Glenlaurel A Scottish Inn & Cottages
Gibisonville, Ohio
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Gibisonville, Ohio
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173 customer reviews
Valerie Coolidge
Dickens Christmas Dinner Tradition! For the past 5 plus years my husband and I take a Wednesday evening in December for the Dickens dinner. The lodging is half off that evening. We really like the cabins, and always take advantage of the …MoreDickens Christmas Dinner Tradition! For the past 5 plus years my husband and I take a Wednesday evening in December for the Dickens dinner. The lodging is half off that evening. We really like the cabins, and always take advantage of the hot tub on the private deck. Entree choices are either cornish Hens or a filet. We pay a few extra dollars for the filet, it's easier to eat! 6 PM is the cocktail hour before dinner. The Dickens tale is read aloud between courses. It's a lovely relaxed meal. Beautiful fireplaces are in many of the rooms enhancing the cozy atmosphere. In the morning is a huge breakfast, starting with homemade scones and jam is served. Afterwards there's time for hiking if you can spare the time. We've brought friends with us a couple times now, and they love it too! Oh, and there's a new and final Scotish Lard who holds the title of Earl, and has a castle back in Scotland! More...
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Have to say it was lovely! We stayed in Macbeth. ||Innkeeper Lisa did a stellar job of providing us with dinner in our room on 2nd nite. It was great food (salmon salad for me lasagna & salad for my guy) roses ,sparking wate and dessert. ||Breakfast is substantial and delicious! ||Staff is super accommodating. ||Loved the hiking! More...
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My wife and I went here in early October for a weekend get away for our anniversary. We stayed in the MacDonald suite and could not have been more satisfied. Every detail in the room and around the property was well maintained and clean. Breakfast each morning was delicious and very filling. We did not arrive early enough for dinner on Friday night however we did opt for dinner in our room Saturday night. We were pleasantly surprised by our in room dinner we were expecting a to go box placed in the fridge with heating instructions, when we arrived back in our room on Saturday the table in our room was fully set with plates, silver ware, napkins and stem ware. As I mentioned we did arrive late on Friday but that wasn't an issue, late check in was super easy. We couldn't have asked for a better weekend. We will definitely be back. More...
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We were able to get a reservation for a one night stay at this charming location about an hour drive from Columbus. We arrived around the 3:30 check in time and after getting settled into our cozy croft (a wee house) we decided to explore the trails that are on the property. Autumn afternoon, turning leaves, quiet of the forest... oh my! Then back to the croft to freshen up and dress for dinner. Shortly after six we made our way to the Manor House for a beverage in the pub and chatting with fellow lodgers. At seven the dinner is announced in the dining room. A delicious six course dinner followed! ||The next morning following a soak in our private hot tub we dressed and walked back to the Manor House for a delicious breakfast. We departed shortly before the 11:30 checkout vowing to return! More...
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Jaime Morphy
Surprised my husband with a getaway trip to Hocking Hills for his birthday. I wanted it to be special and choosing to stay at Glenlaurel was definitely the best choice! ! We stayed in the MacDougal Croft and it was absolutely perfect. We …MoreSurprised my husband with a getaway trip to Hocking Hills for his birthday. I wanted it to be special and choosing to stay at Glenlaurel was definitely the best choice!! We stayed in the MacDougal Croft and it was absolutely perfect. We enjoyed the hiking trails they have. The best part of the stay was the Social Hour in the Pub followed by a Six-Course Dinner. Every single course was delicious and we loved meeting the Chef! It was a peaceful and relaxing stay. We enjoyed the hot tub after dinner and listening to the rain storm in the screened porch. Really enjoyed the Scottish music they had playing in our cabin when we first walked in and the cute lanterns to walk around the grounds at dark! Only issue was with breakfast. This was our first time staying here so it would have been nice to be told when we sat down to get our own scones. Which I guess is a signal for them to give your porridge followed by asking you what you want for breakfast. Our server seemed annoyed when asked why we hadn’t gotten a scone yet & I said we didn't know how it worked since it was our first stay. We ordered Bloody Mary’s and it took 25 minutes to get it and by the time it came out it was warm with no ice. She kept saying it would be on its way but 25 minutes later drinks came and looked like it was sitting out for a while before given to us. I was looking forward to breakfast but would skip it next time or do the breakfast in our room for the extra fee. The ladies who check you in and out could be a tad bit nicer!! Especially for what you pay to stay here. We will definitely be back! Such a beautiful place! More...
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Tony R
Five star experience! Top notch food! Will stay here again.
