Victoria Hotel

Positives: 1. Location - in the centre of town, 5 minute walk to the Bow Fiddle Rock. 2. Double Room with Sea View was reasonably spacious. The view, however, was a bit of a token. 3. Continental breakfast included in room price - basic selection, but it kept us going in the mornings. 4. Kettle, tea, coffee and milk provided in the room. 5. Free WiFi. 6. Free parking. Negatives: 1. There was a strong, nauseating smell in the room, coming from the carpet. 2. The room was very cold in the mornings, as the heating was switched off during the night. 3. Breakfast room was freezing - the heaters were never turned on. 4. There was nowhere to store our personal items in the bathroom, not a single shelf or cupboard. 5. Every time we flushed the toilet, a loud, roaring noise, similar to a truck engine, would come from the pipes and would continue for 5 minutes. This is was especially troublesome at night. 6. Cracked, plastic drinking cups were a bit of a let down. 7. No mini fridge in the room. 8. No table, just two chairs.

My husband and I have been coming to Portknockie self catering for 25 years and we had previously eaten in Victoria but started to give it a miss then I decided to book for last night and straight away realised it had been taken over. Dining room very bright and fresh not like previous times. We got speaking with the lovely waitress who said they had been taken over. I had the Sunday roast dinner comprising of Delicious tender beef,Yorkshire pudding, mash and roast potatoes and lovely veggies. This was followed by almond and raspberry tart with ice cream. Husband had ga.mon steak,pineapple veggies and chips followed by apple pi and custard. Believe me I know about food and I can tell you this was absolutely first class. Will we be back sure thing we will. Waitress was first class lovely attitude towards customers.

Stayed locally and visited the pub and restaurant throughout the week. A very warm welcome to both. Had our evening meal there tonight- food was very tasty and service was very friendly and attentive despite being busy. I’d go so far as to say the chips were better than the ones from the local chippy! A wee game of connect 4 while we were waiting was fun too! Hidden gem.

My mum and I had a lovely meal here this week. I had Cajun chicken and my mum had fish pie and both were excellent. Piping hot and very tasty. Mum had apple pie for dessert and again very tasty. As my mum said “proper food, like food should be.” 5 stars all the way. Thank you Lorraine.

Fabulous stay in this hidden gem in Portknockie. Wonderful hospitality from superb hosts Davey and Lorraine. Would definitely recommend only stayed one night. Lovely little village close to harbour and coastal walks. Orcas had been spotted just days earlier

Comfortable rooms excellent shower and bathroom facilities handy for coastal walks and golf courses good food and a good choice of beers and over a hundred whisky's all served by the friendly staff at reasonable pr