate fondant.

Magical Meldrum

Liked: Absolutely magical experience, from the beautiful location, to the incredible food, to the wonderful staff- everything we've seen and experienced has been a delight. We're very sad to be leaving, but we're very keen to return for a longer stay!
Disliked: That it isn't within walking distance from home, otherwise we'd never leave!