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Ben Cruachan inn

4.0 star property
Escape to this haven with English breakfast and scenic views from your tranquil garden oasis.

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Lounge
Desk, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Train station shuttle

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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About the area

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Ben Cruachan inn, Dalmally, Scotland, PA33 1AQ

What's nearby

  • Loch Awe - 2 min walk
  • St Conan's Kirk - 13 min walk
  • Kilchurn Castle - 3 min drive
  • Cruachan Power Station - 5 min drive
  • Inveraray Castle - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • Loch Awe Station - 1 min walk
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brander Lodge Hotel - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Kilkrennan Inn - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Scoffers Fish & Chips Takeaway - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kilchrenan Inn - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪St Conan's Kirk Tea Room - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Ben Cruachan inn

Upscale eco-certified guest house
At Ben Cruachan inn, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden and a bar. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and free newspapers
  • Smoke-free property, luggage storage and a lift
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Ben Cruachan inn have comforts such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • 19-inch TVs with digital channels
  • Heating, housekeeping and desks

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English, German

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 19-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Food and water bowls are available

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately GBP 15 for adults and from GBP 15 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Ben Cruachan inn Dalmally
Ben Cruachan Dalmally
Ben Cruachan inn Dalmally
Ben Cruachan inn Guesthouse
Ben Cruachan inn Guesthouse Dalmally

Frequently asked questions

Is Ben Cruachan inn pet-friendly?

Yes, Ben Cruachan inn allows dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Ben Cruachan inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ben Cruachan inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Ben Cruachan inn?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ben Cruachan inn located?

Situated in Dalmally, this eco-certified guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Loch Awe and St Conan's Kirk. Kilchurn Castle is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) away. Loch Awe Station is only a 1-minute walk.

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Ben Cruachan inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 152 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 152 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 152 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 152 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 152 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

MoragAnne

This was a great place to stay, and we will definitely be returning for a longer stay soon!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Really comfortable inn with a terrific menu and five stars really doesn’t begin to do the stuff justice. Incredibly nice people! We had a brilliant time.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Morag

Well located for various excursions. Lovely sights to see. Accommodation clean, spacious and staff helpful and friendly. Food excellent and service prompt and dining and bar area well designed and set up. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Avi

I stayed here for a night with some friends. Staff was very friendly and welcoming and the rooms were nice and comfortable and clean. Parking was ample. Would certainly recommend you stay here if in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Pauline

Friendly staff with easy check in.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

We had a garden room for our stay. It was immaculate, cosy and handy with the kitchen area. Woukd def recommend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candice

Beautiful location, amazing food. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

The views are stunning, and a good base to visit orher areas. There is a station clsoe by as well
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Very imaginative menu and good value for money. Very friendly and helpful staff. Modern building - very attractive. Simple room with all I needed. Great location. Thoroughly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Superb, great location and a quality over night stay. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Beautiful location, great food, fantastic people.

10/10 Excellent

luke

Great staff and great food. Excellent selection of whisky with staff on hand to lend a guiding hand. Room was very nice but bed could have been a bit more comfortable but still a very pleasant stay. Would recommend to anybody looking for a great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dele

The view from my room was just simply amazing!!.....the room was also well equipped and clean, also not forgetting the staff who was super friendly and helpful when checking us in. I would definitely like to come back a second time when i am around the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Comfortable, good food, well maintained, cute location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

We had a lovey mini break, the place was perfect for our hiking plans around the area. The staff were very friendly and helpful, really nice Cosey bar with a big fire.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Enjoyed our stay, peaceful and quiet. Staff were extremely friendly and welcoming. Would have liked to see a little more variety on the menu, however food was delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Great service, excellent shower, nice restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Clean and comfortable , ideal for an overnight stay, breakfast a little expensive though
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

lisa

We had a fantastic stay. The hotel staff were extremely helpful and gave us good recommendations of places to visit. Very happy with the food and our room.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Lovely place Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Nature, at the top of Loch Awe, walkable to the Dam on Ben Cruhan and near the hidden-in-the-mountain, (Think James Bond) electric plant that offers tours. On train line that goes from Oban to Glasgow, transfer a few stops sooner to go up to the Great Glen, Fort Williams and the like.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Lovely self catering room- exactly what we needed
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Get family trip!
Lovely views, excellent service and clean space. The food was fantastic and we can't wait to come back again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Amazing stay. Gorgeous views and great dinner. Our checkin agent was also our bartender. He was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Best staff
Fantastic place and staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022