The Galley of Lorne Inn

3.5 star property
Mountain inn in Lochgilphead with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Perched by the sea, The Galley of Lorne Inn offers a serene retreat. Unwind with full breakfast, explore the garden and arcade/game room or enjoy ocean views at Loch View Restaurant. With free in-room WiFi, laundry facilities and coffee/tea in the lobby your stay is sure to be a relaxing getaway.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Arcade/game room
  • Lobby fireplace
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Self-serve laundry

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is CNY1,111
CNY1,334 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 19 - Jun 20

Room options

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Room (A - Standard Double Room (Islay))

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room (B - Standard Twin Room (Tiree))

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Room (C - Standard Double Room (Arran))

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room (D - Superior Double Room (Skye))

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room (E - Standard Double Room (Uist))

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room (F - Standard Twin Room (Iona))

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Room (G - Standard Double Room (Gigha))

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

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Ardfern, Lochgilphead, Scotland, PA31 8QN

What's nearby

  • Arduaine Garden - 12 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Kilmartin House Museum - 16 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Kilmartin Glen - 18 min drive - 17.6 km
  • Kilmeford Church - 18 min drive - 18.3 km
  • Loch Awe - 21 min drive - 20.2 km

Getting around

  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 148 min drive
  • Oban Station - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Galley of Lorne - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Lucy’s - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kilmartin Hotel - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Lord Of The Isles - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Kilmartin Museum Cafe - ‬11 min drive

About this property

The Galley of Lorne Inn

  • The Galley of Lorne Inn is a great choice for a stay in Lochgilphead. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Loch View Restaurant, which is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and offers ocean views. Other features include a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a terrace.

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: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • 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
    • Specific rooms only*
    • 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
    • Onsite extended parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast each morning 8:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Pool table
  • Beach nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Ski lessons nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby
  • Whale-watching nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference center (450 square feet of space)

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in common areas
  • Arcade/game room

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 19-inch LCD TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Loch View Restaurant - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 15.0 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 8 per pet, per night

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 31.

National rating

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

Also known as

Galley Lorne Inn
Galley Lorne Inn Lochgilphead
Galley Lorne Lochgilphead
Galley Lorne
The Galley of Lorne Inn Inn
The Galley of Lorne Inn Lochgilphead
The Galley of Lorne Inn Inn Lochgilphead

Frequently asked questions

Does The Galley of Lorne Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Galley of Lorne Inn 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 The Galley of Lorne Inn?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of GBP 8 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at The Galley of Lorne Inn?

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

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Galley of Lorne Inn?

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

What is there to do at The Galley of Lorne Inn and nearby?

Have fun with activities like cycling, boat tours, and fishing, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Enjoy amenities like an arcade, a picnic area, and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Galley of Lorne Inn?

Yes, Loch View Restaurant offers alfresco dining and ocean views.

What's the area around The Galley of Lorne Inn like?

The Galley of Lorne Inn is located on the waterfront. Popular attractions include Arduaine Garden, which is 8 minutes away by car.

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Reviews

The Galley of Lorne Inn Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently praised as excellent, made to order, and delicious. (13 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect accommodation as always. Great location for my colleagues works location. the hotel staff are lovely hosts. No doubt we will see you soon.
Mary, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff at this property were amazing. Very welcoming and always had great stories and a friendly face. Will be staying here in the future.
Geoffrey, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay. Wonderful breakfast and staff.
Tim, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful lochside view, friendly, helpful staff, good Scottish food, small town feel, room had a warm, comfortable feel
Ruth, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Happy

Very happy with stay. Good food nice beer and a very nice room
Sean, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Highly recommend hotel

Great place to stay friendly staff really nice food relaxing chilled atmosphere nice comfortable rooms you will have one of the best night sleep ever and the location is beautiful
Lewis, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We absolutely loved our stay with at the Lorne Galley hotel. From our friendly welcome to the hospitality. We had a really wonderful stay. Just felt like home. Thanks for the tips on the Viaduct stop over for a picture.. was an incredible spot. Will be back for sure! And loved the dogs!! Thanks again.
Christine, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff at the Inn were very friendly and helpful Also the food was of a high standered for both the breakfast and evening dinner
Vera, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Very friendly owners and staff. Eclectic dinner menu - what we had was excellent.
Lin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely place

Very picturesque setting & the staff were really friendly. Good selection of Beers & Whiskys
James, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic spot! Great welcome, excellent food. Very comfortable
Lindy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We enjoyed how quiet it was. And the staff couldn’t do enough to make our stay nice.
Pamela, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Excellent

Lovely location overlooking loch. Food was excellent. Staff friendly and accomodating.
ROB, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Definitely book again.

