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'But we…'
'Ah don't worry about that, I'll get you both a beer,' he said.
Two hours, four pints and two 'nightcaps' later, we were still at the bar. The lady -
Susan, I think her name was, as my memory of that night is slightly hazy - was a perman-
ent tenant of the campsite we had called at earlier. Since her marriage ended, she rented a
mobile home at the site, worked in a factory during the day and drank in the Caledonian in
the evening. They were all great company, and Ben and I were made to feel very welcome.
IlookeduptheCaledonianHotelontheinternetafterourtrip,andwasstaggeredtoread
the reviews. Out of 18 reviews, 12 of them rated it 'terrible'. Here is one such review:
'This hotel is without question the worst hotel in the world. It smells of stale beer and
cigarettes as soon as you walk in the door. The staff are rude and equally as smelly. Avoid
this hell hole at all costs. You would honestly be better sleeping in your car!'
The Caledonian was, without a doubt, one of the friendliest and most unique hotels I
have ever stayed in. If you want a modern, featureless hotel, then the Caledonian is cer-
tainly not for you. If, however, you fancy a slightly different experience, where usual hotel
policies don't apply, then I would wholeheartedly recommend it.
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