Returning to the Kintyre peninsula is always a pleasure for us. Returning to our favourite restaurants is a great part of that pleasure, none more so than being guests of Alan and Alyson at their hotel Restaurant at Carradale. We visited on the evening of 12th May, and were greeted with familiar warmth and brought into the lounge to join... More

Needed to stay in Carradale and chose the Dunvalanree, an excellent choice. Sadly arrived too late for dinner but had been offered a cold plate. Had a glass of most pleasant red wine with Alan and a chat to unwind from the 4 hour journey from Edinburgh. I stayed in the Macintosh room, a homage (pastiche to the purist) to... More

It's been ten years since we last stayed here. Busy jobs, a couple of kids and a new home 7hours drive away have all conspired to keep us away. Alan and Alyson were as welcoming and the atmosphere as convivial as it always was. The bedrooms were very comfortable and warm, and the public rooms tasteful. The food to my... More

Alyson and Alan were great hosts. It doesn't feel as much like a hotel as staying with your favorite relatives. I was there at a very odd time when they weren't doing evening meals, so only got to eat breakfast there (and one dinner on my last day), but was very happy with both the accommodation and meals. Rooms are... More

A wonderful experience, lovely comfy, cosy bedrooms, very relaxing. Fantastic views. Delicious food prepared by Alyson. Alan is a perfect host, chatting to his dinner guests in the warm friendly reception/ lounge where pre dinner drinks are served, just perfect!! We stayed in the hotel in April and had such a beautiful meal we went back for dinner in September.... More

We booked with high expectations of excellent facilities and superb food, having been twice before. We weren't disappointed by Alan's warm welcome and the cosy, spotless room. The food though exceeded even our high expectations, with Alison's menus showcasing beautiful local produce which were then exquisitively cooked.

Recently had dinner at Dunvalanree twice whilst staying at Carradale. This place is a treasure of a find, and we had the freshest of local fair, cooked to heavenly perfection by Alyson, served by Alan, and you can't dine in many places where the host places the 'catch of the day' fresh brown trout before you on your plate !... More

We stayed just one night sadly this time, but will be back. Rooms were lovely, we had room 7, huge bed and delightful view over the bay. Lovely big good quality traditional bathroom. Our two sons had room 8 opposite, this is the first time we have stayed in a hotel with the boys in a different room and I... More

I was so lucky that this hotel was recommended to me by another local hotelier! First trip to the Mull of Kintyre and it rained incessantly for four days. However, the pleasures of Dunvalanree more than made up for it! Superb home cooking of locally sourced ingredients in abundance and conversational fun with the owners and other guests kept our... More