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Argyle Guest House

3.0 star property
Victorian guesthouse in Ballindalloch with 2 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges

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Located near Lecht Ski Resort, Argyle Guest House offers a warm welcome with free breakfast buffet, 2 coffee shops/cafes, and a library. Enjoy delicious meals at the two on-site restaurants or relax with in-room WiFi and helpful staff that have left lasting impressions on previous guests.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by guests
Top-rated by travelers

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Main amenities (7)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • 2 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges
  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • Library
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Reception hall

Feel at home (6)

  • Separate sitting area
  • Television
  • DVD player
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Bathrobes
The current price is CNY805
CNY966 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 21 - Jun 22

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Scotty Dog Suite - King/twin room

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  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Botanical Suite - King/Twin

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Stag Suite - King/Twin (Ground Floor)

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Exceptional
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  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Pheasant Room - Double/Twin

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  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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The Superior Cosmos Room

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  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
7 Main Street, Tomintoul, Ballindalloch, Scotland, AB37 9EX

What's nearby

  • Cairngorms National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Tomintoul & Glenlivet Discovery Centre & Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Drumin Castle - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Tomintoul Museum - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Snail Maze - 11 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 73 min drive
  • Keith and Dufftown Railway - 28 min drive
  • Carrbridge Station - 28 min drive
  • Aviemore Station - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Clockhouse - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Glenavon - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Old Firestation Tea Room - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪bridge of brown - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Still - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Argyle Guest House

  • At Argyle Guest House, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Lecht Ski Resort. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the 2 restaurants, and the 3 bars/lounges are nice spots to grab a drink at the end of the day. Other highlights at this Victorian guest house include 2 coffee shops/cafes, bike cleaning, and an electric bike charging station. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 6 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-out available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    • Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
    • If you are planning to arrive after 2:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No alcohol served onsite

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–8:30 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • 2 coffee shops

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage
  • Electric bike charging stations
  • Bike cleaning
  • Bike storage

Facilities

  • Built in 1891
  • Library
  • Video library
  • Reception hall
  • Victorian architecture

Accessibility

  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • DVD player
  • 27-cm flat-screen TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Shower/tub combination
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Free WiFi
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps

Special features

Dining

The Clock House Restauran - Onsite family restaurant.
Onsite venue #2 - family restaurant. Open daily.
Onsite venue #3 - family restaurant. Open daily.
Onsite venue #4 - bar. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pet deposit: GBP 10.00 per stay
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10.00 per accommodation, per stay

Policies

Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

This property does not have elevators.

Long-term renters welcome.

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, JCB International

Cashless transactions are available.

National rating

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

Also known as

Argyle Ballindalloch

Argyle Guest House Guesthouse Ballindalloch

Argyle Guest House Ballindalloch

Argyle House Ballindalloch

Argyle Guest House Guesthouse

Argyle Guest House Ballindalloch

Argyle Guest House Guesthouse Ballindalloch

Frequently asked questions

Does Argyle Guest House offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Argyle Guest House does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Argyle Guest House?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of GBP 10.00 per accommodation, per stay, and there's also a deposit of GBP 10.00 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at Argyle Guest House?

Yes, there's free self parking. Electric vehicle charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Argyle Guest House?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Argyle Guest House and nearby?

During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation like downhill skiing and snowboarding, and return when the snow melts for fishing and hiking. Argyle Guest House also has 3 bars.

Are there restaurants at or near Argyle Guest House?

Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants.

What's the area around Argyle Guest House like?

Argyle Guest House is a short 2-minute walk from Tomintoul & Glenlivet Discovery Centre & Museum and 5 minutes' walk from Drumin Castle.

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Reviews

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9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as amazing, delicious, and fantastic with a wide range of options. (42 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything clean, good breakfast and great hosts
Adam, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Breakfast and service amazing. Small town so not a great selection of amenities but generally everything you need available.
Christopher, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely fantastic place, lovely people, beautiful room and great location. Can’t wait to go back.
Daniel, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location with an excellent front desk staff. I’d definitely stay here if in the area once again. Thank you!
Darren, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was lovely, breakfast was delicious and the host was fantastic, really enjoyed my stay and absolutely will stay again if up that way for work !
Michael, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was excellent clean and very comfortable. Diane and Stephen was great host and very welcoming when we arrived. Fresh cook soda bread made in the morning and the breakfast was fantastic and tasty. We enjoyed our stay they very much. We was definitely got spoiled. They are shops near by one of the nights we were they we had an Indian meal. Couple of hotels for dining at. We loved it that much we are going back next year.
Tomato bacon mushroom poach egg
Yogurt berries muesli
Soda bread
Bathroom
Sharon, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay

Loved our stay. Great location & amenities, very comfy beds. Super friendly host, free dram of whisky and a lovely breakfast! Will be back.
Abigail, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Honeymoon

The room was so cosy, Diana was very nice and made a stunning breakfast 👌. We really enjoyed staying there .
Aina, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent guest house

Can thoroughly recommend, clean and comfortable with an excellent breakfast and the friendliest of welcomes. A brilliant restaurant a short stroll away for dinner. We stayed in the stag room which is very spacious.
Diane, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great host. Large room with nice bathroom. Great breakfast!!
Janet, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Comfortable, clean accommodation, hearty breakfasts and welcoming hosts Diane and Steven.
Savitri, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely delightful stay at the Argyll hotel; superb hosts, comfortable room and brilliant breakfast - the homemade bread was delightful!
N, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great comfortable stay however, the hostess was a little to helpful and my day of planed relaxation turned into a great tour of the local Tomintoul distillery and a wonderful walk to Carn Daimh 570m
Daniel E, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

My favourite accommodation in Scotland. Tomintoul is a great spot to stay and Argle guesthouse is welcoming and comfortable. Great rooms, comfy beds and a delicious breakfast.
Verena, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Diane was the most welcoming, kind and interesting host. We were well looked after, and the breakfasts cooked fresh were excellent. This guest house is a great treasure
Sarwat, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This is the third year we've stayed at Argyll Guest House during October weekend, and would return next year. There are new improvements to the rooms and the usual cleanliness and servie continues to be best.
rohit, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice proprietor and a fantastic comfy large bed and hot shower. Good location in a cute town with fantastic scenery on the way.
Darlene, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Good location. Breakfast is amazing.
Christopher, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The location is convenient to the Whiskey Trail and several significant castles, as well as beautiful drives in the Highlands. The room was clean and the breakfast was fantastic.
Christopher, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely owners and amazing breakfast. Found bed to be incredibly comfortable.
Mary, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful little B&B. (grab the stag room if u can) Breakfast was great and our host, Diane was great
Ken, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The owner made you feel like you were home from a long trip. It was very private and secure. One of the most pleasurable place I have ever stayed. I highly recommend stay there if you can.
Shawn, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect!!

A perfect stay in a perfect location with perfect hosts
Nick, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay

Great stay with very friendly and accomodating owner. The room and bathroom was very clean and comfortable. Owners were also very accomodating with our group's bikes and securely stored them for us.
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great property well looked after. Owners very friendly, helpful
Michael, 1-night trip