Claymore Hotel

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Loch Long G83 7BB, Arrochar, United Kingdom
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Claymore Hotel Reviews

Better than expected
10 / 10
Jan 2012, wykenwizard
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My wife and I have just returned from a National Holidays Beautiful Scotland trip. Some of the hotel reviews would really make you think again, but I am glad I only read them after the event as we actually found the hotel to be very good. The location cannot be faulted... more

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Happy to stay at The Claymore
10 / 10
Dec 2011, Sue

My husband and I have just returned from a Christmas 5 day break at the Claymore, and we really could not fault it on anything, apart from my hubby said his mattress was a little hard, but hey your staying in a hotel and all mattresses are not going to be to the liking of... more

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A VERY ENJOYABLE WEEKEND.
7 / 10
Oct 2011, Susie

Just spent a 3 day break at the Claymore Hotel, booked through National Holidays..Rooms were basic but clean,food good, but portions were a bit meagre..But all in all you get what you pay for.Free bar, a good do, but didn't take advantage of it...Views from the... more

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Never again
1 / 10
Sep 2011, griff

1 reader found this review helpful

My wife and I have just returned from a short break at this hotel, reading some reviews I wondered if we were all at the same hotel as our experiences were so differrent, the food was not bad the staff were friendly and the service in the dining room was excellent but what... more

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Very Enjoyable Stay
10 / 10
Sep 2011, Supersaw

2 readers found this review helpful

I stayed at the Claymore as an all-inclusive short break with National Holidays. After booking I read reviews for the hotel and was expecting the worst. I was very pleasantly surprised; our room, number seven, was very clean, well appointed, and very comfortable. Meals were... more

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needs a bit of a lift
7 / 10
Aug 2011, alison

1 reader found this review helpful

national coach driver simon needs a good joke book.(lol) but was great fun. hotel is really in need of bringing up to date with the room furnishings. coridors leaked etc. staff were friendly enough, food was ok. really good singer/comedian (cant remember his name but he was... more

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"shocking" they need to clean
3 / 10
Jun 2011, HELEN

1 reader found this review helpful

me and my husband have just returned from our 5 day holiday at the claymore, first i will start with the good points, driver les very amusing and knowledgeable, food was good portion fine, entertainment well they need to review this very old and out dated, and restuarant... more

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Awful (not worth a penny)
1 / 10
Jun 2011, johns

2 readers found this review helpful

Stayed for three days, hotel needs loads of tlc, hotel needs new beds as they are tilted and lumpy, furniture dropping to bits, bathroom shocking!, toilet seat didnt matchen systen, and not fascined down correctly, shower was built in a cupboard under the staircase, anybody... more

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weekend break
7 / 10
Mar 2011, benson

6 readers found this review helpful

have just come back from a very enjoyable break at the claymore. would like to say how woderful the staff were especially nandor who was from hugary, he couldn't do enough for us , my partner has a rather large appetite and after reading some of the reviews on the size of... more

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Warm staff, bitterly cold public rooms.
7 / 10
Nov 2010, Nadia's Note

9 readers found this review helpful

Have just spent 5 days at this beautiful hotel with National Holidays, all staff were friendly and helpful, especially the hard working dining room staff, who went the extra mile to make sure you had enough to eat, were served speedily, however the food wasn't always hot... more

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Best Hotel
10 / 10
Oct 2010, sooky & Kmadd

11 readers found this review helpful

Just came back from spending 2 nights, 3 days in total with National Coaches a trip and found after a few trips that this was the best. the Hotel was great, I asked for a room with a shower and with a power socket next to the bed, we were situated in room 2 with all which I... more

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the best holiday so far
10 / 10
Jun 2010, tad

22 readers found this review helpful

five great days in scotland at the claymore, the staff were excelent food was the best we have ever had ,room was very clean there was entertainment each night and it was to everybodys taste, bar staff were brilliant and they worked very hard and the que was not that bad... more

