Reviews

Overall Total Score
4 out of 5
Impressive | 244 reviews

What thistle-do-nicely likes about Boathouse:
We (me, vegetarian wife 10yo son) ate here while staying on site. The meal choice was limited, but very good although as other posters have mentioned the service was a bit erratic. We also had breakfast here as part of the B B deal and... View all feedback. What Oynelady doesn't like about Boathouse:
Ate here as a family and thought the food was pretty awful. I hate writing bad reviews, but I also hate being ripped off when food is poor quality. We tried the buffet so it might’ve been better in retrospect if we had ordered fresh food. The chicken wasn’t hot enough and as a result, was chewy and dry. The salads tasted as if they came in catering packs. Inexcusable for a main course costing nearly £15. It’s a real... View all feedback.

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Gastroranking-it
3.6 ★ from 50 reviews
Sophie
14.07.2024 - 18:03

Staffing not the best and seem to interested in speaking to one another instead of taking orders for customers. Soggy sandwiches(nothing like the pictures with...

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Aviemoreamanda
14.07.2024 - 18:03

Arrived at 2:30 for late bar snack lunch. Hardly anybody eating but it was such a beautiful setting. Sandwiches were dreadful stale bread which I sent back once...

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Pamela
14.07.2024 - 18:03

We had a meal here after a day spent using the water sports facilities. The food was excellent and the service was good.We had the special and the children had...

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Notsuchabadlad
14.07.2024 - 18:03

There were 17 adults in our group. Not easy for a restaurant. However the staff at the Boathouse were efficient and friendly, they coped perfectly with a compli...

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ElizabethandJohnny
14.07.2024 - 18:03

We only popped in here for a quick cuppa after visiting The Frank Bruce Sculptures. We had hot chocolate, tea and a couple of cakes whilst enjoying the lovely v...

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Tripadvisor
4.0 ★ from 102 reviews
sarahrI6710UF
13.03.2024 - 04:43

The restaurant is located in a fantastic location and although the food has been somewhat underwhelming in the past, this time it exceeded expectations. Kim and...

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Maryjane59
13.03.2024 - 04:43

This restaurant is incredible. The views, food, and staff are all outstanding. Our party of six could not find a single fault. I highly recommend visiting this...

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beatrice
13.03.2024 - 04:43

This restaurant is perfect! The food choices are excellent and the dishes are fresh. The staff gave us a warm welcome and we will definitely be returning soon w...

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Aida
13.03.2024 - 04:43

We came to see the lake but ended up staying for the terrace. There's a really nice bar over there with some good local beer. The staff was very friendly, but t...

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Laura
13.03.2024 - 04:43

We were staying nearby and we came to the boathouse for their Friday curry night All three curries were delicious and the sides were great. Amazing value buffet...

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Gastroranking-uk
4.0 ★ from 92 reviews

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