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Reviews of Scotland Paradise Relax Student Accommodation by Shooting Club Kirriemuir

Hilton Cottage Gairlaw Farm, Balintore, DD8 5JR, United Kingdom

#1 of 2 hotels in Balintore

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 192 hotel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    8.1

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.9

  • Free WiFi

    7.8

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  • Reviewed: 5 January 2024

    7.0
    Pretty standard room with no telly, very remote, beautiful scenery. Excellent food.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    One bathroom very nice the other the showers could do with updating as door was broken on one and the other very slippy to get into. The shower with the broken door was either too hot or to cold

    Location very remote in a beautiful little valley. Snow covered on arrival glad we had a 4x4. Pizza on arrival were excellent and wood fired perfect. Our Scottish breakfast was more than you could imagine. Freindly hosts, cleaned our room everyday thanks. Only 50 mins from glenshee for skiing with beautiful scenery for the whole drive. I would stay again

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 November 2023

    8.0
    First night of p
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I didn't realize it was a shared bathroom but was CLEAN

    In the countryside surrounded by nature

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 October 2023

    9.0
    Best place to escape from the crowd
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Last strech of the road was a bit too bumpy but still can be managed with a normal car. But definitely not for a sport car with lowered suspension :)

    The room is nothing fancy but it was clean and spacious. The hosts were very welcoming and the home cooked food was fantastic. The middle of nowehere location with beautiful view was just the cherry on top.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 September 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Economy Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2023

    8.0
    I WOULD ONLY GO BACK IN A LARGE 4x4 OR A TRACTOR !
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    - Need a lotto win to buy a meal here. - The 1 mile track leading up to the property is NOT SUITABLE for any vehicle with the exception of a tractor or an off-road vehicle as the large stone / hard-core ( and pot-holed) track is unsuitable for cars - they will definitely sustain some level of damage , to some degree. The owners should have a big ⚠️ warning ⚠️ sign on all of their advertisements to warn of unsuitability for cars , seriously.

    Cheap.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The other people who stayed in the home was kind of noisy and it was difficult for us to sleep. But it was not the fault of Olga ;)

    Olga and her husband were very nice and accommodating, it was a real pleasure to stay at this place.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2023

    7.0
    Interesting unexpected
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Isolated! Should have told us. All shared facilities

    Homely. Best food ever but a little expensive

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2023

    8.0
    We had a great experience! Would definitely book it again! 100% fulfilled our expectations!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    -

    We had a great stay! perfect for nature lovers or just for a get away! The host was amazing

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 July 2023

    9.0
    One night stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The last 1m drive

    Very friendly and accommodating owner's The setting is amazing if you just want to escape. Beautiful views

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 July 2023

    9.0
    Iain
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything great

    Remote location but great value for money, recommended

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 July 2023

    9.0
    Excellent location and fabulous food, but it is the warm welcome that impresses most.
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    My mattress was a bit soft.

    Arrived late, with my dog as company- around 10:00pm, and hungry. The hosts set to work and served up a restaurant quality plateful of fresh ravioli in a cream sauce, served with fresh bread. Absolutely perfect. I had my own beer which served me well, but there were alternative accompaniments on offer. An extra treat was the delight of dining outside in the gloaming of the Angus glen that the Scotland Paradise Relax rests in. I watched as the sun dipped below the hill tops, and it felt very special. Breakfast - unbelievably, was even better. An enormous plate that drowned under the weight of sausages, mushrooms, eggs, bacon, tomatoes and hash browns. Served with fresh fruit juice, and a smile. Sachets and sauces provided, with butter and warm bread. Fresh fruit too! I had brought coffee bags of my own, and it was perfect. Again, the sun shone upon me as I breakfasted outside, gazing upon the cattle that grazed below, and listening to a skylark - invisibly calling for its mate in warm air above. My bedroom was large, furnished with the vernacular Scottish furniture you’d expect. Four steps to the shared bathroom, but feeling very secure. My dog settled without distraction on her blanket and I slept well. The buildings are workaday, and although built as utilitarian farm cottages, offer quite roomy accommodation - but it is their location that elevates this glorious place to the fabulous. The shower was excellent, and the housekeeping clearly executed with pride. The sincere and fulsome welcome from the attentive hosts is what impresses, and lingers most in my memory. All in all, a place to bookmark for return.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 June 2023

    8.0
    very nice stay !! thank you !
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    very peaceful place in the middle of nowhere . very kind host, and delicious italian food !!

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    If you want fluffy bedding and an ensuite bathroom this is not for you. If you want a stunning location at the end of the road, birdsong in the morning, farm animals all around then I highly recommend this property. And chef does a good job.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 June 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Economy Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent - friendly people, great food. Superb value.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 June 2023

    8.0
    Great value for money - I would certainly recommend a stay
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing !

    A very scenic location and a warm welcome from the hosts. Just what I was looking for.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bunkhouse with lots of beds and the facilities we needed in a very pretty location

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2023

    9.0
    Remote and unusual, but worth the try
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Go there only if you have proper SUV. With smaller cars it could be difficult. Also one of the pillows didn’t smell as it was washed.

    Amazing, extremly remote place not far from Carringorms National Park. We had all bathrooms for ourself, since there were no other guests, so it definetly helped.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2023

    9.0
    Very hospitable upon arrival and the room was clean as were the facilities. Would recommend!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Trying to park in the snow. Not their fault tbf

    Lovely Olga

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 February 2023

    8.0
    The staff were kind, the facilities well kept, and a list of attractions provided as well.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Take the dirt track slow, the potholes are unforgiving.

    Friendly owners, happy to cook a small variety of dishes at customer request. Good views with it's remote location. Rooms are well kept, and cleaning facilities are good, stocked with supplies & numerous. Brochure of local activities and tourist attractions provided.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The heating broke down on the first night but Olga provided heaters the next day and it was fixed in the morning.

    Alessandro and Olga are lovely hosts. Alessandro is a wonderful chef and Olga is a very attentive host. The place is very unique and we loved it. The location is beautiful and peaceful although the access road is a bit bumpy and steep at the club which can be tricky in the ice.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 October 2022

    9.0
    It does really worth to spend your night at this property
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The place is awesome! The owners are very kind and helpful and the dinner they prepared for us was so delicious!

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 4 September 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It lacks a lounge for sitting in. Could do a TV in the room

    The room was clean. Coffee and tea facilities Showers were clean and good

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 September 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Excellent!

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2022

    8.0
    Simple but good accommodation, but the restaurant: a very nice surprise, Italian style.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Olga is a perfect host, very friendly and enthusiastic, and Alessandro cooks the best Italian food in Scotland. Wow, what a breakfast, and take-away lunch!

    Stayed in July 2022

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