Balcary Bay Country House Hotel

the location is magnificent and the bay view beautiful. Very comfortable bed and lovely room and bathroom which had und

Pros: Stunning location, comfy warm room and bathroom lovely bed.

Cons: We arrived in a verily cold spell and the dining room was cool although the proprietors provided a heater. Once we realised we wore an extra jersey and it was good.

Peaceful Seclusion!

Pros: Balcary Bay is a quiet and peaceful location with little traffic and distraction. We had a family suite with a small terrace and access to the gardens ideal with a dog. Good shoreline walks. Staff very pleasant and helpful.

Cons: The cooked breakfast was very nice but would benefit from some haggis and /or black pudding!

The perfect weekend break

Pros: Breath taking location, Hotel was very homely and comfortable. Are room was very large, plenty of space. Staff so welcoming and helpful, nothing seemed too much trouble! We had a power cut on the Friday night (not their fault), so for our evening meal we ended up with sandwiches, cheese board and a nice bottle of red wine by candle light!! so romantic, we actually really enjoyed that. But thank you to the staff for doing what they could to ensure we were looked after and feed. Saturday night, we enjoyed a lovely evening meal and a couple of drinks by the wood burner.... We will be back.

Cons: Parts of the hotel were a bit cold until heating put on late afternoon, please please put heating on sooner. but like I say still would come again.

Pros: Wonderful location, beautiful hotel, staff a bit faulty towers, but would definitely return

Cons: Heating in communal areas

Pros: Location was excellent being yards from the beach. Our room was on the ground floor, as I'd had hip surgery, so that made easy access to the dining room & sitting room. It was clean throughout but dated in its decor, quite dark inside. We had breakfast only while there. No self serve e.g fruit juice, cereal, yoghurt, it was brought to you. A menu had to be filled in the evening before & given to reception if you required a cooked breakfast. Pleasant enough stay, expensive for what it is.

Cons: The shower took an age to heat up but while waiting the water was starting to collect & not drain away in the base so eventually it would have overflowed onto the bathroom floor, didn't use shower for that reason. The outside area to our room was muddy and full of weeds, obviously you're not going to sit outside when it's wet & damp but maybe think about wood decking instead of concrete slabs & give either side a bit more privacy.

Pros: Loved The location. Rooms were really cosy and bed was very comfortable. The staff/owners were very welcoming and friendly. We had an evening meal and breakfast which was delicious. And hot. Would definitely stay again.

An unforgettable experience. A truly magical place overlooking the bay.

Pros: The view from the bedroom, and all public areas downstairs were spectacular. Breakfast was lovely. I wasn't keen on my evening meal, but my sister enjoyed hers very much. I felt the meal was pricey.

Cons: Evening meal not special enough to warrant the cost, in my opinion. Stairs everywhere. A bit difficult for me with arthritic hip, and particularly tricky with a suitcase.

Charming, relaxing gem

Pros: The setting is wonderful, right on the beach, beautiful, traditional country house hotel with such a charming and relaxed atmosphere. I was delighted with a free upgrade to a beautifully furnished room with amazing views from the bay window. The staff were extremely friendly and accommodating, the food was excellent, very comfortable bed and the towels were an excellent quality. My 12 year old dog was made very welcome and he could accompany me at meal times in the conservatory which was filled with lovely plants and lightning. Very happy to have found this characterful gem and will definitely return!

Cons: Only thing I wasn't keen on was the single use plastic toiletries.

Balcary Bay Hotel.

Pros: Exceptional location, situated right on the Bay, beautiful scenery. All the staff are a credit, very obliging, very polite & very friendly. This is our second stay here, definitely more to come. Also the car park is free. A hidden gem.

Perfect

Pros: Beautiful, historic place with a fantastic location, but it’s the staff who really make it. They are all so kind and friendly, and the whole place has a lovely atmosphere.