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Gowanbank House Bed & Breakfast

Gowanbank House, Darvel KA17 0LL, Scotland
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Gowanbank House Bed & Breakfast
Ranked #1 of 1 Darvel B&B and Inns
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North East
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16 reviews 16 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013 via mobile

Booked and arrived very late and Isobel and Willie made me feel at home the minute I walked through the door. Gowanbank is beautifully decorated and the Loudoun Room was perfect for me, being on my own. Very clean and smartly decorated. In the morning I went to breakfast in their lovely dining room and had a lovely plate of... More

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Knutsford, England, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

My girlfriend and I spent an evening here after I had collected her from Glasgow airport. What a shame we hadn't arrived earlier to enjoy the lovely views and beautiful rooms just a little more. The welcome we got was exceptional and the hosts (Isabel and Willie) were extremely welcoming chatty they really made you feel at home. We stayed... More

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Manchester, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

I was at Gowanbank house for 2 nights during Easter Break. I went alone as I was up visiting family and there was limited room for me to stay with them. I felt quite nervous going to a hotel on my own and only being a young person (twenty!). Upon entering, I was made to feel so welcome and Isabel... More

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Redditch, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

What a beautiful place to stay. I travelled for business and my wife found and booked Gowanbank House for me. The room was really lovely and comfortable and the breakfast was sumptuous! In fact it was one of the best places I have ever stayed when away on business. I recommended Gowanbank to the company where I was working, for... More

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Newark, United Kingdom
2 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

We stayed 3 nights at this wonderful hotel over the Easter weekend. Isabel and Willie were the perfect hosts. We weere in the Langfine suite and suite it was! Very clean and the bed was great, no traffic noise and a perfect view of the Irvine valley in the morning. The breakfast was fantastic including the "square" suasage! We will... More

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Isle of Skye
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2013

This was our second stay at Gowanbank and it was as warm and welcoming, beautiful and comfortable as our last stay. Isabel and Willie are fantastic people who do an amazing job at making you feel relaxed and at home in this fabulous house.

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Canterbury, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2013

I have just spent the best part of nine weeks at this bb and from the start it was a home from home, the welcome is as warm as the log burner in the foyer, the rooms are spacious with all the luxuries and conveniences of home. Willie and Isabel are superb hosts looking after there guests as if they... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2013 via mobile

This was my second stay at Gowanbank whilst working in the area.The rooms are immaculate and very comfortable,the breakfast was superb and really set you up for the day ahead.Isobel and Willie are the perfect hosts,nothing is ever too much trouble and the homemade cake on the landing was the icing on the cake!! I look forward to my next... More

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Warrington, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 December 2012

This was our second stay at Gowanbank and probably not our last! From the minute you walk through the door, Willie and Isobel make you feel so welcome... you could be family! The rooms are immaculate, the breakfast is cooked to order – a typical Scottish breakfast and Isabel’s homemade cakes on the landing are impossible to resist. A real... More

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Hemel Hempstead, England, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 December 2012

You will not get any better than The Gowanbank for value for money and comfort. Willie and Isabel go out of their way to ensure total satisfaction during your stay . The rooms are to a high standard and the breakfast is second to none. Total enjoyment to be had

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Additional Information about Gowanbank House Bed & Breakfast

Address: Gowanbank House, Darvel KA17 0LL, Scotland
Region: United Kingdom > Scotland > Ayrshire > East Ayrshire > Darvel
Amenities:
Free Parking
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 1 B&Bs / Inns in Darvel
Price Range: £
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Gowanbank House luxury bed & breakfast is a grand Victorian country house in the heart of the Irvine Valley, Ayrshire. Surrounded by 7 acres of lush gardens and woodlands, Gowanbank is within walking distance of the beautiful villages of Darvel and Newmilns. Built in 1890, by wealthy textile baron, Alexander Morton, Gowanbank retains its period features while offering quality, contemporary accommodation. Located within Ayrshire's rural countryside, Gowanbank bed and breakfast is ideally situated to offer a relaxing retreat for holidaymakers while only 30 minutes from Glasgow city centre. ... more   less 

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