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Gowanlea Guest House

Drymen Road , Balloch, G83 8HS, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map
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Gowanlea Guest House
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Pets allowed Parking WiFi Family rooms

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.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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Languages spoken

English

Availability

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Couples particularly like this property — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

House rules

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

License number: <strong>C, STL 549880832</strong>

Smoking

Not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed

Children

Children of all ages are welcome.

Groups

When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Accepted payment methods

Credit card

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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

• License number: <strong>C, STL 549880832</strong>

Legal information

This property is managed by Gowanlea Guest House.

Located in Balloch Loch Lomond, United Kingdom.

FAQs about Gowanlea Guest House

Yes, breakfast is available at this property.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed at this property.
Gowanlea Guest House is 0.4 km from the center of Balloch Loch Lomond.
Room options at Gowanlea Guest House include:
  • This room comes with free Wi-Fi and an iPod dock. Free toiletries, tea/coffee making facilities and a flat-screen TV are also provided.
Yes, couples have rated this property 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Guest reviews

9.6

Superb

877 reviews

D

Derek

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

3 days ago
10.0
+ Made to feel very welcome by Andrea. Our room was, large ,airy and tastefully decorated with extremely comfortable beds and a fantastic shower. Breakfast was outstanding with plenty of choices. Our furry friend was treated to a sausage on both mornings. Really really enjoyed our stay and will.be back. Highly recommend! Made to feel very welcome by Andrea. Our room was, large ,airy and tastefully decorated with extremely comfortable b...
- Nothing Nothing

young couple · Double Room

S

Sarah

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

4 days ago
9.0
+ Very friendly welcome, excellent breakfasts, good location for the station and beautiful walks nearby. Very friendly welcome, excellent breakfasts, good location for the station and beautiful walks nearby.
- Room a little bit warm but we were able to adjust the heating and open the windows Room a little bit warm but we were able to adjust the heating and open the windows

solo traveller · Double Room

Facilities of Gowanlea Guest House

Non-smoking rooms Parking Internet services Family rooms

Food & Drink

  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
  • Physical distancing in dining areas

Internet

  • Internet services

General

  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Media & Technology

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Packed lunches
  • Laundry

Health & Safety

  • Face masks for guests available
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • First aid kit available
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
  • Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities

Transportation

  • Board games/puzzles

Living Area

  • Parking

Other

  • Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Cashless payment available
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
  • Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus

Guest reviews for Gowanlea Guest House

9.6

Superb

877 reviews

All reviews verified

Categories

Staff 9.8
Facilities 9.3
Cleanliness 9.5
Comfort 9.6
Value for money 9.6
Location 9.6
Free Wifi 9.7

Score distribution

Superb
734
Good
134
Okay
8
Poor
1

Scores by traveler type

With friends 9.4
Families 9.5
Couples 9.5
Business travelers 9.8
Solo travelers 9.7

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Guest reviews

D

Derek

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

10.0
Double Room Double Room 3 days ago young couple
+ Made to feel very welcome by Andrea. Our room was, large ,airy and tastefully decorated with extremely comfortable beds and a fantastic shower. Breakfast was outstanding with plenty of choices. Our furry friend was treated to a sausage on both mornings. Really really enjoyed our stay and will.be back. Highly recommend!
− Nothing
S

Sarah

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

9.0
Double Room Double Room 4 days ago solo traveller
+ Very friendly welcome, excellent breakfasts, good location for the station and beautiful walks nearby.
− Room a little bit warm but we were able to adjust the heating and open the windows
K

Keith

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

10.0
Double Room Double Room 1 week ago young couple
+ Very clean and comfortable bed. Excellent breakfast
− Nothing
L

Lynda

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

10.0
Double Room Double Room 1 week ago young couple
+ Cosy warm room. Great breakfast. Very friendly host
− Nothing
S

Stuart

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

9.0
Double Room Double Room 3 weeks ago young couple
+ Very comfortable and friendly. Great breakfast
− Lacking in power points. Cold in the morning, especially when wanting a shower