Claymore Hotel

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just got back from a 3 days break to the claymore hotel our hotel was lovely everything was really well organised the staff were brilliant so efficient in everything our coach driver rob was brilliant he told us infrormation about the places and sights we visited even when the tours were over he was more like a friend than someone we had never met before i would like to thank waiter in the hotel for the way we were treated he really spoilt us the food was lovely cant complain about anything and was very plentiful in the bar it was busy on a night when the 3 hour free bar started however this didnt last long as the barmen were very fast in serving the customers especially norbert so thanks to all at the claymore hotel we will definatly be back soon thanks for everything
derek & amanda
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2 readers found this review helpful

just got back from a 3 days break to the claymore hotel our hotel was lovely everything was really well organised the staff were brilliant so efficient in everything our coach driver rob was brilliant he told us infrormation about the places and sights we visited even when the tours were over he was more like a friend than someone we had never met before i would like to thank our waiter in the hotel for the way we were treated he really spoilt us the food was lovely, cant complain about anything and was very plentiful in the bar it was busy on a night when the 3 hour free bar started however this didnt last long as the barmen were very fast in serving the customers especially norbert so thanks to all at the claymore hotel we will definatly be back soon thanks for everything
derek & amanda

just got back from a 4 days break to the claymore hotel our hotel was lovely everything was really well organised the staff were brilliant so efficient in everything our coach driver steve was brilliant he told us infrormation about the places and sights we visited even when the tours were over he was more like a friend than someone we had never met before i would like to thank ae our waitress in the hotel for the way we were treated she really spoilt us the food was lovely cant complain about anything and was very plentiful in the bar it was busy on a night when the 3 hour free bar started however this didnt last long as the barmen were very fast in serving the customers especially norbert so thanks to all at the claymore hotel we will definatly be back soon thanks for everything
shelly and steven
p.s thanks steve the coach driver from south shields for a really enjoyable break from the mad coo in hpool

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Just got back from a National Holidays Scotland inclusive with Mike the Driver from the Hull area. quite a few pick ups on the way, we were picked up at 7.10am in Beverley, and we picked up in Cottingham, Hull, Hessle, Elloughton, Brough & Goole, so quite a few, but the coach is comfy, with a loo. Stops are frequent, and you get enough time for a lunch, arriving in Arrochar about 5pm. we had a great loch view room, a bath, which was a little fiddly for washing hair, but the hotel had lots of new shower trays in the lobby, so I presume they are slowly renovating the rooms. the food was great-we are veggie, and had 2 choices per evening-salad or -1 night was veggie chilli, another a feta crown, and breakfasts had veggie sausages too-my eggs were cooked to perfection every time.
The bar was offering Worthington's creamflow bitter, Carlsberg lager, grants whisky, lambs navy rum, juices, lemonades & diet varieties. Timing was strict, but the queue went quickly, as no money changes hands.
Entertainment was not to my taste-singers & bingo every night-more your ballads & 60's songs-only 1 Scottish dancing medley was heard!
Each days tours take you out from 9.15 to 5pm. We stayed off the coach 1 day to climb the Cobbler mountain-well worth it-but bring the proper equipment-boots etc to do that.
The views are to die for, and there are plenty of shops nearby for cigarettes, sweets, sandwiches etc. there are also a few restaurants, a chippie, and 3 pubs around too.
Mike the driver is very well informed, and will look after you all the time. If you go say hello to Rogan & Josh, the resident very friendly Ginger Cats.

