Exterior

Reviews of Bankhouse B&B

2.5 out of 5
Bankhouse B&B
102a High Street, Aberlour, Scotland

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 29 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Angie

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service
Travel delays
We ran unto a lost bag situation at the airport which delayed our departure from the airport to the hotel. We called to let them know we were going to be late and they said ok. We got lost on the way which delayed us and we tried to call to tell them but no answer. When we arrived they had left a note they had left. No call to us and they did not pick up or call us back. We ended up at a different hotel all together down the street who picked up the phone and had available. What a rough day - made worse by non-communication from the folks there.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Eileen on 14 Nov 2023
Angie. Thank you for your prompt review. It is very unfortunate that you failed to follow the booking instructions all of which you had received and opened both at time of booking and the pre arrival welcome email opened the day prior to your check in date. As per our instructions Check In is from 5pm - 8pm and guests must leave their estimated time they would like to check in by texting or calling my mobile on the number provided as this enables us to be at our small Bed & Breakfast (not a hotel) in time to meet and greet and also means I am able to plan my working day. I did not receive any check in time from yourself. The first contact I received from you was a call to my landline at 7.15pm to tell me you were on your way and according to your Sat Nav would be with us in 1 hour 30 minutes arriving to check in at 8.45pm. Nearly an hour late, for the last check-in. There was no mention of any delays or any lost luggage and I agreed to wait for your arrival. At 8.45pm you never appeared and I did not hear from you until a message was left at 9.30pm again on my landline while I had to pop out to the local shop before it closed to tell me that you had taken a wrong turning and would be another 1 hour 20 minutes, (ten minutes less than your original journey time?). I thought this strange as the airport is only just over an hour away. This now being a 10.45pm check in. As you had not left any number for me to contact you I waited but 10.45 came and again no arrival. I waited a further 45 minutes without any calls or messages from you although you had my mobile number. I had now been waiting 6 hours 30 minutes for your arrival and had to leave just before 11.30pm realising that at such a late hour now, I assumed you must have decided it was too late to expect to be checked in, disturbing guests and had therefore booked into a Hotel or Travel Lodge which do open 24 hrs and have full time reception staff. I had left a note on the door just in case you did happen to arrive. Had you informed us of your intentions initially it would have been so much more respectful and a lot less stressful for us all.

2/10 Terrible

Colin

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was immaculate. Fresh. Super clean. Nice styling. Bedding was lovely. Towels were lovely. Try the yoghurt and home made compote for breakfast. Cooked items very high standard. Owners bright and cheerful. I cannot fault it in any way.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Eileen on 6 Oct 2023
Thank you so much Rosie for your kind review. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay with us and we hope to see you visit again in the near future.Take CareKind RegardsEileen and Jim

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Webster

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property, interior is all brand new. Please note, pay attention to the message. The owner sends you before you arrive so they know what time to meet you. Wonderfully cooked breakfast in the morning, everything was as advertised.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

CRAIG, Washington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great place to stay. Nice and quiet and great hospitality.

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay in Aberlour. Great hosts with delicious breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent place to stay in Speyside area
We had a wonderful visit to Aberlour and the Banhouse was a perfect place to stay. Eileen and Jimwere perfect hosts and were more than happy to privide advice about the area, places to visit etc. Our room was perfectly clean and everything felt fresh and new. We would definitely be happy to stay there on a future visit
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect place to stay
I stayed to the Bankhouse B&B during a business trip. The owners are great, helpful and accommodate to my late- night arrival. Breakfast was perfect and the cleanliness of the room is spot on. I would recommend to everyone to stay here when in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

tony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was nothing we could fault, perfect for a couple on a short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful B&B, Jim and Eileen were very friendly. Would stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a very relaxing stay. The hosts were fabulous and we had everything we needed. Breakfast was delicious. The area has a very nice river with a walking path along the river. Distilleries near by and Linn Falls a short walk. A few restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic B&B with excellent hosts.
We had a wonderful stay at Bankhouse B&B. The hosts Eileen and Jimmy were very friendly and helpful, nothing was too much trouble and they recommended lots of places to visit and eat. The bedroom and bathroom are beautifully decorated and spotlessly clean. The bed was very comfortable, my husband loved the duvet so much he wants to buy one. Breakfast was outstanding, perfectly cooked with high quality ingredients. We will definitely return. Thank you both for making our weekend extra special.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property has been recently updated and it was so clean and smelled so fresh. The owners were absolutely LOVELY and provided a delicious breakfast as well as perfect site-seeing options on our trip to Inverness. We thoroughly enjoyed our one-night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
First Class
the accomodation and the owners were faultless, my only issue was I arrived after 7.30pm in the evening and having nothing to eat since breakfast , Tried to get a hot meal , on a very cold and windy evening. I was told by the owners that you were not allowed take-away food in the B&B - so this rulled out the chinese takeaway - as it was not realistic to eat it outside , the two local bar resturants stopped serving at 8 and i arrived in the first one at 2 minutes past and they said no , try the next and the cook had gone home , needless to say i got no Hot food that night - just a stale sandwich and scotch egg fro the local shop - which i had to eat on the street- but the breakfast was brilliant the next morning - advice dont arrive late or expect to eat a take-away (this was a first for me and would have been very helpful to know this at time of booking - yet again cant fault anything else - hence the score
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

ROBERT

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Garry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a fantastic B&B, the owners are very friendly and helpful, the room is clean and comfortable. Easy walking distance to everything in the town. Great for a two night stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are spotless and newly done up. The breakfast is over the top and the staff are 11/10 for friendliness and helpfulness. One of the best places I've stayed in.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hosts are lovely, accommodating, and welcoming. We slept well, enjoyed breakfast, and wish we could have stayed longer
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Newly renovated everything was in order. Appreciated the historical look but modern features like great lighting. Our hosts were fantastic and lots of breakfast options. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. The owners were so nice and cooked up a delicious breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hidden gem!
Had an amazing business stay here. Eileen & Jim were fantastic hosts and really made it a home away from home. The room was very modern and clean, and the WIFI was great (Essential for a business trip). Breakfast was also tremendous. Can't recommend this place enough!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

6/10 Okay

Beatrice

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Camere piccole e poco insonorizzate. Per il resto colazione e personale ottimo
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and cozy place. The staff was very kind, helpful and attentive.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful B&B
Staying one night in Aberlour during our Scottish roundtrip. We had a wonderful stay with Eileen and Jim. Very hospitable couple, giving us great tips on places to visit and where to go for dinner. The room was very comfortable with a large bathroom and walk-in shower. Very nice, modern and nicely designed in the old Bank house. Breakfast was cooked to order, and nicely served at our table. Loved the tattie scones! We will come back! Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wie liebevoll das Gästehaus von den Besitzern geführt wird. Diese Leben im selben Haus in der oberen Etage. Es ist alles sehr familiär und es fehlt einem an nichts. Ganz besonders begeistert hat uns die tolle Auswahl an Frühstücksgerichten die von den beiden Betreibern komplett frisch zubereitet wird. Ein echt toller Service. Einfach ankommen und wohl fühlen.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022