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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. Lovely place with very welcoming and receptive staff. Room was spacious and luxurious with a couple of sofa ledges. Amenities provided were extensive as well, including cognac on top of regular items. Breakfast was impressive and varied, and of course its the Scottish that has porridge with whisky, who else would!

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9.5
Exceptional
1,088 reviews
Price from
€ 235
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. This place was fantastic, rooms with lots of character and built by the owners. Super friendly and lovely staff (owners), perfect location near the loch and extremely clean. We really enjoyed it and just wished we had longer. Thank you so much.

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9.1
Superb
1,037 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. Everything fine. View. Hosts. Breakfast.

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9.1
Superb
2,539 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. Victoria was amazing! We arrived later in the evening, but she was there to let us in. The room was lovely! I especially appreciated how clean everything was, the spacious bathroom, and the coffee amenities they had in the room. We loved having breakfast at the Brambles Cafe the next morning. The staff was wonderful, and the whole stay was a delight. Inveraray was a pleasant surprise!

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9
Superb
1,418 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. Clean, comfortable and great location. Parking onsite. Very friendly owner.

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9
Superb
1,526 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. Felt very welcome and lovely to be able to bring the dog Sam with us

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9.5
Exceptional
1,071 reviews
Price from
€ 112
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. Beautiful location, literally at the waterfront, super clean, comfortable and spacious room. Tasty breakfast (included in our stay), as well as dinner (not included, but great)!

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9
Superb
1,556 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. Convenient location for walking to the center

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9.4
Superb
1,076 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. It is clean and we had everithing we need

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9.5
Exceptional
1,031 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. Warm and welcoming host Fantastic location Very comfortable room Great breakfast

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9.5
Exceptional
1,000 reviews
Price from
€ 153
per night

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