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We only stayed for one night here---in the Robertson Garrett Room. This Select Registry inn is a good place for those who want to get away from the rat race and technology---spotty or no cell reception, wifi, or TV (but you can look at …Read more on TripAdvisor
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My husband proposed to me at Glenlaurel, near the waterfall that you can encounter when hiking on site. It was truly beautiful. The resort is awesome, with a great hiking path and wonderful cabins. The food was also delicious. I recommend going here for a romantic weekend in nature, with a cultural twist! More...
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We traveled over 4 hours to get to this resort and celebrate my wife's birthday ( can't say which one). We were greeted Nancy who was very polite and informative. Enjoyed talking to her for a few minutes. We went to our room ( McGregor) and …Read more on TripAdvisor More...
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We only stayed for one night here---in the Robertson Garrett Room. This Select Registry inn is a good place for those who want to get away from the rat race and technology---spotty or no cell reception, wifi, or TV (but you can look at DVD's on a screen in your room). Our king room was large and had a rustic feel. But it was kind of dark and showed a bit of age. The bathroom was quite small and akin to what you'd get in a 2-star motel. We've stayed in several Select Registry properties, and this room was not comparable to what you normally have in a Select inn. ||||There are a few activities you can do on the property, including an 8 hole links-style short golf course and a nice trail along a gorge starting at the back of the inn. All of the major points of interest (caves, cliffs, etc.) of the Hocking Hills are within 10-15 minutes of the inn. There is a bar in the same building as the restaurant, but it has limited hours. Staff at check-in were fine, but we thought they could be more welcoming (i.e.----a little more sociable than the normal business-like hotel check-in). The price of our room was what you would expect for this inn (and less expensive than most Select Registry properties). ||||Food service was the highlight of our stay. The 6-course dinner was very good and reasonably priced. They had a decent wine list. The bar is open for socializing an hour before the 7PM dinner seating time. The bar and dining staff were very friendly, and the chef came out to talk to the guests near the end of the meal. The free breakfast was out on a lovely patio, and the food choices and quality were also very good. Overall, we had a nice stay. If not for the food service, we might have been a little disappointed. More...
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We traveled over 4 hours to get to this resort and celebrate my wife's birthday ( can't say which one). We were greeted Nancy who was very polite and informative. Enjoyed talking to her for a few minutes. We went to our room ( McGregor) and needed help with all the light switches which we received from the executive chef, J-M. He was also very gracious and helpful. ||The pub is in the lower level ( rathskeller) and we started our celebration there prior to dinner. An announcement was proclaimed for dinner at 7:00 so we left and were escorted to our table. Our dinner of Salmon was preordered when reservations were made. The service was great. Dana and Melissa were attentive to our every wish and helped us make a wine selection as well. Dinner was fabulous. Our chef J-M visited us after dinner ( six course) and chatted with us for a few minutes. His full name is Jean-Michel Matos. Thank you J-M. ||Our breakfast the next morning was served by Jamie and she was excellent. The food again was fabulous. Thank you Rachel. ||I promised my wife that we would return and do this get-a-way again. More...
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Sumanth Reddy
Luxury and culture brought together ! Loved every moment of the stay here, and lol there even was a bagpiper who kept playing some tunes for a long times through out the day, food was good, and for dinner reservations need to be made like 24 hours earlier. Rooms were kept at most tidy and clean. I have even realized that there is a small game(Easter egg kinda thing) where they hide a dollar bill any where in the room which you need to find. Lol, I didn’t find it. Only thing that sucks here is the WiFi, it’s way to weak and slow! More...
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My husband and I visited Glen Laurel this past weekend for our anniversary. We were first time guests, but we will be returning for sure. The attention to detail was incredible. The grounds are just beautiful and our croft was perfect, …Read more on TripAdvisor More...
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My husband and I visited Glen Laurel this past weekend for our anniversary. We were first time guests, but we will be returning for sure. The attention to detail was incredible. The grounds are just beautiful and our croft was perfect, with lots of little details and sweet touches. The hot tub was relaxing, but with the 100 degree weather, we did turn it down a bit. We had the 7 course dinner on Saturday, and the entire experience was outstanding, from the social hour where we met some lovely people, to the piper, to the food (which was indescribably delicious). Our server for dinner and for (the also unbelievably fabulous) breakfast was Jamie, and she went above and beyond in not only her service, but her attitude and personality. She made us feel so welcome, and we truly appreciated her. Glen Laurel, thank you for a weekend we will never forget! More...
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Aimee Stoller
My husband and I had a delightful time at the Glenlaurel. We stayed in the Wallace Cottage. Everything is so quaint and fun. The private hot tub, fireplace and comfy bed was a plus! The food was out of this world! We were so impressed with our experience and can't wait to go back. Both of us were sad to leave and wished we would have booked another night after staying 2. More...
