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Thistle House Guest House

3.5 star property
Guesthouse with free breakfast, steps from Loch Fyne

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Exterior
Property grounds
Triple Room
Lobby lounge
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Triple Room

Triple Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

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Saint Catherines, Cairndow, Scotland, PA25 8AZ

What's nearby

  • Inveraray Jail - 19 min drive - 26.2 km
  • Loch Fyne Whiskeys - 19 min drive - 26.2 km
  • Inveraray Castle - 21 min drive - 26.8 km
  • Argyll Adventure - 25 min drive - 29.6 km
  • Loch Awe - 31 min drive - 42.6 km

Getting around

  • Arrochar & Tarbet Station - 25 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The View - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Pier Shop - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Loch Fyne Oysters - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Tree Shop Garden Centre and Take Away Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Woollen Mill Restaurant - ‬19 min drive

About this property

Thistle House Guest House

Guest house near Loch Fyne
Located close to Inveraray Jail and Inveraray Castle, Thistle House Guest House provides free full breakfast and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • Smoke-free property
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as free WiFi and room service.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 24-inch TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and heating

Languages

English, French, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Double-glazed windows
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 24-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Room service

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM
Guests will receive an email 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 1 November and 31 March.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Thistle House Guest House Guesthouse Cairndow
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Thistle House Guest House Cairndow
Thistle House House Cairndow
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Thistle House Guest House Cairndow
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Thistle House Guest House Guesthouse Cairndow

Frequently asked questions

Is Thistle House Guest House pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Thistle House Guest House?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Thistle House Guest House?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Thistle House Guest House?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Thistle House Guest House located?

Situated in a national park, this guesthouse is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Loch Fyne, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park and Loch Goil. Carrick Castle and Loch Long are also within 16 mi (25 km).

Thistle House Guest House Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 104 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 104 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sue and Avril really made our stay pleasant. From the moment I had contact with Sue (requesting another night stay) to dinner reservations and afternoon tea when we arrived, she was constantly engaged with us and making our stay at her beautiful Thistle House warm and welcoming. Breakfast in the morning was fabulous and held us on our daily hikes. Avril was always willing to stay and have a lovely conversation about the wonderful breakfast, adorable chickens out back or just the beauty of Scotland. Wow! Such a fabulous place to unwind. We definitely would stay again. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hosts were very hospitable, breakfast was outstanding,
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly, Austin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a truly beatiful property with lovely hosts. Dont miss a chance to stay here if you are in the Loch Lomond area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Really lovely B&B.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing view of Loch Fyne from front of property, helpful staff willing to assist with dinner reservations, plenty of parking space and room to turn the car around.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing
What a lovely gem of a place. Hosts Avril and Sue are such genuine, friendly and consummate professionals when hosting. We were greeted warmly and given a personal tour of the home and rooms. Offered tea and cakes on arrival, a lovely touch. The house is 3 stories tall and a traditional building. 5 rooms are rented, the lower floor has a large double length lounge which is available to use by any guest. Games and books can be found in here. The other room downstairs is for breakfast. 4 rooms have front facing windows and the views are stunning. We staying in McPherson on the top floor and found it perfect. The room had all you could need, tea/coffee station, soaps and amenities, lovely ensuite, small chairs and table with a view to the front loch and very comfortable bedding. Milk and chilled water are available in a small fridge in the hall downstairs. Breakfast is pre ordered and time slots given, so you can choose when to enjoy your meal. We loved the locally sourced produce and preserves. Coffee on tap and warm hospitality throughout. For the price paid, the views available, and the charm of the place it's just gorgeous, don't question it, just book this place... Now.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming host, lovely room and common spaces, delicious breakfast and very helpful in booking us dinner reservations.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Scottish B&B located on a much directly across from Inveraray Castle
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
AMAZING VIEW!!! The ladies who run the hotel are nice and accommodating. They made us breakfast early so we could make it to our ferry. The room was beautiful. We loved every aspect of our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous!
Wonderful place to stay, lovely ladies running this establishment which is decorated to the highest standard! Loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

B Ruth

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although somewhat out of town, it is well worth the drive. An excellent B and B, with wonderful co owners who go WAY out if their way for each visitor. They made some dinner reservations for me, despite warning us several times about restaurants booking up. Very very helpfull, and even greeted me with my first name. I will go back there. Definitely the best place that I stayed in during my 14 day Scotland trip!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
Lovely rooms and welcoming hosts. Bit more out of the way than we were expecting.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hosts, delicious breakfasts and the home made cake with a view across the loch was fantastic. We are hoping to come back soon
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful Thistle House
We had an absolutely lovely stay at this beautiful B &B . Sue greeted us very warmly on our arrival and was so helpful setting us up and making us feel so welcome . She even arranged dinner for us at a nearby restaurant , which was amazing as well . The house itself is so very charming . Every room nicer than the last . Breakfast was done perfectly , with a very nice selection .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a great 2 nights we had at the Thistle House! Wonderful room and the breakfast each morning couldn't have been better. Avril and Sue are wonderful hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

jacques

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting, friendly, helpful host, amazing breakfast. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

EDIE, Gilbert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hosts were very friendly and the room was clean and beautiful. The views were breathtaking. We would love to come back again
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul f

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay.
Sue and Avril are excellent hosts, the accommodation is first class and breakfast is lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is absolutely wonderful. The house is lovely decorated, our room had a stunning view at Loch Fyne and the hosts are exceptionally attentive and friendly. We definitely will come back.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022