Reviews of Isla Bank House
Seafield Avenue, Keith, AB55 5BS, United Kingdom
#5 of 21 hotels in Keith
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 86 B&B reviews
9.4Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.7
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Comfort
9.7
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Location
9.5
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Facilities
9.3
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Staff
9.5
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Value for money
9.1
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Free WiFi
9.0
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Reviewed: 1 September 2025
Susan
United States8 reviews10“The Stuff Dreams are Made Of”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
What a gorgeous place. I felt like royalty staying at Isla Bank House. My room was divine and the breakfast and lovely dinner we were served made our stay so memorable. You can feel the love and dedication that was put into renovating Isla Bank House and I am honored that I was able to experience this first hand.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 21 August 2025
Michelle
Australia3 reviews9.0“Good Memories .”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Late check-in . Too late.
Walk in with a complimentary wee Dram. Fantastic room . Very comfortable . Just a short walk to the Strathisla Distillery . Perfect location. Beautiful meals from the owners. Dinner and Breakfast. Great old building.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 15 August 2025
James
New Zealand13 reviews10“We had a fabulous stay. Nick and Vena were great by hosts. Lovely rooms and surroundings”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Beautiful restored old homestead
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 10 August 2025
Robert
Australia10 reviews1 helpful vote10“Amazing, fantastic, exceptional and long lasting memory. Thank you”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
It was perfect. This question is not applicable.
Everything was PERFECTION. never slept so well and the owners were just incredible and knowledgeable and great conversationalists. Amazing room and bed and breakfast. The best stay ever.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 4 August 2025
Malcolm
Australia2 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Lovely dining room in a really beautiful home.Enjoyed staying there.Owner very friendly, happy and informative ..greeted us at the front door with a welcoming smile.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 28 July 2025
Darryl
Australia12 reviews2 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • King Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Grounds didn’t quite live up to images.
Lovely hosts. Beautiful accommodation.Terrific breakfast.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 25 June 2025
Maew
Thailand26 reviews5 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Business trip
- • Group
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Room is nice and clean and charming.. Definitely be back when in Scotland.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 1 June 2025
Sarah
United Kingdom17 reviews2 helpful votes10“Lovely accommodation on the North East 250 road trip”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing it was all good.
Comfortable room, excellent evening meal.
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 9 May 2025
Tim
Hong Kong6 reviews10“Comfortable stay in great location with friendly and welcoming hosts”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • King Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Amazing house with extraordinary history, being progressively renovated by the hosts. Well appointed and comfortable room. Great location.
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 22 October 2024
Yulia
United States1 review10“We loved the personal touch by the owners everywhere, including our meals”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Wish we spent one more night there.
Breakfast was just the right amount and REALLY good! Tasted homemade and fresh.
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 21 October 2024
Pascale
Canada1 review10“Best B&B!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The owners are so nice and so friendly! They also thought about every single detail to really make you feel at home. Best B&B I have ever stayed at :)
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: 9 October 2024
Dick
United States5 reviews9.0“We enjoyed it very much”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The only downside I can see is that there was no shower, so if you are staying multiple days be ready to take a bath. Our room had its own bathroom so I am not sure how that plays out in some of the other rooms.
We stayed here in order to walk to Strathisla distillery and it was an exceptional location for that. The house is beautiful and the owners were friendly and charming. The Tower Room was roomy and comfortable and the meals were very good. A lovely place to stay.
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 28 September 2024
Philip
Germany36 reviews2 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Isla Bank House is a perfect place to stay at in Keith. Vena and Nick are great hosts providing you with excellent food and help for example with traveling advice. The nice building is just a few meters away from Strathisla distillary, a must see.
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 22 September 2024
Francis
United Kingdom16 reviews1 helpful vote10“amazing place, gorgeous and cosy.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
nothing to dislike. I would say that, if someone would leave a negative review, to not trust it!!.
Just a fantastic experience. Gorgeous house, bedrooms are beautiful, VERY clean, extremely cosy. I particularly loved the stair case, so beautiful. wow... Very nice and welcoming owners, really good breakfast.
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 14 September 2024
Jim
Canada5 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The accommodation, hosts, and food were all exceptional. The location was perfect for us. A quick walk from Scotrail, across from the Strathisla distillery and an easy walk to town and the Dram Tram!
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 10 September 2024
Mark
Malta16 reviews2 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Awesome environment. Food too. Hosts extra kind. Appreciate the welcome drink and the fire in the dinning hall.
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 19 August 2024
Karen
United Kingdom13 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
A beautifully restored home in lovely gardens, this is a perfect location to explore the area. The hosts served up delicious meals along with local tips. Very much enjoyed our time even though it was short.
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: 12 August 2024
Cian
United Kingdom1 review10“A cosy, whisky fuelled stay in a beautiful house.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
The house was charming, pretty and clean. Close to the train station, the distilleries and only a few minutes walk into the town, but still felt like a peaceful retreat on the manor grounds. The owners Nick and Vena were incredibly friendly and accommodating. Amazing food and bonus points for a great whisky selection.
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: 9 August 2024
Erica
United Kingdom11 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing to mention.
Excellent food. Lovely house. The owners have to work incredibly hard to provide this level of attention for guests. I really enjoyed exploring the grounds. The vegetable garden looks as interesting as the tastes we were able to sample. I loved putting ‘our pin’ on the visitor board; thought that such a lovely touch. Loved the style of the place altogether!
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: 28 July 2024
Fraser
United Kingdom5 reviews1 helpful vote10“Amazing.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
High quality and standard through out with very accommodating hosts. Wonderful grounds and location.
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: 12 July 2024
Robert
Hong Kong1 review9.0“Would highly recommend!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Beautiful house and grounds, very conveniently located for distillery tour without need to drive! Very welcoming, and lovely dinner and breakfast. Would highly recommend.
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: 11 June 2024
Kulwarn
United Kingdom7 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Quirky and different. Great hosts.
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 10 June 2024
Richard
United Kingdom2 reviews10“Wish we stayed more than one night”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
nothing. it was an exceptional stay
Great night spent at Isla Bank would recommend to anyone traveling round the area to use this accommodation as their base
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 7 June 2024
Jeff
United Kingdom13 reviews10“You are in good hands at Isla Bank where you will be transported back to quieter times”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Our room had a beautiful bath that my wife loved but I prefer showers to baths.
The building was being beautifully restored by the owners and everything had a nice touch. The pre-dinner lounge with fire and drinks was a great idea and a good way to meet other guests. We would highly recommend dining at Isla Bank especially as there didn't seem to be anything comparable anywhere in Keith. My wife has an allergy and the hosts prepared a special version of the dish she had chosen that omitted the offending ingredient. This is old fashioned hospitality where the norm is to talk to others or sit quietly and read one of the hundreds of books available.
Stayed in June 2024