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Abigail Ledwinka
Fantastic place, away from distractions of every day life. Delicious food, friendly staff, beautiful scenery and accommodations. We were impressed and sad to leave. Thank you for a wonderful experience! More...
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I cannot say enough about the beautiful, romantic B&B. My husband and I stayed in one of the crofts for our anniversary and loved it. The private patio with a hot tub was delightful, the croft itself had just the right atmosphere, and the …Read more on TripAdvisor More...
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I cannot say enough about the beautiful, romantic B&B. My husband and I stayed in one of the crofts for our anniversary and loved it. The private patio with a hot tub was delightful, the croft itself had just the right atmosphere, and the kitchenette allowed us to spend as much or as little time in our room as we desired. We were concerned about the lack of wifi, but it turned out to be a blessing to be able to really unplug for a while. The property offers dvds to borrow if you'd like to watch a movie. The property has a walking trail through a beautiful gorge area that is secluded, romantic, and does remind one of a Scottish glen. The breakfast every morning had scones and coffee/tea/juice. You could choose an egg dish or a "sweet" dish, so my husband and I split one of each, which was great for us. We dined one evening at the restaurant as well. Although the food was good, it was certainly overpriced for what you get. Then next time we stay here - and there will be a next time - we'll skip the dinner. If you're looking for a romantic getaway in Ohio, this is an amazing place to spend a few days getting away from it all. More...
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Shannon
This place is probably one of the finest experiences I've ever had.
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Ben Lindquist
The cottages are amazing, the breakfast is great, the staff are helpful and friendly, and walking the grounds can't be beat! We've been twice and will be back!
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We enjoyed our two night stay at Glenlaurel in the MacDonald suite in the main house. The room was clean, spacious, and comfortable. The breakfasts were delicious and oh so much good food! The weather was supposed to be inclement while we …Read more on TripAdvisor More...
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We enjoyed our two night stay at Glenlaurel in the MacDonald suite in the main house. The room was clean, spacious, and comfortable. The breakfasts were delicious and oh so much good food! The weather was supposed to be inclement while we were there but we lucked out and it only rained the last afternoon and evening. We had the patio door open and listened to the rain fall and the birds sing while eating our delicious in-room dinner. So relaxing! The meals are delivered to your refrigerator so it is convenient to heat them up in the microwave whenever you are ready to eat. The crofts and cottages look so inviting so there are many great options to choose from. Definitely worth checking this out! More...
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Garratt Edsall
Another fantastic weekend for us at Glen Laurel. Chef Jean Michel's culinary delights were extraordinary. This was our third stay and we have been looking forward to getting back for some time. Friday night's 6-course meal, Saturday night's 7-course meal (oh the lamb soo good!) and the 3-course breakfasts and the wait staff were so accommodating and cordial. We recommend staying here to all our family and couples for a getaway where you can unplug, disconnect, and recharge. More...
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My husband and I spent two heavenly days last week at Glenlaurel. We stayed in one of the crofts and absolutely loved it. The private deck with the hot tub was so relaxing . We had dinner in our croft the first night and the second night …Read more on TripAdvisor More...
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Glenlaurel is a great place to relax, enjoy each other, enjoy nature and enjoy good food. ||We went during "Chef Days". It was very educational and a lot of fun. It was great because you didn't have to leave the resort to have something to …Read more on TripAdvisor More...
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We have visited this Inn numerous times over the past 10 years. The setting is idyllic, surrounded by forests and waterfalls. The cabins, where we usually stay, are sophisticated, tasteful and extremely comfortable. This time, we …Read more on TripAdvisor More...
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This is our third trip to Glenlaurel. We always stay in the West Crofts since they have king beds. It is our go to place when we need to get away from it all. We've been their in October, December and now March. Loved the outdoor hot tub …Read more on TripAdvisor More...
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We stayed at Glenlaurel for two nights and thoroughly enjoyed our visit. The staff was pleasant and helpful. Our room was large and had a private deck, fireplace and large bathroom. The food was amazing. Breakfast was included in the …Read more on TripAdvisor More...
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Glenlaurel is a great place to relax, enjoy each other, enjoy nature and enjoy good food. ||We went during "Chef Days". It was very educational and a lot of fun. It was great because you didn't have to leave the resort to have something to do, but you also had plenty of time to relax. As a bonus, we came home with some knowledge on how to make our home-prepared meals even better. If you are a foodie, I recommend you try Chef Days. You will leave stuffed. ||About the resort itself: the "Crofts" are adorable and comfy. Their private gorge is beautiful. There really isn't a season that is best for this place. We were there in February and it was lovely. Also, if you get a chance to be in the hot tub when it is snowing, that is an experience. More...
