Gleddoch Golf & Spa Resort

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Rebeka Elekes

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Where do I even begin? My partner and I visited last weekend and we were not disappointed. Before going I had a look at the reviews and I have to disagree with many of them. First of all, the room we got was huge. But what most of you will probably want to read about is the spa facilities. The changing rooms were spotless, beautifully designed, and stocked with high-end products. The pool and hot tub were absolutely immaculate, and the four saunas were fantastic as well. We’ve previously been to spas in Scotland where we paid around £25 for just one hour — and they were nowhere near as nice as this. Here, the spa costs £25 per person for two full hours, and it doesn’t feel rushed at all. There’s plenty of time to try all the facilities and properly relax. There’s also a bar inside the spa, which is very reasonably priced. We went on a Sunday and it still wasn’t crowded; no one was frustrated about not having space. The whole place is clearly very well thought out and well managed. The location of the hotel itself is absolutely beautiful, which really adds to the overall experience. We also visited the bar, which has a jazz-bar kind of vibe. We loved it because it was super calm and relaxing. We met Janos, who made us amazing cocktails. Honestly, all the staff were incredibly kind and easy to talk to. We will definitely be going back.

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Birgit Thorya

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We booked this for a Valentine treat with our two young children and specifically chose it because of the pool. When we arrived we were told at check in the facilities were closed. We explained this was the reason we booked but nothing could be done and we continued to check in. When we arrived into a very small room (the room was literally big enough for the twin beds, which took up most of the space) we were allocated one with a shower, which in a room is not ideal with young children and after getting in touch to request a room with a bath for the children we were informed that a bath would only be available with an upgrade at an additional charge. Since the pool was closed and there really was no other choice we agreed but having myself worked in hotels for many years I am surprised that considering the facilities were unavailable and stay was booked for that specific reason and no effort was made to let us know prior to arrival and then with the issue with the shower at least some sort of effort could have been made to make the experience more hospitable, instead we experienced quite the opposite, which is a shame. For couples that are ok with a shower perhaps it is a nice place but for families with young children based on our experience I would not recommend it, at least not when the pool is unavailable.

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Catriona Eaton

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My parents got married here almost 30 years ago so we thought we would visit so I could see it and wow it was magnificent. Very gorgeous location. We did stop for a coffee which was also in a beautiful room. I would love to visit and stay one day.

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UNIQ SAN

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I stayed at the hotel as a birthday treat and had high expectations, especially after booking one of the Executive Rooms. These rooms are advertised as being decorated with bold statement colours and featuring large, comfortable beds, with the option to enjoy views over the impressive Gleddoch golf course or the blue hues of the Clyde Estuary upon request. Unfortunately, on arrival we were not asked about our room preference and were instead allocated a room with no windows or views at all. The room had double doors that opened directly onto the parking lot, which was disappointing and not what we expected from an Executive Room experience, especially given the occasion. To the hotel’s credit, this was resolved for our second night and we were moved to a much nicer room, which really highlighted what we had missed out on the first night. While we appreciated the effort to fix the issue, it did leave us feeling let down overall, as the second room showed how much better the stay could have been from the start. As this was a birthday gift, the initial disappointment did take the shine off the experience. I also agree with previous comments regarding the spa. The £25 per person charge does not feel justified, as it essentially seems to cover their own facility upgrade rather than adding value for guests. Additionally, having to use the spa strictly within assigned time slots is very inconvenient and makes it difficult to relax and enjoy the experience fully. The layout of the hotel itself feels like a maze, with rooms located alongside key areas such as the restaurant, spa, and bars. As a result, there is constant foot traffic past the rooms, and noise from people walking by can be heard frequently, which impacts the sense of peace and privacy you’d expect from a stay like this. Overall, while there are positives and the second room was lovely, the inconsistencies, additional charges, and layout issues meant the experience didn’t quite live up to expectations, particularly for a special occasion.

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Duke of Northampton

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We stayed just for one night as we were travelling up to glencoe. The fact that our dog was allowed in and the rooms were of high-quality made it even more special. We arrived in the evening and they managed to fit us in the restaurant. The food was great, generous portions and cooked fresh! We woke up early in the morning and had a dog walk around the golf course with the map that they provided to witness a spectacular sunrise. After the walk, we went to the spa and wow! If you stay here, make sure you check into the spa with the facilities they have it was amazing. After that, we had a lovely breakfast with great views and great service. Would stop here again.