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Thistle House Guest House

3.5 star property
Guesthouse with free breakfast, steps from Loch Fyne

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Exterior
24-inch TV with digital channels
Lobby lounge
Standard Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
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

Highlights

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

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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Saint Catherines, Cairndow, Scotland, PA25 8AZ

What's nearby

  • Inveraray Jail - 23 min drive - 19.0 miles
  • Loch Fyne Whiskeys - 23 min drive - 19.0 miles
  • Inveraray Castle - 25 min drive - 19.2 miles
  • Argyll Adventure - 28 min drive - 21.6 miles
  • Loch Awe - 39 min drive - 32.0 miles

Getting around

  • Arrochar & Tarbet Station - 25 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The View - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Pier Shop - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Loch Fyne Oysters - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Tree Shop Garden Centre and Take Away Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Woollen Mill Restaurant - ‬19 min drive

About this property

Thistle House Guest House

Guesthouse near Loch Fyne
Located close to Inveraray Jail and Inveraray Castle, Thistle House Guest House provides free full breakfast and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as free WiFi and room service.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 24-inch TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

Languages

English, French, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Double-glazed windows
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 24-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Room service

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
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
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between November 1 and March 31.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Thistle House Guest House Guesthouse Cairndow
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Frequently asked questions

Is Thistle House Guest House pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Thistle House Guest House?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Thistle House Guest House?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Thistle House Guest House?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Thistle House Guest House located?

Situated in a national park, this guesthouse is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Loch Fyne and within 12 mi (20 km) of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park and Loch Goil. Carrick Castle and Loch Long are also within 16 mi (25 km).

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Thistle House Guest House Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 105 out of 106 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 106 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 106 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 106 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 106 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

The most beautiful property in the most beautiful of locations..Sue and Avril were the perfect hosts..thankyou for having us!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Really lovely B&B.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

The hosts were very hospitable, breakfast was outstanding,
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Everything was absolutely brilliant from checkin to location, view, friendliness, and breakfast. Highly recommend this place!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

This is a truly beatiful property with lovely hosts. Dont miss a chance to stay here if you are in the Loch Lomond area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

Very welcoming host, lovely room and common spaces, delicious breakfast and very helpful in booking us dinner reservations.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Sue and Avril are excellent hosts, the accommodation is first class and breakfast is lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10

Beautiful Scottish B&B located on a much directly across from Inveraray Castle
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10

Hospitable innkeeper. Gorgeous surroundings. Very quiet countryside a little treacherous Drive in but well worth it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Amazing hospitality and a delicious breakfast made by the friendly owners. The house looks cozy and we would love to come back oneday.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

AMAZING VIEW!!! The ladies who run the hotel are nice and accommodating. They made us breakfast early so we could make it to our ferry. The room was beautiful. We loved every aspect of our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10

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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10

The hosts were very friendly and the room was clean and beautiful. The views were breathtaking. We would love to come back again
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10

Wonderful hosts, delicious breakfasts and the home made cake with a view across the loch was fantastic. We are hoping to come back soon
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10

What a great 2 nights we had at the Thistle House! Wonderful room and the breakfast each morning couldn't have been better. Avril and Sue are wonderful hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

Beautiful setting, friendly, helpful host, amazing breakfast. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10

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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10

Wonderful place to stay, lovely ladies running this establishment which is decorated to the highest standard! Loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10

Lovely rooms and welcoming hosts. Bit more out of the way than we were expecting.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10

Stay in the Thistle House Guest House was absolutley beautiful! Spotlessly clean. Fab breakfest. Excellent service. Definetly will come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10

This property was exquisite in every way. We only regret we couldn’t stay longer. Everything was beautiful, breakfast delicious, owners and staff friendly and helpful. Absolutely loved it. We look forward to returning whenever possible. Totally charming in every way.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022