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Reviews of Forbes of Kingennie 4 stars

Kingennie, Dundee, DD5 3RD, United Kingdom

#2 of 23 hotels in Dundee

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Review score

Based on 580 hotel reviews

9.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.1

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    9.1

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    8.8

  • Free WiFi

    8.6

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  • Reviewed: 5 September 2025

    10
    On the whole we enjoyed our stay staff were very pleasant and helpful food was good didn’t find it expensive so ate at t
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Lodge - Glen Esk
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Outside walls were a bit cobwebby could have done with a hose down

    Clean warm

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 September 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Shepherd Hut - Sealladh Lock
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    At check in they hadnt informed us that the hot tub had been emptied and wouldnt be anywhere near warm at time of arrival. I knew it wouldnt be at temperature but it was stone cold. Wasnt until the maintenance man came round following day to explain that due to the recent storm it had to be emptied. Would have been nice to have been informed of this. Stayed for 2 nights but only got to use the hot tub second night which was disappointing

    Location, private, lovely setting, safe for children

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Lodge - Glen Esk
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noisy people on the lake near by

    We like the lake and the forest setting and the lodge,loved the private parking

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • People with friends
    • Five-Bedroom Lodge - Kingennie Court South
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great lodge for 10, plenty space a bathrooms. Great location, and the restaurant was great 👍.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2025

    9.0
    Glen Shee
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Three-Bedroom Lodge - Glen Shee
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The toilet flusher button in the main bathroom is a bit difficult to push. The main light is flickering in 2nd twin bedroom, just used beside light.

    We stayed in Glen Shee..loved the house, view from the balcony, the wildlife, fish that jumped into the air in the ponds, the swans with the 6 cygnets, beautiful walks, My son, and his brother celebrated his birthday on the golf course, then they played again the next day. The restaurant served stunning, delicious food, and it was great that our dog could sit with us on open decking overlooking the lake. Very hard to leave there this morning after such a lovely relaxing 3 night stay. Thank you to all the amazing friendly, helpful staff...oh and the fresh sourdough bread, salted butter and Isle of Arran cheese your shop provided... fabulous xx

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2025

    8.0
    We had a lovely stay, our group all enjoyed it. Beautiful resort, lovely walks. Some areas a bit tired looking, outside
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Three-Bedroom Lodge - Glen Logie
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Entrance hallway a bit tired looking, older appliances (dishwasher/washing machine). Outside area of lodge a bit grubby looking.

    Great size of property. Clean inside. Lovely views of surrounding area. Lovely walks in the area, and staff were all friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Lodge - Glen Shee
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The lodge was amazing but could do with a little bit of a paint and refurbished in parts

    Staff are great helpful and area around is beautiful

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2025

    8.0
    Very brief relaxing beak
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Shepherd Hut - Coorie Doon
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Farm next door started work at 7am. Noisy

    Like a country retreat but close to bar and restaurant

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2025

    10
    Brilliant staff and very clean
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Lodge - Boathouse
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The cabin was lovely up to date Clean and tidy everything we needed was there .

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2025

    10
    Was a really nice lodge. Was spacious. Had everything
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bankside Bothy
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2025

    9.0
    Beautiful relaxing break in lovely lodge
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Three-Bedroom Lodge - Glen Finlet
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Balconies could do with a wash and hose down as loads of spider webs . No brush available to sweep all the leaves off the balcony. Although balcony was great , trees blocked our view of the loch and the sunrise/sunset. Other lodges didn’t have that obstruction, could do with cutting back the height of trees directly in front of Glen Finlet lodge.

    Lovely communal area with balcony . The comfortable couches and large table in the lounge and kitchen area . Nice and quiet . Loved the hot tub and the short walk across to the restaurant. Loved the walks and grounds and garden areas well maintained. Hot tub checked every morning by staff. Great place for a group holiday or families for fishing and golf and able to bring dogs with you too

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2025

    8.0
    Nice and peaceful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Shepherd Hut - Sealladh Lock
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit small but that wasn’t a big problem, we just stayed for two nights

    Loved the jakuzzi and privacy

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • The Burrow
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Second visit here. Accommodation was excellent. Food in the restaurant exceptional. Fishing good, only caught 2, last visit caught 6! Be back for our third visit soon.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2025

    9.0
    A great resort with plenty to do in a lovely area.
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Shepherd Hut - The Kingfisher
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We paid extra for having our dog (normal I suppose for extra cleaning) but there wasn’t even a dog bowl for water. The garden space outside also had gaps at the bottom of the fence where our dog would go exploring so it wasn’t secure enough.

