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Garve Road, Ullapool IV26 2SX, Scotland
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Dromnan Guest House
Ranked #18 of 43 Ullapool B&B and Inns
4.5 of 5 stars 43 Reviews
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Chester, United Kingdom
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“At least it's clean.”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 August 2011 via mobile

I know that's a bit like describing a trip to Moscow and starting with "the metro has nice lamps", but there you have it.

The owner is welcoming and polite. The rooms and general interior are that wonderful polychromatic mix that says 1980's Highlands meets Dame Edna. The garden ornaments are the final icing on the cake. 

That said, the bedroom was comfortable and I had a good night's rest until the comedian in the adjacent room started whistling and banging doors at about 6am. So beware, the walls are thin. 

The breakfast was served by charming young staff who were helpful and attentive. The food was well cooked and well presented. The crockery was wonderfully retro too.

I wonder whether some of the criticisms of this B & B are fair. Ullapool has a wonderful old world charm and if anyone wants a boutique hotel, then stay urban.

It does represent value for money. You just have to accept that there is a spectrum of interior design options up here that defy description.

  • Stayed August 2011
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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60 reviews 60 reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
“Good room and a great breakfast”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 June 2011

Stayed in family room as catching ferry to Lewis the following day. Good room for three and shower. Best bit was the breakfast. Best scrambled eggs ever in a B&B. We will use this place again when we are next travelling to Lewis.

  • Stayed June 2011, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Torbay
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Excellent”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 June 2011

We stayed for two nights and everything was perfect, room, cleanliness and breakfast were of first class standard. We were made to feel very welcome on arrival would definately stay again if in Ullapool and do not hesittate in recommending this Guest House to other travellers.

  • Stayed June 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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London, United Kingdom
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“Friendly, clean and welcoming”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2011

Really friendly service, excellent location with superb views within walking distance to town. Very comfortable room, spotlessly clean, great breakfast and very good value- thoroughly recommend.

  • Stayed May 2011, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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London, United Kingdom
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“Comfy and friendly B&B”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 September 2010

Three of us stayed at the Dromnan for the Loopallu festival and it was a delight. A few minutes walk from the main town gives it the advantage of being right on a quiet and secluded beach and the owners gave us loads of ideas for walks that suited the weather.

The bedroom and en-suite bathroom had everything we needed and there are kippers as well as eggs and the usual fry on the breakfast menu - glorious! I spent a couple of happy hours nestled in one of the sofas with my book for some quiet time, but a highlight, apart from the festival itself, was spending the end of an evening dancing at the local bar - as recommended by one of the guest house ladies. A real off-the-beaten-track bit of local knowledge for which we were extremely grateful.

all of Ullapool made us welcome, but the Dromnan also kept us very, very comfortable.

  • Stayed September 2010, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Garve Road, Ullapool IV26 2SX, Scotland
Price range (per night):* INR3,511 - 4,570

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