The Carisbrooke
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Summary of reviewsThe Carisbrooke Hotel enjoys positive acclaim for its prime location, offering a convenient and peaceful setting close to Forres town centre and the A96. Guests appreciate the easily accessible position, making it an ideal spot for exploring nearby attractions, attending local events and outdoor activities like fishing on the River Findhorn. The proximity to local cafes and shops, combined with the availability of parking right outside the rooms, adds to the hotel's appeal.
Although the hotel has faced some challenges in providing consistent breakfast services due to staffing issues, guests have appreciated nearby alternatives when needed. The in-house breakfast, when available, received favorable reviews for its quality, variety and reasonable pricing with specific praise for vegetarian options.
Dinner service at The Carisbrooke stands out with commendable reviews highlighting the superb, first-class quality of the food. The menu offers diverse choices, including excellent vegan options. Guests also enjoyed the bar area with good bar food and reasonable prices complementing the dining experience. The friendly staff and high-quality service contribute to the excellent dining feedback.
The rooms, described as basic yet clean and modernized, offer a cozy and comfortable stay. Despite occasional mentions of the need for updates and missing comprehensive toiletries, the rooms are equipped with comfortable beds, quality bedding and ample storage. The peaceful environment, away from the pub area, enhances the restful experience. The hotel’s pet-friendly policy and affordable pricing add further value for budget-conscious travelers.
Cleanliness is a strong point for The Carisbrooke with guests frequently praising the spotless and inviting rooms. Recently refurbished spaces contribute to a modern and well-maintained ambiance with many noting the immaculate state of the rooms and the lovely white towels in the bathrooms.
The staff at The Carisbrooke receive exceptional praise for their friendliness, helpfulness and accommodating nature. Guests describe the team as very courteous, knowledgeable and always willing to assist, ensuring a welcoming and memorable stay. The dedicated service from the owner and bar staff further enhances the overall experience.
In summary, The Carisbrooke Hotel offers a comfortable, clean and convenient stay with outstanding dining and exceptional service, making it a highly recommended choice for both short visits and longer stays.
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Although the hotel has faced some challenges in providing consistent breakfast services due to staffing issues, guests have appreciated nearby alternatives when needed. The in-house breakfast, when available, received favorable reviews for its quality, variety and reasonable pricing with specific praise for vegetarian options.
Dinner service at The Carisbrooke stands out with commendable reviews highlighting the superb, first-class quality of the food. The menu offers diverse choices, including excellent vegan options. Guests also enjoyed the bar area with good bar food and reasonable prices complementing the dining experience. The friendly staff and high-quality service contribute to the excellent dining feedback.
The rooms, described as basic yet clean and modernized, offer a cozy and comfortable stay. Despite occasional mentions of the need for updates and missing comprehensive toiletries, the rooms are equipped with comfortable beds, quality bedding and ample storage. The peaceful environment, away from the pub area, enhances the restful experience. The hotel’s pet-friendly policy and affordable pricing add further value for budget-conscious travelers.
Cleanliness is a strong point for The Carisbrooke with guests frequently praising the spotless and inviting rooms. Recently refurbished spaces contribute to a modern and well-maintained ambiance with many noting the immaculate state of the rooms and the lovely white towels in the bathrooms.
The staff at The Carisbrooke receive exceptional praise for their friendliness, helpfulness and accommodating nature. Guests describe the team as very courteous, knowledgeable and always willing to assist, ensuring a welcoming and memorable stay. The dedicated service from the owner and bar staff further enhances the overall experience.
In summary, The Carisbrooke Hotel offers a comfortable, clean and convenient stay with outstanding dining and exceptional service, making it a highly recommended choice for both short visits and longer stays.
Dog Friendly Hotel
The Carisbrooke welcomes dogs. It provides accommodation that caters to guests with dogs. Specific amenities for dogs are not detailed, but its inclusion in the list suggests a welcoming environment.
Hotel with Parking
The hotel features a spacious car park that is available free of charge for all guests. Free private parking is possible on site and a reservation is not needed.
Cheap Hotel
Located in Forres, this hotel provides budget accommodation. It offers essential amenities suitable for cost-conscious travelers.
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Guest Reviews
The Carisbrooke Hotel receives frequent praise for its prime location. Guests appreciate its easily accessible setting with many highlighting its convenient proximity to Forres town centre, a mere 10-15 minute walk away. This makes it an ideal spot for those attending local events, visiting relatives or exploring the charming town with its cafes and shops. The hotel is also noted for being close to the A96, which provides easy access for further travels and local buses are available for getting around.
The peaceful environment adds to its appeal, offering a quiet retreat while still being near key amenities and attractions. Visitors find the location perfect for activities like fishing trips to River Findhorn and appreciate the convenience of parking right outside their rooms. Additionally, the friendly staff and clean accommodations contribute positively to the overall experience, making The Carisbrooke a highly recommended choice for both short visits and longer stays.
Although The Carisbrooke struggled to consistently provide breakfast due to staffing issues, guests were often referred to nearby cafes, such as the highly-praised cafe 1489 on the High Street. When breakfast was available at the hotel, it received commendable remarks for its quality, variety and reasonable pricing. Highlights from guests included excellent, very good and great breakfasts with options catering to vegetarians receiving specific praise for taste and value. Overall, the breakfast experience, when available, was considered satisfying and delightful by many guests.
