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The Old School Guest House

4.0 star property
Hotel in Larkhall with free parking

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Front of property
Bungalow, 1 Bedroom | Private kitchenette
Property grounds
Bungalow, 1 Bedroom | Living room
Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is €128
includes taxes & fees
14 Apr - 15 Apr

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Twin Room, Private Bathroom

Twin Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Bungalow, 1 Bedroom

Bungalow, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Map
59 Swinhill Rd, Larkhall, Scotland, ML9 2TX

What's nearby

  • Strathclyde Country Park - 7 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Hamilton Park Racecourse - 10 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Hampden Park - 20 min drive - 29.6 km
  • OVO Hydro - 23 min drive - 31.8 km
  • Buchanan Street - 24 min drive - 33.1 km

Getting around

  • Larkhall Station - 5 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sitara - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Madras Cottage - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pizza a La Carte - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Applebank Inn - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Old School Guest House

Upscale hotel in the historical district
The Old School Guest House provides amenities, such as a garden and an outdoor entertainment area. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • A TV in reception, smoke-free property and outdoor furniture
Room features
All guestrooms at The Old School Guest House include comforts such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms
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Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 25
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 26 December to 19 January:
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Dining venue

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 35.0 per day.
Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 15.0 per day

Payment types at the property

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Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: GBP 25 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 15.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 35.0 per day

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, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Old School Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Old School Guest House?

As of 8 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Old School Guest House on 14 Apr 2025 start from €128.32, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Old School Guest House?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Old School Guest House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 25 (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Old School Guest House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Old School Guest House located?

Situated in the historical district, this hotel is within 6 miles (10 km) of Gouldings Garden Centre, Chatelherault Country Park and Cambusnethan Priory. Carluke Golf Club and Strathclyde Country Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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The Old School Guest House Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 68 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Lovely property, very comfortable beds, ideal locatio.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annabelle

As usual very nice and spotlessly clean and super for parking
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Comfy stay
This was just an overnight stop, but I would recommend the hotel highly. The room and bathroom were excellent and the bed was very comfortable. The self service buffet breakfast was very generous Such a shame that the owners can’t operate the bar/restaurant anymore due to energy costs.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Basic but great. No food in the evening and very very basic self service diy breakfast. Dinner best at nearby Radisson. Breakfast on the road.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Colin

Lovely food, the staff were great,
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Great location, good parking big room and staff are great. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Local to motorway which can be heard. Breakfast does not include toast and preserves.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Great hotel, great value for money.
Fantastic hotel! Just what we needed for seeing Coldplay at Hampden Park. Easy access off M74, lovely friendly staff, clean room & very comfy beds.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Good hotel but couple of problems.
Noise due to proximity to M74 motorway. Room had damp patch on roof. There was a constant drpping sound. And there was a massive green fire escape light which lit up the room all night. Bed was comfortable. Breakfast was great.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

james

good stay
my stay was fine the staff were very nice and helpful the owners were very helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Richard really looked after me, super friendly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Highly recommended
Very pleasant stay. Managers and staff are polite and attentive. Food is excellent. Our room was a great size with a comfortable king size bed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Isabella

Disliked: Staff & service
Not very welcoming
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Great service thank you Richard
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Absolutely loved this hotel, the owner and staff are so friendly and accommodating. In fact the owner went above and beyond for us - on our first stay they didn't have any sea bream but he got some in especially for our return trip a few days later even though it wasn't his normal day for fish delivery! Very happy to recommend and we will definitely stay here again if we travel to Scotland
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Michael

Recommended
Enjoyed my stay here. Suggest trying to get a room facing the Courtyard. Some may find the traffic noise disturbing. Great bathroom in my room with a king bed. Had a spa!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Stephen

Comfortable, handy for M74, good food
Clean and comfortable, except that the room was a tad small. There was no WiFi in the room, had to go to the bar to connect. Food in the restaurant/bar was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

gordon

If you want just a clean bed it’s fine, otherwise
Positives = clean room with good bed and decent shower, plus good parking. Negatives = check in closes at 8pm, corridors had a bit of an odour(!), breakfast was very disappointing (choice of 2 cereals, boxed apple juice or tea/coffee made by yourself. Some shop purchased pastries in their airtight plastic wrapper and an apple or tangerine.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anja

Exceptional stay, couldnt fault it
Stayed for one night and it was really lovely! Couldn't fault our stay, the owners were lovely, friendly and very chatty! Made us feel so welcome! Room was spacious, clean and modern, the bath in the room is amazing! We had a meal here too and was some of the best food we've had in a long time, had the steak pie and there wasnt a bit of fat in it, all amazing cuts of beef, pie crust was nice and buttery, veg was cooked to perfection! My partner had the Chicken Balmoral which was just as amazing as mine! Whole stay was worth every penny, We will defos be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Colin

Liked: Staff & service
Short break to visit relatives
Lovely convenient hotel next to the motorway, room was fantastic, big, clean with a very large bed. Only downside is that it’s advertised as breakfast included and it was only a few pastries, fruit and a choice off 3 cereals. There were tea/coffee but you had to make everything yourself as the whole dining room was unmanned. Shame really and shouldn’t be advertised as breakfast included. Only had apple juice cartons in fridge, no orange juice. The only time we seen anyone was when we arrived and then we had to ring the door bell for someone to check us in, disappointed in the breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Sophie

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointed with our stay.
There were a lot of bugs in our room and there were pills underneath one of the units beside the bed. One of our beds had bugs under the duvet cover and employees walked into our room 3 times without knocking or letting us know they were coming in, one time they even unlocked the door and walked in as my partner was in the shower and I was sat on the bed, no privacy at all and the room was unclean. Very disappointed with our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

T

Disliked: Staff & service
4 star hotel guest house false rating
When booked the information indicated limited food service for guests + bar (open to public limited days), on arrival told hotel on winter break, no food, bar or even vending machine. Reception was abrupt/rude. No indication of facilities nearby, takeaway etc.no attempt made, most unhelpful. Steps on entry/exit (different) iced & dangerous, reception unmanned, had to leave building to ring ext bell for assistance. Tv remote missing. Large comfy bed but small room. Very clean, limited lighting in room, sensor activated elsewhere. Very disappointed with ignorant attitude. Cant see how this merits many stars, what criteria was used.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Valerie

Ghost hotel
The hotel was basically closed. There was myself and another couple staying at the hotel. There were no staff on site. We were given key to access hotel and another key to access our room. The restaurant is closed. The site advertises breakfast included. This was very limited as shown in pictures. The kitchen was closed so no access to the toaster. Breakfast was cereal (choice of 3) fruitjuice (choice of one), yoghurts. There was a 4pt of milk in the chiller. 2 bananas and 2 apples, a few random biscuits , flapjacks and chocolate croissants. The rooms were clean and tidy and the bed was comfortable with a wet room & shower. Myself and the other couple were put at opposite ends of the hotel on 2 different floors even though we knew one another and had gone up to Larkhall for the same event. Photographs of restaurant and coffee shop need to be removed from the site. It needs to state limited breakfast available. If guests had any food allergies Dairy or Gluten then breakfast would be out of the question for them with the limited choice. The location of the hotel is ideal with ample parking. I understand the owners are looking to retire. It would be a pity to see the hotel close fully. I would have been very worried if I had turned up there on my own to stay and had been the only one staying there.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Joel

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Dianne

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024