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We have visited this Inn numerous times over the past 10 years. The setting is idyllic, surrounded by forests and waterfalls. The cabins, where we usually stay, are sophisticated, tasteful and extremely comfortable. This time, we attended a 3-day seminar on Scotland. As in the past, the food was well prepared, presented artistically, and offered in 4-6 course dinners. Breakfast was also substantial, with a decent variety of choices. The program was well organized and presented by engaging outside experts on Scottish history, culture, music and libations. We had a fun scotch tasting on our last day. The staff goes out of its way to accommodate individual needs, and shows great appreciation for returnees. More...
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This is our third trip to Glenlaurel. We always stay in the West Crofts since they have king beds. It is our go to place when we need to get away from it all. We've been their in October, December and now March. Loved the outdoor hot tub and 30 degree nights. Hocking Hills hiking with the frozen streams and waterfalls was fascinating. We never get tired of visiting this area.The real treat with Glenlaurel is the evening dinners on site. The chef and service is over the top. On Saturdays you are treated to bagpipes before dinner in typical Scottish fashion. Morning breakfasts are perfect. More...
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We stayed at Glenlaurel for two nights and thoroughly enjoyed our visit. The staff was pleasant and helpful. Our room was large and had a private deck, fireplace and large bathroom. The food was amazing. Breakfast was included in the price and was filling (fresh scones, oatmeal and a choice of an entree). We chose to have dinner on Friday evening and it was nice to dress up and have a romantic dinner. The 5 course meal was superb and worth the price. We will definitely be heading back when the golf course is open. More...
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My husband and I spent two heavenly days last week at Glenlaurel. We stayed in one of the crofts and absolutely loved it. The private deck with the hot tub was so relaxing . We had dinner in our croft the first night and the second night we had the six course meal in the manor house and it was outstanding. Every couple needs to plan to come to Glenlaurel and leave the world behind, if only for a day or two! We will be back! More...
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Anna Beussink
The staff was very friendly and helpful. My stay was very relaxing and comfortable. The gourmet breakfast was definitely my favorite part.
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Kim McIntyre
We stayed here for only one night and had our wedding ceremony in the main house. Although pricey, you should experience it at least once. Tracy went above and beyond to help us with accomodations prior to check in. From the beautiful music playing in our cabin as we walked in, to the personal touches they left for us to celebrate our day. The food was amazing. I want that Poblano soup recipe! We did the 7 course meal and the chef was great. Social hour from 6-7, bagpipes, a poem read to us and then the meal. We would have liked it to be a little shorter, however. We ended up leaving by 9:15 without getting our delicious looking dessert because we had been there for 2.5 + hours and were tired from our big day. Comfy King bed and we watched the sunrise from our hot tub looking out over the woods. We had both of the fireplaces going and it was very romantic. Great experience. The breakfast was just as good from the blueberry goat cheese scones, oatmeal with heavy cream, stuffed french toast, and eggs benedict. Yummy. We will see you guys again next year for our anniversary. Thanks again. We stayed in the Macleod Cottage fyi.... More...
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Kyle Kemp
Everything was wonderful from the atmosphere to the food. What a gem! I'm looking forward to our next opportunity to visit!
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This was our second stay at Glenlaurel. We've stayed in a Croft as well as a room in the Carriage House; both were comfortable and clean. We thoroughly enjoyed the Dickens Dinner and hiking the grounds. I have celiac disease and they are …Read more on TripAdvisor More...
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The worst part was leaving!!! My husband and I went to Glenlaurel for our 5th anniversary and it was the most amazing trip. Our accommodation, the Sinclair croft was so cozy and quaint. We loved hanging out in the hot tub while it was …Read more on TripAdvisor More...
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The wonderful staff is less than supported when push comes to shove, by the owners. No dedication to continuing to maintain a wonderful environment. It’s a shame. All of the beauty, great food and service is only because of dedicated staff, who are there for the right reasons. More...
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This was our second stay at Glenlaurel. We've stayed in a Croft as well as a room in the Carriage House; both were comfortable and clean. We thoroughly enjoyed the Dickens Dinner and hiking the grounds. I have celiac disease and they are able to accommodate my need to be gluten free. Everything about Glenlaurel is well-done and with their guests in mind. It's a lovely place to spend time with the one you love. More...
