Guesthouse Gowanlea Guest House
Drymen Road , Balloch, G83 8HS, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.5/10! (score from 686 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Host was welcoming and accommodating as we turned up late.
United KingdomLovely warm welcome from the host Andrea. Felt business was covid secure with question regarding purpose of our stay, temperature checks upon arrival and wearing of face mask. Good comfortable lounge and bedroom with a wide breakfast menu. Will definitely stay again should we be in the area again.
United KingdomExcellent breakfast, great reception and wonderful host
BelgiumAndrea, our host is very nice to wait for us when we were late for check-in due to last minute cancellation of train service by Scotrail. She offered hot tea with cookies for my kids when we arrive. If you are worry about the need of interacting with the host when you choose B&B, you can be rest assured. Andrea will be there to answer all your queries or provide help if you need when you press the bell beside the dinning room door, else she will leave you and your family to enjoy the peace and scenery of the town. We love her breakfast too! We were given a menu to tick what we want, any alteration to the fixed menu is fine with her. She is really a great host! Also short walk to nice restaurants which serve great food!
SingaporeThe property was cosy and warm. We were made to feel special ant the breakfast was really good.
United KingdomThe host was very friendly, I needed to leave very early so she prepared the breakfast for me to go.
BahrainThe room was incredible. Wish we could have stayed longer.
NetherlandsGowanlea Guest House was my first night in Scotland and it was perfect!! Hostess met me at the door, got me a cup of tea and carried my bag upstairs for me so I could take a needed nap!! Breakfast was outstanding!! Would love to come back for future visits!
United States of AmericaBeautiful breakfast with more choice than a lot of restaurants. Spotless, quiet and comfortable room. The hosts were delightful and made us feel very welcome.
Canadavery friendly, very clean, cosy, close to the city, close to the Balloch castle and park, close to the lake.... liked it a lot
Germany
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Sarah
United Kingdom
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Alan
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Carlos
Belgium
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Serenekwok
Singapore
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John
United Kingdom
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Hussain
Bahrain
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Danica
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Beryl
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Erin
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Echoechoecho
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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 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 9.5 for two-person stays.
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Breakfast Info
Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free
Free Parking Available On Site
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- Guests liked the breakfast
See what guests loved the most:
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Sarah
United Kingdom“Host was welcoming and accommodating as we turned up late. ”
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Alan
United Kingdom
“Lovely warm welcome from the host Andrea. Felt business was covid secure with question regarding purpose of our stay, temperature checks upon arrival and wearing of face mask. Good comfortable lounge and bedroom with a wide breakfast menu. Will definitely stay again should we be in the area again. ” Read more
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Carlos
Belgium“Excellent breakfast, great reception and wonderful host”
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Serenekwok
Singapore“Andrea, our host is very nice to wait for us when we were late for check-in due to last minute cancellation of train service by Scotrail. She offered hot tea with cookies for my kids when we arrive. If you are worry about the need of interacting with the host when you choose B&B, you can be rest assured. Andrea will be there to answer all your queries or provide help if you need when you press the bell beside the dinning room door, else she will leave you and your family to enjoy the peace and scenery of the town. We love her breakfast too! We were given a menu to tick what we want, any alteration to the fixed menu is fine with her. She is really a great host! Also short walk to nice restaurants which serve great food!” Read more
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John
United Kingdom
“The property was cosy and warm. We were made to feel special ant the breakfast was really good. ”
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Hussain
Bahrain“The host was very friendly, I needed to leave very early so she prepared the breakfast for me to go.”
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Danica
Netherlands“The room was incredible. Wish we could have stayed longer.”
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Beryl
United States of America“Gowanlea Guest House was my first night in Scotland and it was perfect!! Hostess met me at the door, got me a cup of tea and carried my bag upstairs for me so I could take a needed nap!! Breakfast was outstanding!! Would love to come back for future visits!” Read more
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Erin
Canada“Beautiful breakfast with more choice than a lot of restaurants. Spotless, quiet and comfortable room. The hosts were delightful and made us feel very welcome.”
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Echoechoecho
Germany“very friendly, very clean, cosy, close to the city, close to the Balloch castle and park, close to the lake.... liked it a lot”
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About Gowanlea Guest House
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Balloch Castle Country Park0.7 miles
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Loch Lomond Shores0.7 miles
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Dumbarton Castle4.8 miles
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The Hill House6.1 miles
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Auchentoshan Distillery7.7 miles
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Glengoyne Distillery8.2 miles
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Mugdock Country Park10 miles
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Xscape Braehead10.1 miles
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Starting Point of the West Highland Way10.8 miles
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Paisley Sheriff Court12.2 miles
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Glasgow Airport11.1 miles
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Glasgow Prestwick Airport34.4 miles
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Oban Airport45 miles
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Amenities of Gowanlea Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5
Most popular amenities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
Bedroom
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
Kitchen
- Electric kettle
Pets
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Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Media & Technology
- iPod dock
- Flat-screen TV
- Radio
Food & Drink
- Special diet meals (on request)
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free! Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Services
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Packed lunches
- Laundry Additional charge
Entertainment & Family Services
- Board games/Puzzles
General
- Smoke-free property
- Carpeted
- Heating
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
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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
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Crib by request
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Free |
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
The maximum number of cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.
All cribs and extra beds 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 following parking options are available to guests staying at Gowanlea Guest House (subject to availability):
- Parking on site
- Parking
- Free parking
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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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Room options at Gowanlea Guest House include:
- Double
- Twin
- Family
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Gowanlea Guest House is 1,300 feet from the center of Balloch.
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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 offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
