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Thistle House Guest House

3.5 star property
Guesthouse convenient to Loch Fyne

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Escape to the scenic shores of Loch Fyne at Thistle House Guest House, where a warm welcome awaits with free full breakfast and a garden. Connect to WiFi, relax in the peaceful surroundings.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (5)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Room service
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free self parking

Room options

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Superior Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Triple Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Triple Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
Saint Catherines, Cairndow, Scotland, PA25 8AZ

What's nearby

  • Inveraray Jail - 23 min drive - 30.5 km
  • Loch Fyne Whiskeys - 23 min drive - 30.5 km
  • Inveraray Castle - 25 min drive - 30.9 km
  • Argyll Adventure - 28 min drive - 34.7 km
  • Loch Awe - 39 min drive - 51.4 km

Getting around

  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 77 min drive
  • Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 109 min drive
  • Arrochar & Tarbet Station - 25 min drive
  • Arrochar Ardlui Station - 40 min drive
  • Falls of Cruachan Station - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The George Hotel - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Brambles Cafe & Bistro - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Loch Fyne Oysters - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Green Door - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Anvil Coffee Shop - ‬19 min drive

About this property

Thistle House Guest House

At Thistle House Guest House, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. Free perks include full breakfast, WiFi, and self parking.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 5 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM
    • Guests will receive an email within 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
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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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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

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

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast
  • Room service

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Double-glazed windows

Accessibility

  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 24-inch TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

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

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between November 1 and March 31.

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

National rating

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

Also known as

Thistle House Guest House Guesthouse Cairndow
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Thistle House Guest House Cairndow
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Thistle House Cairndow
Thistle House Guest House Cairndow
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Frequently asked questions

Is Thistle House Guest House currently open?

The property is closed between November 1 and March 31.

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

Yes, Thistle House 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 Thistle House Guest House?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Thistle House Guest House?

Yes, there's free self parking.

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

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

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

Thistle House Guest House has a picnic area and a garden.

What's the area around Thistle House Guest House like?

Thistle House Guest House is located a short 1-minute walk from Loch Fyne.

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Thistle House Guest House Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, freshly prepared, and outstanding with a great selection. (17 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Really lovely B&B.
Sharon, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hosts were very hospitable, breakfast was outstanding,
Fred, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay

Breakfast at Thistle House was amazing. Our hosts were so kind and helpful. The location is central to Glencoe, Oban and other Highland areas. Highly recommend.
Gillian, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect stay in an amazing guesthouse

Everything was absolutely brilliant from checkin to location, view, friendliness, and breakfast. Highly recommend this place!
Marine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hosts and guest house, recommended.

You could not meet nicer hosts than Sue and Avril, superb experience and a solid recommendation for anyone wishing to stay on Loch Fyne. Easy to find and plenty of parking. Breakfast was spot one and great produce used. Excellent experience
Marc, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hosts were wonderfully friendly. The entire place was like a time capsule from turn of the century England. The food was marvelous, and the location was perfect for exploring.
Jean, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic lakeside stay

We had a really nice stay at Thistle House Guest House. We received a very warm welcome by Sue and her sister in law. The house itself is well maintained and breakfast was plenty and delicious. Can only recommend, especially if you are looking for somewhere quite with a great view.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A unique historical house decorated and furnished accordingly and to a very high standard throughout. We especially appreciated on arrival being greeted personally and offered tea and cake in the very comfortable large guest lounge with a beautiful view of the loch. Excellent accommodation and friendly owners.
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Claudia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect stay near Inverary

Great views across Loch Fyne. Thistle House was an excellent place to stay whilst touring the area. Clean, comfortable and welcoming, there was a spacious residents lounge and outdoor seating on the terrace. Very good breakfast, freshly prepared with lots of choice. Highly recommended.
Alastair, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was great so friendly hosts and Nice House , we would love to come back
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

There was a safe place for me to keep my motorcycle out of view. upon arriving staff were immediately friendly and offered to help me with getting the bike sorted. I was even greeted by a little wild bird who popped out the bush, apparently he is fed by the staff The room was very clean and the property is in a beautiful location with views of Inverary Castle across Loch Fyne. It would be nice if there were a path down to the Loch as the waters edge was pretty much inaccessible other than that, no criticism the cooked breakfast in the morning was outstanding one of the best I've ever had
Ruen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great bed and breakfast

This place is amazing. Can’t say enough on how nice everyone was. Breakfast is top notch. Please come here for your next visit.
Eric, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We loved our stay at Thistle House. The house was beautifully maintained and furnished and even detail was thoughtfully taken care of. We had rooms with a lovely view over the loch and we were also served a delicious breakfast. We will definitely come back!
Peter, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The most beautiful property in the most beautiful of locations..Sue and Avril were the perfect hosts..thankyou for having us!!
Neil, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Irretocável!

Quarto confortável, café da manhã delicioso e um atendimento fantástico, fora a vista do lago!
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Jeff, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hospitable innkeeper. Gorgeous surroundings. Very quiet countryside a little treacherous Drive in but well worth it.
Nancy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This is a truly beatiful property with lovely hosts. Dont miss a chance to stay here if you are in the Loch Lomond area.
Kelly, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Un sans faute

Jolie guest house avec vue sur le loch et invareray. Accueil très aimable avec thé et gâteaux dans un beau salon, bcp de choix au petit déjeuner (même des croissants, ainsi qu un excellent saumon fumé). Notre chambre offrait une belle vue sur le loch, était spacieuse et confortable, jolie deco. Très recommandable.
Cécile, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Stephen, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wunderschöne Unterkunft mit unglaublich viel Liebe zum Detail! Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt und können diese Unterkunft zu 100 Prozent weiter empfehlen.
Simone, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very welcoming host, lovely room and common spaces, delicious breakfast and very helpful in booking us dinner reservations.
Ellen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful Scottish B&B located on a much directly across from Inveraray Castle
Anne, 1-night trip