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Reviews of Black Bull Gartmore

2 out of 5
Black Bull Gartmore
Main Street, Stirling, Scotland

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 76 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 76 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 76 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 76 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 76 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice old inn. Lots of history and I love these smaller B&Bs. This was very spacious, clean and quiet. Food was good. Check-in was confusing. No front desk, went to the bar and found some help. I thought I reserved 2 twin beds but got a king sized bed instead. So my mom and I had to share a bed, again, for the night. Reserving these is very confusing on Expedia and may be worth calling the place itself first or sending a message that you want the king bed separated.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, modern and comfortable. Food was good, fresh made breakfast of your choices was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from . on 29 Apr 2024
Hi Lai, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and 5/5 rating, we really appreciate it. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and look forward to seeing you again in the future. Black Bull Staff & Volunteers

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this gorgeous community pub. The rooms are luxurious, the atmosphere is friendly, the breakfasts are delicious. I was attending a course at Gartmore House and it was a joyous walk each day. I also had to leave very early on the last day and not only did they leave me a breakfast out but also made me a pack lunch. So kind and thoughtful.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Black Bull Staff and Volunteers on 8 Apr 2024
Hi Anne Thank you for taking the time to leave a 5/5 rating, we really appreciate it. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and do hope to see you again in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Black Bull Staff & Volunteers on 9 Feb 2024
Hi FionaThank you for taking the time to leave a rating, we really appreciate it. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and hope to see you again in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely room, house, pub. Came during Xmas season which was delightful albeit cold. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Black Bull Staff & Volunteers on 30 Dec 2023
Hi RachelThank you for taking the time to leave a review and 10/10 rating. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and hope to see you again in the future.

10/10 Excellent

andrew

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Black Bull Staff & Volunteers on 31 Jan 2024
Hi AndrewThank you for taking the time to leave a rating, we really appreciate it. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and hope to see you again in the future.

10/10 Excellent

mark

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Black Bull Staff & Volunteers on 25 Oct 2023
Hi MarkThank you for taking the time to leave a 10/10 rating. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and hope to see you again in the future.

8/10 Good

FREDERIC

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Black Bull Staff & Volunteers on 31 Oct 2023
Hi FredericThank you for taking the time to leave a rating. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and hope to see you again in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Decatur

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This inn had great history and a great story. The staff was amazing and the inn was cozy and comfortable. We loved the fire in the pub. Really good food options. The room was larger than we expected and very comortable. On a 17-day trip this was our favorite place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Black Bull Staff & Volunteers on 14 Oct 2023
Hi RobertThank you for taking the time to leave a review and your kinds words, we really appreciate it. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and hope to see you again in the future.

8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Black Bull Staff & Volunteers on 11 Oct 2023
Hi TracyThank you for taking the time to leave a rating, we really appreciate it. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and hope to see you again in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommend
Great stay. Hotel was well kept and friendly staff with great atmosphere in the bar
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Black Bull Staff & Volunteers on 2 Oct 2023
Hi TomThank you for taking the time to leave a review and 10/10 rating, we really appreciate it. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and hope to see you again in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Wei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Black Bull Staff & Volunteers on 29 Sept 2023
Hi WeiThank you for taking the time to leave a rating, we really appreciate it. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and hope to see you again in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A relaxing quiet hotel
Stopped off at the Black Bull on the way up to the Aberdeen ferry to Shetland. The hotel staff were most welcoming, our room was larger than expected and it felt very clean. Had a nice tasty bar meal - was nearly over faced by the huge size of my haddock but bravely managed it! Very quiet night’s sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Black Bull Staff & Volunteers on 16 Sept 2023
Hi PeterThank you for taking the time to leave a review and 10/10 rating, we really appreciate it. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay and meal with us and hope to see you again in the future

8/10 Good

Loretta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable and charming.
Comfortable room and bed which was king size. The breakfast was good and the service was friendly. Quaint community run hotel with a great history.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Black Bull Staff & Volunteers on 15 Sept 2023
Hi LorettaThank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and hope to see you again in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was great!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Black Bull Staff & Volunteers on 9 Sept 2023
Hi CatherineThank you for taking to leave a review and rating. We are happy to hear that you enjoy your stay with us and hope to see you again in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful quiet area, community run inn with buckets of charm and hospitality - we were made to feel very welcome. The room was refurbished to a high standard and was clean and very comfortable. No food is served on a Monday or Tuesday but we were given lots of local options and had a lovely meal at the faerie tree. Would highly recommend to all!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Black Bull Staff & Volunteers on 6 Sept 2023
Hi SophieThank you for taking the time to leave a review and 5/5 rating, we really appreciate it. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and hope to see you again in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Black Bull Staff & Volunteers on 6 Sept 2023
Hi JulieThank you for taking the time to leave a rating, we really appreciate it. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and hope to see you again in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Black Bull Staff & Volunteers on 3 Sept 2023
Hi CatherineThank you for taking the time to leave a 10/10 rating. WE are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and hope to see you again in the future.

4/10 Poor

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Paula East, Operations Supervisor on 21 Sept 2023
Hi MichaelThank you for taking the time to leave a rating. I'm sorry to hear that your stay did not meet your expectations.

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Black Bull Staff & Volunteers on 16 Aug 2023
Hi PeterThank you for taking the time to leave a 10/10 rating. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and hope to see you again in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Black Bull Staff & Volunteers on 9 Aug 2023
Hi EvaThank you for taking the time to leave a 10/10 rating. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and hope to see you again in the future.

