This was my second trip to Mhor 84 which - a homely hipster heaven on the way to the Highlands.
Part of a lovely like collection including Mhor Bakery, Mhonacyle Mhor, Mhor Farm and others, there is something very special about the shabby chic, hip but welcoming vibe cultivated by this special group.
Set in spectacular scenery and only an hour and 20 minutes from Glasgow, the motel itself has lovely outdoor seating, access to a fantastic bike trail, a bar and restaurant, games room with pool table, lounge -with live folk music on a Thursday- and hosts a music festival every May.
The customer service is really relaxed buy efficient - one thing to be aware of is that there aren't mini fridges in the rooms so if you need milk you must request a vacuum flask of it at reception.
Every room is different but with a distinct 70s vibe- think avocado bathroom suites and peach marble wet wall!
The rooms are minimal and comfortable, but the real jewel of this retreat is the restaurant.
The food is genuinely excellent- you can book a table when you check in- and breakfast is served all day too.
This time around for dinner I had scallops which were huge and delicious, followed by a ludicrously large and tasty McSweens haggis burger with chips and finished with a luxurious sticky toffee pudding served with salted caramel and ginger ice cream.
We were fortunate to be staying on a Thursday and loved the folk music in the lounge- it's acoustic so quite unobtrusive but a perfect background to your Scottish escape!
Check out is a nice late time off 11 and breakfast is all day from 8am. For breakfast I had tomatoes on sourdough with a beautiful zingy vinaigrette paired with a really lovely cup of tea.
We will be back again as soon as well can. read more