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My boyfriend and I stayed at the Claymore Hotel booking via National Holidays. I took him as a suprise for his birthday as he had always wanted to go to Scotland and we found the whole package thoroughly enjoyable.
We are both in our early twenties and were a little nervous that the holiday would be catered for the older generation but we found it great! It is what you make of it!
The holiday did get off on a rocky start as the coach had a few problems causing a few delays so we did not arive at the hotel until 6:00pm but as soon as we pulled up the views from the hotel made up for the bad start ten times over!
I had pre-booked the only suite in the hotel as it was a special occasion and although old it was amazing - you could not ask for better views from your room - they were just breathtaking!
The food was not fantastic but more than substantial, the entertainment was good too, but all the better with the free bar! A little overcrowded but that just added to the atmosphere!
Upon leaving we felt like we had been there a lot longer than just 2 nights (In a good way) and would definately go back again! For the money I just can't see how anyone can grumble as I would personally pay just for the views surrounding the hotel!
All in all we had a fantastic time - and would definately return! If you are thinking of going just book and see for yourself - it's not like you will be losing hundreds of pounds! As long as you don't go expecting the Hilton, and are prepared for a basic but lovely hotel with phenomenal views I can personally reassure you, you will not be disappointed!
Happy Holidays!

Having spent a Mid week break at the Claymore Hotel over valentines day, I must comment on how efficient the staff of this hotel were in looking after myself and my wife. The food was also good and the trips included excellent. As a regular coach holiday user I cannot empasise the exellent value of this holiday. The efforts staff made to ensure there guests were happy is commendable. Hotel warm, clean and tidy. Quick service at bar plus exellent show by whiskey mac. Give it a try.

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We have just returned from an all inclusive weekend with National Holidays and cannot stress enough how much we enjoyed ourselves. The staff were friendly and efficient, the food was superb and although the room was basic the view from the window more than compensated.
We felt more relaxed than in a long time in our beautiful surroundings, our driver was very knowledgable of the history of places we visited which made them all the more interesting.
The only complaint my husband had was about the lovely jewellrey for sale in reception. it took him a while to catch the moths to put them back in his wallet!!
We would just like to say a huge THANK YOU to everyone who made our break so memorable.

got back on sunday from the claymore on sunday after a weakend away with my wife daughter and her boyfriend what a brilliant time we had hotel is basic but well kept staff are great food was lovely bar staff very quick no time hanging round to be served entertainment was good surrondings are breathtaking meet some great people well worth the money would defenetly go again rercomend it has a fab weekend

Just come back from a four night stay at The Claymore. We did'nt know what to expect after reading a 50/50 good and bad reviews unfortunately we have to go with the 50% bad. I know we did not pay a fortune but the worst thing for the four of us was the evening meal. The first night everything was luke warm but we gave it the benefit of the doubt and tried again the following evening asking the waiter if we could have it hot this time (i will do my best was the reply) was'nt hot, warm or luke warm but clap cold and on complaining was told the chef had gone, but we spotted him sat in reception and was dumbstruck when confronted. Fortunately for us there was a lovely pub in the village called the Village Inn with a fabulous restaraunt, quite pricey but well worth it. Not one night could we get a seat in the entertainment room or the bar (which was free for 3hrs every night, BEST BIT !!!) everyone seemed to rush through the evening meal so they could charge off and bag all the seats. Thats bad management the hotel must realise there are not going to be enough seats for three or four coach parties of people. Our rooms where very basic but ok for the time we spent in them and the hot water was a bit iffy, sometimes hot sometimes not!!, bed was rock hard (thats where the free bar came in, you could just crash out) and only had a sheet, blanket and outer cover on, so did get a bit nippy. We all thought the lochs and mountains where worth the visit but will definitely give the claymore a miss if we ever get up that way again!!!!!!!!!

Hotel - excellent location, lovely looking building and easy access to the beauty spots.
Staff - friendly and efficient. A lot are eastern European but are fantastic. All staff couldn't do enough for us. Speedy service in the restaurant and bar. We had a problem with the window in our room, but the manager got us a different room straight away.
Rooms - basic but clean and comfortable. Our first room was very basic (223) but the second was much better (415). The staff did say they were slowly working their way through the hotel refurbishing a few rooms at a time.
Food/drink - free bar! Food was fairly good. Small portions but 3 courses. Could do to be a bit more varied though.
Overall - well worth the money we paid, ideal for a short break and would love to go back.