The reviews for dinner at The Carisbrooke paint a predominantly positive picture of the dining experience. Many guests highlight the quality of the food, noting it as superb, first class and amazing. The menu offers good choices and caters well to different preferences, including commendable vegan options. Guests also enjoyed the bar area, remarking on the good bar food available in the early evening. Friendly staff and reasonable prices contribute to an overall excellent dining experience with some guests even considering it the best food they had on their road trip. Despite recent challenges impacting the accommodation industry, The Carisbrooke's food and service remain impressive and worthy of return visits.
The Carisbrooke offers a range of standard, motel-style rooms with direct access from the car park. Guests noted the rooms were basic but consistently clean with many mentioning freshly refurbished and modernized accommodations. The en-suite bathrooms were generally described as good, although some reviews indicated a need for updates in specific rooms.
Rooms are equipped with comfortable beds, quality bedding and ample storage. While basic amenities are provided, such as a kettle with coffee and tea facilities, the lack of comprehensive toiletries and the occasional absence of room cleaning services were pointed out by a few guests. Despite this, the spaciousness and affordability of the rooms received positive feedback.
Most rooms are situated away from the pub area, ensuring a quieter stay. The overall service, described as kind and efficient, complemented the clean and cozy atmosphere of the rooms. Pet-friendly policies and the affordable price per night also added to the appeal for those looking for budget-friendly accommodation.
The Carisbrooke offers guests a notably comfortable experience with its well-regarded beds. Reviews consistently highlight the comfort and cleanliness of the beds, emphasizing their ability to provide a good night's sleep. Guests frequently describe the beds as very comfortable and cosy with quality bedding that enhances their stay. While there are mentions of an unusable bathroom, the overall feedback regarding the beds suggests that visitors can expect a restful and comfortable sleep during their stay at The Carisbrooke.
The Carisbrooke consistently receives praise for its high standards of cleanliness. Guests have frequently described the rooms as clean, comfortable and warm. Many noted that the rooms were spotless and tidy, providing a fresh and inviting atmosphere. The recently refurbished spaces contribute to a sense of modernity and well-maintained surroundings. Chalets were also commended for their cleanliness and the immaculate state of rooms, coupled with lovely white towels in the bathroom, enhances the overall guest experience. While one review mentioned a lack of cleanliness and worn-out condition, the majority reflect a positive consensus on the hotel's upkeep, emphasizing clean and friendly environments.
At The Carisbrooke, guests consistently highlight the exceptional quality of the staff, describing them with phrases such as very helpful, very friendly and extremely accommodating. Reviewers praise the staff for their punctual courtesy and knowledgeable service. Patrons note that the team couldn’t do enough for them, providing cheerful, efficient and professional assistance. The owner and bar staff particularly stand out with guests appreciating their attentive and delightful demeanor.
Staff members are frequently described as kind, pleasant and competent, ensuring that all needs are met with a smile. Guests mention specific interactions where staff were not only entertaining but also bent over backwards to provide help, contributing significantly to the overall experience. Words like excellent, amazing and brilliant are commonly used, underscoring the high level of satisfaction with the service received.
Overall, the reviews point to a warm and welcoming environment at The Carisbrooke, where the staff's friendliness and helpfulness create a memorable stay for all who visit. From efficient service to a genuinely caring attitude, the team at The Carisbrooke seems to embody what excellent hospitality is all about.
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The peaceful environment adds to its appeal, offering a quiet retreat while still being near key amenities and attractions. Visitors find the location perfect for activities like fishing trips to River Findhorn and appreciate the convenience of parking right outside their rooms. Additionally, the friendly staff and clean accommodations contribute positively to the overall experience, making The Carisbrooke a highly recommended choice for both short visits and longer stays.
Breakfast
Dinner
Rooms
Rooms are equipped with comfortable beds, quality bedding and ample storage. While basic amenities are provided, such as a kettle with coffee and tea facilities, the lack of comprehensive toiletries and the occasional absence of room cleaning services were pointed out by a few guests. Despite this, the spaciousness and affordability of the rooms received positive feedback.
Most rooms are situated away from the pub area, ensuring a quieter stay. The overall service, described as kind and efficient, complemented the clean and cozy atmosphere of the rooms. Pet-friendly policies and the affordable price per night also added to the appeal for those looking for budget-friendly accommodation.
Beds
Cleanliness
Staff
Staff members are frequently described as kind, pleasant and competent, ensuring that all needs are met with a smile. Guests mention specific interactions where staff were not only entertaining but also bent over backwards to provide help, contributing significantly to the overall experience. Words like excellent, amazing and brilliant are commonly used, underscoring the high level of satisfaction with the service received.
Overall, the reviews point to a warm and welcoming environment at The Carisbrooke, where the staff's friendliness and helpfulness create a memorable stay for all who visit. From efficient service to a genuinely caring attitude, the team at The Carisbrooke seems to embody what excellent hospitality is all about.
No, The Carisbrooke doesn't have any pool.
No, a spa isn't available at The Carisbrooke.
Yes, The Carisbrooke welcomes dogs.
Yes, parking facilities are available at The Carisbrooke.
No, The Carisbrooke doesn't have a gym.
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