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The worst part was leaving!!! My husband and I went to Glenlaurel for our 5th anniversary and it was the most amazing trip. Our accommodation, the Sinclair croft was so cozy and quaint. We loved hanging out in the hot tub while it was snowing outside. The staff was so friendly and helpful. We did two dinners at Glenlaurel and they we're both delicious. We also explored the area a little bit - there's so much to do including wine tasting, glassblowing studios, hiking, breweries to name a few. We are already planning our trip back! This was truly a magical trip in a storybook setting. Would definitely recommend for any couple who truly wants a romantic retreat! More...
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Monecia Crombie
My husband and I just spent our 30th wedding Anniversary at Glenlaurel and we were absolutely 1000% delighted with EVERYTHING! ! The room / suite we chose was extremely clean and furnished very tastefully and comfortably. From the large garden tub to the cozy fireplace relaxation and then on to the Dickens Christmas dinner feast and a sumptuous breakfast this morning; again, everything was PERFECT. We are already planning our next romantic getaway there. More...
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Our overnight stay in a very cosy cottage with a living room that overlooked the quiet winter forest and a hot tub on the deck was perfect for getting away from the busy city life. ||A wonderful bar with a roaring fire to begin the evening, …Read more on TripAdvisor More...
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I loved our stay at this charming inn. We stayed in a private Croft with hot tub and fireplace. We had beautiful weather so enjoyed hiking the private trails with running water. |We also indulged in the 5 course dinner which was simply …Read more on TripAdvisor More...
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Our overnight stay in a very cosy cottage with a living room that overlooked the quiet winter forest and a hot tub on the deck was perfect for getting away from the busy city life. ||A wonderful bar with a roaring fire to begin the evening, then a 6 course meal with Charles Dickens reading "The Cristmas Carol" between courses capped off an evening we will not soon forget.||Up early, jumped into the hot tub with steam swirling up into the cold morning air, followed by a delicious breakfast and a half hour walk along a quiet stream with waterfalls, icicles and the sounds of the forest made it difficult to get back in the car for home in the city. More...
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I loved our stay at this charming inn. We stayed in a private Croft with hot tub and fireplace. We had beautiful weather so enjoyed hiking the private trails with running water. |We also indulged in the 5 course dinner which was simply scrumptious. The small touches of Celtic music playing in the Croft along with shortbread cookies and a pottery plate commentating our 29th wedding anniversary were special extras. My husband and I plan to return when we’re in the area again More...
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john m
Perfect lodging and fantastic food. They have their own hiking trails on the property. The rooms are so very comfortable, with all the amenities one could ever ask for. The views are breath taking. You must try one of their six or seven course meals. They also offer a unique golf course, it is played with original style clubs. More...
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Rebecca Tutcher
My husband and I spent our honeymoon/1st year/2nd year anniversary here, booking the romantic spa interlude package. While we do feel that the price was a little high for the overall experience, we were satisfied with the scenic hills, the wonderful food, and pleasant staff. We knew there would be three roses and chocolates waiting for us in the room as part of the package, and we were super excited for them! Unfortunately, while the flowers were beautiful, there was only two pieces of chocolate. One was so full of rosemary that we couldn't eat it. The truffles were clearly handmade, and we suspect that if we purchased some different flavors that we would have been extremely satisfied, but the two little truffles and three roses was kind of a disappointment. But! They also left us a small present--a little plate to hang up with a Cardinal bird painted on it and the year of our honeymoon. This came with a handwritten note, and that made us feel special! There were little notes throughout that were humorous and clever, which we appreciated. The room was lovely, though we thought the decor was a little odd. It added a sort of home-done charm, but definitely wasn't a super modern, luxurious croft. As someone who studied literature extensively, it was humorous to see they misspelled a Scottish quote that was etched over the mantle of the Bruce West Croft. It was cute and cozy. Not exactly what we expected for the price, but we were happy nonetheless. The hiking is beautiful and easy to do. The staff was friendly. Again, a little too home-done instead of upscale. I suspect they wanted everyone to be more like a fancy Scottish butler to guests, but they just couldn't pull it off. It was charming though, and made everything feel more casual. We will be coming back again, though if we want a more posh, upscale location for the same price, we'll go elsewhere. But we loved the cozy charm and thought the food and staff are well worth a trip back! Basically, if it wasn't for the strange "trying to be upscale but not quite there" feeling, the disappointing and expensive chocolate/rose package, and the slight priciness, this would be 100% perfect! It seems they are still just trying to find their niche and what works, but they certainly have the basics down (like the food), and it showed! Thank you Glen Laurel! We'll see you later! More...
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Jason R
We keep making the long drive here every year, for 3 years now, due to the whimsical experience that only Glenlaurel provides. The crofts are cozy, the food amazing, and the service friendly and top notch. This is a must for couples and we look forward to our next trip. More...
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