    The compact shepherd's hut was well designed and comfortable. Activities on offer were excellent, including golf and fishing. Very peaceful and private. The service from staff in the bar and restaurant was superb, very attentive and professional.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2025

    8.0
    Fantastic resort with lovely accommodation.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Lodge - Glen Isla
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Stunning location and super size. Enjoyed the putting green and lovely walks.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 July 2025

    8.0
    Lovely family time and very friendly staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Lodge - Glen Lyon
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower wasn’t great.

    Everything we needed although shower in master bedroom was not very powerful. Hot tubs are a great addition. Staff were all very friendly.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 July 2025

    10
    We will definitely be back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Shepherd Hut - Sealladh Lock
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dog friendly hut however garden was not enclosed.

    The full family and dogs absolutely loved our stay. We will definitely be back. Loved the resort for going walks with the kids and dogs. The staff were lovely and the restaurant was really nice. The hut was very clean.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2025

    9.0
    Great pet friendly cabin
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bankside Bothy
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel tub was set at 15 degrees on arrival and we had to turn it up ourselves so it was too cold to use for the first night of our stay. Although the cabin sleeps 4 people it is quite small and only really has inside seating for 2. It would be fine for a small family but not ideal for 4 adults.

    Great stay in bankside bothy. Lovely wee pet friendly cabin with a good sized secure garden. The cabin was very comfortable, great beds and a nice comfy sofa. The bathroom was a decent size and the shower was good. The hotel tub was amazing once it was hot enough to use. The Forbes of kingennie resort is beautiful with great facilities.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 July 2025

    10
    Spacious, spotless cabin with amazing views
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Lodge - Glen Lyon
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    If we had to mention one small thing, the kitchen could’ve used a few more serving bowls and plates, but it didn’t take away from the overall experience.

    A fantastic family getaway! The cabin was spacious, spotless, and offered breathtaking views. The location itself is stunning—an ideal setting for a peaceful holiday with loved ones. We especially enjoyed relaxing in the bar area and had a great time at the quiz night. Plus, it’s one of the most dog-friendly places we’ve ever stayed, which made the experience even more enjoyable.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 July 2025

    8.0
    Lovely bothy, clean but no privacy
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bankside Bothy
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The maintenance man came out and just came to our bothy without knocking on our door to say he was checking our hot tub on the first day. The second day we had to check out by 10am so we went in the hot tub from 8-9am. As we got out the maintenance man just entered our area and started cleaning out the hot tub with pipes everywhere and therefore we couldn’t sit outside and have our morning coffee as we nearly tripped over the pipes. I phoned down to complain and the manager stated he would talk to me when I went to hand in the keys. When I arrived there was a young girl on the desk who was very pleasant and the manager had disappeared so she found another manager who apologised. Stated he was sorry and we could have a complimentary breakfast and a free night stay to say sorry but I have had no email to offer this. As we were sitting with our breakfast the maintenance man came to the reception so there was no great rush to get the hot tub done. It spoiled what should have been a nice relaxing time away instead we were rushed out. Disappointed

    It was clean, comfortable and close to amenities. Hot tub was clean and everything was supplied

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Lodge - Boathouse
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The Leannan Boathouse was stunning!! Located it the most beautiful setting. Decorated to a high and tastefully standard. The jacuzzi bath was sublime...

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 June 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Two-Bedroom Lodge - Glen Isla
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Awesome stay great views

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 June 2025

    9.0
    Private, beautiful and I would definitely go back
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bankside Bothy
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hot tub was still cold when we checked in because it’s emptied and cleaned thoroughly, but it meant we couldn’t use it until 10pm at night, then you aren’t allowed to use it on the morning you leave because it’s emptied and cleaned for the next person early. It meant that we only got to use it for a short time and very late at night. As I said though, double edge sword as it was great as it was so clean but didn’t get that much use as was at a wedding during the day.

    Clean, good amenities, lovely location, private. A double edged sword for this one - hot tub was very clean and not hugely chlorinated - most likely due to them cleaning it so regularly.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 June 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bankside Bothy
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I feel like the 4pm check in is too late especially when the check out is 10am. If you go for a 2 night stay you are technically only getting 1.5 days instead of 2. Also the lodge I stayed in did not have an oven.....i ended up buying an air fryer the next day so we could cook nibbles. That's the only 2 negatives I have.

    The surroundings are beautiful and the bankside lodge is comfortable and fully equipped with everything you need.

    Stayed in May 2025

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