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1st coach trip from djkrdunn
Have just returned from a 4 night stay in Claymore Hotel - first trip with National Holidays. Good Points: beautiful setting, enjoyed day trips - very scenic and informative coach drivers. Bad Points: although the hotel staff were very obliging the hotel itself seriously needs updating. The rooms were very small with basic furnishings. I was there with my sister who had had recent hip surgery. We DID get a groundfloor room with walk in shower (which was a bonus) but the shower room was small, difficulty getting in and out, water temperature almost scalding and difficult to alter. The carpet in the main part of bedroom was ill fitting, about 10 cm short of the wall and rucked in some places, making it a potential fall hazard. One of the matresses had a large dip in it, making sleeping uncomfortable. There were no 'extras' that you usually get in hotels (apart from tea/coffee) such as shower gel/shampoo, no phone in room (what if you want to contact reception in an emergency?). Storage heaters became cold through the night. Edging strips missing from the tiny bedside cabinet. And then there was the food - pretty awful really - all the vegetables were well overcooked (probably frozen) - cheeseboard was all pre-wrapped tiny pieces with 3 grapes, 2 tiny pieces of celery and a couple of crackers. The fruit was bruised and past its best. And the porridge was awful!! How can you not make decent porridge, especially in Scotland!!? I do understand that we didn't pay a fortune for 4 nights (150 pounds) but, even when cooking on a budget, the food could have been much better. Personally, I would rather not have a free bar and have better food. The 'entertainment' was also grim - OK if you like Kareoke and bingo - we did enjoy the Scottish Dancers but, apart from that - no thanks!! Not sure if I will ever do another coach trip as first impressions not good.....
Views to die for from Alfonso_frisk
Stayed for 5 days as part of a National holidays Coach tours. The snow was falling on arrival and the views were truly spectacular. Our room overlooked the loch and was warm and comfortable despite being dated and need of a refurb. No shower was a negative for me. Food was well presented but the portions are not great, plus some of the serving staff need a crash course in customer service. Entertainment ok and the free bar helps. Arrorchar is a wonderful scenic place and there are lots of walks to do plus mountains to climb for the more energenic. The area is absolutely stunning if you like your scenery. I will have no qualms about returning or reccomending this trip to others
Birthday surprise from Maureen053
Just spent 5 wonderful days at the Claymore Hotel. Booked it as a surprise birthday treat for my partner and the staff all went out of their way to make it special. The staff are polite and helpful, the hotel perfectly clean, and the meals were splendid. The views were fantastic and the layout of the hotel has been well thought out, with seperate areas for relaxing, entertainment etc. All in all this is a perfect hotel for a relaxing break. In our case, thankfully it is not a hotel for children, but older travellers will certainly enjoy it. Very little to do in the area so transport is essential, but plenty of scenic walks and we were told it was a popular place for hill walking. All involved helped to make this a real birthday to remember for all the right reasons. Wish we could have stayed longer but we would certainly plan to return.
very friendly from _LancsSandy
As a single traveller , found all the staff very friendly..Travelled with National Holidays .very effecient and thank you to David the coach driver . The food was really nice. The free bar helped.... massive queue but as other people have said Norbet was very good and soon got the queues down. Beautiful scenery.very enjoyable five days.
Well worth a visit!! from JeanandJanet
Just returned from a five day stay here as part of a National Holidays party. What a wonderful time we had!! Staff were very polite and efficient; hotel was very clean; food was excellent; and the evening entertainment was wonderful. The view from our hotel room couldn't have been better, lovely view of Long Long. Couldn't fault anything. We will certainly be returning in the future.
great views from perthstevePerth
stayed for 3 nights on coach tour from Manchester,our room had a great view of loch long, the room was adequate with on suite bathroom no shower,the room could have done with an upgrade and the carpet was quite stained in parts,the dining room was ok the food pretty average, there was a free bar for three hours each night and some entertainment in the room facing the bar but you had to get in early after dinner if you wanted a seat,I think most of the clientel were like ourselves on coach trips, all up for dinnner bed and breakfast, a free bar each night and a trip out on the coach each day with transport to and from Manchester i'd say for 150 quid it's a good deal,maybe a clean of the carpets would help :) Steve.
love the loch. from mariel_8
Recently returned from this 4 day break from this hotel , and would have to say what a supberb value for money holiday it was.The hotel was very obliging and room was clean and well supplied with amenities,the food was very good and the free bar was well operated.I would certainly go on further holidays with National holidays in the future. and all for £150. marie in stretford
Truly awful from moham
We stayed here for two nights and it was like being on a school trip! The rooms are horrendous, dirty,filthy carpets that made me cringe when I even thought of having to walk on them. Bedding smelt fusty and not clean, I didn't even dare take a peek at the pillows under the pillowcase as I just knew they would be disgusting and then I wouldn't be able to sleep!! The best thing about this hotel is the surrounding area which is beautiful but please don't waste your money by staying here.
Claymore Hotel from WIG
We arrived at the hotel, check in was swift. All the hotel staff we met were friendly & efficient. The only downside to this hotel where the rooms. In general all the hotel needed updating, there was a smell of damp in the bathrooms bed I had needed replacing. You had to be in the entertainments room early or you couldn't find a seat. The bar staff excellent an orderly line formed for the bar so no pushing in before your time! All in all good value for money, but definitely a tired looking hotel.
Excelent value for money from BenJohnsonDarlington
Just got back from a 4 day stay in The Claymore Hotel and I have got to say I was very pleasantly surprised. The reception staff were efficient and I had my room key within seconds. The room could only be described as tired and basic but it was clean and the bed, comfortable. We only had a bath in our ensuite - no shower, which was a bit of a let down but there was always plenty of hot water. The restaurant was busy but as you were allocated a table on arrival in the hotel you always knew where to sit, so no queueing at the door. Our waitress was called Ae and she was so efficient and friendly, as were all the staff I came across. I think the only thing the management had overlooked was the lack of seating in the entertainment hall on a night, so you had to finish your meal early to be sure of getting a seat. The free bar was exactly that, with a good selection of branded alcoholic drinks - all free from 7.30 til 10.30!!! This again was run very efficiently with guests having to queue only a few moments. All in all I think this holiday is great value for money and would have no hesitation in going again.
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  • Bar/lounge
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  • Free Parking
  • Restaurant
  • Wheelchair Access
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Claymore Hotel travel tips from your fellow travellers
  • Oban and Callander were beautiful - by mrs egan
  • Loch Lomond, Callender, Inverary. - by AB2009
  • we enjoyed Inverary and Dunoon and a pleasant boat trip on the Loch Lomond - by Mr and Mrs Burke
  • Trip to Inverary castle excllent- the small cafe in the kitchens is very good value for money - by Jane and Alan
  • Ideally placed for the Trossachs and Loch Lomond - by a fellow traveller
  • Fantastic views across Loch Long. - by a fellow traveller
  • Pay a little extra for a scenic room £14.00 with National - by Sue
  • Opt for a room with a view of the loch if possible. A bit more expensive, but well worth it. - by wykenwizard

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