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Argyle Guest House

3.0 star property
Victorian guesthouse with 2 restaurants and free breakfast

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Stag Suite - King/Twin (Ground Floor) | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding
Botanical Suite - King/Twin | Living area | 27-cm flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV, DVD player
Deluxe Pheasant Room - Double/Twin | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding
Free daily buffet breakfast
Front of property
The Argyle Guest House, near Lecht Ski Resort, offers a warm welcome with a free breakfast buffet. Guests enjoy two on-site restaurants, coffee shops/cafes, and a library. The helpful staff and in-room WiFi consistently impress visitors.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Scotty Dog Suite - King/twin room | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding

Scotty Dog Suite - King/twin room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding

Botanical Suite - King/Twin

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Frette Italian linens
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Stag Suite - King/Twin (Ground Floor)

Stag Suite - King/Twin (Ground Floor) | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding

Stag Suite - King/Twin (Ground Floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Frette Italian linens
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Pheasant Room - Double/Twin

Deluxe Pheasant Room - Double/Twin | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding

Deluxe Pheasant Room - Double/Twin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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The Superior Cosmos Room | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding

The Superior Cosmos Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Frette Italian linens
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Speyside Way - Tominoul Spur - 6 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Glenlivet Distillery - 15 min drive - 11.9 miles
  • Cairngorms National Park - 27 min drive - 23.5 miles
  • Balmoral Castle - 35 min drive - 28.2 miles
  • Macallan Distillery - 36 min drive - 29.8 miles

Getting around

  • Keith and Dufftown Railway - 28 min drive
  • Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Argyle Guest House

Guesthouse near Lecht Ski Resort
At Argyle Guest House, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, 2 coffee shops/cafes, and a library. Be sure to enjoy a meal at the two on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as 3 bars.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • An electric car charging station, express check-out, and secured bicycle storage
  • Books, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like separate sitting areas and bathrobes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Eco-friendly toiletries, shower/tub combinations, and hair dryers
  • 27-cm flat-screen TVs with digital channels and DVD players
  • Separate sitting areas, heating, and housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 8:30 AM
  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • 2 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges

Restaurants on site

  • The Clock House Restauran
  • The Richmond Hotel
  • The Square Hotel
  • The Square Hotel

Things to do

  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Bicycle storage
  • Books
  • Library
  • Video library

Family friendly

  • DVD player

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • In a national park

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1891
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Electric bike charging
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 27-cm flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10.00 per accommodation, per stay, plus a deposit of GBP 10.00 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: GBP 10.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: GBP 10.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • 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

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
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Alcohol is not served at this property
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

National rating

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

Property is 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

Is Argyle Guest House pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a deposit of GBP 10.00 per stay and a fee of GBP 10.00 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Argyle Guest House?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Argyle Guest House?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Argyle Guest House?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Argyle Guest House located?

Situated in the historical district, this guesthouse is 7.7 mi (12.3 km) from Lecht Ski Resort and within 25 mi (40 km) of Cairngorms National Park and Balmoral Castle. Macallan Distillery is 25.8 mi (41.5 km) away.

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