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were big and the bathrooms were also nicely sized with good water pressure The dining rooms was large and very clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Black Bull Staff & Volunteers on 3 Aug 2023
Hi JohnThank you for taking the time to leave a 5/5 rating and review. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and hope to see you again in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A wonderful hotel
A wonderful hotel, maintained and restored by the local community. We are twice at the restaurant and the food was very good. Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Black Bull Staff & Volunteers on 2 Aug 2023
Hi ColinThank you for taking the time to leave a review and 10/10 rating. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and hope to see you again in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Andrew, Swindon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff. Great atmosphere in the bar.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Black Bull Staff & Volunteers on 19 Jul 2023
Hi AndrewThank you for taking the time to leave a 5/5 rating and review. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and hope to see you again in the future.

8/10 Good

Christine

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Black Bull Staff & Volunteers on 12 Jul 2023
Hi ChristineThank you for taking the time to leave a 8/10 rating for your recent stay with us.

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was so nice and accommodating. It was a very homey place to come back to in the evening
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Black Bull Staff & Volunteers on 7 Jul 2023
Hi WilliamThank you for taking the time to leave a review and for the 5/5 rating. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and hope to see you again in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Black Bull Staff & Volunteers on 5 Jul 2023
Hi SeanThank you for taking the time to leave a 10/10 rating. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and hope to see you again in the future

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Black Bull Staff & Volunteers on 25 Jun 2023
Hi KeithThank you for taking the time to leave us a 10/10 rating. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and hope you can return in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Black Bull Staff & Volunteers on 19 Jun 2023
Hi MichaelThank you for your 10/10 rating. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your recent stay with us and hope to see you again in the future.

8/10 Good

Lynne

Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Black Bull Staff & Volunteers on 1 Jun 2023
Hi LynneThank you for your 8/10 rating. We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us.

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotels.com shocking
Our stay at the Black Bull was first class. However, the service from Hotels.com was appaling.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from Black Bull Gartmore Team on 22 May 2023
Thank you for your 10 out of 10 review, sorry to hear about your agent issues you may had with Hotels.com!I hope to see you back again!

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Black Bull Gartmore Team on 21 May 2023
Thank you for choosing us Brian. We’re glad to hear that you were satisfied with yourexperience. We look forward to welcoming you back to in the near future.

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent and could not do enough to make you comfortable. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Black Bull Gartmore Team on 18 May 2023
Thank you for your amazing feedback! I will pass it on to the entire team & volunteers, thank you for staying with us. Wish you the best!

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little property off the beaten track. Friendly staff. The room was clean and looked like new. Great spot overall!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Black Bull Staff & Volunteers on 6 May 2023
Hi JessicaThank you for your 5/5 rating. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and hope to see you again in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful room and friendly staff. Many are volunteers as this property is a community owned.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from Black Bull Staff & Volunteers on 5 May 2023
Hi DonThank you for your 10/10 rating and kind words. We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us and hope to see you again in the future.

8/10 Good

Peter, Edinburgh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from Black Bull Staff & Volunteers on 30 Apr 2023
Hi PeterThank you for 4/5 rating. We are happy you enjoyed your stay with us.

10/10 Excellent

Penelope

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from Black Bull Staff & Volunteers on 5 Apr 2023
Hi PenelopeThank you for your 10/10 rating. We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us and hope you can return some time in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from Black Bull Staff & Volunteers on 21 Mar 2023
Hi MalcolmThank you for your 10/10 rating. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from Black Bull Staff & Volunteers on 20 Mar 2023
Hi KennethThank you for your 10/10 rating. We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us and hope to see you again in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Moira

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from Black Bull Staff & Volunteers on 19 Mar 2023
Hi MoiraThank you for your 10/10 rating. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and hope you can return in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from Black Bull Staff & Volunteers on 19 Mar 2023
Hi LindaThank you for your 10/10 rating. We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us and hope to see you again the future.

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gem of a hotel
Loved our stay here. Room was really nice and spacious. Clean with a excellent bathroom and shower. All of the staff were so friendly. Ate and drank here both nights and food was superb. Topped off with a lovely breakfast, great place.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from Black Bull Staff & Volunteers on 12 Mar 2023
Hi MarkThank you for your 10/10 review and kind words. We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us and we hope to see you again in the future.

8/10 Good

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from Black Bull Staff & Volunteers on 5 Mar 2023
Thank you for you 8/10 review.

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from Black Bull Staff & Volunteers on 1 Mar 2023
Thank you for your 10/10 review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommend.
A clean comfortable room, very friendly welcoming staff, excellent breakfast. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from Black Bull Staff & Volunteers on 25 Feb 2023
Hi DavidThank you so much for your 10/10 review and kind words. We are glad you enjoyed your time at Black Bull Gartmore and we hope to see you again in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Aulvin

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from Black Bull Staff & Volunteers on 21 Feb 2023
Thank you for your fabulous review.We am so glad you enjoyed your stay with us and we hope to see you again in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from Black Bull Staff & Volunteers on 21 Feb 2023
Thank you for your fabulous review.We am so glad you enjoyed your stay with us and we hope to see you again in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Helpful,friendly and welcoming. Salmon starter and ribeye steak main course outstanding.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Response from Black Bull Gartmore Team & Volunteers on 26 Jan 2023
Dear MichaelThank you for your wonderful review. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay with us. Thank you for your lovely feedback on our food, I will pass these on to our Kitchen Team. Hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Response from Black Bull Gartmore Team & Volunteers on 26 Jan 2023
Dear StuartThank you for your lovely review. We hope to see you again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Response from Black Bull Staff & Volunteers on 12 Mar 2023
Hi LouiseThank you for your 5* review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us.