Gowanlea Guest House
Drymen Road , Balloch, G83 8HS, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.7/10! (score from 779 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
The room is very nice and clean. The bed is very comfortable.
GermanyBreakfast was magnificent. Lovely accommodating hosts. Christmas decorations all through the property were a lovely touch. Very comfy bed. Balloch is great and he as much to offer at any time of year!
United KingdomHost Andrea, was friendly, attentive, personable and obliging. The guesthouse is small, cosy, reasonably priced for Balloch, clean, nicely decorated with personal touches. The breakfast was tasty plentiful, fresh and again presentation and touches makes a huge difference. The location was not far from Balloch Castle Park 5 min walk, Loch Lomond Shores shops 20 mins, boat trips 10 mins etc, restaurants 15 mins, all of which suited our purpose. Our stay was a positive and enjoyable experience. and I feel it is a guesthouse with a lot of heart!
United KingdomEverything was amazing! Especial the owner Andrea,she is wonderful!! The breakfast was very good,so many options and very tasty. Very very highly recommended!!!
IsraelBreakfast was phenomenal! A vast selection of options along with fresh fruit, tea/coffee, toast, and more. All cooked fresh. The decor in the common areas was also cute. Andrea gave us tea and cookies upon arrival and showed us around the room. The beds were quite comfortable and the water pressure in the shower was perfect. Nice location, walking distance from half a dozen great restaurants. We would absolutely stay again!
United States of AmericaComfortable, welcoming, relaxed, lovely all round. Great breakfast, best B&B in Balloch, hands down.
United States of AmericaAndrea is a wonderful host and Gowanlea is a perfect B and B. The comfort, location, and quality are excellent. The breakfast is wonderful and provides a chance to meet fellow travelers.
United States of AmericaA wonderful BnB great breakfast, great location and great hosts. Such a lovely place.
AustraliaThis was one of the great B&Bs we stayed at on our trip. It was the perfect place to stay to cap off our visit to Scotland. I can't think of anything that was lacking. The friendly host, the lovely room, the delicious breakfast, and the great location were all perfect. The host was so friendly and helpful. She even moved her own car so that we would have a better place to park! We are trying to think of an excuse to return!
United States of Americathe custom made to order food and the attention to detail of the host
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On the edge of Loch Lomond and a 30 minute drive from Glasgow and its airport, this 4-star guesthouse 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 upon 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
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See what guests loved the most:
Vera
Germany“The room is very nice and clean. The bed is very comfortable.”
Lisa
United Kingdom“Breakfast was magnificent. Lovely accommodating hosts. Christmas decorations all through the property were a lovely touch. Very comfy bed. Balloch is great and he as much to offer at any time of year!”
DonnaUnited Kingdom“Host Andrea, was friendly, attentive, personable and obliging. The guesthouse is small, cosy, reasonably priced for Balloch, clean, nicely decorated with personal touches. The breakfast was tasty plentiful, fresh and again presentation and...”
Svetlana
Israel“Everything was amazing! Especial the owner Andrea,she is wonderful!! The breakfast was very good,so many options and very tasty. Very very highly recommended!!!”
Shelby
United States of America“Breakfast was phenomenal! A vast selection of options along with fresh fruit, tea/coffee, toast, and more. All cooked fresh. The decor in the common areas was also cute. Andrea gave us tea and cookies upon arrival and showed us around the room....”
PeterUnited States of America“Comfortable, welcoming, relaxed, lovely all round. Great breakfast, best B&B in Balloch, hands down.”
MarkUnited States of America“Andrea is a wonderful host and Gowanlea is a perfect B and B. The comfort, location, and quality are excellent. The breakfast is wonderful and provides a chance to meet fellow travelers.”- Russell
Australia“A wonderful BnB great breakfast, great location and great hosts. Such a lovely place.” 
DorothyUnited States of America“This was one of the great B&Bs we stayed at on our trip. It was the perfect place to stay to cap off our visit to Scotland. I can't think of anything that was lacking. The friendly host, the lovely room, the delicious breakfast, and the great...”
HeartqissaUnited Kingdom“the custom made to order food and the attention to detail of the host”
- Is the bathroom en suite or shared with other guests?Hi there Bathroom are en-suite in the rooms.AndreaAnswered on 15 December 2019
- Hi are all your rooms up a flight of stairs pleaseYes unfortunately all our rooms are upstairs.AndreaAnswered on 15 October 2022
- Hello we are travelling to my parents in Campbeltown on Tuesday 2 nd March and are looking to stop half way overnight with a small dog if possibleHi there we do allow dogs there is a small charge we also require a reason for travelling due to Covid.AndreaAnswered on 28 February 2021
- Does the rooms have a bath?? Are there local walks near by??Hi we do have a double en-suite which is fitted with a bath and overhead shower you can request this on your booking and we will do our best to alloca..Answered on 19 September 2021
- Is there an extra charge for a small dog?There is a small charge of £5.xAnswered on 31 October 2020
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Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 2 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Debit card
Gowanlea Guest House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
FAQs about Gowanlea Guest House
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Check-in at Gowanlea Guest House is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.
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The prices at Gowanlea Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Gowanlea Guest House is 1,300 feet from the center of Balloch.
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Guests staying at Gowanlea Guest House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.9).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
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Gowanlea Guest House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
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Room options at Gowanlea Guest House include:
- Double
- Twin
- Family
