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Black Bull Gartmore

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Stirling with free breakfast and a restaurant

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Exterior
Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Restaurant
Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Ensuite | Living room | 25-inch TV with satellite channels
Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Ensuite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Black Bull Gartmore welcomes travelers with a warm atmosphere, serving breakfast and meals in its restaurant. The cozy bar is perfect for unwinding after exploring. Rooms include WiFi, and convenient parking makes arrival stress-free. Staff are praised for their helpful service.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

View all photos for Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Ensuite

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Ensuite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Satellite channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Satellite channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Main Street, Stirling, Scotland, FK8 3RW

What's nearby

  • Rob Roy's Grave - 5 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Duke's Pass - 7 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park - 11 min drive - 9.1 miles
  • Loch Lomond - 29 min drive - 22.6 miles
  • Stirling Castle - 32 min drive - 24.1 miles

Getting around

  • Balloch Station - 20 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tir Na Nog - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Liz Macgregors - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Benview Coffee Shop - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Clachan - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Drymen Inn - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Black Bull Gartmore

Bed & breakfast near Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park
Free full breakfast, a bar, and a restaurant are just a few of the amenities provided at Black Bull Gartmore. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 25-inch TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets and desks

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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 available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Black Bull Restaurant

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 25-inch TV with satellite channels

More

  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Black Bull Gartmore Stirling
Black Bull Gartmore Bed & breakfast
Black Bull Gartmore Bed & breakfast Stirling

Frequently asked questions

Is Black Bull Gartmore pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Black Bull Gartmore?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Black Bull Gartmore?

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Black Bull Gartmore?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Black Bull Gartmore located?

Situated in Stirling, this bed & breakfast is within 3 mi (5 km) of Doon Hill and Fairy Knowe, Aberfoyle Golf Club, and Rob Roy's Grave. David Marshall Lodge Visitor Centre and Inchmahome Priory are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Black Bull Gartmore Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 118 out of 134 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 134 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 134 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 134 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 134 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We found Jack and the staff to be very friendly and accommodating which made our stay even more enjoyable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Katie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The staff were lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bar and restaurant menus were superb! The room was large and had a lovely view. Breakfast and coffee were top notch. I wish we had booked the Black Bull Inn for the entirety of our stay here in the highlands.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness
Such a wonderful place to stay. Gartmore was central to our visit. The village is one street long. Locals own and run the inn. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Friendly folks.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent 1 night stay at the hotel, room was clean and comfortable, easy parking, bar area was pleasant and food in the restaurant excellent, will definately return on my next visit to the area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully updated property near Queen Elizabeth Forest Park. Check in was quick and easy. Our room was large with a king size bed, a lovely view from the window, large bathroom room with a large enclosed shower. Nice soap and shampoo. We had a delicious dinner in the restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The historic inn was lovely. We enjoyed the restaurant and the comfortable room. The staff were very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place with nice friendly staff. Good food and nice rooms
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to for a short stay.

An amazing place to stay, extremely freindly excellent roomand good food on offer.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A wholesome stay

We had a one night stay at the Black Bull and wished we could’ve stayed longer. It’s such a wholesome place to stay, the staff are friendly, the rooms comfortable and set in a beautiful village. Thanks We’ll be back
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room. Unfortunately the kitchen was closed the night we were staying, but we were able to enjoy a couple of pints in the pub after we arrived.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georgina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Warm and Welcoming stay

Loved it. The staff were all very friendly and welcoming. Room was comfortable and really big. Ate in the restuarant both nights of our stay..the brownie was delicious! Definitely would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Perfect stay

Perfect getaway with lovely big room, very comfy bed and great shower. Really nice furniture and fittings and quiet for a good night's sleep. Everything was spotless. Very friendly and helpful staff. Excellent food at a reasonable price. We really enjoyed our stay and would definately recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room and bathroom, very comfortable bed. The staff were all friendly and couldn't do enough for you. We had dinner and breakfast here and both were exceptional. We did not explore the surrounding area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place was charming, friendly and the pub was a good time.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place worth the drive Food was exquisite
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A worthy stay

These rooms over this old pub are really comfortable. The restaurant can be described as gourmet pub fare. The story and the people make the
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely community run pub with loads of local history and great location in heart of the village. Friendly and helpful staff offered great service. Pub grub delivered with a smile and good value and very tasty. Breakfast cooked to order by the Chef and excellent start to the day. My second visit and certainly not my last. Thank you BB Gartmore
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything about this hotel, the room (so comfortable), the shower, the restaurant (we were here twice and the food was amazing) the people. Excellent place to stay. Will definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

PHILIPPE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place ,clean and comfortable the pub is nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great food in cozy village

The Black Bull was built as an inn in 1740. Gartmore is a quaint village with nearby walking paths. There are no shops or other things, but it is beautiful for it's countryside views and a nearby path. Also, the food is outstanding at the Black Bull. The menu is small but the chef makes it all count with each plate masterfully executed. I had a traditional chicken recipe stuffed with haggis and it was so tender and flavorful. I had to personally go thank the chef; it was just that tasty.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful inn. Top notch room, comfortable, roomy and of high standard. The breakfast was delicious. The staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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