Glenforsa Hotel — Hotel in Mull

We were seduced by the photos and the Scandi log cabin vibes into paying £170 for a room with a view. Well, it certainly had a lovely view.||But, and it's a BIG but, the room was dark, dirty and noisy in unkempt, uncared for surroundings. Inside - old grubby furniture, shabby bedlinen and broken fittings, flies, filthy corners, audible snoring and bathroom noises from the adjacent rooms. Outside - weeds everywhere, overgrown hedges, cigarette butts, discarded rubbish. The food tasted like basic range supermarket fare, poorly prepped and cooked but charged at premium prices. Even the chips were horrible. Both the proprietors were offhand and brusque in our checking-in and checking-out encounters at reception and surprisingly scruffily dressed for sitting 'front of house' of a hotel charging £170 a night. Nothing wrong with a bit of multitasking but we didn't see either of them doing any kind of gardening or maintenance work which might have explained their appearance and frankly the long-neglected state of the place suggested no such work was imminent. (I'd like to say that, in contrast to the owners, the waitress at dinner was very pleasant and made a lot of effort to be helpful).|Because we had to leave early the next morning to catch a ferry, we paid our bill late in the evening before turning in for the night. Big mistake. The extent of the grimness was revealed back in the room with all the lights on. And by the morning, after a night disturbed by the snoring and bathroom visits from neighbouring rooms, we couldn't wait to get away so it could all become just a bad memory. ||It felt like a very expensive view. ||PS Shortly after our return I completed the email form which requested feedback 'in order to help maintain our high standards '. I gave full details of our experience in the comments box. I didn't even get the courtesy of an acknowledgement, Even a generic'thank you for your time, your comments will be passed on to the relevant team' would have been something. Given what we saw, this comes as...

If whimsical wonder and wild adventures are your cup of tea, then look no further than The Glenforsa Hotel on the Isle of Mull! 🏰✨

Meet the quirky owners, Alison and Brendon, the maestros of this enchanted woodland paradise. They've crafted 7 acres of ridge-like wonderland, where Mother Nature herself plays her grand symphony. From the tiniest shrubs to majestic cherry trees, it's a wildlife haven that could give Noah's Ark a run for its money! 🌳🐾

And let's talk about their gardens – oh, my! It's like they invited creatures from every tale and time to join the party. From the smallest insects to legendary dragons and even dinosaurs, you'll feel like you've stepped into a real-life Jurassic Park! 🦖🌿

Did I mention the coastline? Hold onto your hats, folks, because there's a whole safari out there! A stroll across the airfield rewards you with sightings of Gruffalos (yes, they do exist!), Great white sharks (pinch yourself, but be careful!), playful otters, majestic sea eagles soaring high, and the oh-so-cool basking sharks. Oh, and those adorable seals? They've got the charm of a thousand fluffy pillows! 🦈🦭

Now, let's dive into the heart of the hotel itself. Prepare to be charmed! The quirky bar and restaurant will have you feeling like you've entered a fairy tale tavern. The food? Exceptional! And they don't break the bank either. The steaks and chips will make your taste buds dance a jig! 🍔🍟

The rustic and characterful ambiance of the hotel is a true treasure. The lodges ooze Scandinavian chic, whisking you away to a Nordic wonderland. It's like staying in a cozy log cabin amidst the mystical woods! 🏕️🌌

In conclusion, The Glenforsa Hotel is more than just a place to rest your head – it's an otherworldly experience. So if you're up for a dash of magic, a sprinkle of wildlife, and a whole lot of quirky fun, book your stay and prepare for a tale-worthy...

The proprietress, Allison, was incredibly rude and condescending throughout our entire stay. DO NOT GO WITH KIDS- the common room balcony is very dangerous, and when I finally mentioned this on our way out, she said she expects parents to watch their kids, aka, to manage this disaster of a setup. Dinner was good, but it took an hour and 45 minutes to get our meals, with no apologies about the wait or surprise substitutions. We were dining with 3 kids, mind you. The next night, not wanting to even be at the hotel due to this hostility but not having found a picnic spot on our return from Tobermory, we brought fish and chips from the car straight to one of the many picnic tables on the lawn overlooking the airfield. Allison appeared to tell us to "leave the property" to eat the food because of "insurance purposes". Then the real reason: "I make my money on food and people in my restaurant can see you eating out here." Now, this is not a fancy place- the food is good but simple, the grounds overgrown, the decor dated- a very campsite feel which is what we were looking for. We didn't complain and even looked for another place (still with 3 kids), but where did she want us to go, her neighbor's property, or perhaps the side of the road? Her husband finally relented and let us sit down, but sheesh! The bathroom light didn't work, the string that turned on the shower broke on first pull. I could go on, but do yourself a favor and stay somewhere where you don't feel like an unwanted...