The staff were extremely helpful, especially Amanda. As I was running late due to traffic I would have missed last order for eating, spoke with Amanda who said they would keep the kitchen open a little longer. Also due to work had to leave before breakfast was served and she sorted a packed meal left in the reception. Food was really good and amazing location.
Nick, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A fabulous three night stay . The staff were friendly and very helpful . Breakfasts and dinner delicious , plenty of options and beautifully presented . I would be very happy to stay for a few days as a solo traveler too as there as you are made to feel like one of the family . And very safe. Thank you .
Kate, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Different but excellent

Cracking breakfast. Excellent quality of the beer in the bar
willi, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Worth the trip

Amazing location and building. Breakfast included in the price is a boon. Our bedroom did not have a window and thus, was not entirely comfortable.
Andrea, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Atmospheric accommodation with lovely views

Nice staff. Bedroom decor not to our liking especially compared to photos on website. Good shower. Breakfast was nice. Not sure restaurant is really fine dining.
Anthony, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I loved this hotel. The staff was wonderful. Dinner wasn’t bad but not mind-blowing. Breakfast was pretty good. You could tell that every detail of the room was chosen meticulously for comfort and a smaller environmental footprint. The outdoor space in the back was heavenly to watch the sunrise. I was even lucky enough to have a bunny come hangout with me.
Brandy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Most enjoyable, relaxed stay. Staff were exceptionally helpful and friendly. Nothing was too much trouble. Though some of the decor was not to our taste all the fittings and fixtures were good quality and functional. Overall top marks. Susan
Susan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Not the greatest stay. The room was mostly clean but there were cobwebs around the ceilings and black mould at the bathroom sink. We were given a very welcoming check in tho.
Iain, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Positive: nice (but small) rooms and decorations. Negative: lack of operations. At breakfast time nothing was prepared. Fixed breakfast time during our stay from 08:30h to 09:30h
Bernd, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

The food and staff were excellent, delicious supper and breakfast. The major problem for us was the room. Make sure you are not in the IONA Suite. It is not a suite and the bedroom does not have a window. This was not explained to me when we booked and feel we were misled. We asked to change rooms but none were available so were stuck with it. As a long time user of Expedia we feel very let down and mis-sold.
Peter, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

It's a little gem with great views.

Ah, what a gem of a place! A bit off the beaten track, but that's exactly what I was looking for and the Galley of Lorn did not disappoint. The overall air is casual, the staff are friendly and chatty, and nothing is too much trouble. The whole interior looks fairly recently updated, but it's left with enough older features to retain some character. The rooms are all named after Scottish islands, and we stayed in Skye. The room is black and gold decor, done well, not at all overstated. Usual tea and coffee, small fridge (tiny, and tucked inside one of the bedside cabinets,) a safe, hairdryer... Most, if not all, the things you might reasonably expect. The television is probably the largest I've ever seen in any hotel room, which was excellent, and there's an Alexa Show by the bed as well. The bed itself is relatively firm, which suits us entirely. The bathroom is clean and modern. It has an excellent waterfall shower in a double sized shower cubicle, with good water pressure. And then there's the view from the room onto an inlet of Loch Craignish; I'll add pictures. Food, excellent, no complaints. Large plates of well made meals with a focus on locally sourced produce, from Cristian the chef... Don't tell him it's excellent, his head is said to be big enough already. Must mention Laura, receptionist/ barmaid/ waitress, for just being excellent all round.
Peter, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Ardfern is a very pretty village and a great springboard to explore Argyll. The decor is dark but there are tables outside and a great view of the loch from the picnic benches out back. The bar area has a great feel and a regular stream of sailors from the local marina
Joanna, 4-night trip