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Perfect location to play Cruden Bay Golf Club. Owners were genuinely wonderful hosts and people. They couldn’t have been more accommodating and friendly. Really enjoyed our stay!
The room was clean and had a great view. Dinner and breakfast was delicious. It was close the golf club, hiking trail, and it has a pub. Stewart and his wife are great hosts.
Jorge
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Response from Alison on 31 Mar 2022
Good Morning
Many thanks for taking the time to reply. We are glad to hear you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again sometime.
Kind regards
Very welcoming host, we had an extremely early start to day after our stay and as a result Alison made us a packed lunch.
A lovely very kind touch, overall the stay was fab at a great price.
Edward
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Response from Alison on 15 Mar 2022
Many thanks for taking the time to review. Good to hear you enjoyed your stay.
Hope to see you again
Brilliant all around. Welcoming and helpful hosts. Spacious well equipped rooms. Great food, generous portions. Excellent, quiet location with castle ruins and walks along cliffs nearby.
Easy check and comfortable, homely, hotel.
Quiet with good food.
Short walk to Kilmarnock Arms Hotel where Bram Stoker wrote initial short stories that lead to Dracula...
Bay is stunning, short walk across cliff for closer look at Slains Castle
Colin
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Response from Alison on 29 Aug 2021
Hope to see you again
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
Travelled with family
15 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Response from Alison on 17 Aug 2021
Thank you for taking the time respond. e hope to see you again
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
Travelled with partner
6 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was fine
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Response from Alison on 17 Aug 2021
Thank you for taking the time to respond. We hope to see you again
6/10 Okay
Miss
12 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Miss
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
25 June 2021
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Response from Alison on 17 Aug 2021
Thank you for your review. We hope to see you again.
Stunning views from my extremely clean comfortable room. I arrived late the first evening however having phoned ahead, the chef had made me up a delicious prawn salad, which I was able to enjoy with a glass of wine in the restaurant even though the kitchen was closed. Very friendly staff, nothing too much trouble. I will definitely use again. Thank you
Micheline
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Response from Alison on 18 Sept 2020
Many thanks for taking the time to review your stay at our hotel. So glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to seeing you again.
In current climate couldn't have been made to feel more welcome by host and foom was amazing overlooking the golf course amazing place with super comfy beds
John
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Response from Alison on 5 Aug 2020
Many thanks for taking the time to review your stay. Hope to see you again sometime.
The hotel had just re-opened after lockdown, consequently I was the only guest for 3 of my 4 nights there. Alison diligently ensured that I was welcomed and that everything was good for my stay.
The room was spacious, airy and was very clean. The views across the golf links, Cruden Bay and the North Sea from the room are perfect.
I plan to return.
Jeremy
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Response from Alison on 29 July 2020
Thank you so much for taking the time to review your stay. It is very much appreciated. Hope to see you again.
The St. Olaf was my home base for a trip to Cruden Bay and a trip to Peterhead Golf Club. The staff was helpful and the food was delicious. Ihad a golf course facig room that was huge.
Craig
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Response from Alison on 24 Oct 2019
Hi
Nice of you to take the time to review your stay at our hotel.
Great to her you enjoyed your stay. We hope to see you again sometime.
Best Wishes
Last minute accommodation and we were afforded the best room in the house! Above-and-beyond service .. excellent food! Historic and charming .. we would certainly enjoy staying here again!
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Response from Alison on 14 Sept 2019
Hi
Many thanks for your review and delighted you enjoyed your stay.
Hope to see you again.
Beautiful location overlooking the Cruden Bay golf course and the North Sea. Reception friendly. A busy and efficient B&B and restaurant/pub business. Room and bathroom served our needs but mattress too soft for me. Extractor fan in kitchen recommended to reduce cooking smells.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Response from Alison on 4 July 2019
Many thanks for your comments, and glad you enjoyed your stay. We hope to see you again sometime.
The building itself is a wonder with comfortable, clean rooms. The staff are very friendly and hospitable. The food was delicious. The view of the bay and castle are beautiful. We wish we had more time to spend in Cruden Bay and St. Olaf's.