The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant

“A not so wee hotel with a big heart”

We stayed at the Knowes Hotel on several occasions previously when we had family living in Macduff and were always delighted with the accommodation, delicious food & friendly service. Our family have since moved away from Macduff so I decided to surprise my wife with a return for her birthday treat… lisää

We stayed at the Knowes Hotel on several occasions previously when we had family living in Macduff and were always delighted with the accommodation, delicious food & friendly service. Our family have since moved away from Macduff so I decided to surprise my wife with a return for her birthday treat. Since our last stay, the hotel has undergone major refurbishments and an extension with additional rooms done to a very high standard & welcoming atmosphere. On top of all that, the owners Wayne & Linda have achieved 4 star status for all their effort & hard work. Should also add that I purchased 2 x black Friday vouchers after the closing date but they still honoured the discount which was very much appreciated. We stayed in one of the new rooms which was very comfortable & tastefully decorated. Breakfast & evening meals on both days was delicious as always, more like 5 star & lots of choice. Friendly & efficient staff throughout, what's not to like !! Really well done team Knowes and thank you all very much for a fantastic 2 night stay, we will be back !! Highly recommended.

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“Lovely staff across the board and a cozy, comfortable room with a million dollar view”

We stayed three nights in room 112 which has a beautiful view of the sea as well as a view of the war memorial tower. The room has three windows and is filled with light (though there are blackout curtains if that’s not your thing) the bed is very comfortable and the shower is excellent. The room i… lisää

We stayed three nights in room 112 which has a beautiful view of the sea as well as a view of the war memorial tower. The room has three windows and is filled with light (though there are blackout curtains if that’s not your thing) the bed is very comfortable and the shower is excellent. The room is spacious and well appointed, comfortable and cosy and had everything we needed. Honestly, it was so hard to leave we tacked a third night into our original two night booking! When we first arrived there was a problem with our heating and the manager came up to try to sort it. Initially it didn’t seem to want to resolve and, with it being the weekend, apparently there wasn’t really anyone to call. She offered to move us but we didn’t really want to switch rooms so she kept on it until she finally worked it out, checking back in person with us several times throughout the process in spite of the fact that the restaurant was full and I’m sure she had many other things that needed her attention. We had dinner, drinks and breakfasts at the restaurant and everything we sampled was perfectly prepared as well as delicious. It was such a treat to be able to just go downstairs and enjoy such wonderful food and beverage as the weather had turned blustery, cold and rainy during our stay. And while my husband and I failed to catch anyone’s name during our stay every member of the staff we encountered was very friendly, helpful and attentive. We would happily stay here again and recommend you do as well!

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“A Great Find”

Stayed here for 2 nights in August and really enjoyed it. We had a room with a sea view. The whole hotel looked as if it was recently renovated and the room was thoughtfully designed and laid out. The en-suite although small really made the most of the available space. Overall the room looked a… lisää

Stayed here for 2 nights in August and really enjoyed it. We had a room with a sea view. The whole hotel looked as if it was recently renovated and the room was thoughtfully designed and laid out. The en-suite although small really made the most of the available space. Overall the room looked and felt as if it had been designed by someone who actually stays in hotels - not necessarily a common occurance! Staff were friendly & helpful. Breakfast & dinner were exellent. If staying you would be best to book a time for dinner as the dining room is very busy with non-resident diners. Our only niggle was the lack of bar spoce to sit & relax with a drink. All in all an excellent find, We would certainly recommend the Knowes and would happlily stay again if back in the area.

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“Atmosphere good; service excellent ; value for money 7/10”

Visited The Knowes for our family (includes teenage children and above) Christmas dinner. We really enjoyed the service and food. At £300 for 6 (incl. some excessive alcohol) could be considered slightly expensive; I'd give it a 7/10