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Gowanlea Guest House

Drymen Road, Balloch, Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park G83 8HS, Scotland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

Hosts Andrea and John were very helpful. They were unable to accommodate us for the full 3 nights, however Andrea had organised another B&B for our last night and called ahead to make sure we could have our room early. At the Gowanlea we were given a Family room that was clean and very comfortable. Breakfast was amazing, porridge and... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

We stayed for a night at Gowanlea and it was just wonderful. As soon as we arrived, a smiling Andrea greeted us and once we were settled in the room , offered us warm hot chocolate with cookies. It felt like being welcomed by our friends after a tiring journey. The house was immaculately clean and well maintained. The family... More

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Dundee, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

We stayed at the Gowanlea for 3 nights and were instantly welcomed by Andrea who was extremely helpful and couldn't do enough to assist us during our stay. The room was spacious, with lovely decor and included a tv, coffee and tea making facilities, a super comfortable double bed, central heating and the bathroom was large with a power shower.... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

We were welcomed by Andrea who was very considerate to my elderly mother and actually switched rooms so she didn't have so many steps to go up and then made us a lovely cup of tea in the lounge. The room was lovely and pleasant and very tastefully decorated. Lovely crisp white sheets and very modern on suite bathroom with... More

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Ayr, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

My husband I plus work colleagues from Clic Sargent stayed overnight at this lovely little B and B for one night after a fundraising event in Balloch - the Kiltwalk from Hampden to Loch Lomond. Absolutely spotless and just what we needed. Lovely and clean bedding, comfy bed, flat screen tv, modern en suite bathroom with all the little touches... More

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Largs, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013 via mobile

Just back from a wee overnight stay at the Gowanlea guest house. Received a lovely warm welcome and a cuppa from Andrea. The rooms were lovely, spacious and spotlessly clean. Very comfy bed and good size en suite with lovely toiletries. Had the full Scottish breakfast in morning which was superb. Would highly recommend the Gowanlea. Great value for money.

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013 via mobile

We stayed for 2 days and I must say that I was very impressed! Great location, luxurious rooms and very tasty breakfast. We spent a couple of days cycling around the loch and had an amazing time. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay for a very reasonable price.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2013

We stayed here just one night and had no complaints at all. We were greeted by Andrea and shown to our room. It was a family room, rather small but very clean and comfortable. We slept well although the walls are quite thin and we heard rather loud snoring from the room next door. Breakfast was lovely, the full works.... More

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Liverpool, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2013 via mobile

Not our first choice as we are frequent visitors to the area. Room was okay and very clean the bed being a bit on the small side when my husband was asked on settling our bill how it was he said fine although the bed was a little small the response was a very curt "well it was a standard... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2013

Visited balloch 1wkend had an overnight stay real friendly welcome from the minute we arrived til we left on the Sunday the hostesses were very helpful when it ,came for us to find somewhere local to have our dinner didnt go far as it was pouring with rain in all a good nights stay

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Address: Drymen Road, Balloch, Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park G83 8HS, Scotland
Region: United Kingdom > Scotland > Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park > West Dunbartonshire > Balloch
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Pets Allowed
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Ranked #4 of 22 B&Bs / Inns in Balloch
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Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Gowanlea welcomes you to stay and enjoy the surrounding of Loch Lomond. We offer a large selection of breakfast choices from the traditional cooked to smoked salmon and my favourite pancakes, syrup and bacon. Gowanlea accepts pets on prior notice and we're happy to accommodate where we can; we look forward to meeting you. ... more   less 
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