The Carisbrooke
Carisbrooke House Hotel Drumduan Road
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Why people book this hotel
“Excellent staff”
“Excellent hosts , very friendly and accommodating”
“Food/drinks were great, good selection room was great, nice bathroom, tv, ke…”
“One of the bathroom sinks was blocked”
“Very clean”
“Clean rooms, friendly staff, great breakfast”
“First class breakfast”
“Very good breakfast”
“Location great for a walk into Forres for evening meal”
“Can park at door not walk ages to get to your room”
“Food very reasonable”
Overview
Situated in Forres, 44 km from Inverness Castle, The Carisbrooke features accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar. Located around 19 km from Elgin Cathedral, the hotel with free WiFi is also 35 km away from Castle Stuart Golf Links. Brodie Castle is 8.1 km away and Nairn Dunbar Golf Club is 18 km from the hotel. All rooms in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV. At The Carisbrooke the rooms have a private bathroom. University of the Highlands and Islands, Inverness is 43 km from the accommodation, while Inverness Railway Station is 43 km from the property.
Traveller reviews
Martin
solo_traveller
May 29, 2026
“Served it’s purpose”
Excellent staff. Very clean. Food very reasonable
Ronald
extended_group
May 28, 2026
Excellent hosts , very friendly and accommodating. First class breakfast. Local people very welcoming.
E
couple
May 20, 2026
“Brilliant! looking forward to coming back!”
Food/drinks were great, good selection room was great, nice bathroom, tv, kettle tea/coffees etc. would definitely stay again
Helen
couple
May 12, 2026
Very friendly staff and accommodation satisfactory.
Wayne
couple
April 29, 2026
Clean rooms, friendly staff, great breakfast.
Mckissock
family_with_children
April 27, 2026
“good and basic, with no extras”
The shower was impossible to regulate, coming either stone cold or scalding hot. One of the bathroom sinks was blocked.
Alexander
couple
April 13, 2026
Very friendly welcoming staff. Very good breakfast.
Sudell
solo_traveller
April 11, 2026
“Very welcoming staff. Comfy warm room. Nice bathing facilities”
The room was very clean, comfy bed and warm
carol
couple
March 26, 2026
“On the whole it was clean and warm but could do with the things stated above to make it bette also prove quite high for”
Location great for a walk into Forres for evening meal . Shower was very good high pressure Heating was good also
Alice
solo_traveller
February 9, 2026
The food was excellent.
Michael
extended_group
January 19, 2026
“We were made very welcome on our arrival, the room and food were excellent.”
The staff were all excellent and I liked the room being tucked away in a quiet area. We arrived by bicycle and the bikes were kept secure overnight. The food was very nice.
lorraine
extended_group
January 19, 2026
“Not great”
Ok for night
JOHN
couple
November 22, 2025
“Cosy , pet friendly , lovely food”
Staff were fantastic , food was awesome & so much , locals in bar so nice & friendly
David
extended_group
November 12, 2025
“Thanks to the great staff for being so accomodating with our late check out request, so we could get a shower after a lo”
They were very accomodating to a late checkout request so we could grab a quick shower after a local ultra
iain
couple
November 8, 2025
“A great stay in Forres”
Good people and great service. We were welcomed with a smile, shown to our room, and invited to dine in the restaurant. It was just brilliant.
Sam
couple
October 18, 2025
“We have stayed here a few times great location to tour locally”
Excellent bar food Nice staff Comfortable warm rooms
Harry
couple
October 5, 2025
“nice staff. could do with upgrade but good for money”
cheap and cheerful
angela
couple
October 4, 2025
Like the Staff and Food. Can park at door not walk ages to get to your room.
Sean
family_with_children
September 21, 2025
“I’ll unreservedly use the Carisbrooke again.”
Handy for what I needed. Location wise. Room was clean and warm. Staff were brilliant. Polite, chatty, available to help. Food was excellent.
John
extended_group
September 20, 2025
“Value for money, great breakfast, staff very helpful.”
Shower, breakfast and staff
Facilities
Food & Drink
Restaurant, Bar, Breakfast options
General
Non-smoking rooms, Pets allowed
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Parking
Parking on site, Private parking, Free parking, Parking
Budget Double Room
This double room provides a private bathroom, and an electric kettle. This double room features a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 1 bed.
Budget Double Room
This double room has a private bathroom and an electric kettle. This double room offers a flat-screen TV. The unit has 1 bed.
Budget Double Room
This double room has a private bathroom and an electric kettle. This double room features a flat-screen TV. The unit has 1 bed.
Budget Double Room
This double room features a private bathroom, and an electric kettle. This double room offers a flat-screen TV. The unit has 1 bed.
Budget Twin Room
This twin room has a private bathroom and an electric kettle. The unit has 2 beds.
Budget Twin Room
This twin room features a private bathroom, and an electric kettle. This twin room provides a flat-screen TV. The unit has 1 bed.
Budget Twin Room
This twin room has a private bathroom and an electric kettle. The unit has 2 beds.
Budget Twin Room
This twin room features a private bathroom and an electric kettle. This twin room offers a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 2 beds.
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