The Pines Guest House East Road Elgin, Elgin, IV30 1XG, United Kingdom
#3 of 15 B&Bs and Inns in Elgin
Guests' ChoiceBased on 181 hotel reviews
9.5Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Location
9.4
Facilities
9.5
Staff
9.9
Value for money
9.6
Free WiFi
9.9
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 28 April 2024
Olga
GermanyVery friendly host, delicious breakfast
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 25 April 2024
David
United KingdomExcellent
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 23 March 2024
Andrew
United KingdomBath towels could do with being bigger. ;)
An excellent stay in a lovely property. Very comfy bed.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 5 March 2024
Veronica
United KingdomNothing not to like everything you needed was there . If not the staff sorted it.
Friendly couple greeting us on arrival, couldn't be more helpful.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 12 January 2024
Thomas
United KingdomThere is a Pod tea/coffee facility in the room. I would prefer an ordinary kettle and tea / coffee.
Very comfortable, warm and relaxed. Good local location and fine breakfast. Very good value as travelled for work.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 7 January 2024
Pauline
United KingdomRoom was a little cold .
Breakfast was lovely . Hosts were very helpful.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 14 December 2023
Nigel
United KingdomThe hosts who are originally from Berkshire were very friendly and welcoming. The rooms were a decent size and the bad was very comfortable. Delicious breakfast.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 28 November 2023
Bhatnagar
United KingdomNo negatives. Our stay was wonderful.
This beautiful guest house is at a fabulous location; it's very close to city centre and also to the railway station. Lyn and Lee are fabulous hosts; they are so very kind and welcoming. Everything at the guest house had a personal touch to it... With everything being personally handled by them,... This was inclusive of the Breakfast served which was super delicious. Overall we were very impressed by the arrangements at the guest house and would highly recommend it to everyone.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 31 October 2023
Colin
United KingdomStruggled to open a window for fresh air, Was maybe just me not pulling / pushing the right way
New owners are making real effort Room 2 recently done up to good standard
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 29 October 2023
Dimitris
GreeceIdyllic location, wonderful cosy victorian house, the best and kindest owners!!!
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 4 October 2023
John
United KingdomNothing
Beautiful property with original features, 10 min walk to town centre. Very clean and well appointed room with coffee machine and a great shower, breakfast was outstanding and overall great value , second visit to this hotel and will be happy to stay again
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 4 October 2023
Alex
United KingdomHelpful hosts. Delicious breakfast.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 25 September 2023
Ben
United KingdomAll good.
A beautiful old house well converted to B&B use, run by a couple who were very pleasant and helpful. Breakfast was great with homemade bread for toast and lots of choice.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 15 September 2023
Phyllis
United KingdomOnly issue in bedroom was the heavy duvet, would be fantastic in colder weather though. Also, tea maker was a bit difficult to finally get our heads round.
Breakfast was excellent. Location was very good, however exit on to A96 was difficult. Staff were very friendly and the room was most clean and comfortable. All in all a most comfortable and welcoming g stay. We will have no hesitation in returning to this guest house
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 15 September 2023
Micheal
United KingdomCan’t think of anything. All was good, even the weather.
The breakfast was excellent with a very good choice. The location was ideal for touring from and getting to the town centre.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 10 September 2023
Fiona
United KingdomNothing!
Attractive building with lovely spacious bedrooms
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 7 September 2023
Andrew
United KingdomNothing, all good!
A stunning property and a lovely place to stay. A warm welcome from the off and presented with a cosy, well furnished, on suite room, we couldn't have hoped for a better stop off on our trip further North. Parking is limited but free, which is always a bonus. Breakfast was excellent and plentiful, with a good choice. Location to the town centre is good and we had a lovely walk along the river, passing the Catherdal ruins into town in about 15 minutes. The hosts, Lyn and Lee were an absolute pleasure, thank you both for a very pleasant stay.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 6 September 2023
Paula
United KingdomThe staff were amazing it was a beautiful place and can't wait to return
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 25 August 2023
Erin
United StatesA little difficult to find at night, also parking spots are a bit confusing.
Extremely comfortable beds! Friendly staff, great location, wonderful sitting room for catching up with friends. Nice breakfast selection. Very clean.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 23 August 2023
Gideon
NetherlandsNothing
Beautiful old house, spacious room, great breakfast and large and quiet lounge room we could use to read a book (or watch television). Friendly and hospitable couplet that run the place. Attention for sustainability (electricity, towels, etc.). Best stay during our three weeks trip in Scotland.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 14 August 2023
Andrew
United KingdomNothing
Lovely Victorian villa with original features and warm welcome. Breakfast was excellent
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 12 August 2023
Thomas
GermanyThe hosts are wonderful, very friendly and nice. We can definitely recommend to stay here. We got a delicious cooked breakfast, the room was beautiful, freshly renovated with nice bathroom. At our next stay in Elgin we will definitely stay there again if possible.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 9 August 2023
Paul
United KingdomLovely period property that has been restored to a high standard, owners were welcoming and friendly. Room was well appointed with nice en-suite facility. Lovely breakfast in the morning with a good selection to choose from. Additionally, the property is close enough to walk into town for evening meal.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 8 August 2023
Alan
United KingdomCoffee machine? but was probably operator problem
Owners welcoming and friendly. Room spotless and very comfortable. Excellent choice and quality of breakfast. Onsite parking.
Stayed in August 2023
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