The Ramnee Hotel

We've stayed at the Ramnee a few times now and absolutely love it It has such a cosy, homely frel and the staff are always wonderful - friendly, helpful, welcoming. The full Scottish breakfast is delicious and the restaurant meals are fairly simple but very tasty. Even the other guests are friendly! I have read other reviews that mention the dated decor...this is an old, historic property with bags of character..modern rooms wouldn't be inkeeping and it certainly doesn't alter the experience at this hotel. On top of that our rooms have always been spotless and have everything we need!

We booked the Culbin room for an 80th birthday party and it was delightful. Just what we wanted - Beautiful views out to Findhorn bay from the huge bay window and stunning lupins and rhododendrons in the front garden. The food was very good and plentiful. Interesting sandwich fillings, macrons, carrot cake, lemon sponge. Delicious pistachio chocolate dipped strawberries. Staff were attentive and discreet. I am really glad we came to the Ramnee for this important celebration.

Excellent breakfast, but very old rooms, the wallpaper was peeling, the beds were small and while the bathroom was working properly, it seemed 30 years old. The hired staff was very very kind and always available, but the owner added a 5£ card payment surcharge for the shuttle service to the airport. This happened after I kindly asked if they could arrange for a taxi, and I even provided them a number to call, which apparently they could not. The price for the hotel shuttle (the car of an employee) was higher than the taxi I had used some months prior, so I feel like they took advantage of the situation.