Gowanlea Guest House

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Scored 9.4
Rated superb

Staff

9.8

About this property

On the edge of Loch Lomond and a 30-minute drive from Glasgow and its airport, this 4-star guest house has hearty Scottish breakfasts and free Wi-Fi. Traditionally decorated, the bedrooms at Gowanlea Guest House all feature a flat-screen TV and free toiletries. Guests can also enjoy tea/coffee making facilities. A cooked breakfast made with local produce is served in the morning from 8:00 to 9:00. Continental and vegetarian options are also available on request. The town of Balloch, a 5-minute walk from Gowanlea offers many attractions including Balloch Castle, Go Ape theme park, and fishing. There is free parking at the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

  • Free parking available on-site

Availability

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1 double bed
2 single beds
2 single beds
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1 double bed
1 single bed
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1 double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Natalie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Nothing to fault. Warm welcome, great location, perfect room and bathroom. Breakfast was the best cooked breakfast I’ve ever had!!”
Alena
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely room, comfortable beds, good Scottish breakfast.”
Haiyin
China China
“The host was very friendly, and we were welcome to check in earlier than scheduled. The room is cosy, but it might not be the one we booked—there are two beds (it looks like a family room, with the smaller one for kids). The location is perfect;...”
Claire
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We had a very warm welcome from Andrea. Our room was warm and comfortable. The breakfast was very tasty. Excellent location. Just a short walk into town.”
John
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“It’s a traditional B&B guesthouse, nicely decorated and with a cosy feel. My room was very nicely decorated, with a decent shower and comfortable bed.”
Julie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Breakfast is fantastic, with lots of choice and good ingredients. Room had everything needed for a comfortable stay. Very warm and friendly owner, nothing was too much trouble. Would stay again in a heartbeat.”
Chi
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very comfortable stay. Host was very friendly and the breakfast was delicious. Would stay again if visiting the area again.”
Michael
France France
“A warm welcome in a comfy place with delicious and generous breakfast. Easy to find, easy to park. Thank you very much!”
Karis
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Andrea was a great host and very accommodating. The perfect weekend stay. Would highly recommend.”
Ron
Israel Israel
“The place was very good. It's in the main street of the town. The host was very kind and helpful with everything we need. The breakfast was great! Would definitely recommend staying there.”

Property surroundings

House rules

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Check-in
From 16:00 to 18:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 2 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
Free

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

License number: C, STL 549880832