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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. It was truly an amazing stay. Mirela is a fantastic host, really friendly and caring. Breakfast is simply perfect (even if you have particular requests). The position is very good, near the center but in a quiet spot. The room was really clean, right temperature, beautiful bed, and they also provided us with some sweets and drink to enjoy. Truly recommended! 🫶

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9.5
Exceptional
1,083 reviews
Price from
£190
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. Comfortable and perfect location if doing the WHW.

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9
Superb
1,037 reviews
Price from
£73
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. Great location for easy road access for touring, with plenty of parking, and for walking into Ullapool for dinner. Room was cosy but beautifully presented. Great breakfast, pleasant staff and owner. The welcome dram was a lovely touch.

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9.1
Superb
2,569 reviews
Price from
£215
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. Its very compact and clean. The bedrooms are very comfortable and warm

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9
Superb
1,419 reviews
Price from
£150
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. Very nice and clean rooms. It must be newly renovated. Loved the shower! The breakfast was served in a cosy room and the The full Scottish breakfast was yummie! Very sweet and friendly staff! It is very close to the town-center, like 2 minutes, and the town is so cute, we had unfortunately very little time to stay there but we went to the fish ladder which was interesting and it was a nice walk.

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9
Superb
1,518 reviews
Price from
£132
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. Very welcoming and pleasant host, John. Very clean and comfy. Excellent breakfast - would definitely stay again.

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9.5
Exceptional
1,069 reviews
Price from
£90
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. I loved the courtyard to have a nice glad of wine after a day of travel. The breakfast was top notch (eggs Benedict on a croissant with smoked salmon) . my group loved walking the Fife path to the flag hill park and finding sea glass and pottery shards on the beach at low tide

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9
Superb
1,565 reviews
Price from
£74.75
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. Cozy room with everything you’d need, delicious breakfast to start off the day, easy access parking. Would definitely recommend and stay again. The owner Joy was also so lovely.

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9.4
Superb
1,068 reviews
Price from
£134.40
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. Great welcome excellent location, v good facilities

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9.5
Exceptional
1,032 reviews
Price from
£50
per night

Grimisdale Guest House

Leverburgh

Grimisdale Guest House is offering accommodation in Leverburgh. This bed and breakfast features a garden and free private parking.

Featuring a private bathroom, units at the bed and breakfast also provide guests with free WiFi, while selected rooms include a terrace. The view was very beautyful. It is also very close to the next bus stop which was very practical. The lokation is also a good starting point for many hiking adventures. The room was bright and very clean. The hot shower after hiking was a bliss. Breakfast in the morning was very tasty and we enjoyed to chat with the other guests of the house. The hosts of grimisdale guest house were very caring and always willing to help when necessary.

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9.6
Exceptional
119 reviews
Price from
£162
per night

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