Thorngrove Manor, Stirling

Had a great room and the view outside was spectacular! THe desk made us feel welcome and we talked to them everytime we left the hotel. Only thing i would suggest is booking this at SweetHotelDeals. N e t

Thorngrove was on our "must stay" list for a while. the SLH website images aroused our curiosity. The great ocean roa.d provided the opportunity. From when we arrived at the gates we were entranced by it all-like entering into another world. Ken the artist and architect was there which was an added bonus. His enthusiasm and passion infectious.

We got to see the manor as part of a visit for the filming of a Bollywood movie. Love Story 2050. The hotel was trult spectacular and suited the scenes reminiscent of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Priyanka Chopra was on the terrace and Harmen Baweja climbed up a ladder. The place was lit up like a "Christmas tree" all night and looked truly spectacular. We were lucky enough to see parts inside and the was true magic. We loved the spiral stone staircases an the amazing detail and antiques in the rooms. This is not like a museum as there are widescreen TVs etc. iot was the best experience and location. In the afernoon the sun shone on the building and the slate roof shone like silver. Just waiting for a special occasion to be able to visitand stay.

I loved the gardens with the topiary, it is just so well cared for. All the leaves had fallen and the mist swirled throught the trees. Inside all was warm and snug. We indulged with a magic dinner, then sat in bed watching the fire and looking at fav DVDS on the widescreen LCD-could not get any better! Except waking in the morning to haot chocolate and steaming spiced fruity porridge...YUM.......then a romantic walk in the rain.

Just seen it in the new genre Bollywood movie with harman barweja and Priyanka Chopra. It was the home and scientific laboratory of professor Yatinder Khanna, played by Boman Irani. Futuristic Mumbai magic at Thorngrove Manor Hotel

Excellent service, committed staff (elves) just fabulous. loved the quaint village atmosphere. Just missed seeing a Hobbit! The rooms wher out of this world, imaginative and brimming with imagination.