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Ben Cruachan Guest House

Broughton, Edinburgh

Situated in Edinburgh, near Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh Waverley station and Royal Mile, Ben Cruachan Guest House features free WiFi, and guests can enjoy a garden and a terrace. The property is around 2.3 km from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, 2.4 km from National Museum of Scotland and 1.7 km from The Real Mary King's Close. In good weather, guests are welcome to sit outside. friendly staff and a fantastic breakfast. lots of attention to details.

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9.5
Exceptional
1,086 reviews
Price from
€ 294
per night

Birchwood Guest Lodge

Balmaha

At the guest house, all rooms have a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. All guest rooms at Birchwood Guest Lodge come with a seating area.

Glasgow is 33 km from Birchwood Guest Lodge, while Stirling is 42 km from the property. The nearest airport is Glasgow Airport, 42 km from the guest house. The friendly welcome by the owners and their advice on where and how to travel through Scotland.

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9.1
Superb
1,033 reviews
Price from
€ 86
per night

Harbour House

Ullapool

Set in Ullapool, Harbour House has a garden. This guest house offers luggage storage space and free WiFi.

The private bathroom is fitted with a bath or shower. The units in Harbour House are equipped with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries. Excellent large hotel on the waterfront. We got a nice room with a view to the sea. Very friendly staff gave us advice on the local restaurants in the nearby city center. Breakfast was excellent, and the staff was very friendly.

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9.1
Superb
2,518 reviews
Price from
€ 165
per night

Brambles of Inveraray 4 stars

Inveraray

Located in Inveraray and within less than 1 km of Inveraray Castle, Brambles of Inveraray features a garden, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi. This 4-star inn offers a 24-hour front desk.

Guest rooms at the inn are equipped with a seating area and a TV. Each room is equipped with a kettle, while some rooms are equipped with a kitchen with a fridge, a dishwasher and an oven. At Brambles of Inveraray each room includes bed linen and towels. We loved our stay of 2 nights in the Garden suite! Simply amazing! When we arrived we had a very nice warm welcome of Victoria, one of the owners of Brambles of Inverary. The Garden suite is just lovely! Amazing comfortable beds and sofa in front of the tv. My compliments to the housekeeper who specially arranged the stuffed animals of my daughter on her bed when we came back in our room. This totally made her feel really special. Brambles had their own restaurant and coffee café accross the street. In their restaurant they serve during the day nice lunches including amazing pastries and cakes. I was personally in heaven with 1 of their specialties, the blue berry lemon curd cake with lemon frosting. It's a good thing for my health that I do not live here haha. The first night we also had dinner at the restaurant of Brambles. This was also really excellent. The staff is very welcoming and friendly. This restaurant is nice for any kind of group. In the morning we had breakfast at Brambles which was included. You could choose something cooked from the menu and you were able to take anything you wanted from the counter. Like croissants, cereals or juices. We had Eggs Benedict, very tasty! Brambles is located at the main street of Inverary. Within 10 minutes walk of the Inverary castle and 1 minute walk of the Inverary Jail. Both I definitely recommend to visit! In the area there are also really nice hikes you can do for example go up the mountain 250 metres high to the look out point of Dun Na Cuaiche. Trust me it's worth it! The view at Inverary and Loch Fyne is breahttaking! Next time if Inverary is on our route, we will again book our stay with Brambles!

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9
Superb
1,422 reviews
Price from
€ 194
per night

Atholl Villa Guest House 4 stars

Pitlochry

Situated in the town of Pitlochry, Atholl Villa Guest House is a privately owned Victorian building, offering views of Ben Vrackie. It has free parking and retains many original features, such as open fireplaces and wooden sash windows. The location is very good, central in Pitlochry. The owners are very friendly and polite. The staff is also very helpful. Excellent accomodation and amazing breakfast.

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9
Superb
1,527 reviews
Price from
€ 162
per night

Gowanlea Guest House 4 stars

Balloch

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. The room is very nice and clean. The bed is very comfortable.

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9.5
Exceptional
1,068 reviews
Price from
€ 118
per night

The Waterfront 4 stars

Anstruther

Just a few steps from Anstruther’s harbour and marina, with views over the Firth of Forth, The Waterfront offers 4-star bed and breakfast accommodation with free Wi-Fi. Its à la carte restaurant has a charming modern glass and timber frontage. Everything and everyone was exceptional and all was very clean and lovely, the rooms where very nice and our floor was just our little group so that was nice too. The room was also very peacefull and very quiet. The bed was most comfy! The food in the restaurant (dinner and breakfast) where also super delicious and the restaurant staff delightful. Will come back asap! Thanks for a lovely stay!!!

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9
Superb
1,555 reviews
Price from
€ 95
per night

Carisbrooke Guest House 4 stars

Inverness City Centre, Inverness

In the heart of Inverness, Carisbrooke Guest House offers contemporary en suite rooms with TVs. There is free Wi-Fi and free private parking.

A 5-minute walk over the river brings you to a range of excellent restaurants and pubs. Joy was a very welcoming and warm host and we enjoyed his breakfast very much, absolutely excellent!

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9.4
Superb
1,070 reviews
Price from
€ 158
per night

Lakeview Guest House

Stranraer

Ideally situated on Stranraer seafront, overlooking Loch Ryan and just 5 minutes' walk from the town centre and train station, this family-run guest house offers free Wi-Fi, ample, free, off-street parking, scenic views and cooked breakfasts. Cairnryan ferry terminal is only a 5-minute drive. Very clean and comfortable rooms. Warm welcome and extremely kind owner.

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9.5
Exceptional
1,027 reviews
Price from
€ 59
per night

The Claymore Guest House and Apartments 4 stars

Pitlochry

Also available are the Claymore Apartments (deluxe rooms). Enjoy a peaceful nights rest in our boutique style bedrooms, which feature bathrooms with large walk-in showers, heated mirrors and towel rails. They are finished with the highest quality oak and leather. Beautifully furnished room,central location and great host

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9.5
Exceptional
1,002 reviews
Price from
€ 165
per night

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