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.
“The hosts are amazing. Absolutely beautiful rooms and well equipped. Breakfast outstanding and location is perfect. It is a must for a stay in balloch”
Philippa
United Kingdom
“Really lovely property. Everyone was really friendly and very helpful. Lovely room which was clean and very comfortable. Breakfast was delicious. Great find!”
B
Brandon
United Kingdom
“Host was great, perfect location and the breakfast and shower was amazing!”
C
Catherine
United Kingdom
“Lovely, friendly welcome. Very comfortable room - we both had a great sleep.
Excellent breakfast with a very good selection to choose from.
Highly recommend, we will defiantly use again.”
A
Andrew
United Kingdom
“Very relaxed and polite staff. Everything was great especially the breakfast . Would definitely stay again and would highly recommend it.”
Kirsteen
Isle of Man
“wonderful stay. Thanks for making us and our wee puppy so welcome. Looking forward to returning soon”
Mariluz
Spain
“Beautiful and spacious room and spectacular breakfast... 100% recomended.. Excelent value for price”
M
Michelle
United Kingdom
“Location was excellent. Breakfast was good. The hosts were lovely and offered us tea and biscuits in the longe after our long journey.”
Inmaculada
Spain
“The charm, the location and the wonderful people .”
A
Anne
United Kingdom
“Plenty of choice and quantity although I am a simple toast and marmalade person. What I saw others have looked excellent.”
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Guests who stayed here loved
Mr
United Kingdom
“The hosts are amazing. Absolutely beautiful rooms and well equipped. Breakfast outstanding and location is perfect. It is a must for a stay in balloch”
Philippa
United Kingdom
“Really lovely property. Everyone was really friendly and very helpful. Lovely room which was clean and very comfortable. Breakfast was delicious. Great find!”
B
Brandon
United Kingdom
“Host was great, perfect location and the breakfast and shower was amazing!”
C
Catherine
United Kingdom
“Lovely, friendly welcome. Very comfortable room - we both had a great sleep.
Excellent breakfast with a very good selection to choose from.
Highly recommend, we will defiantly use again.”
A
Andrew
United Kingdom
“Very relaxed and polite staff. Everything was great especially the breakfast . Would definitely stay again and would highly recommend it.”
Kirsteen
Isle of Man
“wonderful stay. Thanks for making us and our wee puppy so welcome. Looking forward to returning soon”
Mariluz
Spain
“Beautiful and spacious room and spectacular breakfast... 100% recomended.. Excelent value for price”
M
Michelle
United Kingdom
“Location was excellent. Breakfast was good. The hosts were lovely and offered us tea and biscuits in the longe after our long journey.”
Inmaculada
Spain
“The charm, the location and the wonderful people .”
A
Anne
United Kingdom
“Plenty of choice and quantity although I am a simple toast and marmalade person. What I saw others have looked excellent.”
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.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
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
BankcardCash
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.
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