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Gowanlea Guest House

Drymen Road, Balloch, Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park G83 8HS, Scotland
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Peter E
Conwy
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2012 NEW

After a comfortable night's sleep the breakfast here will set you up for a good day's hiking. More

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Donser83
Aberdeen
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6 reviews
5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 December 2011

Went down to Balloch for a pre-Christmas break and having previously stayed at the Gowanlea we booked it again without hesitation. We were provided with Coffee and biscuits on our arrival and showed to our room which was spacious and had everything required for a comfortable stay. The breakfasts were once again first class with a varied choice to suit... More

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psyhunterson
Greece
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3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 December 2011

I stayed there one cold night in November and it was a great experience. The lady who owns the house was super friendly and she offered us Hot tea and coffee upon our arrival. The rooms were extremely clean and the breakfast amazing with lots of scottish options. I really loved it there. I'd definitely recommend it to anyone going... More

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Samuel d
Bridgnorth, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 November 2011
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Fantastic welcome. Really comfortable rooms. Extensive breakfast menu superbly cooked & presented. Ella our 4 yr.old Labrador welcomed by resident Lab. Oscar. If ever travelling to the far north this is the place to overnight. Walking distance to hotels with seriously good evening menus. Sam & Ann d' Ged & San H. More

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Wilko5156
somerset, england
1 review
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 September 2011
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person found this review helpful

We received a warm and genuinely friendly welcome from Andrea and John including a very welcome pot of tea (and posh biscuits) as soon as we walked through the door. Our stay was short but enjoyable. The room was clean, attractive and comfortable with everything you could possibly want. Breakfast was plentiful and delicious. We can confidently recommend this great... More

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Paul S
Rugby
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4 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 September 2011

Good location a reasonable distance from the centre and the train station. Hosts made us feel extremely welcome and although they got our booking dates wrong they more than compensated with their friendly personal service and couldn't do enough to compensate for the mistake. Room wasn't the room we wanted because of the mistake but was still a lovely clean... More

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MilsteadUmpire
Scarborough, United Kingdom
Senior Contributor
30 reviews
12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 September 2011

You are made very welcome from the moment you arrive. Room was a reasonable size; bed comfortable. Breakfasts good. Bonus was the guest lounge which you are positively encouraged to use More

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Lindsey123065
Toronto, Canada
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10 reviews
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 September 2011

Andrea and John are amazing! My mother and I stayed for 2 nights, and from the moments we arrived, they made us feel so welcome. They helped carry our bags, gave us tourist information, and helped us settle in. You won't find a better breakfast in any of the bigger hotels or restaurants in Scotland: John is also a professional... More

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Carrie2411
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 September 2011

Had a fantastic stay, made to feel very welcome.the rooms were very spacious a clean and modern,the breakfast was outstanding so much to choose from.Andrea and john are great hosts were friendly and chatty.allover fantastic bed and breakfast. More

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Richard I
London, United Kingdom
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3 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 August 2011

When you have service and a welcome like the one we received it is hard to convey but would definitely recommend this place. More

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