Aberchalder Hotels

"This was the first time that I visited Whispering Pine Lodge. The stay was good. What struck me though was that I only paid about £250 thereabout for the night (which is the discounted rate) and that under normal circumstances one would have to pay in excess of £650 a night. I believe that the owners are Indian and own hotels in India and with that in mind, to stay at Umaid Bhawan is about £400/night the last time I checked and Whispering Pine lodge is not even on that level. The hotel was clean, and the food was good and of good quality. The staff were very well mannered and courteous. Its a beautiful setting and although the outside of the hotel is in need of restoration the inside was pleasing. The decor needs updating to relfect the price of the what people are going to pay, like the odd rug or runner in the corridor or room that looks like something out of ASDA or B&Q. I would think that if one is paying in excess of £600 a night they would closer on par to what is being offered at the Fife Arms in Braemar. Nonetheless it was pleasant. Not a place to return to but pleasant "

"Nice pubs near the rooms. Everything we needed was there."

"Clean room … great parking "

"Lovely accommodations in a historic setting. The food, while not"

"Easy parking and self checking. Room and bathroom clean and comfortable, perfect for a couple of nights. Light breakfast provided was nice to have. Quiet hotel in a great location for exploring Loch Ness "

"Great value for money, central location for Fort Augusta. Highly recommended!"

"Fantastic spot, superb staff and a must visit"

"Room was spotless. Restaurant and staff was also excellent. Only complaint was the thinnest of the walls/ceilings, as we heard all of our neighbors. Still slept great. "

"Staff was most friendly and leaned over backwards to accommodate our needs."